Clock And Barometer
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Lapis Lazuli
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Irish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Carriage Clocks and Travel...
Brass, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks
Bronze, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Agate, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s American Nautical Objects
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Scientific Instruments
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Wall Clocks
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Clocks
Agate, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s French Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wall Clocks
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique 1880s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Oak
Antique 19th Century More Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Drawings
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Wall Clocks
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks
Oak
Antique 1870s European Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Wall Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Belgian Black Marble
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Carrara Marble
Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Slate
Early 20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Clocks
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century European George III More Clocks
Other
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Wall Clocks
Giltwood
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 1890s American More Clocks
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 1700s French French Provincial More Clocks
Wood
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A barometer is a piece of equipment used to measure the barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure. A barometer typically has a gauge or screen that displays the current atmospheric pressure. Once you know the atmospheric pressure, you can predict the weather. Shop an array of barometers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How does a wall barometer work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The Barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure in a certain environment. The barometer has a flattened metal cylinder that looks like a silver disc inside its construction, which is filled with a partial vacuum. As the pressure in the air increases, the disc gets crushed and as air pressure decreases the disc expands. This movement of the disc is transformed into the reading of the black barometer needle under the glass.
- How does a banjo barometer work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A banjo barometer works because of a small capsule or box made of beryllium and copper called an aneroid. In most designs, the aneroid box or capsule was on the back. Fluctuations in air pressure would cause the shape of the box or capsule to change, and this, in turn, moved the needle on the barometer dial. Shop a range of banjo barometers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A barometer doesn't predict weather, it provides atmospheric pressure readings that can be used by meteorologists to make weather predictions. Antique barometers typically used mercury or an aneroid capsule made of beryllium and copper to display current air pressure readings. You'll find a variety of antique barometers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Three broad categories of barometers include cistern, angle or diagonal, and aneroid. The cistern barometer was created in the 1600s and provided a safe and portable option. An angle barometer is a modification of the original and includes a mercury cistern. The aneroid barometer didn’t rely on the expansion of liquid, rather the movement of mechanical parts. Shop a range of antique and vintage barometers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a calendar clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a pendulum on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a perpetual clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.
- What is a mission clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.
- What does a chess clock do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
- What is a regulator a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.
- What are mechanical clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a travel clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.
- What is an anniversary clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.
- Where is the elephant clock now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is an Elliott clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.
- What is a sunburst clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a nautical clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.
- What is a moon clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A moon clock is an antique eye-catching type of clock that usually stands upright inside a long case. It has elegant depictions of moon phases inscribed on it, making it a perfect choice for giving any desired place a glamorous look. Find a wide array of antique and vintage moon clocks exclusively on 1stDibs.
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