Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in München, BY
Pdm (marked reverse). The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks.
Metal
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
This will not be expensive and any time a clock like this is moved or shipped it always requires this, in any event.
Brass
Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"
Located in Beirut, LB
Most of the large JUST clocks from that period were manufactured in very limited numbers as they were relatively expensive and very heavy Dimensions: Clock: H 26.5 cm W 33.5 cm D 11...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Gilt wood Console with Original Marble Top
Located in Charleston, SC
They acted as stages for showing off expensive porcelain, bronzes, clocks, and candelabra under the ambient flickering of wall sconces.
Marble
1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
It is the artistic design, handcrafted with stylish and expensive materials that lifts this clock way above average.
Bronze
Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover
Located in Kent, GB
Clocks were expensive and a significant outlay to many, varying tariffs and methods of payment were relevant.
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria
Located in Warsaw, PL
Every detail on this ormolu-mounted French portico clock is very expensive because of the talent and meticulousness of the craftsman Gavelle L'Aîné.
Marble
A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar
Located in London, GB
It really is very uncommon to find such complications on a carriage clock and it would have been very expensive indeed when new.
Bronze
Paul Frankl Modernique Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nick-named the $50.00 clock. This was the most expensive clock in the telechron line.
Silver Plate
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Paris, FR
An early 1900 French bell striking clock crafted in 18th century style (popular clockmaker design before the revolution cut off the heads of most customers for expensive clocks).
Brass, Ormolu
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
By Howard Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
The chimes have a beautiful sound and the clock lights up as well, as shown in images. This clock was very expensive new and they sell for around $30,000.
Brass
Sold
H 8 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Rare Paul T. Frankl "Modernique" Art Deco Telechron Clock Model 431, 1928
By Paul Frankl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Model No. 431, this celebrated design is among the most iconic examples of American Art Deco industrial design and is often referred to by collectors as the "$50 Clock," reflecting i...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Higgins Glass Convertible Table Clock for General Electric
Located in Southfield, MI
Designed by Michael and Frances Higgins of Chicago, this convertible table/wall clock was the most expensive clock (35.00) offered by General Electric for the Christmas season of 195...
Paint
Patek Philippe Solar Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek began in 1950 with its first "light wound"table clock which, powered by a traditional Patek mechanical hand-wound movement, a modified caliber 17”’-150 which was fed by photoel...
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Longcase Clock by Fiske of Portsmouth
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A clock with an eight-day movement required winding only once a week, while generally less expensive 30-hour clocks had to be wound every day.
Mahogany
Sold
H 22.5 in W 10 in D 16 in
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock Model of Westminster Cathedral, London
By W. H. Telford
Located in Lafayette, CA
By the middle of the 19th century, skeleton clock-making had emigrated to Britain, with timepieces produced for a wider popular appeal (read : less expensive).
Marble, Brass
19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockerel at the top and a chicken, baby chick an...
Walnut
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French ormolu clock set, circa 1870, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with Rose Pompadour pink ground. Panels to the centre of the dial and the urns f...
Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...
Marble, Ormolu
$48,260
H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
By Maison Marquis, Languereau
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
Enamel, Bronze
$1,660
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock is a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clo...
Bronze
Carlo Bugatti Style Art Deco Marble Clock
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Vienna, AT
French Art Deco marble mantel clock in the style of Carlo Bugatti in original condition. France, first half of the 20th century, measures: length 42 cm. Original condition.
Marble, Brass
$19,100
H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Parisian pendule is detailed with Roman numer...
Metal, Bronze
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$9,500
H 40 in W 21 in D 11 in
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Very large (40 inch tall) ormolu bronze mantel clock from the Louis XV period with Boulle style inlaid brass and enamel decorations with original pendulum. By the Paris maker, Denis ...
Bronze, Enamel
$567,026 / set
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...
Marble, Bronze
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly magnificent Chinese Guangzhou studio automaton clock , large triple deck body supported on...
Bronze
$3,602
H 11.4 in W 25 in D 6.75 in
Top Quality Art Deco Clock Set / Vases, Polished Brass w Westminster Sound Chime
Located in Lisse, NL
Interesting and very attractive Art Deco mantle / mantel clock, circa 1920. Some of the most attractive designs date from the Art Deco era and this remarkable clock set is no excep...
Brass, Bronze
EARLY 19th CENTURY GOLDEN WALL CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid wall clock set in an elegant opening wooden case, with carved frame and golden tablet. The internal finishes of the clock are also in golden tablet and brass. The decoration...
Brass
$4,134
H 26.5 in W 11.7 in D 4.5 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this ha...
Brass, Bronze
Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This fine 19th century clock is unusually large, standing a...
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...
Bronze, Ormolu
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
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On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.