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18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
English Parliament in 1797 tavern clocks were hung in every pub and tavern throughout the British Isles
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Antique 18th Century British Colonial Wall Clocks

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Pine

18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock
18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock

18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock

H 86 in W 12 in D 40.5 in
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Located in Norwich, GB
‘Kent clockmakers and watchmakers’ by Michael Pearson lists John Baker as having made a tavern clock
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Antique 1730s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

H 82 in W 18 in D 12 in
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
Located in Norwich, GB
are known by him as well as an ‘Act of Parliament’ (or Tavern) clock. C.1765 Source: Yorkshire
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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York

H 97 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in

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Large English Tavern Clock
By Richard Francis
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Richard Francis, Attleburgh, a large English Tavern clock, circa 1810, signed on the dial and
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Antique 1810s English George III Wall Clocks

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Wood

Large English Tavern Clock
Large English Tavern Clock

Large English Tavern Clock

H 59.85 in W 37.8 in D 8.27 in
George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A truly rare and exceptional George III period black lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall, Ramsey
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Antique 1770s English George III Wall Clocks

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Lacquer, Wood

George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey
George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey

George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey

H 58.5 in W 31 in D 8.5 in
Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock
Located in Beaconsfield, GB
A solid mahogany English Tavern clock, made at the beginning of the 20th century, with a period
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wall Clocks

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Mahogany

Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock
Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock

Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock

H 40.16 in W 18.51 in D 8.27 in
Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock
Located in Chesterfield, GB
signed Starkey and dated 1808. It was made just after the Tavern clock era and shares certain
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Antique Early 1800s British Wall Clocks

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Mahogany

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

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in
Charles Penney, Bristol, Rare Chinoiserie George III Period Tavern Timepiece
By Charles Penney
Located in London, GB
A rare, small, lacquered tavern timepiece by this member of a well-known West Country family of
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks

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Lacquer

Charles Penney, Bristol, Rare Chinoiserie George III Period Tavern Timepiece

Charles Penney, Bristol, Rare Chinoiserie George III Period Tavern Timepiece

H 46 in W 20.5 in D 6 in
George III Tavern Clock
By Thomas Kefford
Located in London, GB
George III tavern clock by Thomas Kefford of Royston, the face with gilt numerals, the body with
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Antique 1760s British George III Wall Clocks

George III Tavern Clock
George III Tavern Clock

George III Tavern Clock

H 58.67 in W 29.93 in D 7.49 in
English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Act of Parliament Clock/ Tavern Clock with black lacquer Chinoiserie case by Finch and Sims of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Clocks

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Wood

English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock
English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock

English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock

H 62 in W 30 in D 8.5 in
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins
Located in Dallas, TX
A George III parcel gilt and black Chinoiserie decorated tavern clock Thomas Hopkins, London
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Antique Early 19th Century English George II Wall Clocks

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Hardwood

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins

H 72 in W 32 in D 8.5 in
18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740
By Thomas Moore
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Tavern clock by Thomas Moore Ipswich A fine eighteenth-century tavern clock with a japanned
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Antique 18th Century English George II Wall Clocks

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Oak, Pine

18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740
18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740

18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740

H 55.12 in W 30.71 in D 8.47 in
Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney
By Thomas Hackney
Located in Dallas, TX
lacquer and gilt Tavern clock, after 1797, called an Act of Parliament clock after the passage of a
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Antique 18th Century English George II Wall Clocks

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Wood

Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney
Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney

Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney

H 60.5 in W 30.5 in D 8.25 in
Vintage George III Style Chinoiserie Black Tavern Act of Parliament Wall Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
George III style Black & Gold chinoiserie wall clock. Made in the form of a Tavern or Act of
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Clocks

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage George III Style Chinoiserie Black Tavern Act of Parliament Wall Clock
Vintage George III Style Chinoiserie Black Tavern Act of Parliament Wall Clock

Vintage George III Style Chinoiserie Black Tavern Act of Parliament Wall Clock

H 37 in W 15.25 in D 5 in
English Tavern Clock
Located in Hudson, NY
mahogany Tavern Clock signed: Sam Birley of Birmingham eight day movement key
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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Metal

English Tavern Clock
English Tavern Clock

English Tavern Clock

H 33 in W 17 in D 7 in
English Tavern Clock
Located in Hudson, NY
handsome oak english tavern clock original dial signed JN Beale original hands
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

English Tavern Clock
English Tavern Clock

English Tavern Clock

H 69 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in
Georgian Oak Tavern Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic Georgian Oak Tavern Clock made in England early in the 19th century. This clock is
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks

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Wood, Glass

Georgian Oak Tavern Clock
Georgian Oak Tavern Clock

Georgian Oak Tavern Clock

H 53 in Dm 26 in
A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning
Located in Sharon, MA
A rare mahogany Tavern clock, by Joseph Nye Dunning, Burlington, Vermont circa 1825. A rare
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

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Mahogany

A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning
A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning

A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning

H 29.5 in W 12.75 in D 3.75 in
19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
the early Georgian taverns, probably a unique clock and a beautiful one to look upon.
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Antique 1890s English George II Wall Clocks

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Softwood

19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock
19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock

19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock

H 51 in Dm 13.75 in
Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted
Located in Totnes, GB
A 20th-century hand-painted tavern sign for The Clock Tower, previously The Clock House. Naively
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20th Century English Folk Art Signs

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Pine

Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted
Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted

Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted

H 24.02 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in

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Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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Antique 1780s Scottish Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

H 84.5 in W 20 in D 10.25 in
Scottish Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Grandfather clock: Clock face painted with settings of the Fair Maid of Perth during the four seasons. Measures: 21" x 9" x 76" Weighs: 50 Lbs.
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Scottish Grandfather Clock
Scottish Grandfather Clock

Scottish Grandfather Clock

H 76 in W 21 in D 9 in
Grandfather Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Grandfather Clock, Isaac Hewlett, Bristol. A fine quality Bristol longcase clock with 12-inch square brass dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals, day of the month, inscribed ''Is...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Walnut

Grandfather Clock
Grandfather Clock

Grandfather Clock

H 81.5 in W 20.48 in D 10.44 in
American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas
Located in Essex, MA
By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Metal, Brass

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas
American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas

H 96 in W 19.75 in D 10.63 in
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 94.5" Tall X 21" Wide X 10" Deep This gorgeous tall case clock was made by Herbert Blo...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Brass

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock

H 94.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany

H 92.5 in W 19 in D 8.5 in
Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Tyler Leaded Glass and Patinated bronze Table Lamp, Circa 1900 Art Nouveau. A very special lamp with a geometric monochromatic deep green art glass surround...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp

H 21.5 in Dm 16 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty scrolling brass design.
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

H 82 in W 19 in D 9.5 in
18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century walnut brass dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a beautiful broken arch swan neck pediment with brass rosettes , reeded keystone and inlaid urn finial. The brass di...
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Antique 1770s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel, Iron

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock
18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock

H 85 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special 19th century Englished Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock. Featuring very pretty Asian images along with a decorative face. Gorgeous!!
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Metal

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

H 91 in W 9 in D 22 in
English Mahogany Tall Case Clock. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tall case clock with scrolled pediment, brass finials, Corinthian columns, and intricate inlaid motif. Mid 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

English Mahogany Tall Case Clock. Circa 1870
English Mahogany Tall Case Clock. Circa 1870

English Mahogany Tall Case Clock. Circa 1870

H 106 in W 23 in D 14 in
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Other

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock

H 88.59 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in
English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
By John Coates
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chestnut and Mahogany tall case clock with broken arch pediment, floral rosettes, original brass urn finials, dolphin and figural ormolu face, original arched hood with glass...
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Antique 1750s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750

H 90 in W 21.75 in D 11.25 in
Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock
Located in London, GB
A fine Georgian walnut bracket clock by John Greaves of Newcastle (born c.1725 and active between 1745-94) with an eight day five pillar twin train fusee movement and anchor escapeme...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock
Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock

Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock

H 17.92 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in
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Tavern Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tavern clock available at 1stDibs. A tavern clock — often made from wood, glass and lacquer — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tavern clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Each tavern clock bearing Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tavern clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Penney, Richard Francis and Thomas Kefford are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tavern Clock?

A tavern clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $18,903, while the lowest priced sells for $1,356 and the highest can go for as much as $41,715.

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.

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