Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Material: Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique 19th century French gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock of the period Louis XVI.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

English Victorian Ansonia Clock Company Bronze Shakespeare Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

English Victorian Ansonia figural bronze Shakespeare mantel clock featuring the figure of Shakespeare seating next to a white and gilt circular clockface with quil and paper in hand ...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Metal, Enamel

English Victorian Ansonia Clock Company Bronze Shakespeare Mantel Clock

Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome & heavy cast 19th century French carriage clock with oriental inspired accents, the case showing stylized bamboo-shaped columns rising to a pagoda-style top fitted wi...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890

c.1850 French Multi-Dial Perpetual Calendar Mantle Clock with Rotating Moon

Located in Greenlawn, NY

Maker: Signed M. Bornert, Strasbourg Case: The small ormolu case depicts a Gothic brickwork cathedral with a stepped base, arched windows to the sides and the Strasbourg coat of arms centered above. The columns rise to an arched gable that is surmounted by decorative pinnacles and a climbing knight. Dial: The engraved silvered dials are composed of concentric rings bordered by polished gilt bezels. The time dial has Roman numerals for the hours, shaped steel-cut hands and is signed. ‘M. Bornert, Strasbourg’. It encircles the date dial that has a steel-cut indicator hand with a gilt star and a glazed center. Below are the day and month sub-dials, both with glazed centers and star studded hands, a leap year indicator dial and a digital year indicator aperture. Above is the shrouded two-tone rotating moon mounted against an enamel plaque that depicts the night sky. Movement: The carriage clock movement has screwed posts, is wound and set off the back plate and retains the original balance platform with a cylinder escapement and steel one piece balance wheel. All the motion, lunar and calendar work runs off the front plate and is partially visible through the glazed dial centers. The lunar feature is geared directly into the movement so the moon continually rotates while the day, date and month are automatically tripped as needed. The perpetual feature is governed by a set of small steel springs and levers mounted to the center calendar wheel that adjust to trip all the calendar features accordingly. The year is changed manually by pulling the knob on the back which advances the year and leap year indicator hand by one. Leap day is indicated by pushing the lever on the side every 4 years which trips the calendar hand backwards by one thus giving another day in February. Notes: Strasbourg Cathedral...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Bronze

c.1850 French Multi-Dial Perpetual Calendar Mantle Clock with Rotating Moon

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock

Located in Paris, FR

Gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style representing a nymph and two cherubs. The nymph, undressed and resting on a cushion, is nursing one of the cherubs while the second one calls...

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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock

Desk Clock by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complemented by hands studded with fine white diamonds. An outstanding example of 1920s design, this remarkable timepiece comes with its original red leather case, excellent condition. The Cartier tradition...

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20th Century French Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Gold

Desk Clock by Cartier

Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table

Located in New York, NY

Austrian silver-gilt, wood & enamel clock cabinet table Classical figures painted on a gilt diaper bottom. An enamel clock face, matching the corners. Columns made of Corinthian w...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table

Sculptural Brutalist Table Clock by Schmid, 1960s

Located in London, GB

Sculptural metal cast table clock with bordeaux red dial plate and decorated with red glass stones by Schmid, Germany, 1960's-1970's is made in the Brutalist manner. It has an 8-day ...

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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Metal

Sculptural Brutalist Table Clock by Schmid, 1960s

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling

By Lenzkirch

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 Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling

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English Antique Silver and Hand Painted Enamel Strut Clock

Located in London, GB

A most attractive late 19th century blue enamel and silver strut clock. The clock painted with flowers and birds against a blue background. The Swiss movem...

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1890s English Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

English Antique Silver and Hand Painted Enamel Strut Clock

French Silver Gilt and Grey/Blue Guilloche Enamel Box with 8-Day Clock to Lid

Located in London, GB

A most unusual and quite beautiful, large silver gilt and florally decorated French grey/blue guilloche enamel box clock. The circular box with engine turned silver gilt base with ba...

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Early 1900s French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

French Silver Gilt and Grey/Blue Guilloche Enamel Box with 8-Day Clock to Lid

French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box

Located in London, GB

A most unusual and quite beautiful, large silver gilt and florally decorated French blue guilloche enamel box clock. The circular box with engine turned silver gilt base with bands o...

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Early 1900s French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box

French Figural Bronze Clock, Louis Sauvageau

Located in Cypress, CA

Impressive 19th century French gilt and patinated bronze figural clock signed Louis Sauvageau. The beautiful patinated bronze Egyptian Revival-style ...

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19th Century French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Figural Bronze Clock, Louis Sauvageau

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Art Deco style is beautifully executed in this enchanting desk clock by J.E. Caldwell. The gilded dial, beautifully enameled in midnight blue and celadon green, sports four perfect apples in relief at its corners, and is framed by a luxurious plaque of amber-hued onyx. Venerable American jeweler J. E. Caldwell & Co. from Philadelphia is known for its Art Nouveau and Deco jewels. One of the oldest fine jewelers in the United States, the company was founded in 1839 by James Emmott Caldwell and supplied wealthy Philadelphians with stylish European jewelry, silver, and objets d'art. The store itself was a study in opulence, with hand-cut Baccarat chandeliers and French Regency-style oak cabinetry designed by Horace Trumbauer...

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20th Century American Art Deco Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell

French Capucine Officers Travel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A French brass Capucine Officers clock with alarm, circa 1820. The case of typical form, with doors to the sides and rear, urn finials to the top corners and flanking a polished s...

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1820s French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Brass

French Capucine Officers Travel Clock, circa 1820

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Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century gilt bronze strut clock in the style of Cole. Original gilding and very fine engraving make this a most attractive clock. The pierced ormolu frame gives a very light...

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1860s English Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole

Gold, Gemstone, and Enamel Table Clock in the Manner of Fabergé

By Karl Fabergé

Located in London, GB

The surface of this triangular Fabergé style table clock is ornamented with green guilloché enamel, the exterior edge bounded by yellow gold inset with a strip of white enamel. The surface of the clock body is set at each corner with a yellow gold 8-shaped ribbon-tied laurel wreath, the 8-shape containing inset gemstones...

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20th Century Russian Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Enamel

Gold, Gemstone, and Enamel Table Clock in the Manner of Fabergé

Viennese Silver Gilt and Enamel Sphinx Clock, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

In Renaissance style.

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1880s Austrian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Viennese Silver Gilt and Enamel Sphinx Clock, circa 1880

Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

This late 19th century French boudoir clock is designed with an ornate gilt bronze scrolled frame. Within the frame of this vintage timepiece is a wonderful hand painted and signed e...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock

Vintage 19th Century Enamel/Silver Austrian Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

This rare antique Austrian enamel and silver cabinet clock dates from the mid-19th century. The clock is designed with a beautifully rendered s...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Vintage 19th Century Enamel/Silver Austrian Clock

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

Designed in a fanciful Louis XV style, this beautiful mantel clock takes the form of an Asian elephant, saddled with a howdah (carriage). The clock features a patinated sculpture of ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Vienna Enamel Table Clock Silver Nacre Enamel Onyx Semiprecious Stones

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Stunning Viennese enamel vintage table clock - made of: -- silver -- nacre -- enamel (excellently chiselled) -- onyx -- semiprecious stones Attention: The table clock is par...

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1870s Austrian Victorian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Silver, Enamel

Vienna Enamel Table Clock Silver Nacre Enamel Onyx Semiprecious Stones

18th Century Louis XVI Marble Gilt Bronze Dancing Girl Pendule after Falconet

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century French Louis XVI marble gilt bronze dancing girl pendule after Falconet, signed "Courvoisier à Paris" An 18th century French gilt ...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Marble Gilt Bronze Dancing Girl Pendule after Falconet

Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very fine and elegant fire, gilt bronze mantle clock in the romantic taste, the base resting on scroll feet connected with leafy volutes centered by a female mask under a decorated...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste

Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture. France, 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt-bronze and cloisonné garniture, France, 19th century. Clock works.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture. France, 19th Century

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage mid-19th century French 3-piece garniture clock set is wonderfully designed in the Louis XVI style. The over size set includes an exceptional gilt bronze clock accented with attached detailed patinated sculpted putti figures on both sides. The clock rests on a platform embellished with elaborate florals and scrolls that complement its white enamel face with Roman numerals and featuring the maker, Raingo Freres, Paris. The clock has a French bell movement. A pair of sculpted gilt bronze candelabra with similar patinated bronze putti figures accompany this beautiful clock. Each of these figures holds an elaborate seven branch lily bouquet...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture with Angels Figures, France, 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt-bronze and cloisonné garniture with angels figures, France, 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture with Angels Figures, France, 19th Century

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock

By Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in London, GB

This Grecian style mantel clock was crafted at the end of the 19th century and retailed by the acclaimed Maison Marnyhac, which was based on the Rue de la Paix in Paris. Founded ...

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Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Enamel

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock

Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils

By Charles Le Roy

Located in London, GB

This beautiful mantel clock was crafted in c.1810 by the famous Parisian clock-making firm, Le Roy et fils. The company was founded by Basile Charles Le...

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1810s French Empire Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils

Viennese Enamel and Gilt Brass Table Clock, Mid-19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Small table clock in gilt brass richly decorated with openwork scrollwork, acanthus leaves, flowers, and masks in multicolored enamel. The main faces...

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1850s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Brass

Viennese Enamel and Gilt Brass Table Clock, Mid-19th Century

Antique Russian vermeil and enamel table clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Russian vermeil and enamel table clock Russian, early 20th Century Clock: Height 8cm, width 6cm, depth 7cm Case: Height 4cm, width 8.5cm, depth 11cm This exquisite Russian t...

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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Silver

Antique Russian vermeil and enamel table clock

Antique Gilt Bronze & Patinated Cupid & Soldier Mantel Clock Love Overcomes War

By Charles Le Roy, Francois Vion

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, French Transition style mantel clock from the 1850s. This wonderful and meaningful Parisian mantel clock is a rare 19th century edition of a...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze & Patinated Cupid & Soldier Mantel Clock Love Overcomes War

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Italian Sterling Silver Table Clock with Enamels as Lapilazuli, Swiss Movement

By Salimbeni

Located in VALENZA, IT

20th century sterling silver table clock 925/1000 with fire enamel painted as lapis lazuli, Swiss quartz movement "Nepro". Made in Italy. The Miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

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1980s Italian Other Vintage Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Sterling Silver Table Clock with Enamels as Lapilazuli, Swiss Movement

Antique Silver and Enamel Viennese Table Clock

Located in London, GB

This 19th century, Austrian table clock is crafted in silver and the complex champleve enamel technique. The base of the clock is a semi-spherical dome inlaid with enamel panels of c...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Enamel Viennese Table Clock

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 Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock movement...

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20th Century American Art Deco Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

Sterling Silver Italian Table Clock Swiss Mechanical Skeletal Movement 8 Days

By Salimbeni

Located in VALENZA, IT

Silver table clock 925/1000 golden with translucent fire polishes in stripes on hand-engraved guillochè, Swiss mechanical skeletal movement 8 days The miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

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1980s Italian Other Vintage Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Italian Table Clock Swiss Mechanical Skeletal Movement 8 Days

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze marble clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals within a lyra-shaped marble case surmounted by pi...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock

18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

An 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780 An 18th century Louis XVI gilt-bronze and white marble clock, the white enamel dial with Roman and Ar...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A late 19th century French ormolu bronze and champlevé enamel 8-day regulator clock, circa 1890. Origin: France. Height 18.5". Width: 9.5". Depth...

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19th Century French Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock

Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock

Located in London, GB

Impressive antique Austrian champlevé enamel, silver-gilt and lapis lazuli clock set Austrian, Late 19th century Clock: Height 91cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Candelabra: Height 64cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm Clock case: Height 97cm, width 44cm, depth 41cm Candelabra case: 67cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm Crafted in Austria in the late 19th century, this magnificent three-piece clock set was most likely gifted to the Imperial Russian family by the Austro-Hungarian Royal family. Its design is inspired by various cultures and styles, whilst its high quality celebrates some of the best craftsmen of the late 19th century. Of a tiered pagoda shape, the clock is surmounted by an eagle, its wings spread wide landing atop a vibrant lapis lazuli ball. The eagle is most likely a reference to Turul, a mythological animal which is a symbol of Hungary. This bird of prey is also a popular feature within Turkish traditions. Within a canopy, supported on four sturdy lapis lazuli pillars two prominent silver-gilt bells are hanging. These are carved with various motifs such as acanthus leaf design and connect to the clock mechanism below. The bells ring informing its users of the time. All four sides of the piece are inset with a clock, an unusual feature on an object of this type and a testament to its highest quality. The inclusion of clocks on all sides signifies that the antique is aimed to be a centrepiece, admired from all sides. The dial is decorated using the champlevé enamelling technique, whereby ‘parcels’ are carved into the silver gilt and into which enamel is poured. The 12 numbers are coloured in black with a gold outline and are surrounded by a white circular background making them stand out and easy to read. The hour clock dial is cast in the form of a sun, while the minute hand is represented as the moon. The two motifs symbolise one’s bright and gloomy sides of existence. The four corners around the clocks are mounted with three-dimensional female figures dressed in traditional garments from around the world. For example, one figure is dressed in typical Turkish clothing...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock

Tiffany & Co. 1928 Art Deco 8 Days Jade and Spinach Green Enamel Easel Back Desk

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful elegant desk clock, created in New York city by Tiffany & Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1928. This stunning piece ...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Jade, Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 1928 Art Deco 8 Days Jade and Spinach Green Enamel Easel Back Desk

1930s Art Deco English 8 Day Chrome Clock

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather stylish English Art Deco chrome clock with an 8 day movement. Deceptively heavy and of a good quality build. On the back of the clock reads 'Bri...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Enamel Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Steel, Chrome

1930s Art Deco English 8 Day Chrome Clock

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara and Black Marble Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Late 18th century Carrara and black marble ormolu mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed „Poudra à Paris“, surmounted by ...

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