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What are those flip clocks called?
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Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Flip Clocks on 1stDibs
Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Electric Art Deco Wooden Advertising Flip Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful electric Art Deco wooden advertising flip clock, circa 1940s. The clock was used to
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France
By Bodet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red
By Solari Udine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Solari di Udine flap wall clock, numbered, 1st edition of the card-printing production by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
By Pragotron
Located in Żory, PL
The Pragotron IPJ0612 flip wall clock was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Vintage 70’s Clock with Flip Calendar by ODO France - Space Age Charming Decor
By Odo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time in the realm of 70’s clocks with this amazing vintage wall clock featuring a flip
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
