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Large French Giltwood Cartel Sunburst Clock
Located in Pembroke, MA
This magnificent giltwood sunburst wall clock is very unusual for its impressive size of over five
Category
19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Fine Nautical Themed Ormolu French Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
A very unusual two-sided clock suitable for a centre table, the Fine ormolu female figures resting
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
An Impressive Fusee Dial Clock By Shore, London
Located in Amersham, GB
handsome clock with its original painted dial in black and gold making it unusual example.
Examples of
Category
1830s English Regency Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely ormolu boudoir clock, antique French dating from circa 1860. It features a charming
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Japy Freres Antique French Gilt Bronze Gothic Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
unusual Gothic clock set to add to your collection.
Japy Freres clockmaker's mark on the movement
Category
19th Century French Gothic Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock Set, circa 1870
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very decorative and unusual antique French clock set, Chinese in influence. The clock case is
Category
19th Century French Chinoiserie Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Wall Clock in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Unusual antique French wall clock polychromed over solid cast-iron.
Category
Late 19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks
Antique Vintage Industrial Gents Of Leicester Railway Factory School Wall Clock
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Sale, GB
unusual design, seldom seen.
- The clock has been converted to a new battery powered high torque quartz
Category
Early 20th Century British Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Large Reclaimed Electric Railway Wall Clock By Gent
Co Ltd Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
prolific electric clock maker Gents of Leicester.
An unusual design brass bezelled clock that would of
Category
1920s British Industrial Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Marble Figural Globe Clock by Vincenti et Cie
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent & most unusual French marble figural globe clock, the spherical shaped case forming
Category
19th Century French Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Clock from Smaland
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Unusual shaped clock from Smaland.
This curvacious clock retains its original enameled clock face
Category
19th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual 100% Original Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model.
Sven Nilsson Morin
Category
1790s Swedish Primitive Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gilt Bronze Table Clock with Cherubs
Located in Milano, MI
. This unusual ormolu table clock is richly decorated with gilt cast bronze scrolling ornamental motifs
Category
Late 19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Pine Black Long Case Column Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
and creating that antique look. Overall it’s an unusual model clock that would work well with modern
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Petite Antique Danish Grandfather Clock with Original Gray Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Handcrafted in the traditional mid-19th century Danish style, this charming grandfather clock is
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Unusual Antique Clocks
Swedish White Mora Clock 1812 Antique Carved Fryksdal Grandfather A
Located in Lewes, England
the body and hood. This grandfather mora clock is extremely unusual in its decoration and carved
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Fryksdahl Wooden Swedish Clock with Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 19th century Fryksdahl Swedish wood clock from Värmland, which is often referred to as a
Category
19th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood, Fir
Antique Biedermeier Grandfather Clock, Longcase, Sweden, Birchwood, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Unusual antique grandfather clock
Sweden
birch
around 1830
Dimensions: Height 205 cm, Wide 69 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Birch
Japy Freres Silver Plated Bronze Antique French Bracket Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful and unusual bronze bracket clock, Baroque in style and silver plated with contrasting
Category
19th Century French Baroque Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A
Located in Lewes, England
unusual Mora clock has interesting scrollwork at the neck with a ribbon motif in the centre.
It stands
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Majolica Clock "The Eagle" by Johann Maresch, circa 1900
By Johann Maresch
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
unusual unique clock a very special piece. Majolica items like this are really hard to get nowadays
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Majolica
18th Century Grandfather Clock with Moonphases, Calendar and Musical Movement
Located in Greven, DE
unusual grandfather clock with elaborate complications and a very decorative dial.
The walnut veneered
Category
1770s British Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Mora clock with unusual body shape and crown stunning hand painted gold detailing to the body and
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish White Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Carved AAL Mora Grandfather
Located in Lewes, England
and hood. This grandfather mora clock is extremely unusual in its decoration and carved detailing
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Clock with Greek Key Motif and Painted Swag
Located in Atlanta, GA
retains it's original metal face, hands and movement.
This clock has an unusual shape with its square
Category
19th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Hand Scraped Painted Mora Floor Standing Clock
Located in London, England
An unusual Swedish Mora clock dating to the late 18th century. The paintwork has been hand-scraped
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
large Ferris wheel. This is truly unusual and rare clock. The mechanism is housed inside a gilt bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Carriage, Travel Clock with Alarm, Signed Behrens Lübeck
Located in Greven, DE
officer's clock.
Unusual shape with round arch windows in front and sides.
Enamel dial with black hands
Category
Early 20th Century European Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Extremely Rare George III 18th Century Quarter-Striking Bracket Clock, Signed
By Thomas Gardner
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An extremely rare George III 18th century ebonized quarter-striking bracket clock by Thomas Gardner
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Cherry
Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785
By John Clifton
Located in Greven, DE
functions of the clock are unusual. In addition to the openworked steel hands for the time, we also see a
Category
1780s English Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Base Column Gustavian 237cm
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in an unusual column design with
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three-Piece Clock Set in the Moorish Revival Style
Located in London, GB
This unusual three-piece clock set is crafted in the Moorish style, which was revived in the 19th
Category
19th Century French Moorish Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Corner Grand Father Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep time elegantly with this imposing, unusual long case corner clock. Carved from fruitwood in
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Longcase Clock in Shape of a Lyre, Sweden, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
: 218 x 60 x 21 cm
Description:
Unusual Swedish grandfather clock from the mid-19th century in the
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Eight Day Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm by Orange, Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A most unusual engraved gilt-brass French carriage clock by A. Orange, c. 1860.
Case
The
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass
A of mantel clock in the style of Napoleon III, the 19th century.
Located in Warsaw, PL
of the last of this model over its unusual 30 year span. The clock is in excellent and perfect
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Swedish 19th Century Wood Long Case/Floor Clock in Taupe, Grey and Green Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
with an unusual brass ring pull. The clock is raised on four small bun feet. The clock has a taupe or
Category
19th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Unusual Multi-Drawer Clock Makers Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautifully handcrafted at the turn of the century if not 19th century clock makers cabinet. In
Category
Early 1900s French Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Oak
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum
By Cooper, Pegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver, "ball" shaped clock on pedestal base, Chester, England, 1927
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Architectural Clock Face, France, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Architectural clock face, France, circa 1900. Striking zinc clock face with unusual detailed border
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Zinc
Rare Rustic Swedish Pine Clock Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer an unusual rustic Swedish kitchen clock cupboard, circa 1880.
Clock face mount with
Category
Late 19th Century European Rustic Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian 1890s Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock
By Norman Marshall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example timepiece retains the original gilding.
This Victorian boudoir clock has an unusual design and
Category
1890s English Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
English 18th Century Georgian Oak Cupboard with Clock
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare and Unusual English dresser having a clock form in the center with a brass clock face having a
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass
CARTIER FRANCE Deco Gold EWC Traveling Shutter Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and unusual 18K yellow gold traveling clock with a push button "shutter" release by
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
18k Gold
Ugo Frilli Art Deco Silver Diamond Agate Enamel Clock
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual Art Deco bedside clock by Ugo Frilli. It features an enamel face, with diamonds
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Agate, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
18th Century French Oil on Canvas "Clock Painting" in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and unusual antique "clock painting" was created in France, circa 1780. The hand
Category
Late 18th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Lacloche Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Agate Coral Silver and Enamel Desk Clock
By LaCloche
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and unusual desk clock by Lacloche, circa 1920s. Clock features an agate body with white
Category
1920s Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
unusual clock been silvered rather than lacquered brass.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Silver
18th Century Swedish Rococo Mora Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
paint still intact. The surface gives off a warm and genuine charm.
The mechanism has an unusual clock
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Unusual Antique Victorian Walnut Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian walnut mantel clock by Seth Thomas having a quality turned gallery top
Category
19th Century English Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Swedish White Clock Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual clock bureau cabinet made around 1850 to 1860. The cabinet is Swedish and an unusual model
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual
Located in Ipswich, GB
eight day movement and the original hands and key.
Please note all of our clocks are serviced prior to
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Antique Victorian Walnut and Ebonised Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian walnut and ebonised wall clock having a round painted dial with an eight
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
a few seconds to get the large steel balls back on the track. This is truly unusual clock. The clock
Category
Early 20th Century Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Swedish Early 19th Century Empire Wall Cartel Clock by Cederlund
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual Swedish Empire giltwood striking wall clock from the early 19th century. The white
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Grandmother Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Edwardian quality mahogany marquetry inlaid grandmother clock having a fantastic
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Other
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Unusual Painted Blue Green Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
-green paint with unusual decor. Time has also created a unique patina that adds to the clock’s character
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Clocks
Materials
Pine
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Unusual Antique Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of unusual antique clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct unusual antique clocks — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Unusual antique clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Empire and Folk Art unusual antique clocks are consistently popular styles. Unusual antique clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Aubert Amsterdam, Cooper, Pegler
Co. and Edward F. Caldwell
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Unusual Antique Clocks?
Prices for unusual antique clocks start at $331 and top out at $121,237 with the average selling for $6,463.
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 Unusual Antique Clocks
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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