Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco-period French mystery clock features a stunning design inspired by Eastern cultures and the natural world.
Coral, Jade, Enamel
Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is mystery clock. It has two disks inside with hands affixed to the plates that rotate.
Metal
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks from circa 1934.
Chrome, Aluminum
Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks .
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
The mystery of the clock lies in how the piece works without any clearly visible mechanism leading to the clock dial.
Brass
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Amersham, GB
This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality, finely cast and gilded with its original burnished and chased finish, this clock i...
Ormolu
Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Devon, England
Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't be distracted away from the condition as well, which for it's 90 odd years is noth...
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Small 19th Century Mystery Clock Signed By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Charmes, FR
mysterious little clock from the 19th century in patinated and gilded bronze on a marble base manufactured by Ferdinand Gervais in Paris in good condition, it works but has not been ...
Bronze
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with Roi-de-bleu enamel globe surmounted by Cupid. The globe raised by three patinated ma...
Marble, Bronze
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre mystery clock in a Lucite case with beautiful chinoiserie decoration featuring a bird in flight and standing on a gilded stepped base.
Lucite
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin.
Brass
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Footnote: The Parisian maker Andre Romain Guilmet is best known for his ‘mystery’ clocks, which hide the movement, and ‘industrial’ clocks in which the technique is used in timepiece...
Brass
Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Danville, CA
MYSTERY GLORIA 4" COBALT BLUE BALL MARBLE SWINGING CLOCK Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4" ball swinger clock.
Brass
Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Danville, CA
Large Mystery Diana Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock Excellent Diana statue 4" ball swinger.
Brass
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Literature: For a detailed account of Guilmet and his industrial clocks see: Robers, Derek, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Schiffer Publishing (Atglen), 1999; pp. 241-284.
Brass, Enamel
French Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery This very unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does feature a totally mechanical moveme...
Brass
Antique French Mystery Gravity Driven Rolling Ball Waterwheel Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For reference, please see Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks by Derek Roberts, page 72
Onyx, Bronze
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock.
Brass
Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Here is a beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock.
Brass
French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Great wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock For your consideration is the mystery Water Tower Industrial Ball Bearing Clock.
Brass
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock.
Brass
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock.
Brass, Stainless Steel
27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock An excellent tall lady double cherub statue upside down ball swinging clock.
Bronze
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pioneering engineer in many fields, Farcot was the most renowned nineteenth century maker of conical pendulum and 'ingenious mystery' clocks, taking out successive patents througho...
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$356,250Sale Price|25% Off
CARTIER Paris 1930 Art Deco Desk Partners-Clock In Sterling Silver & Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
In a well-known image of Couët in his Paris workshop, he is seen working on a chimera mystery clock-an intricate and now-lost creation, dismantled in 1953.
Sterling Silver, Silver
A Rare Thomas Weeks Twin Fusee Striking Balloon Clock of Exceptional Provenance
By Thomas Weeks
Located in Amersham, GB
Derek Roberts (Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, Atglen, 1999, p.169) notes that when James Cox disposed of his museum by lottery in 1775 a number of pieces, including an automato...
Brass, Steel, Enamel
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
This model is one of the earliest made numbered 196 and signed by Guilmet. Pleasingly, this clock has an earlier serial number than those found by Derek Roberts in his research publi...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
(Derek Roberts). p258, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Derek Roberts 1999.
Brass, Steel
French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in London, Nottinghill
(Robert Houdin 1805-1870) A very rare tall Houdin mystery clock from around the mid-19th century (circa 1850).
Bronze
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare French, gold bronze swinging arm clock mounted on an onyx column with gold bronze acorn finial, capitol and scrolled footed base, sitting on an onyx platform. Elaborate gold bro...
Onyx
Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A gold bronze statue of a Grecian Woman, supported by a royal rouge marble clock. Gold bronze accents woman's dress, feet, arms and neck, dress is in natural patina bronze. Suspended...
Marble, Bronze
French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A very spectacular and monumental bronzed white metal big striking so-called 8-day swinger on griotte marble circular base. These imposing clocks were very much in demand during th...
Metal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Very Important Exceptional Mystery Art Deco 8th Day Mantel Clock, circa 1931
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very important exceptional Mystery Art Deco 8th day mantel clock with great history.
Unavailable
H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An almost identical 'Pendule Industrial' is part of the permanent collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing and is illustrated in the exhibition catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Rober...
Bronze
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An almost identical 'Pendule Industrial' is part of the permanent collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing and is illustrated in the exhibition catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Rober...
Marble, Brass
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Bailly "Flights of Fancy" p328 or Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" p215
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mystery clocks are among the most fascinating timekeeping mechanisms ever created.
Slate, Bronze
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock Movement by Paul Gerber, Case by G.
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
By Robert Houdin
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unquestionable horological rarity, this regal gilt bronze mystery clock is the work of Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-1871), inventor, scientist, mechanical and horological geniu...
Bronze
Etalage Reclame Mystery clock running nicely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning clock design by Etalage Reclame. It is mystery clock.
Metal
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table
By Gubelin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Turtle Mystery Clock Table Gübelin Crafted 1926 A marvel of horological ingenuity, this rare Gübelin turtle mystery table clock is one of only several known to exist.
Marble
Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French bronzed Spelter mystery clock, depicting a classically draped women carrying an urn with flowers and fruit.
Spelter
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
By Achille Brocot
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful example of French horology at its finest, this conical pendulum mystery clock was crafted by renowned French clockmaker and mathematician Achille Brocot.
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and rare clock by the famous French magician and inventor of the 'mystery clock' mechanism, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (French, 1805-1871).
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Dating to 1890, this piece is a swinging ball mystery clock, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 21 in D 5 in
Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality and large Early 19 century French gilt bronze mystery clock retailed by M.I. Tobias c.1820s.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bronze and Nickle Plated Mystery Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish is this wonderful Art Deco 8 day mystery clock by Kienzel. Beautiful pale blue /grey colored glass and nickel plated desk timepiece, typical of the 1930s and totally...
Bronze
Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Workings such as these led to the phrase mystery clocks. Farcot made only a few small clocks using the conical device but none that even compare to the size of the Carrier-Belleuse c...
Griotte Marble
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in New Orleans, LA
A similar example of this clock is illustrated by Derek Roberts in Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks (Atglen 1999), page 251 fig. 21-9.
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 7.125 in W 14 in D 3.6 in
Mid-Century Jefferson Golden View Electric Brass, Glass & Walnut Mystery Clock
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in New York, NY
This innovative Mid-Century Modernist "Golden View" electric mystery clock by the Jefferson Electric Company is an iconic piece of American design from the 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890
By Emile Bruchon
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Standing at 3 1/2 ft in height this is the rare large version of the French swinging mystery clock. The figure is La Victoire by Émile Bruchon, beautifully and boldly modelled in bro...
Spelter
Sold
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with Roi-de-bleu enamel globe surmounted by Cupid. The globe raised by three patinated ma...
Marble, Bronze
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
By Gubelin
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest and most sought-after of the great mystery clocks, the Gübelin turtle mystery water clock is a true wonder of horology.
Sold
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 19th-century small mantle clock of an ornate French pillar or column with original paint and bronze mounts A very lovely ornate c...
Bronze
German Horizontal Table Clock
By F.S. Rosenlehner
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredibly rare 19th century horizontal table mystery clock with single hand by German clockmaker F.S.
Glass
French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Also classified as a mystery clock, the figure's hands appear to be free of any connection to the movement.
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel
"The Jefferson" Electric Mystery Table Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage electric clock from the Jefferson Co. in Bellwood, Illinois. Constructed of gold brushed metal with red bakelite
underneath the base and roman numerals encircling the ...
Metal
20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
It takes the steel ball roughly 12 seconds to roll from one side to the other. This type of 'mystery' clock was invented by Sir William Congreve in 1808.
Brass
Sold
H 22 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Rosewood and Ormolu Lyre clock with mystery pendulum French, circa 1850 Excellent condition, fully overhauled.
Ormolu
Sold
H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A paste jewel set bezel surrounding the clock forms the mystery pendulum, as the clock ticks the jeweled bezel moves from side to side catching the light - see the video below.
Ormolu
Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare
By Gubelin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gubelin Swiss made floating turtle mystery table clock made circa 1900 fitted with a very high quality movement designed to run eight days on a wind.
Marble, Silver
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed “French Royal Exchange London” across the frieze Circa 1840 Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks,1999, by ...
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed “French Royal Exchange London” across the frieze, circa 1840 Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks,1999, by ...
Silver, Brass
French Waterwheel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nearly identical clock is illustrated on page 72 of Mystery, Novelty, and Fantasy Clocks, 1999, by D.
Bronze
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important clock is pictured on page 256 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D.
Bronze
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
All of these traits combined make this mantel (fireplace) clock a functional work of art. This clock is pictured on page 74 of mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks by Derek Roberts...
Brass
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
By LeRoy
Located in New Orleans, LA
References: Les Belles le Plus Pendules Françaises Dans le Monde, 1994, Tardy On Identifying and Appraising Clocks, 1991, Martha Tips Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, 1999, Derek...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very similar clock is featured on the back cover of Mystery Novelty Clocks by Derek Roberts, circa 1860 Measures: Clock 26 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 8 5/8" deep Base 36 1/2...
Silver
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A similar clock is pictured on page 269 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D.
Bronze
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A similar clock is pictured on page 256 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D.
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock
Located in High Point, NC
Below, a circular aperture adds a touch of mystery, a remnant of the clock's past life. This statuesque timepiece stands on a broad, sturdy base, ensuring it remains an unwavering se...
Wood
Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert
By Peter Bonnert
Located in Stamford, CT
Related timepieces are illustrated and discussed in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks pages 72-3.
Brass
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mystery clock by Cartier, known as a “prism” clock, is a work of exceptional engineering and stylish artistry.
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of exceptional engineering and stylish artistry, this mystery clock by Cartier is known as a “prism” clock.
Quartz, Silver Plate
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table
By Gubelin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Turtle Mystery Clock Table Gübelin Crafted 1926 A marvel of horological ingenuity, this rare Gübelin turtle mystery table clock is one of only several known to exist.
Marble
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For the more discerning collector is this superb and extremely rare example of an English, 1930s Mystery clock by the clock makers 'Smiths'. This rare Smiths mystery clock was made b...
Chrome
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For the more discerning collector is this superb and extremely rare example of an English, 1930s Mystery clock by the clock makers 'Smiths'. This clock is in perfect working order an...
Chrome
Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is mystery clock. It has two disks inside with hands affixed to the plates that rotate.
Metal
Sold
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French swinging putto ‘mystery’ clock. The clock drum has a gilded bronze bezel and is supported on two scrolling front legs which are supported on a rectangular ...
Bronze
Rare Art Deco Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Devon, England
Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't be distracted away from the condition as well, which for it's 90 odd years is noth...
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller
By Heinrich Möller
Located in Stockholm, SE
The design by Heinrich Johannes Möller (1905-1983) for Kienzle, Germany, circa 1935. 15 rubies. The clock is working.
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller
By Heinrich Möller
Located in Stockholm, SE
The design by Heinrich Johannes Möller (1905-1983) for Kienzle, Germany, circa 1935. 15 rubies. The clock is working.
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller
By Heinrich Möller
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece, the dial depicting the signs of the Zodiac, signed Kienzle to dial. The design by H...
Brass
Art Deco Atomic Age Brass & Glass Electric Mystery Clock by Jefferson
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful piece of art brass and glass Art Deco, table clock in working condition incredible advanced design and technology, the glass rotates and the handles moves a beautiful piece...
Brass
Rare Large Cartier Mantle Clock
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a bit of a Cartier mystery clock as I am not sure where it is made.
Bronze
$1,190
H 7.68 in W 12.01 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in a gorgeous coral blue...
Brass
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
By Josef Kratnia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...
Brass
Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
Glass
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 5.12 in D 1.86 in
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
By Maquet, Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model...
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$5,375
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Hardwood
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
By ATO
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco style chrome numerals and chrome chapter ring. The movement is powered by a 1.5...
Chrome
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...
Silver, Brass
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...
Bronze
$1,632
H 9.8 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
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...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...
Bronze
Kienzle, Heinrich Moller for Kienzle 1932 'Bauhaus'era Table Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Sharon, CT
Heinrich Moller for Kienzle, 1932. A modernist table clock. Chromed brass, glass and black enameled dial with brass numerals and white hands.
Brass
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$11,427
H 5.83 in W 4.93 in D 1.89 in
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...
Glass
$1,701
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 1.7 in
A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Large Art Deco ABEC Chrome 8 Day Working Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Fold-Out Stand. With bevelled glass giving way to the painted dial with Roman numerals. Beautiful...
Chrome
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...
Silver, Brass
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.
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On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.