British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE

Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.

As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.

Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.

To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.

Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

Style: British Colonial

Antico orologio oro argento

$2,208

Antico orologio oro argento

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orolo...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Rare 18th Century English Clock

$6,850

Rare 18th Century English Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm very good condition.

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT

$3,906

H 15.36 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined neoclassical clock in gilded bronze and marble base. The body consists of a classical depiction with a gilded bronze chariot and a swan's head, inside which sits a draped gir...

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18th Century French Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

$5,152

H 95.67 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with ...

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition

$3,500

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YE...

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1990s Swiss British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Orologio Da Tavola Anni 50, Design, Vetro Di Murano, Vintage

Unavailable|~~$244~~

H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in

Orologio Da Tavola Anni 50, Design, Vetro Di Murano, Vintage

Located in Milano, MI

orologio da tavola anni 50 - design - vetro di murano - vintage Descrizione : prologio anni 50 in vetro di murano Origini : Italia Periodo di produzione : 1950 ...

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1950s Italian Vintage British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

Tiffany & Co. by Concord Sterling Silver Art Deco Hand Hammered 8 Day Clock 1930

$1,900

H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Tiffany & Co. by Concord Sterling Silver Art Deco Hand Hammered 8 Day Clock 1930

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Hand Hammered / Art Deco 8 Day Travel Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA ...

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1930s Swiss Vintage British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's 1911 Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock

$13,462

H 3.86 in W 2.05 in D 1.66 in

Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's 1911 Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock

By Archibald Knox, Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1911 Liberty’s London sterling silver & enamel miniature carriage clock made by the wonder that is Archibald Knox I am now listing my three liberty’s clocks, I have one Tudric pewter and two miniature sterling silver & enamel fully restored carriage clocks, all listed under my other items and made by Archibald Knox This clock has been fully restored, the case has been straightened and aligned and professionally polished, the movement removed and serviced. Its fully hallmarked with the sideways facing Lion for sterling silver, the ship Anchor for Birmingham, the date letter M for 1911, and lastly L&Co for Liberty and Co Between the years of 1899 and 1910 Archibald Knox was one of the principal designers for the London department store Liberty & Co. He designed for many mediums including metal ware, jewellery, terracotta garden ware, and graphic design. He was responsible for many of the designs in their Cymric silver...

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1910s English Vintage British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915

$6,500

H 3 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Style Carriage Miniature Carriage Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nephrite Jade and Sterling Silver Hardware CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inches Wide X 3 Inches Tall X 1.5 Inches Deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day French with Exposed Platform Escapement. DIAL / HANDS: WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This rare and all original miniature carriage clock was produced for the legendary house of Shreve & Co. The workmanship is exceptional the Silver Hardware is all hand made. We have never seen this extraordinary clock before and it has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West. In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...

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1910s Swiss Vintage British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Jade, Silver

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

$3,800

H 92 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground, featuring gilt figures, pagodas, and landscape motifs throughout the case. The arched ho...

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

$5,939

H 92.52 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass dial signed Ed Mann, London Fully cleaned with 2 years warranty Circa 1775

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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

$5,601

H 53.15 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on this clock case is of excellent quality and the scale is impressive too. A good br...

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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

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

$638 / item

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

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 British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

Zenith Pocket Watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900

$726

H 2.56 in Dm 1.97 in

Zenith Pocket Watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900

By Zenith

Located in Delft, NL

Zenith pocket watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900 A Swiss pocket watch marked Zenith and 0,800 ( silver 800) A triple case with outside silver and on ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Previously Available Items

Vintage Brass Navigar Necesse Martime Nautical Ships Chronometer Box Clock

Sold

H 4.75 in W 5.375 in D 5.375 in

Vintage Brass Navigar Necesse Martime Nautical Ships Chronometer Box Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Navigare Necesse Est Authentic Models desktop clock, (Amsterdam London Paris), fashioned after an original by the famous London instrument maker, John Po...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,121 and tops out at $6,530 while the average work can sell for $4,326.