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Art Deco Waltham 8 Day Brass Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco Waltham 8 Day Brass Mantel Clock, with white painted clock face and brass numbers, marked "Waltham / 8 Days". 4" H x 9" W x 2.75" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan Collector.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Important Empire Clock in Bronze with Two Patinas Alexander the Great 19th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Empire clock in bronze with two Patinas Alexander the Great 19th century
Weight: 11.00 kg
Sizes: H 51cm x L 39cm
France
very good condition.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Boeltz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Claude Victor Boeltz
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Agate, Brass, Bronze
Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine French clock, in an arched verde antico marble case, is set with a bas relief panel depicting Homer. The declaiming blind poet carries his lyre, a young boy leading him. It...
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1860s French Empire Revival Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Clodion Signed Very Large and Heavy Bronze Clock, the Bronze is Gilded 19th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
Very large and heavy bronze clock,the bronze is gilded and patinated.
The work of the bronze i very fine quality.
Signed:CLODION.
90 cm high and 50 kg aprox
19th century
very go...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French mantelpiece / clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880
All-round glazed, fire-gilded bronze case with relief decoration, on an alabaster ba...
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1880s French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fine Antique English Edwardian Shagreen and Gilt Bronze Strut Clock
Located in London, GB
A fine antique English shagreen and gilt bronze strut clock. A very smart and chic clock with a lovely convex enamel white dial with Roman hour numerals in black with a gilt bronze b...
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Early 1900s English Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Early 19th Century Empire Period Mantel Clock Signed Ledure
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very fine early 19th century Empire period mantel clock of patinated bronze. It is signed by one of the best Parisian bronzers Pierre Victor Ledure and h...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual and rare Art Nouveau gilt bronze strut clock in the manner of Cole and Signed "Howell James and Co. to the Queen London & ...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large English Late 19th Century Ormolu Strut Clock in Manner of Cole
Located in London, GB
Large beautifully cut and engraved ormolu English Victorian strut clock in the manner of Cole. Silvered dial with engine turned centre with beaut...
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1860s English Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finished
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSION...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Other
19th Century French Bronze Urn and Marble Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French bronze urn and marble table clock.
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Marble Clock and Candlesticks, Louis XVI Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze marble clock and candlesticks, Louis XVI period.
Dial signed: ”Charles Garriots à Paris”
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1980s Bronze Table Clock from Artist David Marshall
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Bronze table clock from artist David Marshall.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens
Located in London, GB
Unusual Antique English Regency bronze "genre" mantel clock genre clock . In the " Arcadian" genre manner made popular in France by Marie Antoinette and then later by the Empress Josephine. I have had the French Empire model of this clock and this is an English version of that model. The subject is of a boy feeding chickens grain out of his hat. Set upon an oval base with toupe feet and an applied ormolu mount of chicken feeding. The clock dial and movement housed within a chicken coup decorated with applied mounts to each side of flowers in a pot...
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1820s English Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature Austrian enamel sterling silver & bronze desk clock
Bronze case with figure of a winged putti kneeling on the domical base holding up a bo...
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19th Century American Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Early 19th Century Madame de Staël Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
A gorgeous fire-gilt bronze clock depicting Madame de Staël seated in a classical landscape holding a lyre, and, at her feet, a fragment of a column. F...
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$3,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Sienna Marble and Patinated-Bronze Portico Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French Sienna marble and patinated-bronze portico clock, Restauration Era, 1815-1830. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
$1,984 Sale Price
20% Off
French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
French silver desk timepiece clock very high quality. Napoleon III period. The case of beautifully cast silver with leaf and dart decoration to the base and to the bezel. The waste o...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver
Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, Clock Signed Biesta, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and wood table clock. Clock signed Biesta, Paris, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Chinoiserie Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Gilded bronze clock, early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Gilded bronze clock representing Diana the Huntress
France, early 19th century
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold, Enamel
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical period Alabaster, Ormolu, Sainte-Anne Grand Dessin marble, and patinated Bronze annu...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris
Located in London, GB
Burr walnut and ormolu desk set signed Appay a Paris. A very smart Parisian turn of the 19th century desk set comprising a pair of inkwells with a pin drawer and an 8 day clock above...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome
METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze Pendulum, France 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze pendulum
French work, end of 19th century
(doesn't work).
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock. This beautiful clock is supported on a circular white Carrara marble...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Table Clock in Patinated and Gilded Bronze from the 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock in patinated and gilded bronze from the 18th century with religious scene
Size 44 x 25 x 14 cm 1450 euro
very good condition.
Category
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sévres Porcelain And Ormolu Annular Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres porcelain and Ormolu annular clock. The clock is raised by a square Ormolu base with a Coeur de Rai border des...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze Empire Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French dore bronze empire clock. With original key.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Enamel Table Clock Silver Nacre Enamel Onyx Semiprecious Stones
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 Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Enamel
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Onyx and Ormolu Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. 3-piece onyx and ormolu garniture set. The three urns, each with a green onyx body are raised on concave c...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Table Clock Triton, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Ep 1900 table clock in spelter decorated with a triton surmounted by a cherub, on a base, the movement certainly does not work. The dimensions are 24 cm h...
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19th Century Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Spelter
19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A charming late 19th century French engraved miniature oval carriage clock with original travelling case.
The petite miniature oval gilt brass ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Bronze and Marble Egyptian Inspired Clockset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze and marble Egyptian inspired clockset. Bronze with black patina.
Measurements of urns: 13.5" H x 5.25" D x 5.25" D.
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1795 Clock Time Period Directory has l Ouroboros in Bronze Two-Colour
By Louis Jacques Vaillant
Located in Paris, FR
Clock Time Period skated and golden bronze, or moulu, Directory has l yet, allegory has l Ouroboros, decoration of winged griffons, urn , stars, caduceus...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
By Jollet & Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock, signed Jollet & Cie. The clock is raised by a square stepped base with a finely chased pierced...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze and blue lapis lazuli clock with bust of Molière
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height 61cm, width 27cm, depth 13cm
This exquisite French mantel clock originates fr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Solid Silver Horse Racing Clock, Edinburgh, circa 1983
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Unusual 20th century solid silver clock on green marble base, the clock set between a horse-shoe and mounted with a jockey, stirrups and riding crops. The clock is in fully working o...
Category
20th Century British Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Silver
Antique Jasper and Gold Bronze Column Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome little clock. The patterns in the pale rose/coral quartz are pleasing.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock by Ledure with Apollo or Eros
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock is signed on the enamel dial by the famous Parisian bronzier ”Ledure Bronzier à Paris” and the clockmaker ”Hedon Hr" (horloger). Patinated and fully sculpted bronze figure ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and large scaled French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brèche Violette marble, ormolu and patinated bronze clock signed Balthazard. The clock is raised by a square Brèche Vio...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and patinated Bronze clock. The clock is raised by eight patinated Bronze foliate fluted fe...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gubelin Stone and Metal Art Deco Table Clock with Cherubic Hand Made Dial 1930's
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Table Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone & Metal
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 Inches X 5 Inches 2 Inch...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone, Metal
French 18th Century Louis XV Period/Louis XVI Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu nine light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an outstanding bottom acorn inverted finial amidst richly chased acanthus leaf patterns. Each S scrolled arm is decorated with fine acanthus leaves ending in striking floral candle cups and reeded twisted bobeches. The reeded straight central fut leads up to a large, attractive acanthus leaf canopy. With all original gilt throughout. Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) a renowned 18th Century Parisian...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue porcelain and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by a square ormolu base with cut corners with fine rosettes ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Miniature French gilt bronze desk clock with inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming miniature 19th century French gilt bronze patinated and Rouge marble clock cast with a blindfolded Cupid figure wielding a torch and drum...
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19th Century French Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte, Ormolu and Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte, ormolu and patinated bronze signed clock. The clock is raised by fine topie shaped feet below the circular base with a fin...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Signed by Deniere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze clock, signed Denière. The clock is raised by a fine oval shaped ormolu base with a richly chased wrap around berried laurel band and mottled border. The adorable and wonderfully detailed patinated bronze winged cherub is seated with his bow and arrows in a quiver at his side draped in a lovely flowing fabric. He is attentively holding a scroll in his left hand, seemingly reading and taking notes with a pen in his right hand while leaning on the clock with a curious raven at his side. The clock is set in a patinated bronze box...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gris St. Anne Marble and Ormolu Pedestal Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Gris St. Anne marble and ormolu pedestal clock. The rectangular shaped pedestal clock is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below a mottl...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Sevres-Style Garniture
Located in London, GB
A beautiful turquoise Sèvres-style clock garniture, hand-painted on 18th century Sèvres porcelaine blanks but decorated in the 19th century most prob...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$5,282 / set
Dunhill Stone and Metal Art Deco Zodiacal Clock with an Enamel Dial 1930's
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Alfred Dunhill London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Metal
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone, Metal
19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set
By Neo Craft
Located in London, GB
French late 19th century clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair of matching candelabras.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
Three-piece marble and bronze Champlevé enamel clock garniture set, comprising of a central clock and a pair of candelabra. The clock is set on a white marble base on a rectangular p...
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Brass Table Clock, Jacob Gulder, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brass table clock,Jacob Gulder, 20th century
9 1/2-inch dial with mask and scroll spandrels,the whole decorated in gilt with scrolls, trellis and ...
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20th Century Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock Classique Cal. 526, Manufactured in 1965
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos V Classique
Switzerland
Gold-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1965
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V calibre 526 in a gold-pla...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Egyptian Revival Clock
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Egyptian Revival Clock. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Table Clock in red leather, Austria 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful leather and stainless steel modernist clock from the 1950s, designed and executed by Carl Auböck in very rare and hard to find red leather, Vienna/Austria. An amazing str...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
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 Metal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
