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Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
unusual clock been silvered rather than lacquered brass.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual clock signed Blanc Fils Palais Royal is modelled as a library, flanked by two seated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Sleigh-Form Silvered Bronze and Green Onyx Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
: Height 27cm, width 32cm, depth 29cm
This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as a silvered bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
, width 47 cm, depth 20 cm
This unusual clock is contained by a large glass dome above a marquetry
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement.
This unique and unusual clock was produced by the legendary house of Caldwell in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
French Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
Located in Danville, CA
unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does feature a totally mechanical movement. The Rolling Clock
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 9.5 in W 21.25 in D 4.53 in
Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style
Located in London, GB
This unusual clock set combines pale alabaster with both silvered and gilded bronze in a remarkable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
H 21.66 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant
Located in London, GB
unusual clock, in extremely fine condition and entirely original fire gilt ormolu, shows the two famous
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Located in London, GB
foliate details.
This unusual clock set, combining both Japanese and French craftsmanship, is an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
this unusual clock before with a 5 sided case.
This clock runs for 8 days and keeps dependable time
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone, Nickel
Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
An Unusual 'Inkwell' Table Clock
Attributed to Thomas Cole
Constructed from gilt brass, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Annular) clock set comprising a clock and a pair of 3 arms candelabra.
The urn shaped clock flanked by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
Unusual Enamel Wall Clock Ca' 1960's
By Robert Wuersch Associates
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming wall clock in enamel on copper, ca' 1960's. Probably by Robert Wuersch, Falls River
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks
Materials
Iron
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
supports. A very unusual and desirable addition is the ornate candlestick positioned behind the glass clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1910s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks
Materials
Copper
Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Located in Portland, OR
-makers on the Orkney Islands at this time, this is a rather rare & unusual clock and is ready to grace
Category
Antique 1810s Scottish Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 85.75 in W 21.5 in D 9.75 in
Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual quality antique
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
By Lerolle Freres
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris
A large and impressive French Cartel
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Unusual French Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual French Louis Philippe Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Other
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Unusual Sculpture Clock Depicting a Native American, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A clock with "Parisian" movement, with pendulum and half hour chime, white enamel dial with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Pine
Pedro Friedeberg Egyptian Cat Clock
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in NYC, NY
A very unusual table clock designed by Pedro Friedeberg featuring a wooden black Egyptian cat with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Wood
Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian ornate brass desk clock by Seth Thomas in the shape of a house with a
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Oak Zodiac Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare unusual Antique Edwardian quality carved oak zodiac musical longcase clock having a quality
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
H 87.01 in W 23.82 in D 12.6 in
Unusual antique Edwardian quality brass and enamel carriage clock and barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian quality brass and enamel carriage clock and barometer, with a fantastic
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
unusual colour scheme. Distress and patina after use. A very unusual detail is the small painted clock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Pine
H 91.34 in W 24.41 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Tall Column Shaped Clock from Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish 19th century grey with slight green clock is unusual in that its shape very much
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 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. The painted
Category
Antique 18th Century British Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
Located in valatie, NY
beautiful clock, with an unusual case. A spectacular working time piece.
N.P. Trent has been a respected
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Metal
NVIN0517 Vintage Maitland Smith Bronze Camel Clock
Located in Annville, PA
elegant masterpiece in a most unusual form. This clock is in completely original condition and features
Category
Late 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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. Case probably by
Category
Antique 1820s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
, width 39cm, depth 16cm
This rather unusual but nonetheless beautiful mantel clock is formed from deep
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Marble
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in London, GB
of the clock.
The marble case is of an unusual deep pink shade, with pleasing veining throughout
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
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
Category
Antique 1820s British Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
mantel clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, this unusual three-piece clock set is crafted from gilt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
professionally serviced, ensuring it is in good, working order.
Highly unusual and extremely rare, this clock
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 11 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
H 19.69 in Dm 8.67 in
Vintage Extra Large Wall Clock with Roman Numerals by Gents of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
the dial.
This clock has an unusual case design which is much thinner than normally found with a
Category
Vintage 1940s British Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate
Located in London, GB
This elegant Cartel clock is decorated the refined neoclassical style. The wall clock features an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 5.52 in
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Chrome
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
An ormolu mantel clock with Queen Victoria in medieval dress, by Monroux, 1832
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This fine and unusual mantel clock is a rare model produced in France for the British market. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 15.25 in W 13.25 in D 5.5 in
Large 26" x 26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by NEON DISPLAYS INC.
By Neon Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Original clock face..Unusual original hands..Not certain ,but the outer neon tube (white) may have been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Unusual Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the unusual clock you’re looking for. An unusual clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect unusual clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each unusual clock bearing Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made unusual clock over the years, but those crafted by Cooper, Pegler & Co., Eerste Nederlandsche Industrie Zwolle Holland and J.E. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Unusual Clock?
An unusual clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,900, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $29,500.
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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