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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
Early 20th Century Carriage Clock With Deer And Candlesticks In Gilt Bronze
Located in BÉTERA, ES
An elegant carriage clock set with complementary candlesticks, known as a "garniture," is characteristic of the Napoleon III or Second Empire style of France, circa early 20th centur...
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1940s French Napoleon III Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

19th Century Greek Soldier Gilded Bronze Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
A fine French fire-gilt bronze clock depicting a Greek warrior, Restauration Era, 1815-30. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very fine and elegant fire, gilt bronze mantle clock in the romantic taste, the base resting on scroll feet connected with leafy volutes centered by a female mask under a decorated...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, circa 1820
Located in Madrid, ES
An Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, date circa 1820-1830 A superb Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock of eight day duration signed on the white enamel dial H.Robert-Horloger a la Reine . The dial with Roman numerals and gilded steel Breguet style hands for the hours and minutes. The movement with anchor escapement, silk thread suspension, striking on a single bell, with outside count wheel. The extremely fine case featuring the standing figure of Urania, Muse of Astronomy holding a pen in her left hand which points to a star-studded globe adorned with the signs of the zodiac around its circumference, the globe set on the back of four putti upon a plinth, containing the dial with a serpent-wrapped Paris, date circa 1820-30 Height 73 cm, width 50cm, depth 22 cm. In addition to the above prestigious locations, clocks of this model can be found at Warsaw Castle and in the Bayerischen Nationalmuseum, Munich. The Parisian clockmaker Bailly (d. after 1818) was one of the finest of his day and as such earned the title of Horloger de LL. MM. II. Et RR (Clockmaker to Their Imperial and Royal Majesties). Working from rue de Richelieu he was with Lepaute one of the main suppliers to the Garde-Meuble. Bailly, who retired in 1818 had the responsibility of maintaining the clocks at Compiègne and the Trianons and is known to have used cases by the leading Parisian bronziers including Pierre-Philippe Thomire and Claude Galle as well as Ferdinand Schwerdfeger who supplied him with a case for a regulator surmounted by a star-studded and zodiac banded globe...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely engraved back plate and the full brass dial signed Pennington, Drury Lane Circa 178...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Patriotic French 19th century ormolu bronze eagle standing on a globe malachite mantel clock. The eagle is a symbol of power as well as a recognizable sign of the Empire style. The d...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on...
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1880s English Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

George II Edward Browne of Norwich Bracket Clock in Ebonized Mahogany Case
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a George II bracket clock in an ebonized mahogany case with brass feet made by clockmaker Edward Browne of Norwich. Edward Browne took over the shop of clockmaker J...
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the 1960s by an german manufacturer. we think Movement was...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock, late 19th century, the elaborate case with glaze panels enclosing a circular enamel dial with open escapement, the movement strike on gong, signed "Ma...
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Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
The extraordinary beauty and superior craftsmanship of 17th century German clockmaking is on full display in this exceptionally rare horizontal tabletop timepiece dating to 1650 Augsburg. Created by Johannes Buschman the Younger, the eminent Buschman family of clockmakers are lauded for designing some of the finest timepieces to ever be created in the South German town of Augsburg during the late Renaissance and early Modern periods. A finely moulded ebony and turtleshell casing veneered in a mottled red hue holds the clock’s fusée and chain movement with verge escapement and balance with hogs-bristle regulation. A silver figure of Minerva, Roman goddess of war and wisdom, centers the Roman numeral-engraved chapter ring, indicating the time by pointing to the hour with an authoritative military staff as the sun rotates below her feet to indicate the minute. The incredible design is finished by a gilded backplate intricately pierced and engraved with a floral motif and the signature of Johannes Buschman. Clocks are one of the greatest and most important inventions of the Renaissance period, improving steadily into the Age of Discovery. Embodying a renewed interest in science, the arts and humanism, the first mechanical timepieces began appearing in the 14th century and were large, weight-driven devices placed in the turrets of public buildings that struck the hour and lacked hands and faces. This clock was created during the first period of household clocks, when spring-driven movements made it possible to create smaller and more complex mechanisms. Such creations, however, were a luxury accessible only to the wealthy upper classes. Affluent patrons placed pressure upon artisans to create more elaborate and ornate clocks...
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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & heavy cast 19th century French carriage clock with oriental inspired accents, the case showing stylized bamboo-shaped columns rising to a pagoda-style top fitted wi...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot at the age of 22, in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel. Zenith w...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
An Egyptian revival timepiece in a gilded and bronzed case. The four pillared eight day movement with a cylinder escapement is housed in a drum case, mounted behind a crisp white ena...
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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless coastal elegance with this stunning vintage conch shell clock. Crafted from a beautifully polished natural shell, this unique timepiece showcases an iridescent, pear...
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Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Important Cartel in Green Horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Cartel in green horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th, gilded bronzes and brass inlays chiseled with foliage of flowers and natural patterns. The dial i...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium has an electro-mechanical movement powered by an AA battery. The hexagonal case rotates and tilts on a raised circular plinth, with sides alternatively inset with deep blue faux leather and plates for Thermometer, Hygrometer and Barometer, the top inset with a large silvered Arabic dial signed ‘Luxor’ and gilt dauphine hands. This is a very stylish vintage desk clock...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Early 20th Century Silver and Precious Stone Table Clock by Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
This delicate table clock features a surmounting design of silver foliate and flowers, which are mounted with precious stones. Held centrally within the sil...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Silver

Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Boeltz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Claude Victor Boeltz
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Bucherer Rosewood Brass Desk Mantle Clock w/Barometer Made in France
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful elegant high end Bucherer desk/mantle clock with barometer. Made in France and dates form the 1970's. Wonderful design and form. The wood has a red color to it and appears ...
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Late 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Acrylic, Lucite

French Mantel Clock In Bronze Decorated With Female Figure In Empire Style
Located in Lejre, DK
French bronze mantel clock from the 1820s. Empire style with female figure, radiant crown and book. Elegant and well-preserved clock from Paris. — Origin: France, Paris — Period: 18...
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1820s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Vintage Table Clock, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage clock is an original object realized in the early 20th century. Original brass and glass. Made in Germany. Beautiful original vintage clock created in Germany betwe...
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Early 20th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Rare Mid Century Modern Freestanding Clock By Prim, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
A beautiful and rare freestanding table clock, produced in Czechoslovakia by the renowned Prim company during the 1960s. This exceptional example of Mid-Century Modern design feature...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

French 19th Century Clock Candelabra Cherub Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set consisting of a clock and two candelabras, made with gilt and black patinated bronze, and white marble. They have cherub motifs decorating each piece. The clock has uni...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Postmodern Table Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tis Postmodern is part of unique series of 24 hand made wall or table clock by the young designer Ernest Hofman from 1980s.Each clock is unikue.
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1980s Serbian Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by George Grove, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Small regency bracket clock. Mahogany chamfered top case surmounted by a brass pineapple finial with brass inlay, standing on a raised plint...
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1820s English Regency Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Art Deco Onyx Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco onyx clock.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx

Rare Gilt Bronze and Parchment Gübelin Swiss Table Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare gilt bronze and parchment Gübelin Swiss table clock with eglomized figural dial and roman numbers on frame original movement replaced by battery.
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Wood Block Clock with Brass Toned Hands
Located in Seattle, WA
A sculptural mid-century modern wood block clock featuring a minimalist rectangular form with softly rounded corners at the clock face.The case is crafted from richly grained hardwoo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Bronze and Champleve Enamel Table Clock, E.F. Caldwell, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The face of the clock surrounded by eight applied panels (four round and four rectangular), All surmounted on the backs of four lions, above a platform with additional applied plaque...
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Early 1900s American Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Horseshoe Table Clock by Hermès, 1930s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly unusual table clock by Hermes. Swiss movement recently serviced and in good working order. Clock features a horseshoe still attached to a horse hoof floating inside a metal structure resembling a stirrup. No other similar Hermes clock...
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1930s French Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Annual Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and very unique French 19th century Belle Epoque period patinated Bronze, Ormolu and silvered Bronze annular clock. This rare model annular clock is raised on a circul...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Boeltz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and agate table clock attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Claude Victor Boeltz.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Amethyst, Bronze

1980s Postmodern Table Clock attr. to Shohei Mihara for Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a chrome frame, black and white face, and geometric hands in green, red, and yellow, this amazing 1980s desk clock has all of the hallmarks of great 1980s Memphis-inspired postm...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture This impressive clock set features a woman and child holding a floral branch with a bird perched above. A striking centrepiece...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Spelter, Ormolu

3-Piece Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Mnt. Clock and Candelabra Garniture
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and very unusual 19th century French dore bronze mounted Sevres white porcelain three-piece clock and three-light candelabra garniture set. The Lyre shaped clock and cande...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Hand Painted Terracotta and Bronze Clock by Stanislaw Czapek for Goldscheider
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Hand painted terracotta and bronze clock design by Stanislaw Czapek for Friedrich Goldscheider. Austria, 1903. Vienna Secession. Goldscheider mark, signed Capeque. The Latin inscription on the front is from the famous poem "The Song of the Bell" by Friedrich Schiller...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu pedestal clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co. This stunning clock is raised by a Rouge R...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YE...
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1990s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Bronze and Champleve Clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and champleve clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900.
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Early 1900s American Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Represents Hercules leaning on a tree trunk with his mace and three apples in the left hand from the Garden of the Hesperides. Octagonal base on lion claw feet. Movement signed on the dial "Le Roy...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Clock, E.F. Caldwell Co, New York, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and crystal clock. Signed E.F. Caldwell Co. New York.
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Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
A Late Georgian Musical Table Clock By Thomas Roskell The well patinated carved mahogany case having a fluted and foliate carved pagoda top su...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90 s watch
Located in Cantù, IT
Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90's watch
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20th Century Italian Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Satinwood Bracket Clock by Thomas Wright of Poultry London
By Thomas Wright
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and rare late 18th century George III period satinwood bracket clock of unusually large proportions, by Thomas Wright of Poultry in London, who was 'Watch-maker to the King.' ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Satinwood

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock Italian, 17th Century Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal. The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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1660s Italian Baroque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Gilded bronze clock, early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Gilded bronze clock representing Diana the Huntress France, early 19th century
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Early 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Black Star and Frost Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock Metal / Material: Gilt and Nickle Finished Circa / Year: 1930's Dimens...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Elegant and Large Gilt Bronze French Clock
Located in Houston, TX
Large and impressive! Gilt bronze and white marble clock Which consists of a lovely figural statue which sits above A clock that has a white enamel face and Roman numerals. The fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style Clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830.
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1830s French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

J.E.Caldwell Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inch Square MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Nickel

Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Nickel

Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This mid-century German table clock, created by Kienzle in Germany in the 1950s, is a vintage masterpiece. A rare design. Featuring a luxurious combination of brass and bevelled glas...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in 1990s baroque style
Located in Cantù, IT
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in baroque style 1990s New
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20th Century Italian Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosewood with tendril and thread inserts. Rectangular base with four columns and the clock hung under the architrave. Dial Email. Gold-plated brass bezel and decorated gold compensat...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Beech

Extraordinary ADREZ Table Clock - Watch, Art Deco
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Extraordinary Art Deco Clock, Made in Italy, 1940s.  Extraordinary Table Clock by the brand ADREZ - Watch is a true Art Deco piece. With its classic design and top-quality workmanshi...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Art Deco style is beautifully executed in this enchanting desk clock by J.E. Caldwell. The gilded dial, beautifully enameled in midnight blue and celadon green, sports four perfect apples in relief at its corners, and is framed by a luxurious plaque of amber-hued onyx. Venerable American jeweler J. E. Caldwell & Co. from Philadelphia is known for its Art Nouveau and Deco jewels. One of the oldest fine jewelers in the United States, the company was founded in 1839 by James Emmott Caldwell and supplied wealthy Philadelphians with stylish European jewelry, silver, and objets d'art. The store itself was a study in opulence, with hand-cut Baccarat chandeliers and French Regency-style oak cabinetry designed by Horace Trumbauer...
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
Located in Devon, England
One of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals are the epitome of Art Deco. The whole body of the clock is chrome which rests on ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Art Deco Brass Mirrored Electric Clock, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco electric clock , British made and dating to the 1930's. The dial is made up from clear ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

French Adjustable Table Lamp with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural French lamp with built in clock by Bayard. Brass frame. New silk shades with adjustable light direction. Clock is in working order. Fantastic desktop piece. Perfect ...
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1950s French Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?

While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.

Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.

Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.

Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.

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