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Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisse, NL

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...

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional French bronze ormolu mounted turquoise jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set by Raingo Fres, Paris, circa 1880. Comprising of a clock in vase form and a pair of five-l...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish
A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish

A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 A Gift for the Season of Memory As winter draws near and homes fill with candlelight and conversation, this clock becomes more than décor - it becomes a gesture. A gift for the co...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rococo Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Hardwood, Porcelain

A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere
A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere

A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Restauration Period Paris Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Jean François Denière, circa 1820 to 1830 A refined and architecturally composed Restauration period m...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Mystery Great wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock For your consideration is the mystery Water Tower Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. This water tower ...

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1990s Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Located in Lisse, NL

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...

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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

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 handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Junghans Germany Wall Clock, 1950
Junghans Germany Wall Clock, 1950

Junghans Germany Wall Clock, 1950

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare, oval ceramic wall clock, attributed to Max Bill for Junghans Germany, 1950, with a Dual tone ceramic housing, powered by mechanical manual-winding clockwork, in fine working co...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Soft Clock, Ceramics, White Ceramics
Soft Clock, Ceramics, White Ceramics

Soft Clock, Ceramics, White Ceramics

By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870
Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870

An outstanding quality antique gilded bronze & Sevres porcelain French 3 piece, 8 day clock garniture with candelabra, by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, circa 1870. The clock with an 'egg' shaped urn made of cobalt blue Sevres porcelain with a hand-painted panel with a neo-classical beauty and a cupid, the rear is painted with gilt birds & floral decoration. The urn with gilt bronze handles to the sides held in the mouths of lion's masks, the clock below also with sumptuously decorated with gilded cobalt porcelain panels, the clock dial with black Roman numerals & is finely painted with two horses and a chariot with a putti falling out of the chariot. The clock has two winding arbors one for the 8 day time wind the other for a chime, the clock chimes the hours on a soft delicate sounding bell, the clock is in full working order and was recently professionally cleaned. The clock is complemented with a pair of gilt bronze & cobalt blue Sevres porcelain four branch vasiform candelabras, decorated with oval panels to the front with putti & Neoclassical maidens, the back panels finely painted with birds, each candelabra is in two sections and raised on gilt bronze bases with corbel brackets & acanthus leaf feet. The bronze casting is very likely by the Barbedienne Foundry in Paris, as the quality is outstanding, the clock is stamped "BD" for Achille Brocot (1817-1878) and Jean-Baptiste Delettrez (1816-1887), they were two of the most important French clock makers of the mid to late 19th century, please see some biography below. The clock is mechanically & cosmetically in excellent condition, and was recently overhauled by a clock-smith, the porcelain & ormolu are also in excellent condition, one of the very best investment quality gilt-bronze & Sevres porcelain clock garnitures by the top French makers of the period, circa 1870. This garniture will be professionally crated for shipping. Delettrez and Achille Brocot, son of the respected clockmaker Louis-Gabriel Brocot, established the clockmaking company "Brocot et Delettrez" in Paris on 20 October 1851, with premises at 62 Rue Charlot Paris. Jean-Baptiste Delettrez worked alongside Achille Brocot for several years and their clock movements are considered to be the most effective made during the late 19th century. Their specialty was a range of clocks based on the innovations of Brocot père and his other son Antoine, but generally of Achille's greatly advanced original design, some having a unique single-arm double-wheel escapement, some having a temperature-compensated pendulum, some having two dials, one of which showed the time and the other which showed a calendar and often other information such as phases of the moon, times of sunrise & sunset in Paris, etc. The firm was awarded a 1st class prize at the Paris World Exposition of 1857 for a commercial clock...

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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle
Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle. Very high quality and in the bold colors typical of the period. Handmade. Made in Germany. With a very quiet original Ki...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques
19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques circa 1890. Fine quality ornate french clock surmounted with a lady in traditional french dress leaning on an architectural...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze Ansonia "The Composer " Figural Mantel Clock
Bronze Ansonia "The Composer " Figural Mantel Clock

Bronze Ansonia "The Composer " Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Bronze Ansonia " The Composer" figural mantel clock, with a seated figure surmounted on a Rococo style base. Clock is signed 4-inch porcelain dial with Roman numerals and stamped ste...

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Early 1900s North American Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Secession Clock by Bertold Loffler and Anton Kling
Vienna Secession Clock by Bertold Loffler and Anton Kling

Vienna Secession Clock by Bertold Loffler and Anton Kling

By Bertold Löffler

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Literature: MAK, Vienna, Photographic Archive of the Wiener Werkstätte, inventory no. WWF 89-28-3, WWF 112-39-2 (two decor variants, attrbuted to Anton Kling); Arlt, Weilinger, Wiene...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Metal

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Highly Carved German 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 52-1/4" tall and 17-...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enrich...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock
Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock

Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Era French wall clock by Sarda Besancon. Features an oviform with serpentine ebonized wood and a glass face. The beautiful clock face is enameled porcel...

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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Jobert Horloger at St Laurent Mâcon with brass embossment of Sun King ( Louis XIV) as well as in the pendulum. Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Acf Bangkok Brass Porcelain Neoclassical Cherub Column Mantel Clock 13"
Acf Bangkok Brass Porcelain Neoclassical Cherub Column Mantel Clock 13"

Acf Bangkok Brass Porcelain Neoclassical Cherub Column Mantel Clock 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century A.C.F. white porcelain and ornate gilt brass French limoge style mantel clock, hand painted with pink and blue florals. Rectangular base supporting four columns,...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Located in Milford, NH

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...

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Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger
Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage elaborately decorated French porcelain mantle clock dates from the 1850's. The delicate porcelain has hand painted colorful sculpted flowers, gleaming gold gilt scrolls ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Rouffet Jeune at Bayonne St Esprit. Movement is in working condition. 7 day clock. Chimes on ...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock
19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century hand carved oak case with carved capitals on full length waist columns and bracket feet, 90 day brass time only movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power t...

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1880s German Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.
French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.

French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

An exceptional French mantel clock by Viot & Cie, dating to the Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1880. The sculptural composition features a finely cast peacock supporting the circul...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped, rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Porcelain East German Wall Clock from Weimar Electric, 1970s
Vintage Porcelain East German Wall Clock from Weimar Electric, 1970s

Vintage Porcelain East German Wall Clock from Weimar Electric, 1970s

By Weimar Electronic

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Industrial wall clock produced by Weimar Electric in former East Germany during the 1970s. It features a porcelain body and an aluminium hands .The battery-powered clockwork ...

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1970s German Industrial Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome
Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome

Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome

Located in Lisse, NL

Spectacular & pure Gothic design clock for the collectors of truly unique and stylish antiques. A particularly striking example of the Gothic Revival, this French skeleton clock by ...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Luxor Swiss Bronze Desk / Table Clock with 8-Day Movement
Early 20th Century Luxor Swiss Bronze Desk / Table Clock with 8-Day Movement

Early 20th Century Luxor Swiss Bronze Desk / Table Clock with 8-Day Movement

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exceptional early 20th century gilt-bronze desk or table clock by Luxor of Switzerland, showcasing both horological precision and decorative artistry. The rectangular case is fine...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

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 ...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970's Chamotte Earthenware Wall Mount Clock with Light
1970's Chamotte Earthenware Wall Mount Clock with Light

1970's Chamotte Earthenware Wall Mount Clock with Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy Brutalist 1970's wall mount chamotte earthenware clock with European (E14) candelabra socket. No mounting plate on back, however clock can be affixed to wall using a sturdy hoo...

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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Earthenware

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock
A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock, circa 1875 Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century French artistry with this monumental and...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III  Gilt Bronze and  Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
Napoleon III  Gilt Bronze and  Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in New York, NY

Unique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel clock C.1870's by Japy Freres This impressive mantel clock in the Napoleon III taste with Sèvres style celeste blue...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ceramic Clocks

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Bronze

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!

Located in Danville, CA

Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...

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1990s Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Fine French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, After Robert Osmond
A Fine French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, After Robert Osmond

A Fine French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, After Robert Osmond

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, after the model by Robert Osmond. The ornate finely chased and mercury body form...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Round Ceramic Wall Clock, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970s
Handmade Round Ceramic Wall Clock, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970s

Handmade Round Ceramic Wall Clock, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1970s

Located in München, DE

Beautiful round ceramic wall clock from 1970s. Very high-quality and beautifully crafted in rich brown tones. Typical to the period. Handmade. Made in Germany. Battery-operated. The ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set

Located in New York, NY

Finest quality French sevres antique (late 19th century) garniture set including mantel clock and pair of candelabra by Raingo Freres of Paris, with clock movement by Vincenti et Ci...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

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...

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18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th C.
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th C.

French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, late 19th century, the porcelain dial hand-painted with Roman numeral indices, the strike on bell movement struck "CB / 241 / 3614". 23" H...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock
Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock

Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An elegant and finely crafted mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Tiffany & Co., New York. This exquisite piece showcases the exceptional quality and attention to detail th...

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1850s American Neoclassical Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

French Style 8 Day Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Moon Dial Calendar Mantle Clock
French Style 8 Day Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Moon Dial Calendar Mantle Clock

French Style 8 Day Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Moon Dial Calendar Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

This French-style calendar mantle clock offers a sophisticated, decorative aesthetic that captures the grandeur of historical European timepieces. Crafted with a substantial, heavy g...

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Late 20th Century Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1760s German Louis XVI Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here for your consideration is a large Chinese Canton bracket clock. The gorgeous ebony case is decorated with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid on the front. There are 5 brass pineapple form finials on the top to make the appearance of this clock even more impressive. The mother of pear floral inlaid can be found on the entire front section of the case, including the top crest, front door, and even the pedestal. The Roman numeral dial is made of porcelain without any cracks or hairlines. Engraved brass floral decorations surrounds the center dial. At the end of the sweeping second hand, you can find a Chinese double coin form, which represents good fortune and wealth. The time and the automaton feature can be seen through a large beveled glass panel. This clock strikes every 15 minutes, Petite...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brutalist Enameled Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany, 1970s
Midcentury Brutalist Enameled Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany, 1970s

Midcentury Brutalist Enameled Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful round Midcentury Brutalist wall clock, executed by Kienzle Germany in the 1970s. The clock has a housing made of ceramic with a colorful enamel glaze in brown, green, yel...

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A charming and exquisitely crafted late-19th century porcelain mantel clock by the Ansonia Clock Company, titled “La Nord” and produced in collaboration with the prestigious Royal Bo...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Cartel Clock and Barometer
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Cartel Clock and Barometer

A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Cartel Clock and Barometer

By CAM Opticien

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial pair of French 19th- 20th century Louis XV style ebonized and gilt bronze-mounted cartel clock and matching barometer by La Maison Cam Opticien. The pair sim...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock
Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock

Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock

By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description: Marianne Westman was a designer for the Rörstrand factory from 1950 to 1971. Marianne designed celebrated tableware like the Mon Amie- and Picknick series. Altho...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock, having an unusual shaped ornate gilded metal and pink marble case decorated with finely cast...

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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Metal

Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880
Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880

Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Ornate Viennese Belle Époque table clock in gilt silver with enamel and gemstone inlay, set on a rectangular stepped base with bevelled corners and relief bands featuring coloured en...

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1880s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Ceramic Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel