Antique Vintage Clocks

Gilt Metal Clocks

Antique Clocks — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 09:21:23 +0000

Gilt Metal Clocks. The process of gilding over metal has been a popular technique for clocks. Base metals are usually bronze, spelter or brass.

Below are some examples of gilt metal Clocks including a continental jewel set clock and a figural clock with a putti.

Gilt Metal and Alabaster Mantel Clock

Probably France
19th/20th century
3in. dial with Roman numerals
12 7/8″ height
16″ width
5″ depth

Sold for US$179.20 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

A CONTINENTAL GEM-SET GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL TABLE CLOCK
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Pentagonal raised on five clawed paw feet, each side decorated with mythological scenes spaced by twisting floral columns, the dial with scrolling foliage, the spire-form top modeled with soldiers in royal blue alcoves with stars spaced by dolphins, putti holding garlands, and surmounted by a soldier with a spear
11 in. (28 cm.) high

Sold for USD 16,380 at Christie’s in 2023

Large Figural Mantel Gilt Metal Clock

Sold for US$850 at GLOBAL NETWORTH AUCTIONS in 2023

Large Antique Gilt Metal Clock Putti with porcelain plaque
The gilt metal clock has putti with horn, sword, and spear seated beside the boar
Two inset porcelain plaque flank dials
Raised on a wooden base
The clock measures 15 1/2″ in height x 15 1/2″ in length, excluding the wooden base
The base adds another 2 1/2″ to height
The clock has some damages, including rudimentary repair to the arm, one loose plaque, and various damages to the metal

Sold for US$400 at World of Antiques, Inc. in 2023

LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK. Urn-form finial above circular white enamel dial over pendulum cast as cherub in swing; pair flower filled cornucopia side ornaments. H: 15″.

Sold for US$500 at Sloans & Kenyon in 2023

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Marble Clocks

Antique Clocks — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:33:54 +0000

Marble Clocks. Marble is a rock composed of calcium and magnesium carbonate, mostly white and pink although it can be found in other colors as well such as green if there is a presence of iron and / or magnesium.

Below are some examples and price guides of marble clocks including a three piece garniture and a Louis XVI white marble lyre clock.

Three Piece Sienna Marble and Bronze Mounted Clock Garniture,
France, late 19th/early 20th century,
F. Marti movement to an architectural clock mounted with a lion, applied classical figures and ornaments, overall ht. 21; with a matching pair of urns, ht. 13 3/8 in.

Sold for US$2,304 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE LYRE CLOCK SIGNED BY JOSEPH-SIMON COUSIN, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

In molded white marble and chiseled and gilded bronze ornamentation, the enameled dial signed ‘COUSIN / Hger de MGNR CONTE DARTOIS’ inscribed in a lyre, topped with a radiant mask, the fleur-de-lys hour hand, on a base oval surrounded by a frieze of laurel leaves, on four top-shaped runners, resting on an associated base in gilded wood, with a globe

Sold for EUR 7,560 at Christie’s in 2023

An antique 18th century French Empire Louis XVI Neoclassical mantel clock. The footed white and red marble base is garnished with ormolu decorations. The round white clock face with Roman numerals and figurative handles is placed in the center. It is flanked by two gilt bronze lions and topped by an eagle figurine, on the top. The pendulum is detached

Sold for US$1,200 at Antique Arena Inc. in 2023

ART DECO FRENCH GREEN MARBLE & BLACK ONYX MANTLE CLOCK

A period French Art Deco mantle clock, the case is made of black onyx accented with richly verdigris veined marble trim accents, with a white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour designations, moon form hands and beveled glass cover, chimes on the half and on the hour

Sold for US$950 at Kotler Galleries & Auctioneers in 2023

Napoleon III table clock, James Muirhead, Glasgow, last quarter of the 19th century

James Muirhead & Son, Glasgow, c.1860 French gilt bronze and white marble case with putti depicting an allegory of Autumn. Paris movement and enamel dial (flawed) signed “Jas. Muirhead & Son”. It presents losses of gilding and the machinery needs revision. Attach pendulum and key.

Sold for €6,500 at Ansorena in 2023

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Louis XVI Clocks

Antique Clocks — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:11:41 +0000

Louis XVI Clocks. Louis XVI was the last king of France and reigned from 1774 until 1792. Clocks, along with other items of the time, saw an end to the Baroque fashion and took inspiration from the discoveries of Ancient Roman paintings, sculpture and architecture in Herculaneum and Pompeii. Clocks would often have Roman style figures or pillars as part of their design.

Below are some examples and price guides of Louis XVI Clocks including an ormolu mantel clock and a clock with a bisque porcelain Roman style figure.

A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MANTLE CLOCK
LATE 18TH CENTURY

The circular dial with Roman and Arabic numerals signed ‘Bouchet HGR DU ROY’ on a channelled pedestal with ribbon-tie garlands flanked by a seated putto emblematic of love and doves, the shaped rectangular base mounted with swags and on turned toupie feet, the movement inscribed ‘Bouchet h du Roy Paris’ and numbered 302, 22.5cm wide, 10.5cm deep, 22cm high (8 1/2in wide, 4in deep, 8 1/2in high).

Sold for €1,657.50 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

A LOUIS XVI BISCUIT PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1790
The rectangular stepped case flanked by the figure of a resting Vestal Virgin and mounted with an urn, a globe and a flowering basket, with stiff-leaf border to plinth and raised on toupie feet, the white enamel dial with Arabic hours and quarter-hours, pierced gilt hands, remains of signature ‘… a Paris’, the twin barrel movement with tic-tac escapement, silk suspension, strike to bell via countwheel mounted to backplate
20 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high; 12 1/4 in. (31 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) deep

Sold for GBP 21,420 at Christie’s in 2023

Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Late 18th century
The enamel dial signed Ridel à Paris. Height 21 inches (53.3 cm), width 15 inches (38.1 cm), depth (11.4 cm).

Sold for $3,780 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2023

An antique French Louis XVI gilt bronze and malachite three piece set including a clock and two candelabras. The clock features multiple floral decorations on scrolled sides, malachite insets to the body and footed base, a white dial with Roman and Arab numerals marked Raingo Freres Paris, and surmounted with a vase with grapes. Each candelabra has four sconces mounted to a vase shaped stem which rests on a base with malachite insets. Circa the 1880s.

Sold for US$2,100 at Antique Arena Inc. in 2023

A Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Dial and Movement Signed Arsandaux, Paris, Late 18th Century
Height 32 x width 15 1/2 inches.

Sold for US$1,100 at Hindman in 2023

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Neoclassical Clocks

Antique Clocks — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 12:58:23 +0000

Neoclassical clocks are clocks which have the characteristics of classical antiquity mainly ancient Greek and Roman styles.

Below are some examples of neoclassical clocks including a French ormolu mantel clock and an English satinwood tall case clock.

A mid 19th century French ormolu Neoclassical style mantel clock
Deniere, Ft de Bronzes a Paris, the case stamped H. Pigard
The classically inspired case surmounted by the drum with an elaborate perfume burner with swagged garlands mounted on a scroll and foliate base decorated with a Classical frieze on toupie feet, the 5.75 inch signed circular white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with gilt fancy hands, the signed circular brass movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell, the movement stamped ‘Pons Medaille D’Or.’ Ticking and striking, sold with a pendulum and winding key. 52cms (20ins) high

Sold for £3,825 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2021

Gilt bronze neoclassical clock, c1840.
11 inches long x 13 inches tall x 5.5 inches deep

Sold for US$800 at David Killen Gallery in 2023

English Neoclassical Adam Style satinwood tall case clock, pine secondary. Swan’s neck pediment with brass urn form finials, arched hood door flanked by free-standing round columns; engraved brass clock face with hour and minute hands, seconds dial, date dial, lunar dial, and scrolling foliate and mask relief spandrels, plate on face engraved “Vincent Menil Amsterdam”.

Sold for US$2,600 at Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals in 2023

Lemerle Charpentier Bronze French Victorian Clock

A French Neoclassical figural mantel clock. Cast bronze with rich gold dore finish. Produced circa 1880. Large urn form case surmounted by a cherub putto Cupid Eros figure, above circular enamel dial signed LEMERLE CHARPENTIER & CIE BRONZIERS PARIS 8 RUE CHARLOT. Flanked and supported to each side by Neoclassical Graces or Muses figures, and decorated with hanging floral wreath forms, acorns, and relief floral and cameo profile portrait forms. Movement stamped LEMERLE CHARPENTIER PARIS. Accompanied by winding key.

Sold for US$8,000 at Hill Auction Gallery in 2023

An antique French Empire period mantel clock dated circa 1780 – 1800. This Neoclassical style clock is made by Michel-François Piolaine, French, active from 1787. The case is made of red marble and gilded bronze details. The sides of the clock body are decorated with caryatids holding stylized cornucopias on their heads. The white enameled dial is signed: Piolaine a Paris. Working condition.

Sold for US$1,600 USD at Antique Arena Inc. in 2023

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Constantin Louis Detouche

Antique Clocks — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 09:12:53 +0000

Constantin Louis Detouche was was born in Paris on 10th October 1810. He was a very fine watch and clockmaker who had close ties with both Jacques Francois Houdin and Houdin’s son-in-law the great Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin. Detouche is first listed as working in Rue de Venise, Paris, in 1820 then in 1825 he moved to Rue Saint-Martin where it appears he stayed until 1890. Reference: Christie’s.

Below are some examples and price guides of clocks made by Constantin Louis Detouche including a gilt bronze and porcelain garniture and an example of Detouche’s maker’s mark.

Constantin Louis Detouche Maker’s Mark

A third quarter 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock
in the Empire taste, the dial and movement signed C. Detouche, Paris
the rectangular case mounted to one side with a classical maiden reading, the top and opposing side surmounted and flanked by various scientific instruments, on footed plinth base with cast figural decoration, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell, with ebonised plinth base and glass cloche / shade, 45cm high

Sold for £255 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

A FRENCH BLACK SLATE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1880, SIGNED BY C. DETOUCHE
The case of curving architectural form with twin barrel movement, the dial with Brocot open escapement and ruby palletts signed ‘C. DETOUCHE FSEUR DE LA VILLE DE PARIS’, above a glazed cartouche housing the pendulum, flanked by a barometer and a dial indicating day, date and phases of the moon, on stepped base

1/2 in. (52 cm.) high; 21 in. (52.5 cm) wide; 7. 1/2 in. (19 cm.) deep

Sold for GBP 3,000 at Christie’s in 2021

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Clock Garniture, Constantin Louis Detouche (1810-1889), Paris
19th century
decorated with bronze busts of woman and putti and hand-painted porcelain plaques of woman, cherubs and flowers, French ebauche 8-day brass time and strike movement, dial marked “C. Detouche / Feur De S.M. L’Empereur / Paris,” movement signed with S. Marti & Cie mark
16 3/4 x 13 x 5 1/2 inches (clock)
18 x 7 1/4 inches (candelabra)

Sold for US$2,200 at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery in 2022

A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Veneered Mantel Clock
Circa 1880
the movement stamped C. DETOUCHE/ 228 R. St. MARTIN 250/ 21282/ BREVETE.
Height 16 x width 11 1/4 inches.

Sold for US$1,300 at Hindman in 2022

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Slate Clocks

Antique Clocks — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:02:58 +0000

Slate clocks were very popular during Queen Victoria’s reign as they were a popular color during the mourning period. Slate clocks are still made today.

Below are some examples of slate clocks including a pietra dura garniture and a marble clock with a slate face.

A BLACK SLATE AND PIETRA DURA THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE
Third quarter 19th century
Bearing presentation plaque dated 1875.
height of clock 9 3/4in (25cm); height of candelabra 11in (28cm)

Sold for US$191.25 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

1/2 in. (52 cm.) high; 21 in. (52.5 cm) wide; 7. 1/2 in. (19 cm.) deep

Sold for GBP 3,000 at Christie’s in 2021

A 19th century French Mystery clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris. 14-day spring driven time and strike movement with Black Slate dial and inlaid Roman numerals, cast Bronze bezel, adjustable Brass and Steel pendulum with Gilded Bronze mounts and Crystal bob, rear plate with “G L T” trademark, serial #208. Black Slate case surmounted by a Bronze Classical draped figure of a Greek Goddess which suspends the pendulum, with Gilded moldings, Lion’s mask side handles and a shaped molded base supported by paw feet.

Sold for US$6,500 at Schmidt’s Antiques Inc. in 2022

Rouge marble 19th century mantle clock with bronze mounts & slate dial with gilt numerals, clock is 12.5″ tall, no pendulum.

Sold for US$350 at Hudson Valley Auctioneers LLC Beacon NY in 2022

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Lantern Clocks

Antique Clocks — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:06:09 +0000

Lantern Clocks. A lantern clock is a type of antique weight-driven wall clock, shaped like a lantern. They were the first type of clock widely used in private homes. They probably originated before 1500 but only became common after 1600 and in Britain around 1620. They became obsolete in the 19th century. Reference: Wikipedia.

Below are some examples and price guides to antique lantern clocks.

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George Prior

Antique Clocks — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:01:57 +0000

George Prior is recorded as working at 31 Prescot Street, Goodmans Fields (1765-1788), Rosomans Row (1794), Lombard Street (1798-1810) and 5 St. George Yard (1808-1812). He is a particularly known for his high quality musical clocks made for export to Turkey and is known to have purchased movements from Thwaites & Reed and also Spencer & Perkins. He was succeeded by his son Edward in 1812. Reference: Sotheby’s

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Table Clocks

Antique Clocks — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:06:26 +0000

Table Clocks. A table clock is a special watch type. Many of the early mechanical clocks hung on walls or were standing on wooden boxes in which the weights wound down. In the 15th century the first spring-driven table clocks arose, which – as the name suggests – found their place on tables or other furniture. Characteristic of the 16th and 17th century was the tower clock with costly decorated case, often in gilded bronze and mostly standing on metal bases or black painted wood. To this time of the early Baroque belonged also the figure clocks, where artfully crafted figurines such as animals, wagons and ships were playfully connected to movements and repetitions. Augsburg, Germany, remained leader in the production of puppet and automaton clocks until the 18th century.

The table clock is still preserved and is produced in numerous variations. Nowadays, it is often less about technology than about design. Therefore, modern table clocks are often brought on the market with quartz movements. The most famous classic of the table clocks is the Atmos made by Jaeger-LeCoultre, which draws its driving force only from the change in air pressure and air temperature.

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Longcase Clocks

Antique Clocks — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:11:48 +0000

Longcase Clocks. A longcase clock, also tall-case clock, floor clock, or grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower, or waist of the case. Clocks of this style are commonly 1.8–2.4 meters (6–8 feet) tall. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood, or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the dial, or clock face. The English clockmaker William Clement is credited with the development of this form in 1670. Most longcase clocks are striking clocks, which means they sound the time on each hour or fraction of an hour.

The terms “grandfather”, “grandmother”, and “granddaughter” have all been applied to longcase clocks. Although there is no specifically defined difference among these terms, the general perception seems to be that a clock smaller than 1.5 m (5 ft) is a granddaughter; over 1.5 m (5 ft) is a grandmother; and over 1.8 m (6 ft) is a grandfather. Reference: The Full Wiki

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