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Antique & Vintage Clocks for Sale

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Man has been fascinated with telling the time for thousands of years, but it was not until the mid-17th Century that Dutch scientist Christopher Huygens successfully applied a pendulum to clocks allowing for accurate and easy timekeeping. This was followed by other improvements including springs and repeaters. Over time clocks have evolved both technically and aesthetically and remain one of the most cherished items in any home.


While modern digital clocks might have the edge over traditional timepieces when it comes to accuracy and ease, most people know that there remains something timeless and beautiful about the look and sound of antique clocks as they tick,tick,tick their way through our days. 8 day clocks remain as popular as ever for their practicality and overall antique clocks offer a sheer variety of design unavailable new. 


At LoveAntiques you will find a fine and large selection of antique and vintage clocks from imposing longcase clocks to smaller carriage and bracket clocks. Our dealers are able to offer beautiful and unusual mantel clocks as well as highly practical Fusee clocks all with the knowledge that they have been checked by our reputable dealers.     

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Fine Quality Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock - London c.1890

£ 5,950

€6,951
$7,484
Fine Quality Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock - London c.1890

Fine Quality Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock - London c.1890

£ 5,950

€6951
$7484

Story Antique Clocks

Late 19th Century Walnut Fusee Dial Clock

£ 890

€1,040
$1,120
Late 19th Century Walnut Fusee Dial Clock

Late 19th Century Walnut Fusee Dial Clock

£ 890

€1040
$1120

Worboys Antiques

Walnut Arch Top Visible Escapement Mantel Clock

£ 575

€672
$723
Walnut Arch Top Visible Escapement Mantel Clock

Walnut Arch Top Visible Escapement Mantel Clock

£ 575

€672
$723

Worboys Antiques

English Oak Longcase Clock - R Biggs of Rumsey

£ 1,550

€1,811
$1,950
English Oak Longcase Clock - R Biggs of Rumsey

English Oak Longcase Clock - R Biggs of Rumsey

£ 1,550

€1811
$1950

Stalham Antique Gallery

Mahogany Striking Drop-Dial Wall Clock

£ 695

€812
$874
Mahogany Striking Drop-Dial Wall Clock

Mahogany Striking Drop-Dial Wall Clock

£ 695

€812
$874

Masons Antiques

Westminster-Chime Bracket / Mantel Clock

£ 475

€555
$597
Westminster-Chime Bracket / Mantel Clock

Westminster-Chime Bracket / Mantel Clock

£ 475

€555
$597

Masons Antiques

LNER Railway Fusee Wall Clock - 8 Inch Dial

£ 1,950

€2,278
$2,453
LNER Railway Fusee Wall Clock - 8 Inch Dial

LNER Railway Fusee Wall Clock - 8 Inch Dial

£ 1,950

€2278
$2453

Clockwise

Antique Carriage Clock with Dentil Mouldings

£ 295

€345
$371
Antique Carriage Clock with Dentil Mouldings

Antique Carriage Clock with Dentil Mouldings

£ 295

€345
$371

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock c.1870

£ 2,950

€3,446
$3,711
Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock c.1870

Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock c.1870

£ 2,950

€3446
$3711

Story Antique Clocks

Large Oak Fusee Dial Clock

£ 1,275

€1,489
$1,604
Large Oak Fusee Dial Clock

Large Oak Fusee Dial Clock

£ 1,275

€1489
$1604

Worboys Antiques

Early 19th Century Rocking Ship Longcase Clock

£ 2,500

€2,920
$3,145
Early 19th Century Rocking Ship Longcase Clock

Early 19th Century Rocking Ship Longcase Clock

£ 2,500

€2920
$3145

Worboys Antiques

1950s Gents of Leicester Wall Clock

£ 145

€169
$182
1950s Gents of Leicester Wall Clock

1950s Gents of Leicester Wall Clock

£ 145

€169
$182

Robert Pagden Antiques

1950s Gents Wall Clock

Robert Pagden Antiques

1950s Gents Wall Clock

£ 145

€169
$182
1950s Gents Wall Clock

1950s Gents Wall Clock

£ 145

€169
$182

Robert Pagden Antiques

Large 1950s International Time Recording Wall Clock

£ 275

€321
$346
Large 1950s International Time Recording Wall Clock

Large 1950s International Time Recording Wall Clock

£ 275

€321
$346

Robert Pagden Antiques

18th Century Grandfather Clock Ashton of Macclesfield

£ 1,495

€1,746
$1,881
18th Century Grandfather Clock Ashton of Macclesfield

18th Century Grandfather Clock Ashton of Macclesfield

£ 1,495

€1746
$1881

Rawlings Antiques

R Andrews, Pilton Fusee Dial Wall Clock

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

R Andrews, Pilton Fusee Dial Wall Clock

£ 625

€730
$786
R Andrews, Pilton Fusee Dial Wall Clock

R Andrews, Pilton Fusee Dial Wall Clock

£ 625

€730
$786

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

19th Century Large French Garniture Clock by S Kinsburger

£ 1,850

€2,161
$2,327
19th Century Large French Garniture Clock by S Kinsburger

19th Century Large French Garniture Clock by S Kinsburger

£ 1,850

€2161
$2327

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Oak Grandfather Clock by Thomas Smith Ridgewell

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Oak Grandfather Clock by Thomas Smith Ridgewell

Oak Grandfather Clock by Thomas Smith Ridgewell

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Rawlings Antiques

Black Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

£ 425

€496
$535
Black Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Black Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

£ 425

€496
$535

Worboys Antiques

Small Green Chinoiserie Strut Back Clock

£ 295

€345
$371
Small Green Chinoiserie Strut Back Clock

Small Green Chinoiserie Strut Back Clock

£ 295

€345
$371

Worboys Antiques

Georgian Bracket Clock by Agar of Malton

£ 5,500

€6,425
$6,918
Georgian Bracket Clock by Agar of Malton

Georgian Bracket Clock by Agar of Malton

£ 5,500

€6425
$6918

Story Antique Clocks

Small Red Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

£ 725

€847
$912
Small Red Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

Small Red Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

£ 725

€847
$912

Worboys Antiques

French Marble & Ormolu Mount Lyre Mantel Clock

£ 3,300

€3,855
$4,151
French Marble & Ormolu Mount Lyre Mantel Clock

French Marble & Ormolu Mount Lyre Mantel Clock

£ 3,300

€3855
$4151

Story Antique Clocks

Antique Victorian Quality Green Onyx Ornate Clock Garniture

£ 1,395

€1,630
$1,755
Antique Victorian Quality Green Onyx Ornate Clock Garniture

Antique Victorian Quality Green Onyx Ornate Clock Garniture

£ 1,395

€1630
$1755

London City Antiques

Regency Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock

£ 3,450

€4,030
$4,340
Regency Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock

Regency Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock

£ 3,450

€4030
$4340

Hingstons Antiques

180 Knots Anemometer Dial

£ 375

€438
$472
180 Knots Anemometer Dial

180 Knots Anemometer Dial

£ 375

€438
$472

Richard Twort

Edwardian Mahogany Wall Clock

£ 725

€847
$912
Edwardian Mahogany Wall Clock

Edwardian Mahogany Wall Clock

£ 725

€847
$912

Worboys Antiques

19th Century Mahogany Farmhouse Deep Dial Clock c.1850

£ 2,475

€2,891
$3,113

Antique & Vintage Clock FAQs


How much are vintage and antique clocks worth?

Both Antique and Vintage clocks are highly sought after by collectors around the world and the best can sell for many tens of thousands of pounds (or dollars). Like any item everything comes down to the maker, quality of the movement and design, as well as the overall look of the case. Throughout history people have created beautiful and expensive high end time-pieces, as well as far lower quality items so prices vary widely. Because clocks have many moving parts condition and originality is also very important and a fully restored vintage clocks will naturally be worth far more than one that is not working or needs an overhaul. Although digital clocks have technically been around for over 100 years, those with an electric motor did not come in to widespread use until the second half of the 20th Century. While some digital clocks are becoming more and more collectable, the most valuable remain mechanical clocks because people still admire and appreciate the craftsmanship and time that went into making them. Because there are many places to buy and sell old clocks it is always worthwhile researching your clock to give a sense of current values. However please note that current fashions will cause the value for different types of clocks to rise or fall compared to the past.


How do I know if my clock is an antique clock?

Although the outer design of many clocks has not changed substantially for hundreds of years, the mechanisms quite often have. Obviously if it has a digital dial and movement it will date to the 1960s onwards, and if it is powered by batteries or electric cable will be from the early 20th Century onwards. When it comes to looking at mechanical clocks then it is good to look inside to see if you can find a makers name anywhere. Better quality clocks have been well marked for hundreds of years and usually there will be a history of that maker on the internet. Serial numbers can help with even finer dating if present, but note that is was quite common for clockmakers to sell simple movements to others to put in their own cases. Therefore the movement manufacturer and the clock retailer can be two different people. The very first clocks merely had the hour hand and the face in brass but much of the dating for most clocks comes from understanding subtle changes in design. Therefore for accurate dating it is always worth showing your clock to a specialist who will be able to tell you its history.


How do I sell antique clocks?

There are more places than ever to sell antique clocks from physical shops to online sites such as LoveAntiques as well as auctions. This can be great news for you but it is important to arm yourself with some basic knowledge to ensure your clock sells for the correct amount of money. Clock collectors on the whole are detail oriented people which means that they will be looking closely at its pedigree, originality, rarity, aesthetic appeal and of course if it is working or not. Each of these points can make a big difference to the sale price and just because an item may look fancy or indeed plain, is not telling of its true value. The maker and the movement is the primary factor that aids price, but a simple movement which has been put into a very pretty case by a famous retailer will also command good money. Early clocks will tend to be more valuable than later ones because they were so scarce and valuable at the time, but if possible selling to or at least asking the advice of a specialist will help. If you place the item in auction then ensure that the item is described clearly with plenty of photos and is listed online so that international collectors who understand the field far better than you will be able to spot it.


Does age make an antique clock more valuable?

In theory the older the clock, the higher the value, but identifying authentic antique clocks can be challenging, as looks can be deceiving. There are clocks that look antique - with the right style, material, and colour - but are actually not that old. Also, not all antique and vintage clocks are valuable, as the brand of an antique also plays a big part in its value. Along with evidence of the clock being handmade such as irregularity in the shape, you have to find out the brand. Back then, antique and vintage clocks were considered as works of art, and some brands were known to use a particular style, material and even colour. Thus, aside from the trademark and initials you may find on the dial or the back of the clock, it’s also best to be familiar with the style of a particular brand or even country of origin.