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Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The pendulum has the form of a butterfly, a popular motif used in decorative arts since the time of Revolution. Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest the fragile victory of love ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock by Ledure with Apollo or Eros
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Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Patinated and fully sculpted bronze figure of the young Apollo (or Eros), depicted as a nude holding a gilt bronze butterfly in his hand as an Apollonian allegory of victorious love ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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A Regency Quarter Striking Longcase clock in a Gothic Mahogany Case by William M
A Regency Quarter Striking Longcase clock in a Gothic Mahogany Case by William M

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Located in Amersham, GB

The trunk is flanked by fluted doric pilasters quarter filled with ebony reeding with brass capitals and basses. This clock dates from circa 1810, William Moon was active between 17...

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Antique 1810s English Gothic Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne
Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

By John Payne

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good, solid oak case, 8 day arched painted dial clock striking the hours, by Payne of Hadleigh. Depicting Lady Hamilton, mistress to Admiral Horatio Nelson, painted to the a...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Fine Verge Repeating Balloon Clock, Newman Peachy, London

Located in Chesterfield, GB

This is a fine ebonized English balloon clock dating from the Georgian period made by Newman Peachy who worked from Dean Street London circa from 1749 until his death in 1802.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Exception Marquetry Longcase Tall Case Clock, Christopher Gould, London
Exception Marquetry Longcase Tall Case Clock, Christopher Gould, London

Exception Marquetry Longcase Tall Case Clock, Christopher Gould, London

Located in Chesterfield, GB

He was Beadle of the Company in 1713 but by then was receiving a charity pension which continued until his death in 1718. This clock will date circa 1690 His work is always of the h...

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'The Death of Nelson’ Commemorative Striking Mantelpiece Clock
'The Death of Nelson’ Commemorative Striking Mantelpiece Clock

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Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This oval white marble clock is applied with high quality bronze and ormolu mounts.

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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks

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Art Deco Antique Rare Skeleton Death Table Clock 19th Century with Original Dome
Art Deco Antique Rare Skeleton Death Table Clock 19th Century with Original Dome

Art Deco Antique Rare Skeleton Death Table Clock 19th Century with Original Dome

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a skeleton clock, with original glass dome and ornately carved wooded base, circa 19th century. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions are 11" W x 7...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco More Clocks

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Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London
Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London

Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London

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Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Thomas Cole manufactured his patented 30-hour strut clocks in oval, rectangular and even tripod designs, constructing more than 1,600 original clocks in the span of his career before...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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19th Century Irish Elm Wake Table, Outstanding
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19th Century Irish Elm Wake Table, Outstanding

Located in Dallas, TX

At the moment of death all clocks in the house were stopped and time literally stood still until after the funeral service.

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Dining Room Tables

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19th Century Irish Oak Wake Table
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19th Century Irish Oak Wake Table

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19th Century Irish Oak Wake Table

Located in Dallas, TX

At the moment of death all clocks in the house were stopped and time literally stood still until after the funeral service.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Tables

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A rare Chippendale cherry tall case clock, by James Perrigo
A rare Chippendale cherry tall case clock, by James Perrigo

A rare Chippendale cherry tall case clock, by James Perrigo

Located in Sharon, MA

Perrigo, a descendant of French Huguenots, was born in Wrentham, Massachusetts in 1771, he worked as successful clockmaker and machinist in the area until his death in 1834. This clo...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Clocks

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Death Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the death clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every death clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the death clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right death clock, those designed in Louis XVI, Art Deco and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made death clock over the years, but those crafted by Matthew Boulton, Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert and Susse Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Death Clock?

Prices for a death clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $89 and can go as high as $558,506, while the average can fetch as much as $9,039.

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.

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