Flip Clock Used
Mid-20th Century Flip Clock Used
Plastic
20th Century American Art Deco Flip Clock Used
Plastic, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Plastic, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Metal
1980s Industrial Flip Clock Used
Steel
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Flip Clock Used
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Flip Clock Used
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Flip Clock Used
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Rosewood
1880s English High Victorian Flip Clock Used
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
20th Century Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Flip Clock Used
2010s Contemporary Flip Clock Used
Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Flip Clock Used
Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Flip Clock Used
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Flip Clock Used
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Flip Clock Used
Yellow Gold, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
Steel
1940s Swiss Modernist Flip Clock Used
18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Flip Clock Used
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
Early 2000s Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
Steel
Early 2000s Swiss Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Flip Clock Used
18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Swiss Flip Clock Used
Early 20th Century Art Deco Flip Clock Used
Fabric, Paint, Mahogany
1950s Pop Art Flip Clock Used
Ink, Paper
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Metal
1930s French Flip Clock Used
Leather
1990s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
Early 2000s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
1990s Flip Clock Used
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Flip Clock Used
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Chrome
1930s American Art Deco Flip Clock Used
Plastic
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Plastic
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Plastic, Acrylic, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Aluminum
1980s Industrial Flip Clock Used
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Flip Clock Used
Glass, Rosewood
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- How does a flip clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flip 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, 2022Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
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