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Blue Number Clock with Crystal Sanded with Led Diodes Inside
Blue Number Clock with Crystal Sanded with Led Diodes Inside

Blue Number Clock with Crystal Sanded with Led Diodes Inside

Located in Paris, FR

Clock with blue number in crystal made with pure crystal glass sanded paste with led diodes inside. With color change system. With number indicated in crystal ring with led diodes. Base in polished stainless steel mirror...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock
Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock

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 Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena

Located in Berlin, DE

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena A large late 18th century white marble and gilt-bronze mantel clock, th...

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated bronze, and ormolu garniture clock set. The clock at the center is raised by hand...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set
French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set

French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set consisting of a clock and two candelabras, made with gilt and black patinated bronze, and white marble. They have cherub motifs decorating each piece. The clock has uni...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...

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

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

20th Century Solid Silver Horse Racing Clock, Edinburgh, circa 1983
20th Century Solid Silver Horse Racing Clock, Edinburgh, circa 1983

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...

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20th Century British Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Silver

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu pedestal clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co. This stunning clock is raised by a Rouge R...

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Alabaster Clock, "The abduction of Europa"
Alabaster Clock, "The abduction of Europa"

Alabaster Clock, "The abduction of Europa"

Located in Paris, FR

Rare alabaster clock representing "The abduction of Europa" by Zeus metamorphosed into a bull. Europa, dressed in an antique tunic revealing a breast, is ...

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1830s French Restauration Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

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...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier
Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

By Valadier

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautiful Italian work of the eighteenth, The mechanism works perfectly - Measures: 40 x 18 x 48 cm Made in marble. possibly workshop of Valadier.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock
Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock

Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb and rare Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted amethyst rotary clock French, circa 1885, in the manner of Edward Minart the urn form clock case w...

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1880s Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Amethyst

French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier
French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier

French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier

By F. Pelissier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, white Carrara marble and Saxe Porcelain clock signed by 'F. Pelissier, France. The clock is raised on an ova...

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant
French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Montreal, QC

This set is a particularly fine example of this sort mantle ornament; The clock, surmounted by a Cupid with bow and arrow, is flanked by a pair of Campa...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case
Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case

Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case

By John Harris

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir clock in the original case. A very fine time piece, kept in its original case for what looks like its entire life, there doesn’t seem to be any patina at all. The case has the original Royal Warrant...

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20th Century English Edwardian Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock
French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and unique French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and ormolu obelisk shaped clock. The clock is raised by a rectangular white Carrara marble base with a thick bottom ormolu band and superb richly chased fitted ormolu plaques with the front plaque depicting a bearded man laying outside draped in fur with trees and a ruin in the background and the side plaques depicting beautiful pierced palmettes. At the center are exquisite panther like sphinges flanking draped garlands and superb most decorative bucranium amidst stars at the center. The white enameled clock face displays elegant pierced foliate hands and Arabic hour markings framed within a mottled ormolu bezel. Leading upwards is a wonderfully executed fitted ormolu plaque of a beautiful richly chased maiden draped in flowing period attire throwing flowers...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer
Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer

Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

The body of this fine table clock and barometer is veneered in lapis lazuli and supported by a hinged arm to the reverse. The clock and barometer d...

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Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock

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 Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Enamel

Gubelin Art Deco Stone Table Clock with Original Dial with Applied Gold Numerals
Gubelin Art Deco Stone Table Clock with Original Dial with Applied Gold Numerals

Gubelin Art Deco Stone Table Clock with Original Dial with Applied Gold Numerals

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: House of Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Flat Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Gilt Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 5" X Width 5" M...

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1930s Swiss Vintage Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock
21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

Located in massa, IT

Marble clock designed by Arch. Elda Lippi Size: cm. 12 x 12 x 6 H. Materials: Bianco Carrara - Nero Marquina - Pietra serena - Pietra dorata.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock, Signed Déliau
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock, Signed Déliau

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock, Signed Déliau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An incredible and extremely high quality French late 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, white Carrara marble and black Belgian marble clock signed Déliau - Rue De La Bartillerie N...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

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 Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

A French early 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu white Carrara Gris St Anne clock
A French early 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu white Carrara Gris St Anne clock

A French early 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu white Carrara Gris St Anne clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most unique French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, white Carrara, and Gris St. Anne marble clock. This adorable clock in the shape of a well is raised on a ci...

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. three piece garniture set, signed Denière, Paris. The elegant set includes a pair of two arm candelabras raised on sq...

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Jasper and Gold Bronze Column Clock
Antique Jasper and Gold Bronze Column Clock

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.

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

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Clock Signed Raingo Frères
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Clock Signed Raingo Frères

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Clock Signed Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock signed Raingo Frères. The clock is raised by two elegant rectangular reeded supports at the front and circular spiral fluted feet behind below striking richly chased elongated rosettes centering a fine pierced fitted intertwined laurel branch also repeated at the rounded sides. At the center is an impressive pierced fitted ormolu mount with Rinceau shaped scrolled acanthus leaves and berried laurel garlands flanked by striking fluted columns with fitted decorative ormolu chandelles and stunning lightly curved richly chased cornucopias with ribbons at each side. The enamel dial displays Roman numeral hour markings and Arabic numeral minute markings with elegant pierced foliate ormolu hands framed within an elegant mottled bezel with foliate and beaded designs. Above is the remarkable top crown a richly chased berried laurel wreath, a quiver, arrows, a bow and the eternal flame all tied with a flowing ribbon and displaying a wonderful satin and burnished finish. All original gilt throughout. Raingo Fréres, established in 1813 in Paris, specialized in the high precision clock...

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and marble clock signed by Germain, Paris, 1825. The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Brèche Violette marble clock. The clock is raised by a square marble base with cut corners and a mottled...

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame
Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame

Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / 8 Day Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade / 8 Day / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Enamel with Luminous Numbers / Blue...

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Agate

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell

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 Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Onyx and Ormolu Garniture Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Onyx and Ormolu Garniture Set

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 Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's

Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's

By Bucherer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Nickel Finished Metal CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 6 Inches X 6 Inche...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Nickel

Shreve & Co. Art Deco Stone Clock by Zenith, circa 1930s
Shreve & Co. Art Deco Stone Clock by Zenith, circa 1930s

Shreve & Co. Art Deco Stone Clock by Zenith, circa 1930s

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve by Zenith STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Gilt Bronze CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 Inches Tall MOVEMENT / C...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's
Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's

Asprey London, Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock One of One 1930's

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade / 8 Day / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Enamel with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel DIMENSIONS: 8 I...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Agate

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Agate Stone Easel Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels Swiss Made / Eight Days / Manual W...

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

Materials

Agate

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Long Beach, CA

Factory / house: Mappin & Webb Style / reference: Art Deco / Agate stone Easel desk clock Movement / caliber: 15 Jewels Swiss Made / eight days / manual...

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

Materials

Agate

19th Century (Early) French Clock Marble & Ormolu
19th Century (Early) French Clock Marble & Ormolu

19th Century (Early) French Clock Marble & Ormolu

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Early) French Clock Marble & Ormolu Unique clock purchased in France. Gorgeous Marble. impeccable condition. See Detailed Pics.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière
Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière

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...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800
Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800

Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800

Located in 263-0031, JP

A French fire-gilt bronze clock with marble base depicting a Japanese woman, Louis XVI or Empire Era, 1790-1815. The silk-thread mechanis...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli 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 Stone Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel