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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the dial. The enamel dial numerals are hand...
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19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, With Integral Thermometer and Barometer, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell, London Signed to the dial for the retailer ‘Hunt & Roskell, London.’ No. 1318 /38 The circular six-inch silvered dial with cast bezel, signed ‘Hunt & Roskell, London’, above Roman chapters and blued steel spade hands, set with a large subsidiary seconds dial below XII, the centre finely engraved with scrolling strapwork decoration. The steel winding square protruding through an engraved and shaped plate immediately below 6 o'clock with handset achieved by adjustment to the rear. The movement with tapered plates joined by cylindrical screwed pillars, a two-part backplate, a going barrel, and deadbeat escapement. The pendulum suspended from the apex of the tripod from a G-bracket, with plumb line above, fine regulation achieved by a sliding cylindrical weight on the rod, terminating in a heavy silvered spherical bob secured via Cole's pendulum-locking system. The case formed of three cylindrical rods set on a gilt and stepped circular base engraved with scrolling foliage, the recessed centre with a semi-circular glazed barometer with silvered register scale, blued steel hand and manually adjustable gilt recording hand. The tilted thermometer within an engraved and gilded surround. Below the tip of the pendulum is a beat scale resting on a bimetallic bar providing thermal compensation, the base resting on three adjustable gilt-metal levelling nuts. Retaining its original glass dome and brass winding key. England, Circa 1855. This fine and rare timepiece by Thomas Cole is a masterpiece of design. Described by Hawkins in 'Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking' as “the first English table regulator for a gentleman’s library table,” Cole’s strut clock underwent over eight iterations before achieving a design that combined precision with extraordinary elegance. The use of a tripod to determine the optimal pendulum suspension point is just one of several ingenious mechanisms Cole employed. Three adjustable nuts serving as feet allow for effective levelling of the clock, while a plumb line and bob ensure precise vertical alignment. Relocating the winding square directly beneath the dial eliminates the risk of scratching the surface or damaging the hands, while the inclusion of a thermometer, angled at 45 degrees, effectively conceals the beat scale and pendulum locking mechanism. Ingeniously designed, the locking mechanism positioned just below the pendulum’s tip includes a beat scale resting on a brass bar that can be raised to secure the pendulum in place. This mechanism also provides thermal compensation through a bi-metallic strip, which automatically raises or lowers the bob in response to temperature fluctuations. Both inventive and aesthetically striking, this rare clock exemplifies the highly ornamental Victorian timepieces...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble And Ormolu Clock By Raingo Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and very important French early 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock by Raingo Frères. The clock is raised by elegant topie shaped feet with fine wrap around berried laurel bands below the white Carrara marble base with rounded sides decorated with richly chased pierced intertwined berried laurel and blooming flower bands, and a finely detailed central plaque depicting charming cherubs playing musical instruments. Above are two exquisite patinated bronze maidens sitting on a mottled support with lovely foliate designs each draped in wonderfully executed garments and holding a wreath and flowers with a charming winged cherub extending his arms up. At the center is the elegant enameled dial with Arabic hour numerals amidst lovely floral garlands and numbers indicating the date at the border with delicate pierced ormolu hands with a remarkable pieced foliate design at the back. Above is the lightly curved fluted top crown with a stunning array of richly chased branches and blooming flowers in a superb satin and burnished finish. All original gilt and patina throughout. Raingo Fréres, established in 1813 in Paris, specialized in the high precision clock...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French three piece garniture set, signed by the Lemerle-Charpentier foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely detailed and high quality French 19th century Regence st. Ormolu three piece garniture set, signed by the Lemerle-Charpentier foundry. This monumental garniture set cons...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

English Bracket Clock, George III Period, 18th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
18th century English bracket clock, George III period. John Grant of fleet street, London, circa 1790. George III period ebonized...
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

George III Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock by William Chater, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George III Bracket Clock. Stunning mahogany case with Cupola top surmounted by a ‘pineapple’ finial, profusely inlaid with brass, fishscal...
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1810s English George III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Schatz Germany 8 Day Domed Mantle Desk Clock Mid-Century
Located in Torquay, GB
Schatz Germany 8 Day domed mantle/desk clock. Beautiful kinetic movement. Made of solid brass with a detachable lucite acrylic and brass domed cover. Ideal as a mantle or desk clo...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Small Marble Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This sweet little French clock has lots of charm. It has great decoration.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

19th Century French Empire Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition. Signed "Millet." Original pendulum. Don't have original key, but can have one made.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Located in Northampton, GB
Large Sized Oak Post Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower. The rare model Post Box is made of so...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

French style gilt bronze table clock, 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
French style gilt bronze table clock, 20th century
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Modernist Lucite & Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modernist Model 2RA007 table alarm clock made by Bulova in Japan. A transparent Lucite body holds the blue clock face and wind-up mechanism and is set in...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock with two flanking vases, the case with central and side panels decorated with flowers and herons, the two vases similarly decorated. Height, width and dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)
Located in London, GB
An aluminium and brass table clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s). The piece is very weighty and wonderfully tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the front brass base (which i...
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1990s Spanish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco Style 30 hr table clock By Smiths , c1930
Located in Devon, England
In the 1960's Smiths produced a range of high end 30 hr manual clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in great condition. The numb...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock Solid Brass cast lady barmaid statue with a wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial ring. Clock portion swings back and for...
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Smiths Sectric Rose Glass Mirror Electric Mantle Clock, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this Rose glass with cut glass markings interspersed with chrome raised markers Art Deco Clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it features a nicely weighty gilt ball clock, an 8 day power with an alarm, that sits cradled on a very modern lucite base. The clock can stand without the lucite base, although you probably won't want to separate this duo. The sphere clock...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Gold Plate

Vintage Franz Hermle Art Deco Green Desk Clock Germany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hermle Desk Clock Art Deco Wind Up Mechanical Nonfunctioning 6.5 h x 7 w x 3d Preowned vintage condition unrestored nonworking review all images provided
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Font Clock G100 Small by Established & Sons Sebastian Wrong
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An instant design icon, Sebastian Wrong’s Font Clock features an ever-changing display that uses twelve different type faces and a flip mechanism in a desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

1980s Postmodern Table Clock attr. to Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a chrome frame, black and white face, and geometric hands in green, red, and yellow, this amazing 1980s desk clock has all of the hallmarks of great 1980s Memphis-inspired postm...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Erhard & Söhne Jugendstil Table Clock 1910 Austria
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Art Nouveau Desk Clock .Manufactured by Erhard & Söhne in Austria 1910 Burl wood with Brass inlay . Superb craftsman work . The movement was worn out . So i sent it to a...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Burl

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the 1960s by an german manufacturer. we think Movement was...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mantel clock has been designed in an 18th century Rococo style, which was popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The clock has been expertly cast in bronze a...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Art deco Table Clock and Lamp 1930s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Art Deco table Clock Lamp .Chrome with Red details . Good working Clock and lamp
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian French porcelain and gilded metal clock set consisting of a pair of candelabra and a mantle clock. The candelabras having ornate gilded br...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Art Deco Modernist 1930s Chrome and Bakelite Clock
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish modernist English electric clock. These clocks are becoming increasingly hard to source so we were delighted to have found this one. Datin...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Is this very iconic shaped Art Deco chrome table clock made by the English Clockmakers 'Smiths' dating to 1930 the Art Deco period. Fully working an...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Maison Lancel Paris Desk Clock Gold and Irish Green Enamel Travel Alarm Clock
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
LANCEL Paris Classic Polished Brass Gold and Dark Irish Green Enamel Desk Clock or Travel Alarm Clock. Maison LANCEL France travel clock in square...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

OPEC Gold Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Clock OPEC Gold, with gold and solid brass in polished finish, With 12 clocks with convex clear glass. Round center map of OPEC's members with amber diodes indicating sun position. With gold leaf taken into the Murano glass base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Continental Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Vert Antique marble and patinated Bronze clock, signed Imperial. The clock is raised on six Ormol...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating from circa 1878 and numbered 196 and signed by Giulmet. The eight day movement is sur...
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1870s French Industrial Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

1980s Postmodern Chrome Rocking Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic postmodern vintage desk, mantel, or shelf clock in the style of Shohei Mihara’s designs for Wakita. With a black face, red, white and yellow hands, and chrome rocking b...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine antique George II period mellowed mahogany striking bracket clock, the arched brass dial and verge movement both signed Charles Blanchard, London. The clock is standing on block feet, has glazed sides and an inverted bell top with a brass carrying handle. Literature: Charles Blanchard: 1688-1768 recorded in Baillie 'Watch and Clockmakers of the World, page 29.
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18th Century English George II Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
The iconic calendar clock, with its distinctive form and flip mechanism, has an established following in design circles. Sebastian Wrong deliberately increases our attraction to its retro look by introducing an ever-changing display. The Font Clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is monumental in size, likely made for one of the great world exhibitions or perhaps to put in the firm's own store window. The eight-day timepiece has a triple fusee...
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19th Century English Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Ormolu and Hand-Painted Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ormolu and hand-painted French clock.
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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Paint

Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you never heard of the Chelsea Clock Co., you have missed a big one. Maybe the best American clock ever made. Made for ships, mantels, tables, and anywhere you can find a place ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement suspended behind convex glass. The bezel is of gilded brass with a white enamel sur...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica sailing ship clock with 2 vases Sarreguemines Esdeve, circa 1930. Set with a clock and 2 vases. Art Deco period. Clock / H : 7.3" , 11" by 2.8" Pair of vases / H ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Desk Clock, Early 20th century
Located in Savannah, GA
Tiffany & Co. bronze desk clock, early 20th century. Heavy bronze case with metal face and engraved Arabic numerals. Marked Tiffany & co New York. Front and back unscrew. Mechanism w...
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Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Fine Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very fine late 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze Cartel clock by Paul Sormani. The all bronze clock with wonderful foliage designs and a large cherub above the dial. Signe...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Kienzle, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Claude Galle, (1759–1815, master in 1786) is one of the most renowned bronziers active during the Napoleonic period, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, André-Antoine Ravrio and Louis-S...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Desk Clock in Mahogany and Brass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tiffany & Co. desk clock in Mahogany and brass box. Inscription on brass plate s glued on. I assume it can b.e removed, or you can get another b...
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1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

A little turquoise blue dressing table clock decorated with cherubs by a tree.
Located in London, GB
A little Art Nouveau turquoise blue dressing table clock decorated with little cherubs playing and lazing in a country scene within a ring of ros...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ceramic

Handmade Murano Clear Studio Art Glass Hourglass in the Style of Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite handmade hourglass showcases the timeless elegance of Murano studio art glass, crafted with crystal-clear precision. The sleek, minimalist design features two perfectl...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Danish Minimalist Model Norm Tumbler Alarm Clock by Norm Architects for Menu
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist alarm clock. To turn off the alarm, simply turn it upside down. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Gray Style: M...
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20th Century German Minimalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Art Deco Rare Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, c1930s
By P.M. Favre
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this super rare Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the first battery operated clocks of the 1930s. The frosted g...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model but with hermes marks...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American clipper ship-shaped table/mantel clock with a shaped wooden body, shaped metal sales, and a central white and black enamel clock face...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
Located in London, GB
A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish in any setting. The beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and watch the balance staff turn. This delightful Mid Century...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
By Webber
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial, fuse chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet....
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1870s English Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Table Clock Dugena, Switzerland
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Very heavy solid brass table clock Origin: Switzerland and Germany Producer: Dugena Electric Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Swiss Modern Golden Brass 8-Days Movement Desk Clock by LeCoultre
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Modern golden brass 8-days movement desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland By: Jaeger-LeCoultre Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal Technique:...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Radical Memphis style table lamp clock, lacquered metal, 1980s
Located in taranto, IT
Table lamp clock in full Radical Memphis style, produced in the early 1980s, postmodern, made of lacquered metal, with red lamp-shaped dial on black background. Signature "Missiani" ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

French Lalique Crystal Owl Table Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal owl table clock. The clock is created in a clear crystal base with owl relief motifs. Engraved with Lalique France mark. Excellen...
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Late 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Metal

Swiss Art Deco table clock from the 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clock, 1930 This Art Deco mantel clock features a circular, clear glass dial that allows for an unobstructed view. The Arabic numerals and hour markers are silk...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling
Located in Lisse, NL
Bronze table clock from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This rare bronze table clock is by Lenzkirch and it dates from the transitional period of the Jugen...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?

While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.

Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.

Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.

Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.

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