Hand-Carved Clocks

A striking and high-quality Neo-Gothic Vienna regulator wall clock, dating to the late 19th century and featuring a rare three-train movement with quarter-hour strike on two gongs. ...

19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The Mora clock is original painted. It has a lovely b...

Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest clock with musical box of this size and with such amazing natural details and patina AND with the original clock and music box inside. And if that was not enough, this finest of Black Forest clocks is top quality carved from top to bottom in the form of a detailed Swiss chalet. Mind you, this very rare antique clock is entirely hand carved out of nutwood only, which is another sign of the quality of the workmanship and the richness of materials. We have added a large variety of photos so that you can see the many incredibly detailed parts of this Swiss chalet, such as the roof and chimney, the many doors, the stacked lumber outside, the doghouse, the outhouse on the side, the striking balconies, the goose sticking its head out through the balcony, the picked fence, the ladder going up to the barn loft, the clock inside the facade of the house, the music box cilinder in the base etc etc. This antique clock from the 1800s really comes with the most realistically carved chalet house you will ever see. To us, that too is a sign that this Black Forest music box...

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...

Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject matter and with such amazing natural organic details. This small church or chapel-like 'clockhouse' is entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood. Each piece is like an abstract sculpture and depending on how you see things, they may look like one thing to you, but like something completely different to the next person. Because of all the natural materials that were used this small church has a stunning organic look and feel, but what really takes it to another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the door on the left will open at every 'strike', revealing the original monk sculpture inside (as shown in the attached video in this listing). With the hand carved crucifix on the right side being made of the same color and materials, it totally blends in with the entire organic design of this Christian antique. Over the many decades this good size and rare antique clock has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this rare antique is in excellent condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique and rare clocks in general and for Black Forest and Christian Folk Art collectors in particular. Mind you, our fair price for this sizable antique cuckoo clock...

Exceptional Italian grandfather clock in the French Rococo Revival style, dating to the early 20th century, masterfully crafted from richly stained wood and adorned with highly elabo...

A fine mahogany case tall clock with 8-day brass works by Philadelphia clockmaker James Hansell (1791-1865), who was the proprietor of his own clock and watch shop from 1816 through ...

This large Swiss masterpiece wall plaque with clock is in perfect condition. The realistic and detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...

Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare wall clock could be yours to o...

An antique Qing Dynasty table clock for export. This is an amazing antique table clock created during the Qing Dynasty, back in the late 18th century. Masterfully crafted around th...

Fantastic quality antique 19th century walnut wall clock, having a quality antique Victorian walnut and ebonised case, having the original carved walnut finales to the shaped top, wi...

Vintage trade s mark Japanese tokyo wall clock circa 1920. Ww2 Japanese trade s mark wall clock.  Presented in original condition, later painted which is now wearing through to the ...

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock has been scraped to its original paint color. This tall clock is completed with th...

Make a striking statement on a mantel, console, or buffet with this important antique fruitwood clock, crafted in Switzerland circa 1860. The exceptional timepiece is richly hand carved throughout, centered by two seated cherubs poised above the dial, engaged in a lively scene with a woven grape basket...

Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings. The clock has a base of cm. 4 x 10 and is rectangular cm. 8 x...

Early 19th-century English oak long-case clock with heavily carved embellishments and rich detail. Turned columns with brass caps frame the beveled glass door and elaborate clock fac...

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day move...

Large 19th Century Black Forest carved flora and fauna bird mantle clock. Features a woodland theme with five birds perched on rocks and a tree limb, surrounded by flora. Clock face ...

High victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock circa 1870. Fine quality mantel clock of large proportions from the period in victorias reign when it was in vogue to commemorate the...

Seth Thomas City Series - Pittsburgh VP. 6 in. Paper dial with silvered bezel, black Roman hour numerals, spade hands; 8 day spring driven movement No. 6 3/4, signed - S. Thomas, Tho...

A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...

Top quality, hand carved nutwood eagle clock with Lenzkirch movement. An exceptional and rare late 19th century Black Forest wall clock of monumental size, featuring a superbly hand...

Antique Rococo Revival grandfather clock featuring an exceptionally ornate hand-carved wooden case with rich sculptural detailing. The design is dominated by flowing acanthus leaves,...

An exceptional mahogany tall case clock by well known Boston clockmaker Aaron Willard Jr (1783-1864). This clock features an arched bonnet with fretwork, full corner columns with bra...

Art deco oak wall clock engström by zenith circa 1930. Well known art deco Swiss made wall clock retailed by heal’s in the 1930’s. Convex shaped round clock face with moulded edge. ...

American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door concealing the brass pendulum. Clock is in working condition with no issues. Signed by E. Howard and Co...

A 20th century grandmother tall clock made by Elmer Stennes (1911-1975) of Weymouth Massachusetts. The mahogany case features an arched bonnet with delicate carved fretwork, and thre...

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...

A fine English Georgian Gothic style tall case clock, its bonnet with a swan’s neck broken arch pediment with Battersea enamel oval polychrome urn accents surmounting scrolled fabric...

Incredible size and great quality black forest hunting plaque for wall mounting with Fruits of the Hunt. This rare size and all hand-carv...

Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...

This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever graced our 102 year old business. Signed on top of the hood/bonnet by Haig & Chippendale...

Charming clock with walnut veneer case and gilt bronze finishes. The floral and phytomorphic garland decorations, such as pine cones, add a touch of elegance and antiquity. The feet ...

This tall and elegant horloge de parquet was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1780. Built of solid oak, the stately grandfather clock stands ...

Palace size antique Louis XVI style museum quality Carrara marble, Dore and patinated bronze sculptural mantel clock signed Mannheim a Paris 19th Century Centered enamel dial signed ...

.Decorate a study or formal living room with this exquisite vintage Boulle clock. Crafted in France circa 1950, the tall mantel timepiece stands on its original shaped base over bronze scrolled feet and decorative foliate mounts. The bombe-shaped case, richly inlaid with red tortoiseshell and intricate brass marquetry, features an arched pediment surmounted by a finely cast gilt bronze cherub blowing a trumpet. The ornate front showcases a gilt-bronze dial with raised floral and foliate motifs, blue and white enamel Roman numerals, and delicate hands. The glass door reveals the pendulum and inner ornamentation, including a sunburst motif centered by a mascaron face. This elegant mid-century interpretation of an 18th-century Louis XV Boulle clock...

Pedro Friedeberg handcrafted silver leaf hand clock, vintage early 1960s, with original label from dated service inside, 1969.

English Georgian chinoiserie red lacquered and figural painted gilt tall case clock, Robert Fleetwood, 18th Century Tall case clock is in working condition.

A rare and beautifully handcrafted Junghans mantel clock from the Arts & Crafts era, combining timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship. If you are looking for a truly excepti...

This beautiful sculpture has been carved from solid French oak during the latter half of the 19th century. The style is that of Black Forest, with realistic depictions of branches, leaves, grapes, and more. Originally a French clock, most of the timing mechanisms have long been removed. The elaborate carving depicts a man harvesting wine grapes on rocky terrain dotted with vegetation. Our gatherer, who is clad in an overcoat and large brimmed hat, is carrying a hod (hotte in French) full of freshly picked grapes. A large wooden bucket...

Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork...

Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamel on a sunburst guilloché, with various ornaments in Napoleon III Empire style, late 19th century. The...

Softwood bord hand-carved with zodiac decoration. Fitted with a battery movement. Signed B. Strid, Västervik, 1945.

A fine example of an 8-day tall clock in mahogany case made by Thomas Pringle, Scottish clockmaker, active 1830-1836. This beautiful tall case clock features a swan’s neck split pediment with foliate carved decoration, gilt foliate rosettes, and a center eagle finial on the hood, with an arched glass...

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a yellow-ground porcelain case, surmounted by a seated monkey modeled in cream-glazed porcelain. The dial is inscribed “MILLOT / Her DU ROY,” referring to the Parisian clockmaker Millot, horloger du roi, and retains its original single-barrel movement with platform lever escapement. The interior of the case bears a stamped “B.” The entire composition is supported by a scrolling structure of polychrome porcelain flowers mounted on ormolu branches, leading to a central Meissen figure seated on a saddled elephant, positioned on an elaborately cast gilt bronze rocaille base. The composition centers around a chinoiserie theme, which was highly fashionable in mid-18th century France, particularly during the reign of Louis XV. In this example, the chinoiserie elements are expressed through the seated porcelain figure in Chinese dress, riding atop a caparisoned elephant with a vibrantly painted red and gold saddle and bright yellow cushion. The elephant, modeled with expressive naturalism, features finely detailed ears, trunk, and legs in Meissen’s distinctive hand-painted porcelain, with further ornamentation in applied gilding. Surrounding the central figure and timepiece is an elaborate framework of metal branches issuing dozens of individually modeled porcelain blossoms. These include peonies, roses, and tulips in various stages of bloom, each petal uniquely hand-shaped and painted in hues of lilac, ivory, pink, and violet, with naturalistic green leaves extending outward on slender bronze stems. The gilt bronze mount is executed in the Rococo taste, with asymmetrical shell forms, Snails, C-scrolls, and foliate scrollwork typical of French bronze work from the Louis XV period. The ormolu is mercury-gilded, a process common in the 18th century which involved the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury to the surface of the bronze, followed by firing to vaporize the mercury. This technique created a matte yet luminous surface, prized for its depth and lasting quality. The ormolu is cast in a deeply three-dimensional style, with scrolled feet and boldly molded foliate ornaments that cradle the base of the Meissen elephant...

An exceptional and highly expressive Art Deco mantel clock, conceived as a celebration of speed, winter sports, and the modern spirit of the interwar period. Executed in a striking c...

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two candelabras, each adorned with the most intricate and delicate details that have been executed to perfection. Each three armed candelabra is remarkably elaborate with foliate arms that are embellished with gilt-covered beautifully twisted branches and curling leaves on an ornate botanically-inspired base. Embraced by the arms of the candelabras are two 18th Century Meissen Porcelain figures of musical lovers, dressed in brightly detailed traditional clothes. The round clock face, with roman numerals, a white base, and ornate hands is surrounded by a flourish of gorgeous gilt foliage, exuding an air of elegance and refinement. Perched atop the clock is a stunning Meissen Porcelain figurine of a beautiful woman posed in mid-movement, her dress aflutter, and baring her leg as she gazes up at her left hand which is holding a bunch of grapes, while also grasping a wine goblet in her lowered right hand, representing the festivities of the moment. Surrounding the clock and extending down both sides the gilt foliate leads the eye to two cherubs each admiring tiny vases of exquisitely detailed flowers. Below the cherubs, on either side, are four white ceramic pillars...

An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...

An exceptional and supremely refined large French Louis XVI style Ormolu and White Marble Clock Garniture, dating to the 19th century and proudly retailed by the esteemed Tiffany & C...

Rectangular table clock with rounded vertical sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style from the early 1900s. Hand-engraved e...

Use the 1stdibs call button anytime you want to have a pleasant conversation about this item and speak to a real, educated antique dealer. Measures: 20.5 tall x 9 deep x 22 wide. T...

Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837. Beautiful long case clock from Sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...

A Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock The clock with an eight day movement and chiming on nine tubes. The very elaborate designed face with Ar...

French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock fla...

Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their graceful curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional long case clock. Elaborate carving accents the body and face with sop...

German mahogany and ormolu bracket clock with gilt bronze pineapple finials, flanking figural floral corner mounts, arched floral side screens, hinged astragal shaped glass door with...

18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top. Hood ...

Swedish rococo revival gilt wall clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day mov...