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Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable timepiece is a
Category
Antique 1880s American Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Bulle Electric Clock Swedish Cut Crystal Glass Dome
Located in Vienna, AT
Patented by Maurice Favre-Bulle in 1920.
Battery-operated brass movement, dial with Arabic numerals with the inscription Bulle Patent, blackened wooden base with plaque underneath. G...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Glass Dome Bronze / Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable timepiece is a
Category
Antique 1880s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mantel Clock with a Glass Dome, circa 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
A clock with a glass shade, circa 1930, on a wooden base.
The striking, metal casing of the clock
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
English Dome Topped Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A very fine blond tortoiseshell dome topped mantel clock with silver stringing and bun feet. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock with Glass Dome, circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bell, and contained by a large glass dome.
Dimensions of clock:
Height: 22"
Width: 16"
Depth
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950
By Pam Clock Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
topper "Susquehanna Co-Op". The clock has a gray metal body, dome glass front and vibrant original colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 17 in D 3.25 in
Chinoiserie Cased Dome Topped Mantel Clock, circa 1920
Located in Suffolk, GB
Offered for sale is this charming chinoiserie cased dome topped mantel clock with circular dial and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable timepiece is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English Dome Topped Tortoiseshell & Silver Piquet Striking Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
clock.
Tortoiseshell panels to the sides & solid silver back door.
The dome top and the tortoiseshell
Category
Vintage 1910s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
French 19th Century Boulle-Inlay Table Clock Under Glass Dome
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
tortoiseshell under a hand-rolled glass dome. This clock has been cleaned and is in working condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock with Oval Glass Dome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock Protected by a Glass Dome.
Category
Antique 1890s English Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
Located in Dallas, TX
original glass dome. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the portico clock stands on a wooden gilt base with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary rustic tripod table clock
by Thomas Cole
Retailed by E. White of London
The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Early 19th Century, Continental Brass Skeleton Clock on Marble Base with Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Continental brass skeleton clock on marble base with glass dome. Silvered
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850
By T. Mapple
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 14.5 in W 12.25 in D 6.5 in
English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
By Webber
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 15 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Early 19th Century Continental Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century Continental Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome. Silvered chapter
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Early 19th Century, Gothic Brass Skeleton Clock on Marble Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Gothic brass skeleton clock on marble base with glass dome. Three steeple
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 15.5 in W 13.75 in D 9.5 in
Early 19th Century, Gothic Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Gothic brass skeleton clock on wood base with glass dome. Bell on peak with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 7.25 in
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock.
We are presenting an excellent "Briggs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Brass Mantel Clock With Painted Enamel Dial
Located in Norwich, GB
French brass gilded mantel clock with four turned pilasters surmounted by a stepped dome top with
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Gold and Tiger's Eye Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
classic wristwatch and ornate clocks, Cartier has created some of the most iconic pieces in the history of
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Dome Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye
Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A charming enamel and brass mantel clock with champlevé enamel decoration, corinthian columns and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Grand Exhibition Skeleton Clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
quality. The eight day movement with silk thread suspension. The height of the clock includes the dome
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Mahogany Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
Late Victorian mahogany mantel clock in a dome top case line inlaid with satinwood stringing and
Category
Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
Located in valatie, NY
dome shaped top and latticework sides. This clock case is from Italy and was made in the late 18th c to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Metal
Adie Brothers Ltd Mantel Clock
Located in Northampton, GB
This is a charming little tortoiseshell and sterling silver carriage clock by Birmingham
Category
Early 20th Century British Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
. The clock has a great look and the dial is protected with a glass dome which can snap open. The clock
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Cupid and a Dog Stamped Bechot
Located in Dallas, TX
a Charles X gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and a dog on its hind legs barking / jumping / or
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality English blond tortoiseshell dome topped mantel clock of the Edwardian period
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
Black Background with gilt decoration
Dome shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chinese Export Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lacquer
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super lyre-shaped mid 19th century skeleton clock by Haynes of Stamford, with the original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
Liberty & Co C F A Voysey style Arts & Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Untouched four glass electrical mantel clock from "Scott"
Located in HAARLEM, NL
together with the original brass nickel plated dome, the clock is in a good condition, circa 1910.
Category
20th Century English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Georgian Chain Fusee Skeleton Clock by Jones, Strand
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Skeleton Clock by Jones, The Strand, London
Georgian skeleton clock standing on an
Category
Antique 1820s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case
Category
Vintage 1920s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
glass dome and base height 90 cm, width 70 cm, depth 33 cm
Clock without dome and base height 60 cm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
A miniature French skeleton alarm clock with silk suspension dating from the mid 19th century, with
Category
Antique 1850s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Large Burr Elm and Ormolu Lyre Clock
Located in Paris, FR
floral pattern, beneath its original glass dome.
Dimensions: clock: H:62cm, L:26cm, P:12cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th century Regency English Mahogany Bracket Clock
Located in Savannah, GA
, 1775, and one by Handley and Moore, 1798-1824.
Figured mahogany dome- top case mounted with applied
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Clock Set
Located in London, GB
clock. They are topped by slim, waisted glass necks, surmounted by faceted glass domes, with gilt bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Egyptian Revival Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
The clock having domed trapezoidal case, dome with bronze relief to front depicting a partial gilt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Wonderful Antique Victorian quality eight day movement marble clock set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful Antique Victorian quality eight day movement marble clock set, having a black marble case
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
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H 14.97 in W 13 in D 5.71 in
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This magnificent mantel clock—which measures an impressive 82cm in height—was crafted in France, in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
By L. Ravrio 1
Located in London, GB
French Empire clock of stunning quality of borne shape constructed of rouge marble, original fire
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge
Located in Norwich, GB
Early Victorian Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge
Eight day chain fusee movement
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 19th century French Empire period marble and ormolu clock.
French Carrara marble Portico
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte
By LeRoy
Located in London, GB
This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and
Category
Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 28.94 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
clock. It is what is called a "Dome" or "Ball" clock. The movement was made by Vincente, a known high
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
H 16.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
around a rotating brass sun. The whole clock is housed under a bespoke glass dome on a mahogany base
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Diehl Ceramic Wall Clock, Glossy Caramel Relief in 3D, 1960s, Germany
By Maison Diehl
Located in Andernach, DE
Outstanding colours & design by one of the oldest famous German watch- and clock maker Diehl.
Quite
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 7.76 in W 8.78 in D 1.97 in
Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Moorish Style
Located in London, GB
clock dial, and the three domes that surmount the body—is painted as if to imitate champlevé enamel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Unusual French Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual French Louis Philippe Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market
Category
Antique 19th Century French Islamic Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
No Reserve
H 25 in W 12 in D 6 in
Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Mantle Clock Red
Located in Gardena, CA
painted scenes of figures to the front and to dome. Four porcelain columns surrounding the floating clock
Category
Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Fine 19th Century Marquetry-Inlaid Satinwood and Gilt-Bronze Portico Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century marquetry-inlaid satinwood and gilt-bronze portico clock, circa 1840s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Satinwood
H 25.75 in W 11.75 in D 7.375 in
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Clocks With Domes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of clocks with domes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct clocks with domes — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Clocks with domes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Victorian and Empire clocks with domes are consistently popular styles. René Lalique, William F. Evans of Handsworth and LeRoy each produced beautiful clocks with domes that are worth considering.
How Much are Clocks With Domes?
Prices for clocks with domes start at $360 and top out at $421,413 with the average selling for $4,600.
Finding the Right clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About Clocks With Domes
- What is a cloche dome?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cloche dome is a dome-shaped covering used for serving food. It’s used to contain the heat and prevent exposure to air and other possible contaminants of the dish before serving. Shop a selection of cloche domes on 1stDibs.
- What are dome lights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dome lights are interior cabin lights attached to the ceilings of vehicles. Dome lights get their name from the dome shaped cover of the lights. These lights are considered safety features in cars.
- What is a domed ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A domed ring is a chunky band with a dome-shape on the outer part (the part people can see). They're usually all-metal and don't have any encrusted gems.
- What is a glass dome used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Glass domes have many different applications, including covers for light fixtures, as fishbowls or to display valuable items. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary glass dome pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What do I store in a cake dome?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What you store in a cake dome is largely a matter of personal preference. In addition to cakes, they can hold pies, muffins, breads and pastries. Not only are the domes pleasing to the eye, but they also help to keep baked goods fresher for longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage cake domes 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 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.
- What is a Junghans clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Junghans clock is a timekeeping device made by Junghans Uhren GmbH, a German manufacturer. Erhard Junghans founded the company in Schramberg, Germany on April 15, 1861, and it remains in business to the present day. Shop a variety of Junghans clocks on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Clocks may be mechanical, electric, pendulum, quartz or atomic.
- What is a chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the Atlas clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a clock spandrel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an ormolu clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu clocks.
- What is the rarest clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 16, 2024What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.
If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.
Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.
A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.
Find a collection of clocks for sale 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.
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Rolex Oysterdate 6094
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