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How do I identify my antique clock?
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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80s Pendulum Shape Large Wall Clock in Lacquered Red by Lowell Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro elegance to your space with this stunning 80s wall clock by the renowned Italian maker Lowell. Featuring a distinctive pendulum-like shape, this large wall clock...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Viennese Silver Historicism Splendour Clock With Musical Movement, Around 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Artfully decorated silver gilded table clock by a Viennese master: Flat, rectangular corpus containing the musical mechanism, standing on four elaborately decorated volute feet attac...
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Antique 1880s Austrian Other Sterling Silver

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Amethyst, Malachite, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l.  Double analog clock in painted wood and gold lacquered case, it proves to be up to the...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Thomas Farrer Mahogany Grandfather Clock With Brass Finials 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Thomas Farrer Mahogany Grandfather Clock with Brass Finials 19thC Measures - 94"H x 19.75"W x 10.5"D
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu Bronze and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Jean Francois Deniere, circa 1810. This large and elaborate clock is made of the finest quality ormolu and porcelain during the period. Of rectangular form, with porcelain and bronze columns painted with flowers and griffins, this clock would make a statement in any room. To a clock collector, this clock is a true masterpiece! Similar clocks like this, by Deniere, are in prestigious museums and collections worldwide, including the Frick Collection and the Royal Collection Trust. 21.5" high x 12" wide x 6" deep **For a similar clock see Christies New York, 21 November 2008, Lot # 139, sold for $50,000. Very good condition with no damages. All original parts. Clock is not running. More photos available upon request. Jean-François Deninger, called Denière, was one of the most illustrious bronziers of the first half of the 19th century. Appointed Envoy in Constantinople around 1796, the bronzier Denière entered into partnership with François Mathelin in 1797. They founded a prosperous operation and their atelier had over 200 workers during the Empire period - a number that subsequently doubled during the reign of Louis-Philippe. Fournisseur to the duchesse de Berry and Louis-Philippe, Denière also worked for the duke of Hamilton, Ferdinand VII of Spain, William II of Hesse, William II of Holland, Tsar Alexander II of Russia, and other heads of state. In 1817-1818 Denière furnished some of the bronze work for the redecoration of the White House in Washington. He furthermore produced the mounts for the cradle of the duc de Bordeaux in 1820 and the bronzes for Charles X's coronation coach...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Clockclock 24 White by Humans since 1982, Wall Clock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ClockClock 24 is both a kinetic sculpture and a functioning wall clock. It has been a signature piece of Humans since 1982 since it was first launched in 2016. The individual clock h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wall Clocks

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Corian

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