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Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular block of green onyx which is further set upon an ormolu base with four acanthus leaf f...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Blanc Fils, Early 19th C.
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Blanc Fils, Early 19th C.

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Blanc Fils, Early 19th C.

Located in Montreal, QC

This unusual clock signed Blanc Fils Palais Royal is modelled as a library, flanked by two seated children engrossed in books with a bookcase in the background.

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Sleigh-Form Silvered Bronze and Green Onyx Mantel Clock
Sleigh-Form Silvered Bronze and Green Onyx Mantel Clock

Sleigh-Form Silvered Bronze and Green Onyx Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Sleigh-form silvered bronze and green onyx mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 27cm, width 32cm, depth 29cm This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as a s...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With glass dome and base height 90 cm, width 70 cm, depth 33 cm Clock without dome and...

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Mid-19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style
Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style

Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style

Located in London, GB

Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 55cm, width 33cm, depth 16cm Candelabra: Height 62.5cm, width 1...

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Late 19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant
French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant

French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant

Located in London, GB

Are antique French Louis XV ormolu mantel clock of Hannibal and Scipio signed Amant. This rare and unusual clock, in extremely fine condition and entirely original fire gilt ormolu, ...

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1770s French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set

Located in London, GB

The vase-form body issues one central candleholder, from which springs four more scrolled lights, each decorated with foliate details. This unusual clock set, combining both Japan...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

Circa 1860 Dimensions: H: 10 in / 25.5 cm The inventive design for this clock sits alongside a small number of other unusual clocks created by Thomas Cole.

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19th Century English Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock

Located in Norwood, NJ

Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock.

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Late 18th Century English Regency Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers
Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers

Located in New York, NY

19th c. French Gilt Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Clock possibly made for the Chinese market. The intricately dressed figures are highly detailed with two toned gilding in both matte and v...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel of porcelain imitating champlevé enamel with geometric design on turquoise ground ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock, having an unusual shaped ornate gilded metal and pink marble case decorated with finely cast scroll and bow decoration, standin...

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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock
Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock French four glass clock housed in a bow fronted brass case with beautifully figured marble top and base standing on decorative brass b...

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1910s French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble

Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock
Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock

Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock

By Lenzkirch

Located in Norwich, GB

Arts and Crafts Cast Iron and Copper Mantel Clock A rare and unusual Arts and crafts mantle clock housed in a cast iron square case with decorative corners and long slender legs.

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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, By E. Lemoine
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, By E. Lemoine

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, By E. Lemoine

By Lemoine

Located in New York, NY

The impressive and unusual clock is designed in an architectural form, featuring a cylindrical drum case mounted on a white marble pedestal and surmounted by a red marble urn finial ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin

Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin

By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

Located in London, GB

Surrounding the disk is an elegant gilt brass border while below is a pair of wonderfully cast griffin supports. A very unusual and desirable addition is the ornate candlestick posit...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock

Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock

Located in Danville, CA

It just takes a few seconds to get the large steel balls back on the track. This is truly unusual clock. The clock case is made solid brass with large beveled glass on all four sizes.

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Early 20th Century Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock

Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock

By British United Clock Company

Located in Norwich, GB

Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock A most unusual Arts and Crafts mantel clock in an outswept hammered copper case with lions head ring side carrying handles and surmounted by a coi...

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Copper

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810

Located in Portland, OR

There were very few clock-makers on the Orkney Islands at this time, this is a rather rare & unusual clock and is ready to grace your space.

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1810s Scottish Georgian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris A large and impressive French Cartel Clock having four candlestick arms. Rare and certainly useful is this stunning exam...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock
Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock

Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock having a unusual antique brass carriage clock with a handle to the top and a visible platform escapement, having a white enamell...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unusual Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in the Form of an Accanthus Plant
Unusual Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in the Form of an Accanthus Plant

Unusual Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in the Form of an Accanthus Plant

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Exceptional French Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze A rare and visually arresting French Empire mantel clock, masterfully crafted in the form of a sculptural acanthus...

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Early 19th Century Empire Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish. Dated 1867, Sweden.

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19th Century European Folk Art Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality mahogany brass inlaid case with five bevelled edge glass panels, round enamel dial ...

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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Other

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples
Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

By Maple & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement, the case with a stepped base, the hood with two fluted columns and brass fini...

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1880s English Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village Arbrå in Hälsingland which is located in mid Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book
A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book

A Very Unusual Travel Clock in The Shape of a Prayer Book

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Amersham, GB

A Very Unusual travel clock in the shape of a prayer book £1,750.00 Possible one of a kind travel clock in the shape of a purse or prayer book, with a false clasp and snap closure.

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1840s English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock
Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Case The clock has a gilt-brass case which is a variation on the gorge case in that the top and bottom are ribbed, which adds to its elegance. It has bevelled glass windows on all s...

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19th Century French Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790

Located in valatie, NY

The movement was also signed to appear like it was Italian made. A beautiful clock, with an unusual case. A spectacular working time piece.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Charles X Period Porcelain Borne Clock
French Charles X Period Porcelain Borne Clock

French Charles X Period Porcelain Borne Clock

Located in London, GB

A most unusual Paris porcelain clock in the borne form from the Charles X period.

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1820s French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Single Fusee Mantel clock by Hay London
Single Fusee Mantel clock by Hay London

Single Fusee Mantel clock by Hay London

By HAY

Located in Amersham, GB

An unusual english single fusee mantel clock in a Louis XV style rocaille ormolu case in the french taste.

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Early 19th Century British Rococo Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design
Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design

Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Mantel clock by Grant. An unusual mantel clock with the heavy bronze case in the form of a log cabin.

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1820s British Black Forest Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face

Located in Buffalo, NY

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face,,, Very unusual in that it has both Roman Numerals and Conventional numbers, (CAN NOT FIND ANOTHER) Newer wooden back recently...

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1890s French Industrial Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles.

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1810s French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Malachite inlaid black marble plinth-form mantel clock French, circa 1876 Measures: Height 24cm, width 39cm, depth 16cm This rather unusual but nonetheless beautiful mantel cloc...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock in Queen Anne Style
Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock in Queen Anne Style

Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock in Queen Anne Style

Located in London, GB

French Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris, Queen Anne Style, Circa 1880 A particularly elegant and unusual French mantel clock dating from the late nineteenth c...

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1880s French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805
Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

By Claude Galle

Located in Lisbon, PT

The sculptural composition features an elegant classical female figure holding a wreath aloft while drawing a finely modeled drapery across the hours displayed within the clock’s unu...

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19th Century French Empire Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock
Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock

By Bonnet and Pottier

Located in Norwich, GB

A rare skyscraper rouge marble Art Deco mantel clock. A rare and unusual Art Deco Skyscraper mantel clock housed in a rouge marble case with exceptionally fine figuring with b...

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1920s French Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread ormolu base of eight sides, the front and back being long sides.

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1810s French Empire Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in London, GB

19th Century French pink marble and ormolu clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 44.5cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm This u...

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Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Norwich, GB

Rouge marble and chrome Art Deco mantel clock, goldsmiths and silversmiths, London An unusual Art Deco mantel clock housed in a finely figured rouge marble and chrome case with r...

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1920s French Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble

19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne
19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne

19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual monumental clock set in Griotte marble signed Barbedienne and on the top of the clock you have a bronze made by one of the famous bronze maker signed E AIZELIN date 1868.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This stunning antique mantel clock is unusual for its serpentine design, featuring a gilt bronze, hanging snake head that acts as a clock hand.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, diameter 23cm This beautiful piece is an exceptionally ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate

Located in London, GB

The wall clock features an unusual lyre shaped back plate and a double headed eagle surmount crowned by an ornate bow.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog
Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog

Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog

By Michel Decoux

Located in Amersham, GB

A very Stylish Onyx and Chrome Clock and Garniture is the epitome of Art Deco. This mantel clock, with an unusual pendulum, has an eight day Pendule de Paris movement striking on a ...

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1920s French Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks

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Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Chrome

Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts
Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

Located in London, GB

The silk suspension bell striking movement sounding the hours and halves by means of a countwheel. A very unusual and rare clock. France, 1810-1815 retailed in Belgium.

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1810s French Empire Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Swedish 'Mora' Clock
19th Century Swedish 'Mora' Clock

19th Century Swedish 'Mora' Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Decorative 19th Century Swedish faded cherry red, unusual model, Mora clock.With later paint. Signs of wear commensurate with age, the clock is for decorative purposes only.

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19th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Charles X Crystal and Ormolu Mantel Clock Signed Lepine et Cie a Paris
French Charles X Crystal and Ormolu Mantel Clock Signed Lepine et Cie a Paris

French Charles X Crystal and Ormolu Mantel Clock Signed Lepine et Cie a Paris

By Lepine

Located in London, GB

French Charles X crystal and ormolu mantel clock signed Lepine et Cie a Paris. This is a fabulous and very unusual mantel clock from circa 1820.

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1820s French Charles X Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

Notice the four hands on the main dial—an unusual feature in New Jersey clocks. In addition to hour, minute, and second hands, this clock has a hand indicating the day of the month o...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock
Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Smaller than your average grandmother clock and larger than your typical granddaughter clock, an unusual example.

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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish White Mora Clock 1812 Antique Carved Fryksdal Grandfather A
Swedish White Mora Clock 1812 Antique Carved Fryksdal Grandfather A

Swedish White Mora Clock 1812 Antique Carved Fryksdal Grandfather A

Located in Lewes, England

This grandfather mora clock is extremely unusual in its decoration and carved detailing.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock
Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock

Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock, having a quality antique George III mahogany long case clock, having an unusual scrolled pediment above a square shaped...

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19th Century British Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet

1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet.

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

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Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock
Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock

Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 18.31 in W 15.48 in D 6.23 in

Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

This very unusual clock is made in an Egyptian style with hieroglyphics from the period of the Pharaohs engraved into the front.

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19th Century British Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Decorative Paris Porcelain Urn Clock, circa 1810
Decorative Paris Porcelain Urn Clock, circa 1810

Decorative Paris Porcelain Urn Clock, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Decorative Paris Porcelain Urn Clock, circa 1810

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

In general a very decorative unusual clock.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris
French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

This change in style is captured in this unusual clock and demonstrated by the contrast between the lovely patinated elegant bronze horse and the nicely cast gilded bronze clock.

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18th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique German Handmade Brass Wall Clock Lenzkirch
Rare Antique German Handmade Brass Wall Clock Lenzkirch

Rare Antique German Handmade Brass Wall Clock Lenzkirch

By Lenzkirch

Located in Newberry, SC

A very rare and unusual German Regulator Wall Clock dating to 1894 with a hand-hammered brass dial.

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19th Century German Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris
Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris

Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back carrying the movement.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"
Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"

Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"

By Joseph Federmeyer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very unusual and impressive probably Italian 18th century quarter striking lantern clock signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786".

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18th Century Italian Louis XV Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.
A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.

A French gilt brass carriage clock in unusual case, Brocot, circa 1890.

By Achille Brocot

Located in Amsterdam, NL

4.3-cm enamel chapter ring with blue Roman numerals and fleur-de-lys half hour markings, centre with foliate roset and signed for the retailer C. Prost Vevey, finely foliate pierced ...

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19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock
Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock

Very Rare and Unusual Signed E.F. Caldwell Mantel Clock

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New york, NY

Very rare and unusual signed E.F. Caldwell mantel clock with black marble and bronze base.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock
Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock

Very Small Unusual 18th Century Amsterdam Burr Walnut Bracket Clock

By Aubert Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very small unusual 18th century Amsterdam burr walnut bracket clock signed by "Aubert Amsterdam," circa 1735.

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Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860
Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860

Very Small and Unusual Austrian Zappler Miniature Clock, circa 1860

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very small and unusual Austrian ormolu zappler miniature clock with matching dome and enamel dial.

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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822
Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822

Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare and unusual antique sewing armchair miniature clock. The clock was mounted on the cleaning of the chair, probably custom-made.

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19th Century European Regency Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780

Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back carrying the movement.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases
Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases

Unusual Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantle Clock and Side Vases

Located in Malvern, Victoria

An unusual early 20th century French Art Nouveau mantel clock with matching side vases.

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Early 20th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840
Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840

Unusual Kingwood Mantel Clock with Calendar Work and Moon Fase, circa 1840

By F. Heinrich

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The unusual kingwood mantel clock with calendar work and moon phase, circa 1840, Louis Philippe.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Kingwood

Chippendale Tall Clock
Chippendale Tall Clock

Chippendale Tall Clock

Unavailable

H 97 in W 22.5 in D 10 in

Chippendale Tall Clock

Located in Wells, ME

(Note the original Rococo key escutcheon let into the door) What is unusual about this clock is that the case is a Manchester case and the works are signed London.

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18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Unusual Antique Clocks

18th Century Flemish Clock
18th Century Flemish Clock

18th Century Flemish Clock

Unavailable

H 8 in W 20 in D 10 in

18th Century Flemish Clock

Located in Glen Ellen, CA

MEDALLION INSCRIBED WITH GEREPAREET DOOR G VAN DOREN IN ERPS. THIS CLOCK IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL IN THAT IT SHOWS TIME WITH ONE HAND.

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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby
Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby

Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby

Unavailable

H 80.32 in W 10.24 in D 19.3 in

Small Unusual Fine Rosewood Longcase Clock by Jones of Tenby

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very rare, if not unique, superb 8 day arched painted dial celebrating hunting in the countryside by Jones of Tenby, Wales (recorded working 1830-1840). The small and slim case wi...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770
Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770

Very Unusual High Quality Early Louis XVI Traveling Clock, circa 1770

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very unusual high quality early Louis XVI impressive traveling clock, circa 1770.

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18th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock
Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock

Nice Important and Very Unusual French So-Called "Religious" Table Clock

By Gaudron 1

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice important and very unusual French so-called "Religious" table clock signed "Gaudron a Paris", the very unusual Boulle inlaid case attributed to Andreas Charles Boulle.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century French Mantle Clock
Late 19th Century French Mantle Clock

Late 19th Century French Mantle Clock

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in

Late 19th Century French Mantle Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

An unusual French Faience mantle clock designed in a rich earthy lustrous tin glaze over a molded pottery body.

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19th Century French Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Caldwell & Co. Clock
Caldwell & Co. Clock

Caldwell & Co. Clock

Unavailable

H 11 in W 11 in D 2 in

Caldwell & Co. Clock

Located in New York, NY

Unusual bronze jewelry shop clock with enamel face, by Caldwell & Co. 1920's.

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Early 20th Century American Unusual Antique Clocks

Large English Tavern Clock
Large English Tavern Clock

Large English Tavern Clock

Unavailable

H 59.85 in W 37.8 in D 8.27 in

Large English Tavern Clock

By Richard Francis

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Large painted English tavern clock with unusual square dial, painted black with gold Roman numerals, and bearing the marking “Tempus Fugit 1844”, and the original painter’s signature...

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1810s English George III Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

18thC English Automaton Picture Clock
18thC English Automaton Picture Clock

18thC English Automaton Picture Clock

Unavailable

H 21.86 in W 27.76 in D 4.14 in

18thC English Automaton Picture Clock

Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB

An unusual framed picture clock with automaton see saw, windmill and clock tower.

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18th Century British Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock
Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Unavailable

H 15 in W 25 in D 25 in

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A highly important and impressive french country lantern clock. Unusual big size. The clock was made about 1720, also has going and striking train with verge escapement, very nice wr...

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Early 18th Century Regency Unusual Antique Clocks

Very Unusual Osculating Vienna Animated Wall Regulator, circa 1830
Very Unusual Osculating Vienna Animated Wall Regulator, circa 1830

Very Unusual Osculating Vienna Animated Wall Regulator, circa 1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very unusual Osculating Vienna animated wall regulator, circa 1830. 8 day duration, in the top, sunburst with animated blinking eyes. Aprox: 140x17x25

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock
Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

Located in Chesterfield, GB

Its large size is very unusual and the clock really does make a statement.

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Early 1800s British Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880
Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880

Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very unusual animated clock of a pug dog with moving tail and a tongue.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

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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.