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Forget checking your phone, some antique clocks are true treasures! Collectors clamor for these exquisite timepieces, ranging from ornate French mantel clocks to towering Tiffany & Co. grandfather clocks. Here are some of the most rare and expensive examples:
A 19th-century Chinese automaton clock, designed for the Chinese market, recently sold for $160,000. This impressive 38-inch, 60-pound clock boasts 24-karat gold plating, jewels, and intricate mechanics. Spinning cones, rotating flowers, and ducks bobbing in waterfalls add to its charm.
A palatial French figural bronze clock set, complete with candle holders, fetched $80,000. The ornate set features intricate scrolling and striking black cherub-like figures.
A Chinese gilt bronze automaton clock sold for $47,500. Standing 33.75 inches tall, it features hourly bell music and an elaborate display of rotating figures, waterfalls, and rivers.
A French Art Deco mantel clock, crafted with bronze, onyx, and crystal, brought in $37,500. This piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Art Deco era.
An Asa Munger stovepipe shelf clock from the early 19th century sold for $34,000. Made in Auburn, New York, this mahogany clock features stenciled stovepipe pillars with gold leaf designs.
A Philadelphia Chippendale carved mahogany tall case clock from the 18th century went for $32,000. This clock, once owned by a prominent sea captain, features intricate carvings and a moon phase dial.
A monumental French Napoleon III gilt bronze mantel clock sold for $31,000. This ornate timepiece, with its cherub motifs and opulent gilding, reflects the lavish style of the era.
An Art Deco mother-of-pearl clock by Linzeler Marchak fetched $30,000. This black enameled gold case clock features mother-of-pearl inlays and a floral face with Chinese characters.
A bronze French clock garniture set, including a clock and candelabra, sold for $28,000. Cherubs, vines, and doves adorn this elegant set.
A French animated locomotive industrial clock brought in $25,000. This unique clock, shaped like a steam locomotive, features a thermometer, compass, and barometer.
Finally, a Tiffany & Co. grandfather clock sold for $23,750. Standing at an impressive 99 inches tall, this clock exemplifies the luxury associated with the Tiffany name.
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