Antique Clocks & Timepieces

21 products

21 products
Austin of Shoreditch grandfather clock with red japanned chinoiserie design by Collection TH20, circa 1720 England
Close-up of ornate brass dial with Roman numerals and decorative engravings from Collection TH20 Austin of Shoreditch clock
Austin of Shoreditch
Collection TH20
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Mid 18th century Dutch longcase clock by Pietre and Jan Morjin, rich burr-walnut, from Nwtiques
Close-up of an 18th-century Pietre & Jan Morjin Dutch longcase clock dial, sold by Nwtiques
Pietre & Jan Morjin Early Dutch Longcase Clock
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Late 19th-century French mantel clock by Nwtiques with white marble, gilt bronze, and a bronze lady figure reading.
Elegant late 19th-century French mantel clock with gilt bronze and white marble by Nwtiques.
A Fine French Neo Classical Mantel Clock
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Napoleon III black marble clock set with gilt bronze neo-classical busts and urns by Nwtiques
Napoleon III black marble and gilt bronze clock with white enamel face by Nwtiques
Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
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Gilt bronze and marble clock garniture with cherub and candelabra by Nwtiques circa 1870 France
Gilt bronze cherub clock on rouge marble column with gilt accents by Nwtiques
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
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Fine gilt bronze antique mantel clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris offered by Nwtiques
Fine gilt bronze antique mantel clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris, sold by Nwtiques
Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris
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Elegant 18th-century Sanders of Manchester mahogany longcase clock with Gothic details, from Collection PK10.
Sanders of Manchester mahogany longcase clock with moonphase dial by Collection PK10, Georgian period elegance
Sanders of Manchester
Collection PK10
18th century Louis XV bracket cartel clock by Charles Voisin with green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts from Nwtiques
18th-century Louis XV bracket cartel clock by Charles Voisin with green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts from Nwtiques
Charles Voisin
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Early 19th century gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and Psyche by Nwtiques, France circa 1820
Early 19th century gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and Psyche figures by Nwtiques
Early 19th century Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Cupid and Psyche
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19th-century gilt bronze Ottoman mantle clock with seated lady, floral and pagoda details by Nwtiques
19th-century gilt bronze Ottoman mantle clock featuring a seated lady, from Nwtiques.
A Gilt Bronze Ottoman Mantle Clock
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Early 19th-century fire gilt French mantle clock with reading figure, enamel dial by Nwtiques
Early 19th-century French gilt mantle clock by Dautel with reading figure on Verde Antico marble base sold by Nwtiques
Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris
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Late 19th century marquetry bracket clock with engraved face by Nwtiques on original wall bracket
Engraved face of late 19th century marquetry bracket clock by Nwtiques showing Roman numerals and ornate hands
Marquetry Bracket Clock With Engraved Face
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An eglomise wall clock
Collection TH10
19th-century Lord Byron gilt bronze mantel clock with Roman numerals by Nwtiques
Lord Byron gilt bronze figure detail from Napoleon III mantel clock by Nwtiques
Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
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Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock with gilt vine detail and enamel dial by Collection TH20
A Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock
Collection TH20
Fine porcelain ormolu mantel clock with courting couple scenes by Nwtiques circa 1880 France
A Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
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Champleve 8 day French carriage clock with blue enamel and mercury pendulum by Nwtiques circa 1880
Champleve French carriage clock with blue enamel and mercury pendulum sold by Nwtiques
Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock
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Rare 19th century Sèvres porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with floral panels by Nwtiques
Rare 19th century Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with floral panels by Nwtiques
Sèvres Porcelain Blue Celeste Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
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Napoleon III bronze and red marble clock set with candelabra by Nwtiques circa 1890 France
Close-up of F. Barbedienne Foundry mark on Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set by Nwtiques
Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set
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George III mahogany longcase clock by Thomas Wright, circa 1785, offered by Nwtiques
Close-up of a George III Thomas Wright mahogany longcase clock dial with silvered regulator face by Nwtiques
Thomas Wright
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Napoleon III Sevres and ormolu clock with painted courting couple and krater vase by Nwtiques
Napoleon III Sevres and ormolu clock with courting couple scene by Nwtiques circa 1870
A Napoleon III Sevres And Ormolu Clock
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The Art of Measuring Time

At Nwtiques, we are proud to present a remarkable collection of antique clocks and scientific instruments. In today’s world, where a glance at a phone reveals the hour, antique clocks remind us of a time when mechanical genius and aesthetic beauty were inseparable. Each piece is both a scientific achievement and a decorative work of art, embodying the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Europe’s finest horologists.

From the grandeur of longcase clocks to the elegance of French ormolu garnitures, these timepieces are more than functional objects — they are monuments to precision engineering and artistic design that have stood the test of time.

Highlights of the Collection

  • Austin of Shoreditch Longcase Clock – An exceptional English clock of refined design (£45,000).

  • Pietre & Jan Morjin Dutch Longcase Clock – Mid 18th-century burr walnut masterpiece (£35,000).

  • Napoleon III Ormolu & Sèvres Porcelain Clock Set – French opulence circa 1870 (£28,000).

  • Fine French Neoclassical Mantel Clock – Gilt bronze and marble, late 19th century (£22,900).

  • John Ellicott Bracket Clock – London, mid 18th century, ebony and gilt bronze (£22,000).

  • Rouge Griotte Marble French Garniture Clock – Elegant French craftsmanship (£22,000).

  • Charles Voisin Louis XV Bracket Clock – Green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts (£9,000).

  • George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Edward Gatton – An English classic (£8,500).

  • Cupid & Psyche Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Early 19th-century French romanticism (£8,500).

  • Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Napoleon III period with literary subject (£4,500).

  • Champlevé 8-Day French Carriage Clock – Blue enamel and mercury pendulum (£3,900).

Alongside these masterworks, we also offer Sevres porcelain clocks, scientific globes, marquetry bracket clocks, and Napoleon III garnitures, each selected for rarity, condition, and craftsmanship.

Why Collect Antique Clocks?

  • Engineering brilliance: From verge escapements to precision regulator movements, antique clocks showcase early horological mastery.

  • Artistic beauty: Cases in marble, ormolu, ebony, or exotic veneers often rival sculpture and furniture in their artistry.

  • Cultural resonance: Clocks reflected status, taste, and technological achievement in every era from Georgian England to Napoleonic France.

  • Timeless appeal: Still functional today, antique clocks provide rhythm, atmosphere, and presence in interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of antique clocks do you offer?
Our collection includes longcase clocks, mantel clocks, carriage clocks, bracket clocks, and clock garnitures, ranging from the 18th to 19th centuries.

Do the clocks still work?
Yes. Most retain working mechanisms and can be serviced for reliable timekeeping. Many collectors enjoy their functional as well as decorative qualities.

Which makers are represented?
Important names such as John Ellicott, Charles Voisin, Pietre & Jan Morjin, and leading French ateliers are represented in our collection.

What materials are used?
Cases range from marble, ormolu, ebony, horn veneer, porcelain, and gilt bronze, often with enamel or jewelled details.

Can antique clocks be used in modern homes?
Absolutely. A Georgian longcase or a French ormolu mantel clock makes a striking focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Do you offer international shipping?
Yes. We arrange worldwide delivery through fine art shippers, fully insured and packed to museum standards.

✨ Explore Nwtiques’ Clocks & Timepieces – where mechanical mastery meets timeless beauty, and every tick tells a story of craftsmanship and culture.
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