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Art Deco Pink Glass Mantle Clock By Smiths Clocks Ltd
Art Deco Pink Glass Mantle Clock By Smiths Clocks Ltd

Art Deco Pink Glass Mantle Clock By Smiths Clocks Ltd

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Previously a mechanical wind up clock has been converted to a battery quartz clock now and it is currently working well .

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Located in Nantucket, MA

Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical clock, featuring an Immortal figu...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

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1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass
1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass

1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass

By RITZ

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Deco fabulous pink vintage table clock by RITZ made in ITALY 1960s Mechanical Wind-up Alarm Desk Clock Colors of Pink Salmon, White, Black, & Gold in Brass and Lucite Plexiglas...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Brass Atlanta Zodiac Table Clock, 1960s, Germany
Brass Atlanta Zodiac Table Clock, 1960s, Germany

Brass Atlanta Zodiac Table Clock, 1960s, Germany

By Atlanta Clock Co.

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice attractive Zodiac desk clock mechanical wind up clock work. Brass. Works perfect.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It has a second revolving unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock.

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Antique Early 1900s More Clocks

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Walnut Sunburst Mechanical Wind Up Wall Clock
Beautiful Walnut Sunburst Mechanical Wind Up Wall Clock

Beautiful Walnut Sunburst Mechanical Wind Up Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nelson style circa 1970s walnut sunburst mechanical wind up wall clock.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Nickel-Plated Mantle Clock
Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Nickel-Plated Mantle Clock

Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Nickel-Plated Mantle Clock

Located in Devon, England

Fully serviced and working on an 8 day mechanical wind up movement. This clock is definitely one that will raise a smile upon it's arrival.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Nickel

French Mechanical Rotisserie, 19th Century
French Mechanical Rotisserie, 19th Century

French Mechanical Rotisserie, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

An unusual French Mechanical Rotisserie, circa 1870, with wind-up clock mechanism.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Iron

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Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.
art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

By Bayard

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s

Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel
JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel

JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel

By Jaz

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Jaz Paris. A beautiful and very handsome desk clock, created in Paris France by the the clock company of Jaz during the art deco period, back in the early...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,229,229

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century
Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century

Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of Antique Italian Naples Capodimonte porcerlain campana vases of impressive scale, bearing the Naples Capodimonte blue painted crown signature on the underside, Circa 18...

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Antique 1860s Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock
Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

$2,995

H 2.75 in W 4 in D 1.25 in

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This enameled silver desk clock is unsigned, so a specific maker cannot be identified, but the case was made in France, and the movement in Switzerland in the period and style of Art...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,803 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

$8,212Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Émile Gallé Antique Cameo Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, France, 1900
Émile Gallé Antique Cameo Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, France, 1900

Émile Gallé Antique Cameo Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, France, 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in CABA, AR

Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. The lamp features a masterful design with a vibrant palet...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock

$28,500

H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bakelite

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

$14,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.88 in

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

By Gubelin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

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Mechanical Wind Up Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mechanical wind up clocks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and copper, all mechanical wind up clocks available were constructed with great care. Mechanical wind up clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mechanical wind up clocks made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with folk art — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mechanical wind up clocks over the years, but those made by Arthur Imhof, H. Luppens & Cie and Hermle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mechanical Wind Up Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,325, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $7,999 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.