William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

WILLIAM IV STYLE

It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.

Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.

Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.

William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.

Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

Style: William IV

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

By Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...

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1830s English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

$5,055

Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London

By Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy

Located in Devon, GB

A fine early 19th century Coalport Porcelain cased timepiece by this famous maker. The elaborate pink ground porcelain case is set with exotic birds and flowers on scroll feet, wi...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London

$9,495

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century William lV period English bracket clock. William IV mahogany bracket clock, L. H. Samuel and Co., Liverpool, circa 1830. 8 inch painted dial ...

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period

$8,500

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Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock

$35,359

H 105.01 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in

English Gothic Fusee Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tr...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Oak

English Gothic Fusee Clock

$5,000

H 43 in W 31 in D 11 in

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...

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19th Century German Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen

$24,593

H 25.99 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Mantel Clock Attributed to Lewis Foreman Day

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Aesthetic Movement mantel clock, with an ebonised mahogany case and an exquisitely painted dial. The case embodies the style of the Aesthetic Movement, with an arched a...

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1870s British Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Mantel Clock Attributed to Lewis Foreman Day

$6,230

H 19.1 in W 10.44 in D 7.29 in

Early 18th Century Francis Gregg English Bracket Clock

Located in Southall, GB

Francis Gregg, London. A fine table clock. The break arch brass dial with silvered chapter ring, matted centre, calendar aperture and false pendulum aperture with silvered cartouche ...

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Early 18th Century English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Early 18th Century Francis Gregg English Bracket Clock

$17,078

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Rare Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Mantel Shelf Clock 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Georgian, key wind, double / twin fusee bracket clock with pull chime cord. Flame mahogany case with oxbow top and carved pinwheels and scrolls. Sides feature br...

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19th Century Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel

Rare Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Mantel Shelf Clock 16"

$2,100 Sale Price

30% Off

H 16 in W 11.25 in D 6.25 in

Victorian Walnut Cased Striking Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Late Victorian walnut break arch mantel clock standing on a raised plinth and resting on four outswept gilded paw feet and surmounted by four flame finials and a central finial. H...

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19th Century German Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cased Striking Mantel Clock

$3,074

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a bell top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a green ground resting on gilded blo...

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1910s French Vintage William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

$2,732

H 9 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London

By William Allam

Located in Devon, GB

A fine 18th century George III period ebonized striking bracket clock of rarer, smaller size. The well proportioned bell-top ebonized case is surmounted by a cast brass carrying handle and four pine cone finials. The 6 inch signed, brass dial has twin subsidiary dials for strike or silent and for slow or fast regulation. There are mock pendulum and date apertures within the matted centre of the dial. The five pillar fusee movement has an engraved, signed backplate with verge escapement...

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Late 18th Century British Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London

$18,444

H 14.5 in W 9.75 in D 7.25 in

Small Mahogany Mantel Clock by Webster, London

By Richard Webster

Located in Norwich, GB

Small mahogany mantel clock by Webster, London Break arch case with applied carved decoration resting on a shaped stepped plinth and standing on four brass ball feet. Brass bezel opening to the silvered dial with Roman numerals, original ‘blued’ steel hands signed Webster, Queen Victoria Street, London. The hinged back door opening to the eight day movement with platform escapement striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The backplate of the clock also signed Webster. C.1880 The Webster family clockmaking business was founded by William Webster and passed from father to son for almost 200 years. William Webster was apprenticed to John Barnet in 1701 and then transferred to Thomas Tompion...

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1880s English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Small Mahogany Mantel Clock by Webster, London

$3,825

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock. A superb Napoleon III clock in the Louis XVIth style. The original fire/mercury gilt ormolu in very good...

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1860s French Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock

$6,079

H 16 in W 18.5 in D 6.25 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

Empire pendulum clock Depicting Virgil,an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period.He has been traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest po...

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Early 19th Century French Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period

$7,712

H 20.87 in W 14.18 in D 5.12 in

Previously Available Items

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

William IV/Early Victorian Table Clock by Widenham, c. 1835-40 This wonderful table clock has a spring-driven eight-day twin chain-fusee movement with going and striking trains wi...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London

H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 6.11 in

William Iv table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, Daniel Ross, Exeter, and Johnson-Handley-Johnson Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,770 and tops out at $9,415 while the average work can sell for $8,730.