Antique Porcelain
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 Vintage Ceramic Clock by Le Mieux China 22 Karat Gold Hand Decorated Art Deco  US $20.00
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 Antique New Haven Minot Model Clock US $115.00
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 Antique Waterbury Salesmans Sample 8 Day Clock NO RESERVE US $35.25
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 Antique Porcelain Shelf Clock US $39.00
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 VINTAGE ANSONIA PORCELAIN BLUEBIRD SHELF CLOCK US $36.99
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 329 ANTIQUE GOLD FRENCH FIGURAL CLOCK TRUMPETER PORCELAIN DIAL US $200.00
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 ANTIQUE RARE 1720 JEAN FRANC DUCHESNE FUSEE BEDROOM CLOCK US $199.00
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 ANTIQUE MINIATURE FRENCH GRANDFATHER CLOCK SILHOUETTE US $9.99
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 8 DAY WORLD SMALLEST MINI CONGREVE ROLLING BALL CLOCK with Rosewood Base US $850.00
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 Antique Ansonia Felt Plush Covered Wall Clock Circa 1886 8 Day Still Working US $275.00
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 EXQUISITE ANTIQUE FRENCH PAINTED PORCELAIN BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK JAPY FRERES US $599.00
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 ANTIQUE BRONZE PORCELAIN CLOCK FRANCE WORKS US $895.00
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 Antique Silver Plated BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK Oval Figure Dial Good working US $99.99
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 Cloisonne Mantel Clock Stunning Gold Guilded Case Beveled Glass US $161.50 |
 200 ml 7 oz Renaissance Wax for Clocks US $27.50
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 RARE Vintage Antique Victorian Clock Shelf Mantle PARTS Gold Gilt Porcelain LOOK US $5.50
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 Antique Ansonia Porcelain Mantel Clock with Open Escapement US $213.61
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 VERY RARE JENNINGS BROTHERS WATERBURY SOLID BRASS CHERUB CLOCK WORKS US $.95
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 GORGEOUS GERMAN 3 WEIGHT GRAND SONNERIE VIENNA FULL COLUMN REGULATOR WALL CLOCK US $510.00
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 ELEPHANT MYSTERY MECHANICAL SWINGING CLOCK No Reserve Price US $36.00
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 Ansonia Antique Clock Open Escapement Porcelian Dutch Painting US $227.50
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 LARGE AND HEAVY ANTIQUE ART DECO MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK WITH PAIR OF GARNITURES US $1,410.00
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 ANTIQUE VINTAGE OMEGA SWISS MADE POCKET WATCH WITH METAL CHAIN PORCELAIN DIAL US $270.90
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 SILVER POCKET WATCH WITH OLD MARK AND DAY AND DATE ANTIQUE VINTAGE V OLD PIECE US $500.56
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 VINTAGE 1930 ENGLISH ART DECO WESTMINSTER MANTEL CLOCK BY JOLISSON WALNUT US $370.00
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 Antique Royal Bonn La Loire Porcelain Clock US $1,200.00
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 ANTIQUE ANSONIA CLOCK CO NEW YORK DON CAESAR OR DON JUAN CAST IRON CLOCK CASE US $199.99
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 Ansonia Royal Bonn China Clock wants to run as is US $59.99
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 RARE ANTIQUE ANSONIA ROYAL BONN PORCELAIN ROSES MANTLE CLOCK LA VENDEE Ca 1904 US $499.99
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 French Raingo Fres a Paris clock c1890 NR US $225.00
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 Ansonia Don Caesar Don Juan double figural statue mantle shelf clock US $1,400.00
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 Splendid Antique Waterbury Porcelain Clock model Parlor no 95 US $250.00
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 VTG 40s 24k Gilded Lanshire Ceramic Porcelain Mantle Electric Clock Roses US $39.99
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 SETH THOMAS VERY RARE TAMBOUR 1904 ANTIQUE FINE TIME STRIKE CABINET CLOCK US $305.00
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 S20 Antique Vintage 1950s Porcelain Rabbit Bunny battery powered clock 8 US $9.99
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 ANTIQUE CLOCK FACES DIALS PORCELAIN LOT BRASS NICE COLLECTION US $19.99
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 Antique French Military Ormolu Clock US $368.00
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 24K GOLD PLATED BEVELED GLASS OVAL 8 DAY FRENCH STYLE MINI CARRIAGE CLOCK US $21.50
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 SOLID OAK VIENNA 3 WEIGHT COLUMN REGULATOR WALL CLOCK CASE US $325.00
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 Complete 3 Weight German Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Clock Movement Set US $510.00
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 ANTIQUE FRENCH ART DECO MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE SET 3 PIECES YELLOW MARBLE US $930.00
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 VINTAGE 1950 DUTCH ZAANDAM ZAANSE PENDULUM WALL CLOCK FROM HOLLAND ATLAS FIGURE US $399.00
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 ANTIQUE ANSONIA CLOCK SMALL DIAL BEZEL only US $23.50
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 ANTIQUE FRENCH CLOCK DIAL BEZEL BACK PLATE ONLY US $19.99
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 vintage new haven porcelain clock US $15.00
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 Antique 1890s Schlenke Kienzle Mahogany Striking Vienna Regulator US $29.89
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 75 Antique Porcelain WATCH DIALS Faces US $.99
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 Antique Ansonia Elysian Model Clock US $175.00
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 LARGE ANTIQUE GERMANY PORCELAIN DRESDEN MARK 4 SEASONS CHERRUDS FRENCH CLOCK US $124.50
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 16TALL ANTIQUE GERMANY PORCELAIN DRESDEN MEISSEN MARKMANTEL SHELF FRENCH CLOCK US $372.00
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 Antique Ansonia Porcelain Case US $49.00
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 JAPY FRERES MOVEMENT ANTIQUE SLATE AND MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK US $65.00
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 Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Mantle Clock Tambour 10 Porcelain Dial US $68.00
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 ANTIQUE 1890S JENNINGS BROTHERS NOVELTY CLOCK US $9.99
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 Antique New Haven Iron Case Mantel Clock w Outstanding Cherub Painting US $139.00
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 Fantastic old antique porcelain clock with hand painted flowers cherubs works US $23.99
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 VINTAGE CLASSICAL 8 DAY BLACK MANTEL CLOCK INGRAHAM US $460.00
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 ANTIQUE GERMAN MINIATURE PORCELAIN DIAL ALARM CLOCK US $9.99
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 VTG LANSHIRE PORCELAIN HANDPAINTED SIGNED BUBBLE CONVEX GLASS MANTLE SHELF CLOCK US $24.99
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 IMPRESSIVE 17 1 2 FIGURAL IMPERIAL FRENCH GOLD METAL QUARTZ CLOCK US $22.50
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 Waterbury Porcelain Gorgeous Clock Dial with Bezel 32G US $9.99
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 Seth Thomas Antique Round Top Beehive Time Strike Chiming Clock w 48R Movement US $25.01
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 ANTIQUE MORBIER GRANDFATHER CLOCK DIAL FOR REPAIR US $9.99
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 Beautiful Bronze WATERBURY Carriage Clock 1891Porcelain Face Running Antique US $59.99
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 VERY NICE LOOKING ANTIQUE FRENCH STATUE FIGURAL CLOCK AS FOUND US $65.00
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 Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Shelf CLOCK circa 1900 for Restore Parts US $31.00
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 VINTAGE ART DECO GUSTAV BECKER WALL CLOCK OPEN WELL US $1,070.00
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 RARE 19TH CENTURY COAILLET FRÈRES ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK MADE IN FRANCE US $66.06
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 ANTIQUE FRENCH CRYSTAL REGULATOR CLOCK W PENDULUM SAMUEL MARTI M CORPET US $82.46
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 Beautiful Antique German Keyhole wall clock at 1900 US $232.50
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 ANSONIA LA TOSCA OPEN VISIBLE ESCAPEMENT PORCELAIN CHINA MANTLE CLOCK US $385.00
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 ANTIQUE LONG GERMAN RA PORCELAIN INSERT CLOCK PENDULUM FOR VIENNA REGULATOR US $45.00
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 ANTIQUE SHORT GERMAN RA PORCELAIN INSERT CLOCK PENDULUM FOR VIENNA REGULATOR US $35.00
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 MYSTERY BRASS ONION BOY SWINGING CLOCK No Reserve Price US $18.51
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 Beautiful Ornate Porcelain Angel Clock antique white gold gilt mantel shelf US $12.00
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 Beautiful Antique German Thomas Ernst Haller AG wall clock at 1900 US $162.50
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 VINTAGE 1950 ZAANDAM ZAANSE PENDULUM CLOCK FROM HOLLAND BURLED MAHOGANY US $399.00
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 RARE STUNNING WATERBURY OPEN ESCAPEMENT CRYSTAL REGULATOR MANTLE CLOCK RUNS XLNT US $424.99
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 JUNGHANS GERMAN HAV VIENNA REGULATOR WALL CLOCK US $29.50
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 Antique French Carriage Clock Mantel Shelf Bronze Enamel rare Champleve US $1,025.00
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Porcelain Doorknob Sets: Milk White and Jet Black Doorknobs for the Home
Antique porcelain doorknobs are a much sought after collectors item, especially during extensive home renovations, because of their classic design and significant use in many Victorian and early twentieth century American homes. When it comes time to replace the original doorknobs in your home due to breakage, malfunctioning knobs or normal wear and tear, it can be difficult to "let go" of those original antiques and find modern replacements. Fortunately, due to advances in technology and manufacturing, porcelain knobs are still produced today and can be retrofitted onto both old and new doors.
Now is may sound like a form of sacrilege to install reproduction knobs into an older home but this does not take away from the integrity of the original design, it restores it to its original beauty. Doorknobs are one of the most frequently used items in the home and therefore will need to be replaced from time to time. They are focal point on the door and cracked and damaged knobs will make the entire room look shabby and uncared for. Instead of seeking out replacement "original" knobs, start fresh with the same design and construction, only made now and not 100 years ago. This will maximize the life of your new doorknobs and increase the value of your home as well.
Doorknobs come in a variety of materials, with porcelain being one of the most popular because of the versatility of its design. Although most knobs produced in the early twentieth century were black, white and cream, there was a large selection of artisan painted knobs as well. These knobs could depict a variety of scenes ranging from simple floral patterns to ornate designs. In upper class homes it was not unusual for the porcelain knobs to come in unique shapes or with bevels around the edges.
The first doorknobs appeared in the United States in 1878 and since then the basic concept has not really changed. A standard doorknob has two knobs (one on either side of the door) that have been connected by spindle running through the door and when turned, the knobs operate a latch mechanism to allow the door to open and hold the door closed. The names of some of the parts have changed (example rosette plates were originally referred to as Escutcheon plates) but the purpose has remained the same.
Modern doorknobs sets are available in four basic configurations: single dummy, double dummy, passage and privacy style and five finishes. These doorknobs can be a variety of interior doors depending on the function required (operate a latch mechanism, lock, etc.) and coordinate well with existing hardware. Search for solid brass construction to ensure high quality materials that will be more resistant to damage and be sure to ask questions. If you are installing modern doorknobs on older doors it may be smart to consult with a contractor, designer or builder regarding any compatibility questions. Not all doorknob sets are the same size/design and it is important to take careful measurements before committing to a particular set.
Replacing older doorknobs is a wonderful way to restore the original beauty of an older home or add a wonderful new design element to modern and new construction. Remember that a doorknob is not limited to a particular "architectural style" and can be used in a variety of unexpected places such as in an apartment, office or even commercial building. Choose a finish that will coordinate with any existing hardware you do not plan to replace at this time and search for a common pattern to tie the look together further.
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Kohn Coleman born in Michigan - received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2000 - currently leads several online companies and ventures.
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