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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age as you can see clearly in the photos. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Marvelous Design Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
key for winding both the eight-day clock mechanism and the Westminster chimer striking mechanism is
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Iron

Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères, Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Beurdeley, while the clock dial is signed ‘Raingo Frères’ and the clock mechanism ‘Vincenti & Cie’. A
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
eight day clock mechanism, a chime mechanism that strikes every quarter and a four hammers gong
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
with the original and perfect working, eight days clock mechanism. This mechanism runs smoothly with a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A
Located in Lewes, England
damage to the clock and you will still receive the original clock mechanism separately 'as is' with the
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
By Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to the clock's mechanism. *Available with complementary urns item# 14335, sold separately. Mathieu
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in North Miami, FL
original winding key is included to operate the clock mechanism. A testament to the superlative artistry
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Restored Art Deco Table Clock, Made by UP Závody, Mahogany, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
authentic appearance. The clock mechanism, including the striking function, is original and fully
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Spruce, Lacquer

Large Arts Crafts Brass Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Lisse, NL
museum worthy condition more than made our day. It also comes with a good working, 8 day clock mechanism
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Quality Bronze Marble Clock Garniture w. Bald Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
made them this good in any century. The clock mechanism runs perfectly as well and this clock strikes
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
, brass, eight day clock mechanism with an enamelled dial face, the original brass Gothic arms and the
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron

French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
indicating hours in blue Roman numerals. Black clock hands with a decor of foliage. Dial and mechanism
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1870s French Régence Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer
Located in London, GB
clock mechanism bears the inscription ‘Burgeat à Versailles’, confirming its creation by Jérôme Burgeat
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
inside of this stylish antique is a perfect working, brass, eight day clock mechanism. And so, many
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
hinged door occupies the pack, opening to reveal the clock mechanism. The mystery of the clock lies in
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers
Located in Lisse, NL
, eight day, mint brass clock mechanism that runs as smoothly as can be and it strikes an elegant bell
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

French Ormolu Bronze Sèvres Porcelain Mantle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. Both clock mechanism and original pendulum are stamped J B D. Circular original white enamel dial with
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze, Ormolu

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock Circa 1895-1900 in Walnut Case
By Lenzkirch
Located in Opole, PL
both standing and wall clocks, with many featuring intricate mechanisms and elegant designs. Serial
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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Rare 1820s Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint and Mechanism
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unlock the quiet poetry of time with this rare genuine Mora clock from Northern Sweden, crafted
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood, Pine

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Located in Lisse, NL
and the key for winding both the clock and striking mechanism. This work of beauty comes with a truly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal

19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Clock with Hand Carved Oak Case with Original Mechanism
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19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass

French Odobey type turret clock mounted as a table
Located in London, GB
. Removable glass top. Can be returned to a working clock mechanism. With winder, pendulum, flys, and other
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Steel

Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: A.O.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
By W.H. Tooke
Located in Lisse, NL
days clock mechanism runs smoothly with a very low-noise tic-toc and it strikes a silver colored bell
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)
By Marti
Located in Dallas, TX
it’s original key and the clock mechanism appears to be fully intact. 2 very minor repairs to the slate
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
one of a kind clock also comes with the original and perfect working clock 8-day clock mechanism. The
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the traditional longcase clock mechanism that has kept precise time for generations. The locks and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the
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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted
Located in San Francisco, CA
condition, so is the case. The clock mechanism is not in working order at this time, however it could be
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original and hinging 'back door'. It runs and strikes
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

French 19C Japy Freres Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
By Japy Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Phillipe Mourey
Located in Dallas, TX
face. The clock mechanism and clock face/dial have matching serial numbers of “7225”. The movement
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Ormolu

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
incorporated it in a clock mechanism to allow a telescope to point continuously at a single star. The Onyx
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Quality antique Black Forest cuckoo clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
weights attached to chains to drive the clocks movement and the cuckoo mechanism. All clocks get
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19th Century German Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this chain pendulum clock with a gravity winding mechanism with a single weight
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Late 19th Century Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
$475 Sale Price
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Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
clock mechanism below. The bells ring informing its users of the time. All four sides of the piece are
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel, Bronze

Art Deco Mantel Clock Not Functioning
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
190.66 cm mechanism appears in Kienzle, and Haller clocks. The clock has a minimalistic appearance
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Marble Clock Set
Located in Beaune, FR
2 pots. Mechanism with pendulum in working order but needs to be revised. Dimensions Clock - Height
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19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Marble

Large 19th Century French Wooden Clock Face
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large and heavy 19th Century French wooden clock face. With a mechanism on the box, which could be
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier picture clock with fountain mechanism Austria Oil on iron sheet circa 1830 Dimensions
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Iron

Fine quality antique 19th century Black Forest cuckoo clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
cuckoo mechanism. All clocks get serviced by our horologist prior to delivery. D. 1860
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19th Century Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Wall Clock Signed Jean Combe
Located in Dallas, TX
cleaned by our professional clock specialist, the mechanism runs beautifully and keeps excellent time. The
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Enamel

Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier
By Lemerle Charpentier 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
desirable, and many top-tier decorators specifically requested Marti mechanisms for their clocks. Why
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Vincenti Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock
Located in Victoria, BC
A lovely antique 19th Century French Boulle Style Mantle Clock. Recently serviced and working well
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1860s French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Lefevre De Belle
Located in Warsaw, PL
delicate hands, adding to the clock's overall elegance. The timekeeping mechanism is likely of high quality
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
mechanism. Around the clock body, a rich display of gilt embellishment partially conceals the movement
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

58" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
, signed on the back of the mechanism. This clock is made around 1890. All functions are working properly
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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
craftsmanship during the 19th century. The clock features a cylinder escapement mechanism and chimes both on the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

French Charles X period fire gilt bronze mantel clock, c. 1820-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
& leaning on a tree stump. The stump is fitted with a Paris style, two train, hour striking mechanism clock
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1820s Charles X Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Located in Lisse, NL
winding its perfect working, eight-day clock AND striking mechanism. Thanks to its extra wide size this
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Perfectly working mechanism. Table clock in blued and gilt bronze with Paris machinery, and white dial
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze, Other

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Chaussee D aulin À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exceptional mantel clock, executed in the highly sought-after Empire style, presents a
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19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze

Unique Art Nouveau L ecole Nancy Style Carved Wall Clock Thermometer Barometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Roman numerals on white enamelled cartouches and detailed dials. This clock has an 8 day mechanism and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Art Deco Marble Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

Neoclassical Style Carriage/Table Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
you can see the mechanism of the clock. The clock is functioning normally. A key is included with the
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Located in Vicenza, IT
of the plate with the numbers Romans. Clock egg punches. Egg clock internal mechanism. Egg clock
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Enamel

A Rare Bourdon and Richards Clock Barometer
Located in Amersham, GB
barometer part of the same mechanism, with the roman clock dial set inside the outer barometer dial. The
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1850s French Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

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Antique Clock Mechanisms For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique clock mechanisms available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all antique clock mechanisms available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique clock mechanisms available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Empire and louis xv antique clock mechanisms are consistently popular styles. Europa Antiques, Winterhalder Hofmeier and Viennese Manufactory each produced beautiful antique clock mechanisms that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Clock Mechanisms?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,285, while they’re typically $179 on the low end and $745,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

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

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Clock Mechanisms
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese monk named I-Hsing invented the first mechanical clock in 723 AD. His astronomical clock was known as the Water Driven Spherical Birds-Eye-View Map of The Heavens. You can find a variety of antique and vintage mechanical clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.