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17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
confines. Unlike most clock designs, the intricate mechanism of this clock is on full display, taking
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1660s Italian Baroque Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Ormolu

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
pierced hands. All parts of this clock, eg. mechanism, hands, glass, weights and pendulum are original.
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1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
the wood decorations on the door. The clock comes with the original mechanism, weights and pendulum
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Robotham of the city of Leicester Very beautiful English clock The clock has its original mechanism
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Silver-Gilt Carriage Clock by Drew Sons, London, 1913
Located in Braintree, GB
monogrammed and allows access to the movement and winding mechanism. The clock face is adorned with Roman
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1910s British Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Silver

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine long case clock from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
superior craftsmanship. The clock features a time-and-strike mechanism, ringing once to mark the half-hour
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important
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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
repairs, mainly on the back, see pictures. The clock comes with the original mechanism, weights and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock Here we are offering a
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Early 1900s French Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome
Located in London, GB
clock and its mechanism are suspended; housed within a brass bezel conformingly styled as naturalistic
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19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
, the clock is raised on bracket feet. The clock has an eight day mechanism & strikes the hours on a
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1820s English Georgian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bands. From the entablature hangs the enameled clock face and mechanism, adorned with a delicate Ormolu
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19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Ormolu

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot
Located in London, GB
A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel
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19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
Located in Southampton, NY
Meslay. A long narrow lower door with a round glass window opens to the mechanism of the clock. Formerly
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique Northern Swedish Secretary Cabinet in Rococo with a Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
guarantees on the future function of the clock mechanism. The pediment measures 124 cm across and 29 cm deep
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker
Located in Berlin, DE
Becker clock with striking mechanism working with key and pendulum . Measures: height 58cm.   
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19th Century German Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Oak

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman s Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
, cracks etc. - The clock's mechanism is working.
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
condition!). The clock's mechanism is working well (it was checked and cleaned by clockmaker) . Shipping
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1740s German Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Tipp Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
notches and folded down to hold the two halves together. There is a wind-up clock mechanism that would
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1920s German Sporting Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Tin

Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet
By Louis Vincent Fouquet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, it is however overshadowed by the magnificence of the musical clock. The clock mechanism has six
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance
Located in London, GB
rot • Only 1–2 minor areas of missing carved detail, difficult to detect • Clock mechanism functions
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1850s French Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
paint and original wear and distress after 200 years of use. The clock comes with the original mechanism
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Located in Kramfors, SE
mechanism, clock face, weights and pendulum. The wind-up mechanism has been serviced to working condition
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
. The clock mechanism bears the inscription ‘Passement / Hger du Roy / A PARIS’, while the ormolu mounts
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Ormolu

Large Gilded Bronze Clock with Louis XIV Figure, 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Large gilded bronze clock with Louis XIV figure. Mechanism working with a pendulum and original
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze

Monumental Clock on a Polychromed Panel with Hands in Golden Metal
Located in Leuven , BE
mechanism are still attached the clock itself is made of a thin iron plate, with the hours painted on. The
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Early 19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
mechanism, weights, pendulum and keys. The door to the clock has a minor dry crack. It’s possible that the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Elm

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mechanically articulated white cat, which would have movement in the tail, legs and face. The clock work
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Metal

19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
more. Originally a French clock, most of the timing mechanisms have long been removed. The elaborate
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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child s Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
kitten with brown stripes. The clock wind mechanism has been over wound, so is currently not working, but
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Metal

Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
By devaulx
Located in Lisse, NL
and striking mechanism both run very good also. Our sharp price for this majestic clock even
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th c. Louis XVI Tall Case Clock with clock mechanisms
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

Stunning Onyx Clock Garniture
By Medaille D Argent
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A stunning quality onyx clock with a pair of urns, all mounted with ormolu, clock mechanism stamped
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1850s French Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Onyx, Ormolu

Antique Junghans Rare Night Beamer Projector Clock
Located in London, GB
whilst the clock mechanism is within a brass box.
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1890s German Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock circa 1820
Located in Vilnius, LT
other side. The clock mechanism is decorated with a wreath of laurel leaves.
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1820s French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe French Mantel Clock, 1830s
By C. Detouche
Located in Roma, RM
rue St. Martin. Clock mechanism to anchor, untested function. Present pendulum and key. Small parts
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Louis Moinet A Paris Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
By Louis Moinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
A rare and important Empire gilt bronze clock by the clockmaker Louis Moinet with also rare clock
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

"JUST" C.H. French Mantel Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in Bronx, NY
certain areas, especially in the rear. The clock mechanism is stamped C.H. Paris, Made in France & has the
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Gesso, Wood

Antique Green Marble and Bronze Neo Gothic Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
. Clock decorated with a lot of bronze. The most special thing is that clock mechanism arrow is like a
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Marble, Bronze

1810 Empire Clock Bronze France
Located in Liverpool, GB
engraved step, an applique with a woman's head in the middle. Clock mechanism placed in a box with a
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Louis XIV Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Marquetry Cartel and Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
chiseling on bronze mounts. Gaudron was a supplier of clock mechanisms to Andre-Charles Boulle.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Glamorous Suite of Semiprecious Stone and Doré Bronze Clock and Candlesticks
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Feminine and intricate porcelain faced doré bronze clock with multicolored polished jasper stones
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1910s French Baroque Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Rozenburg Pottery Holland, W.P. Hartgring Art Nouveau Mantle Clock, 1904
By Rozenburg Porcelain, W. P. Hartgring
Located in New York, NY
W. P. HARTGRING ROZENBURG POTTERY The Hague, The Netherlands Blackbird mantle clock 1904
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Clock Mechanisms

Rare O.B. McClintock Wall Bank Clock, c. 1920
By O.B. McClintock Co.
Located in Hampstead, QC
but it is still fairly well visible. The motor that runs the clock mechanism was made by SYNCHRON
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Stained Glass, Wood

Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock
Located in Liverpool, GB
the figure of Saint Nepomuk or the richly engraved back plate of the mechanism! Clock in a wooden
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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

French Empire Porcelain Mantle Clock, 19th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
. Detailed description of the mechanism soon. A clock with very rich symbolism - a combination of attributes
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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Porcelain

French Working Wooden Bronze Fireplace Clock, 19th Century
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
. The clock works on a French spring mechanism. The clock comes with the original key used for turning
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Ebonized Wall Clock with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Florence, IT
French Napoleon III style ebonized wall clock with mother-of-pearl inlay from 1860s. The clock has
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Ebonized Wall Clock with Guilloche Frame and Marble Quarter
Located in Florence, IT
frame from 1860s The clock has its original mechanism.    
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Very Big Antique Wood Cased Iron Dial Railway Station Clock, Germany, 1890s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
considering the age of the item. Please also note, this clock has the original mechanism which is not
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1890s German Industrial Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Sheet Metal

Complex Calendar Carriage Clock with Duplex Escapement
Located in Chesterfield, GB
. It has a complicated mechanism clock with calendar: the eight-day duration movement striking the
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1860s French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Ormolu

English Regency Mahogany and Inlaid Bracket Clock by Thwaites Reed
Located in Macclesfield, GB
- silent mechanism. The Clock has a decoratively engraved back plate border and pendulum and strikes the
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Mahogany

Achille Brocot and Delettrez Neoclassical Perpetual Calendar Clock Garniture Set
By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez, Achille Brocot
Located in Keyston, GB
A fine and rare month going neoclassical perpetual calendar clock garniture by the renowned clock
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
A very rare and extremely large Edwardian Ball / bullseye clock. Having an 8 day / 200 hour
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1910s British Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass

Hamilton Open Face Gold Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 992E 21 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Size 16 Piece Appears in Good Condition. Dial has a couple minor cracks at 10 & 6 o'clock. Mechanism
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Early 20th Century American Antique Clock Mechanisms

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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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.