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Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Sir William was born in 1772 and died in 1828, son of General Sir
Category
1970s English Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
working at the studio.
Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Early Production Iconic Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find and early iconic ball clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
1970s American Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
By Howard Miller
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal
Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
weighty gilt ball clock, an 8 day power with an alarm, that sits cradled on a very modern lucite base. The
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Rare and Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Table or Wall Clock by PRIM 1950s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Munich, DE
ball. Designed and manufactured by PRIM clocks, Czech Republic, 1950s.
Executed in black bakelite and
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8
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Late 20th Century Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
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1990s Swiss Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Sterling Silver
Berit Sundell, Gustavsberg. Ceramic tabletop clock in the shape of a soccer ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berit Sundell for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Unique ceramic tabletop clock designed in the shape of a
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1970s Swedish Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 vitra ball clock designed
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Iron
A Harding and Bazeley Limited Edition Spherical Weight Clock
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
This is a novelty clock from the later half of the 20th century, powered by the weight of its
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
. The whole case sits on chrome ball feet. The condition is very good, we've had the clock fully
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock
By Jakob Palmtag
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
vertical clock glass is set on a curved sheet of clear cut curbed green glass supported by four brass ball
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Cut Glass
Weltron Model 2001 Space Ball, AM/FM Radio 8 Track Stereo
By Weltron
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Step into the retro-futuristic charm of the Weltron Model 2001 8-track stereo AM-FM radio, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends nostalgia with space-age aesthetics. Encased in a p...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Chrome
Junghans Mid-Century Golden Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
indices and a nice sunburst brass frame. The clock stand on a curved brass base with little ball feet, it
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Lucite Embedded Brass Clock Parts Ball Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
embedded round ball sculpture. Many brass parts of gears and clock parts are embedded and floating in this
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1960s French Machine Age Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
By Corum
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
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1990s Swiss Art Deco Retro Ball Clock
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
.
Among Nelson`s own creations are classic works of 1950s design, including the bubble lamp, ball clock
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Walnut
Eterna-matic KonTiki 20 c1968 Automatic Watch, Gay Freres Eterna Bracelet + Box
By Eterna
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
nicely compliment the colour of the dial
Eterna-Matic 5-ball arrangement logo at 12 o'clock
(which
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Original Vintage Soviet Poster Six Hour Working Day Week USSR Sport Culture Time
Located in London, GB
over his shoulder and two children walking with him, a boy with a tennis racket and a girl with a ball
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1960s Russian Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 26.78 in D 0.04 in
Visitor At No. 10 Downing Street by Arthur Steel
By Arthur Steel
Located in London, GB
and clocked off at around 1a.m. in the morning. As I drove home, I took the route down Whitehall. To
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1960s Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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H 19 in W 24 in
C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
By C.S. Hammond & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base. Images and font are large in scale and very legible. As durable as a beach ball, this vinyl globe
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal
Jon Gilmore Square Frame Golden Mirror
By Jim Gilmore
Located in Hanover, MA
giving it a shimmering sparkly disco mirror ball effect.
John Gilmore was born in Long
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Late 20th Century American Retro Ball Clock
Portrait on Stage - Red Cape - Scottish 60s art theatrical portrait oil painting
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
designed the scenery and costumes for Noël Coward's musical, After the Ball, based on Oscar Wilde's play
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1960s Realist Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Oil
Horses in a Landscape - Scottish 1960's equine art oil painting female artist
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
designed the scenery and costumes for Noël Coward's musical, After the Ball, based on Oscar Wilde's play
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1960s Realist Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Cakes - Scottish 1950s art still life oil painting female artist
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
Coward's musical, After the Ball, based on Oscar Wilde's play, Lady Windermere's Fan, and the Prince
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1950s Realist Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Oil
Miss Moggy Hennesey on her Hunter - Scottish 60s art horse portrait oil painting
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
costumes for Noël Coward's musical, After the Ball, based on Oscar Wilde's play, Lady Windermere's Fan, and
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1960s Realist Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Oil
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
more than 50 years and would design over 1,000 objects—ranging from jugs and vases to clocks and animal
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
'When Every Little Bit of Hope Is Gone' original assemblage by Joel Jaecks
By Joel Jaecks
Located in Milwaukee, WI
gathered around a nun, all waiving their hands as if to say goodbye. Even the piece of balled chewing gum
Category
1980s Contemporary Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Mixed Media
Original Vintage Soviet Poster Six Hour Working Day Week USSR Sport Culture Time
Located in London, GB
over his shoulder and two children walking with him, a boy with a tennis racket and a girl with a ball
Category
1960s Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Paper
1950s Swiss George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller by Fehlbaum Brothers
By George Nelson
Located in Frisco, TX
The European version of the design classic ball clock from George Nelson for Howard Miller
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Copper
Vintage Chelsea Nautical Base & Ball Ships Bell Clock Rose Case
Located in Palm City, FL
the "Base and Ball" clock. In 1917, the name was changed to COMMODORE, and it was renamed again as the
Category
1970s American Retro Ball Clock
Midcentury Table Clock in Bakelite by PRIM, 1950s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Zohor, SK
black bakelite construction and shell. The clock head is adjustable, standing on a brass ball. Original
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style. Circa 1980�s. A green hardstone, gilt-metal, and mother
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Late 20th Century French Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Comet like slatted wood and brass ball and stick wall clock with a key wind mechanism. Bright white
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Original George Nelson Ball Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Authentic original George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock with black hour balls and brass body
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson Ball Clock with an unusual combination of black and white enameled balls. Signed
Category
1950s American Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Norwalk, CT
In good working order, very clean original "Ball Clock," circa 1950s. With brushed brass face and
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1950s Retro Ball Clock
Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock circa 1952. This example is motorized and has
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Wall Clock - George Nelson "Ball Clock" for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson ball clock. Made by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan. Original label on back. This
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Early Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Ball Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early original George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock. Beautiful blonde wood balls with great
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
1808.
Congreve appears to have been unaware that rolling ball clocks had been invented earlier by
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Mid-20th Century British Regency Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
In the style of Herman Miller, this iconic ball clock features solid wood red balls in a sunburst
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An elegantly designed ball Clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co in the 1980's I believe. It has a high
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller. The Ball
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice ball wall clock designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Black lacquered ball on brass
Category
1950s American Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful desk or table clock, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s. Has a round
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Iron
Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice unusual Movado Ball clock marked on top Tempus Fugit or Time Flies. It is an 8 Day clock and
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1960s Swiss Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
early Nelson ball clock.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal
Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock
By Atlantic Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1950 silver Brass ball strburst sputnick Ball 8 day wind clock Atlantis Germany
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Round and Oval Basket, Spike and Ball clocks in stock, but also often carry other designs as well
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Gold Clock Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
ball clock, with skeleton back. The movement is by Chopard. 17 jewels. 1 1/4" in diameter. 18K
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1950s German Retro Ball Clock
Materials
18k Gold
George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
By George Nelson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 Vitra Ball Clock designed
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Iron
1980s Tennis Racket Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical desk or shelf clock in the shape of a tennis racket. It has a metal frame with a black
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Jerome & Co. Horolovar Flying Pendulum Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
Beautiful and fascinating to watch run, a magnificent Jerome & Co. Horolovar flying ball pendulum
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Mid-20th Century German Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Retailed 8-Day Carriage Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage carriage clock retailed by luxury design house Tiffany & Co., mid-20th century, having a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bugatti Desk Compendium.
Located in London, GB
A silver plated desk compendium in the form of a Bugatti radiator, with Bugatti badge, 8-day clock
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert
By Peter Bonnert
Located in Stamford, CT
ball bearings fed every minute from above by a conveyer belt driven by a separate four pillar single
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1970s British Retro Ball Clock
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro ball clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A retro ball clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a retro ball clock — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro ball clock, those designed in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro ball clock over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Aldo Londi and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Ball Clock?
Prices for a retro ball clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $463 and can go as high as $15,743, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.
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- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
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