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19th Century French Painted Metal Salesman Figurine Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
his belly. The original clock mechanism has been checked and clean and is in wonderful working order
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Metal

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Early 1800s Hand Painted
Located in Lewes, England
found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Faux Marble Finish, Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Antique Swedish White Mora Clock Country Style Carved Hood, Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish Grey Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted
Located in Lewes, England
distressing found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
excellent condition with a rich patinated finish, and the clock mechanism has been checked and cleaned. Key
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Glass, Wood

Antique Swedish Black and Gold Mora Clock Early 1800s Urn Feet
Located in Lewes, England
distressing found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
By Self Winding Clock Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
clocks they are not technically slave clocks because they have a complete clock mechanism. SWCC refers to
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Metal

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Crown Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted
Located in Lewes, England
mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable. We can do this without any
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Grey 1839 Antique
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Antique French Leroy Gilt Bronze Miniature Carriage Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A miniature antique 19th-century French carriage clock with key wind mechanism. Footed rectangular
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19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Metal and Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
mechanism has been cleaned and checked up by our clock man, it is in excellent working order and keeps good
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Metal

Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1815
Located in Vienna, AT
's mechanism is preserved. Condition: Finest condition (referring to all parts of this mantel clock
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Early 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Swedish Mora Clock Salmon Pink Gold Early 1800s Antique Country Style
Located in Lewes, England
age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Teal Red Detail Early 1800s Antique Country Style
Located in Lewes, England
of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Early 1800s Carved Detail Inlaid Fryksdall
Located in Lewes, England
the usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Green Round Head Carved 1800s Antique
Located in Lewes, England
usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

19th Century 8-Day Swiss Carriage Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
. These incredibly complex clock mechanisms were well suited for travel, for they operate without a
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze

Early 1800s Antique Swedish Mora Clock Blue Paint Carved Detail Hand-Painted
Located in Lewes, England
found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Early 1800s Antique Swedish Mora Clock Old White Carved Detail Hand-Painted
Located in Lewes, England
the usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Pink and White Carved Detail Hand-Painted Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

1800s Swedish Antique Mora Clock Extended Belly Rare Oak Stain Finish
Located in Lewes, England
battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable. We can do
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Natural 1839 Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Country Painted Original
Located in Lewes, England
battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable. We can do
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Smiths of London Double Sided Station Clock
Located in London, GB
in full working order. With its time adjustment hatch at its base with a sliding clock mechanism
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1920s British Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Metal

French Ormolu Mantle Clock with God Apoll Era Louis-Philippe I, circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
. Metal: Clockface (clock dial). Steel: Clock's hands. Mechanism: Spring mechanism / tension
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Ormolu

Swedish Mora Clock Green Gold Early 1800s Antique Roman Numerals Urn Top
Located in Lewes, England
the usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Swedish 1850 Folk Art Mora Clock Antique Country Painted Original
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Napoleon III Triptych Clock Bronze France XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
Triptych clock in gilded bronze and Sevres porcelain with paintings depicting the sea gulf with
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
are fully functioning. Notes: "Rocking Ship" clock mechanisms employ a simple yet charming automaton
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Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Iron

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Gold Carved Hood Detail, Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable. We can do
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

18th Century French Louis XIV Hand Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Dallas, TX
bowed base. The clock mechanism has been checked up and cleaned up, and is in fine working order with
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Walnut

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
/ Key For Winding Up The Clock's Mechanism Existing Detailed informations: Mantel / table clock
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Enamel

Mora Clock Swedish Antique Fryksdall White Painted, Early 1800s, Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Grey Paint Red Detail Early 1800s Antique
Located in Lewes, England
will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Vase with Clock J. Lefebvre Bronze Red Porphyry France \ 800
Located in Milano, IT
Porphyry and gilt bronze urn vase, with movement clock mechanism and rotating circles. The vase is
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Porphyry, Bronze

18th Century French Clock Tower Mechanism
Located in High Point, NC
The sculptural silhouette of this antique iron clock mechanism draws the eye and ignites the
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18th Century French Industrial Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Metal

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Large Head
Located in Lewes, England
distressing found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish Blue Black Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted
Located in Lewes, England
mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable. We can do this without any
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish White Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Carved AAL Mora Grandfather
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Paint Gustavian Carved Detail Early 1800s Fryksdall
Located in Lewes, England
and has the usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Antique Swedish Mora Clock White Highly Decorative Carved Gilt Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

18th Century French Regence Bowed and Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
bow front, as well as bowed sides, and base. The tall clock mechanism has been cleaned up and checked
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Mid-18th Century French Régence Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Walnut

18th Century French Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
periphery. The clock face features a decorative brass facade with floral and Horn decor. The clock mechanism
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Walnut

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted
Located in Lewes, England
found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Mantle Clock c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
adorn the dial. Two keyholes within the dial allow for winding of the inner clock mechanism. Gilt Roman
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
clock mechanism has been cleaned up and checked up, and is in excellent working order with two weights
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France, circa 1880, the antique tall case clock stands on escargot feet under a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with elegant pierced foliage motifs all around. The clock mechanism has been cleaned up and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with elegant pierced foliage motifs all around. The clock mechanism has been cleaned up and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Brass

White Mora Clock Swedish Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted Early 1800s Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
distressing found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Turquoise Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted Red
Located in Lewes, England
paint distressing found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique 200cm tall distressed blue
Located in Lewes, England
clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock White Paint Early 1800s Carved Detail Hand Painted
Located in Lewes, England
. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Pine

Natural Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Country Style Gustavian Folk Art
Located in Lewes, England
in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Grey Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Songbirds Flowers Hand Painted
Located in Lewes, England
fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Grey Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Songbirds Flowers Hand Painted
Located in Lewes, England
fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Biedermeier Carved Detail Ormolu 1800s French Polish
Located in Lewes, England
found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Clock Mechanisms

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Wood

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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 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.