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Swedish Mora Clock Gilt Carved Detail Hand-Painted Early 1800s Fryksdall Antique
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
Turquoise Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Crown Painted Red Sven Morin
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
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Mora Clock Early 1800s Carved Detail Swag Wreath Off White Bornholm
Located in Lewes, England
is some enamel missing of the face.
We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Burl Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
clock mechanism has been cleaned up and checked up with new strings, and is in very good working order
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
clock' mechanism, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (French, 1805-1871). Robert-Houdin worked in Paris during
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with an additional small door at the bottom. The clock mechanism with wonderful and elaborate
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Oak, Walnut
French Empire Figurative Clock Paying Homage to Hippolytus and Theseus
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
upper plinth. The square base of the throne, (which contains the clock mechanism) is of dark bronze, the
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Bornholm Danish Tall Case Clock w/Original Paint
Mechanism
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
paint and mechanism, too. This amazing clock is a tad shorter than most making it not only unique but
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18th Century and Earlier Danish Rustic Antique Clock Mechanisms
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
Materials
Wood
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie 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
Materials
Wood
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Set
By Charles Oudin
Located in London, GB
exquisite bronze work, elegant design and a masterful clock mechanism. Charles Oudin, founder of the firm in
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French white marble Buy eye Watch wood Brass.París .Napoleón III
By French House
Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
around the dial of the white porcelain and marble clock . The clock mechanism works perfectly , only the
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890 German Kienzle Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
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
Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A
Located in Lewes, England
clock and you will still receive the original clock mechanism separately 'as is' with the clock to keep
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Pine
Antique Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock c1860
Located in London, GB
sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. The clock and
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Clock Mechanisms
1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A metal clock sculpture from France, assembled from 19th century clock mechanisms. This curious
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19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Metal
Swedish 19th Century Clock Cabinet Drop-Leaf Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Halsingland. Original clock mechanism, locks and hardware. Original interior paint.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Mechanisms
Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA
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1880s Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Biedermeier Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Period Biedermeier Grandfather Clock, original mechanism
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19th Century Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Birch
Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Church (Williamsport, Pennsylvania), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by
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1890s Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass
Monumental Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally Large Clock Face with Original Gear mechanism.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Enamel, Steel
20
s French Industrial Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 20's French Industrial Clock, electric mechanism
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Early 20th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Metal
$10,400
Turquoise Jostick Mounted as Clock
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful 18th Century Glazed Chinese Turquoise Mythical Jostick Mounted as Clock with 19th Century
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19th Century Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Bronze
Late Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Musical Chimes
By George Jefferys
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Grandfather Clock with Multiple Bell Chiming Mechanism--A Rarity and Highend
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19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Working 19th c. French City Hall Clock
By Lambert Fine Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This huge French City Hall Clock has a new working mechanism
The patina is original.
Made by the
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19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Steel
18th Century French Oil on Canvas "Clock Painting" in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
clock mechanism is in working condition with pendulum and key. The painting is set inside a Classic
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Late 18th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco Clock
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Jaeger Le Coultre, Art Deco, brass, and glass clock. Original mechanism. In good working order.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
mechanism. Another clock of this model was exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris, where
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19th Century French Other Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
exists at the back of the clock where the mechanism is located. The walls of the base are decorated with
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Bronze
$5,340 / item
Mid-19th Century Swedish Clock Bureau
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Remarkable Swedish bureau clock. Extraordinary patination original interior paint. Original Clock
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Wood
Wall Clock J.W. Clarke from 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock from around 1900.
Mechanism after review.
Dimensions: diameter 38.5 cm
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Early 1900s British Other Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Walnut
18th Century British Lantern or Chamber Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
mechanism. The clock has an intricately engraved face featuring the words "St Xaverius" the Latin name of St
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18th Century British Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Iron, Brass
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, epitomizing the opulence of its era.
The back of the clock reveals the original mechanism, encased in a brass
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19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Set of a Barometer and a Clock, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the 19th century, Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, great decoration.
The mechanism of the clock
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1870s European Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Wood
$5,340 / set
Antique Mahogany and Brass Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock
By Maple
Co.
Located in London, GB
. The clock features a single fusee mechanism, which is a type of gearing system that helps regulate the
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1890s British Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass
French "Japonisme" Gilt-Bronze Mounted Three-Piece Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Queens, NY
We do not guarantee the clock movement or mechanism.
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Gilt Metal
Meissen Tall Mantle Table Clock Four Seasons Kaendler C. 1860
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
.
-- the clock's centre is covered by the dial with clock's mechanism; the dial's surface (with painted
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Mantel Clock, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
1645 on the mechanism.
This clock will make a statement wherever it is placed.
Condition:
The
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1850s French Antique Clock Mechanisms
French Ormolu Cartel Clock, 19th Century by H&F Paris
By Cartel
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent quality 19th century French Louis XV style ormolu cartel clock with a mechanism signed
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
19th Century French Retour d
Egypte Mantel Clock, Pendule d
Audience
Located in Greven, DE
winding hole on the dial, where there would be two on clocks with a striking mechanism.
Interesting facts
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19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Mahogany and Brass Eight Day Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock
By Hammer
Located in London, GB
winding of the mainspring. The clock features a single fusee mechanism, a type of gearing system that
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1890s British Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Firegilt Bronze, Claude Galle, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
power reserve, thread suspension and a lock plate striking mechanism.
The clock strikes a bell on the
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Bronze
Original Antique Chinese 8 Day Fusee Mother Pear Inlaid Rosewood Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
mounting bracket is broken; For the safety of this fragile clock, the mechanism will be removed from the
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Late 19th Century Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Bronze
50" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
, German Gustav Becker, signed on the back of the mechanism. This clock is made around 1890. All functions
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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass
Picture Clock, First Half of the 19th Century, France, Oil on Canvas, Movement
Located in Greven, DE
.
The picture can be opened upwards to access the clock and striking mechanism.
Eight-day clockwork
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Canvas
E.F. Caldwell Veined Black Marble and Dore Bronze Mounted Sphinx Legged Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
which bears the internal mechanisms of the clock. The inside of the clock is marked 'Chelsea Clock Co
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Early 1900s American Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Pocket-Watch Shaped Wall Hanging Tôle Clock with Floral Décor, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
mechanism. The clock's face, adorned with Roman numerals, is surrounded by a goldenrod colored frame
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Early 19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Tôle
French Boulle Clock After Andres Boulle, Regence Style by Denis Millard A Paris
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
/ 30 cm
Condition: The mechanism of the clock has been cleaned, fully serviced and is in perfect
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass
Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish original painted long case Mora clock. 1810.
This clock face has the
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19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Pine
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
By Achille Brocot
Located in New Orleans, LA
father Louis-Gabriel's Brocot escapement and developed clocks with perpetual calendar mechanisms.
This
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Swedish White Neoclassical Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish long case clock from the neoclassical period. The clock is made around the turn of the
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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Walnut Granddaughter Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
incorporating strike / chime silent mechanism. The clock is housed in a lovely figured burr walnut case, the
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Early 1900s British Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Walnut
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
By Zacharie Raingo
Located in New Orleans, LA
mechanism to the regulator clock below. The tellurium can operate through the clock's movement or manually
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19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
$388,500
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 Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Late 18th Century Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
decorations on the skirt. The clock has the original mechanism with the original pendulum and weights. It was
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Pine
Swedish Pale Green Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
stand against a wall.
The clock comes with the original mechanism, weights and pendulum. Working at
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Pine
Barograph from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
drum, which is turned on by a clock mechanism.
The case is made of mahogany wood and has undergone
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Late 19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms
Materials
Fruitwood
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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
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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.
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Questions About Antique Clock Mechanisms
- What are mechanical clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021To 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, 2022A 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, 2022Mechanical 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, 2022Check 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, 2024To 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, 2021An 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.
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023To 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, 2024Yes, 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.
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