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Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock retains it's remnan...
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1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and impressive antique French cartel wall clock by A. D. Mougin. Beautifully modelled in the classical style of Louis XVI, in gilded bronze. Shield shaped with acanthus envel...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris" within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by an urn and flanked by two female bust fi...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
1960’s German Starburst Wall Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A round, decorative Hollywood Regency wall clock, circa 1960. A large metal sunburst frame in the original finish surrounds a clock face with a glass front that opens. Roman numerals...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this chain pendulum clock with a gravity winding mechanism with a single weight.
The case bears normal traces of long years of use.
It is intended to be renovated.
...
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Late 19th Century Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Cartel
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Arabic numeral dial signed A.M. Blomberg, Stockholm, the case elaborately carved with opposing cornucopias, birds and branches, raised on a bracket decorated with shells and acan...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Giltwood
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Oak Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak Vienna wall clock boasting a fabulous quality carved oak case carved with scrolls, leaves and flowers, single glazed door opening to ...
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19th Century English Victorian Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Oak
Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 3' Diameter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 34" Diameter.. Ive owned over 50 Neon Clocks,, very few this large,Tested and keeps perfect time,, Great color neon....
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1940s American Art Deco Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Orologio da parete con disegno grafico di Kurt B. Delbanco per Morphos 1980 ca.
By Morphos
Located in MIlano, IT
Orologio da parete, con disegno geometrico e grafico con colori primari, nero e grigio.
Prodotto da Morphos nel 1980 ca. e disegnato da Kurt B. Delbanco.
Ottime condizioni
Misura in ...
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1980s Italian Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
Chrome “Blow Up” Wall Clock by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Alessi
By Alessi, Campana Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Brazilian brothers and design collaborators Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Blow-Up series for Alessi melds contemporary precision with a chaotic design aesthetic. Th...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
H 2.25 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Industrial Brown Enamel Synchronome Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Synchronome
Located in London, GB
A simply formed one piece enamel wall clock made in England by Synchronome. c.1930
Formerly slave clocks made from a single piece of enamelled steel featuring roman numerals with ...
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1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. Black metal surround and gla...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, circa 1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Incredible large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. circa 1930
Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock has ...
Category
1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Synchronome Factory Wall Clocks, c.1930
Located in London, GB
A simply formed one piece enamel wall clock made by Synchronome. c.1930
Formerly slave clocks made from a single piece of enamelled steel featuring roman numerals. Glass and exter...
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1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Enamel
1970s British Racing Green AC.GMT.CO. Industrial Wall Clock Chrome Bezel
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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1970s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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1970s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock.
These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Vintage Industrial Copper ITR London Factory Railway Wall Clock c.1930
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A large industrial copper clock by the International Time Recording Company, London. c.1930
Beautiful polished spun copper surround with slight yellowed dial, gothic-esque numeral...
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1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper
Mahogany Coffin Wall Alarm Clock by Elnathan Taber Roxbury, Massachusetts c1810
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare mahogany Coffin Clock was made by Elnathan Taber of Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1810. Features include-
Case: arched swan neck pediment with turned wooden
finial over full-l...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 8.75 in D 3.75 in
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Blue Enamel Cartel Clock and Barometer
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Blue Enamel Cartel Clock and Barometer, By Maison Mottheau & Fils., Paris.
This exceptional cartel clock and aneroid barometer exhibit the finest p...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 52.37 in W 13 in D 3.94 in
Neos Lorenz du Pasquier & Sowden Postmodern Clock
By Nathalie du Pasquier, George Sowden
Located in Chicago, IL
Neos Lorenz du Pasquier & Sowden Postmodern Clock
A blue and purple plastic postmodern wall clock with yellow hands and numbers designed by Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden for...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Style Sunburst Atomic Wall Clock By Kenneth Wingard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking wall clock designed by Kenneth Wingard to evoke the nostalgia of 1950s-style Sunburst clocks we all remember. Produced in the 2000s, it is a perfect addition to any mid-c...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry
Offered for sale is a 19th-century French Napoleon III wall clock acquired in the Pyrenees region of Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 24 in W 18.75 in D 5.5 in
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 a futuristic approach, a masterpiece of mid-century design.
Made in the 1960s, thi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 7.76 in W 8.78 in D 1.97 in
Large Vintage Industrial Art Deco Metal Smiths Electric Wall Clock, circa 1950
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
Stunning example of the iconic factory wall clock by Smiths English Clock Systems. c.1950
Left in totally original condition, retaining the black factory paint which has developed a...
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1950s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Vintage Victoria Station 1747 Double Sided Brass Wall Mount Railway Clock 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century double sided railway clock styled after the famous clock at Victoria Station, London. Wrought metal wall mounted support and case in a dark bronze finish. 10 inch d...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 13.75 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Vintage Victoria Station 1747 Double Sided Brass Wall Mount Railway Clock 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century double sided railway clock styled after the famous clock at Victoria Station, London. Wrought metal wall mounted support and case in a dark bronze finish. 12 inch d...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 14 in D 3 in
1980s Postmodern Reverse Painted Glass Wall Clock by Empire Art
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern Empire Art Products wall clock that looks like it could be straight out of a 1980s Swatch store or Pee Wee's Playhouse. Black and light blue reverse painted glass with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass
Alessandro Mendini Wristwatch for Studio Alchimia, Museo Alchimia 1986
By Alessandro Mendini, Studio Alchimia
Located in Chicago, IL
Alessandro Mendini wristwatch for Studio Alchimia, collection Museo Alchimia in 1986 with Giorgio Gregori, Bruno Gregori, Alessandro Guerriero, Adriana Guerriero and Walter Garro. "T...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Smoked Lucite and Oak Mirror Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome rectangular wall clock with inset mirror in an oak frame, likely from the 1970s. The clock face is smoked lucite face and the hands are brass.
In very good vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Oak, Lucite, Mirror
Vintage Industrial Copper Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c.1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Beautiful example of the iconic wall clock made in England by renowned electrical manufactures Gents of Leicester. c.1930
The metal casing has been stripped of paint to show the ele...
Category
1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass co...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Huge Black Square Industrial Wall Clock from Elektročas, 1990s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Elektročas ( former Pragotron ) in Czech Republic during the 1990s - 2000s It features a black metal frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a c...
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Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Oversized Antique American Empire Hand Painted Eglomise Panel Wall Clock C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique American Empire Wall Clock with Mahogany Case & Hand Painted Eglomise Panels C1840
Measures - 53.5"H x 21"W x 5.75"D
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 53.5 in W 21 in D 5.75 in
Beautiful French enamel and ormolu annular dial clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The beautiful contrast from the gilding and enamel is very attractive.
The striking 8-day movement with balance escapement with hour and minute indication on two silver rings.
Al...
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Early 19th Century French Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This factory wall clock wad produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminum hands and a clear glass cove...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Antique Large E. Howard & Co. Oak Cased Double Sided Top Mount Bank Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large E. Howard & Co. Oak Cased Double Sided Top Mount Bank Clock
Howard & Co. is a renowned watchmaking company which began in Boston in the mid 19th Century. This time pi...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Wall Clock with 2 Birds by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1992, Italy 'Cream, Beige'
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
The 1992 "Kitchen clock" by Michael Graves is one of Alessi's most successful designs.
The birds flying from each hand recall the famous whistling bird from the Alessi kettle that M...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Industrial Gents of Leicester Double Sided Railway Factory Clock. c.1940
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Exceptional example of an industrial 24" double sided clock manufactured by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Salavged from a railway station in the north of England during a refit in th...
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1940s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
H 7.49 in Dm 25.99 in
1920s Wall Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great decoration for your wall. Non working.
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1920s French Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Junghans Hardwood Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden frame with wooden clock face and brass hands and indexing. Made in the 1960s in Germany by Junghans
Perfect original working condition and after a professional revision.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid_Century Gold Metamec Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s
By Metamec
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Modernist ‘Starburst’ or 'Sunburst' wall clock by Metamec, England and dating from the 1960s.
The clock keeps good time and is in good vintage condition, w...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Beautiful example of the iconic cast iron factory wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
In as found condition, just cleaned and waxed to preserve - this clock has...
Category
1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Masterly Carved Black Forest Wall Barometer with Fern Plants and Eagle Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, solid walnut antique barometer with maker's mark.
This rare Black Forest barometer depicting an incredibly detailed and finest quality also has the most beautiful patin...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Zinc
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H 22.4 in W 9.5 in D 2.15 in
Triangle Lacquered Wood Junghans Wall Clock, Midcentury around 1960, Germany
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Andernach, DE
Outstanding finish & design by the famous German watch- and clock maker JUNGHANS.
Quite a futuristic approach, a masterpiece of mid-century design.
Made in the mid 50s to 60s, this w...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 2.56 in
Scandanavian Wall Clock Antique Carved Rococo Giltwood Clocks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique Scandanavia wall clock in giltwood
In the rococo manner and we date this to circa 1920
Please come and view in our North London / Hertfordshire antiques showroom, op...
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1920s Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Italian Advertising Wall Clock, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage advertising wall clock made by Publiwatch Padova during the 1970s in Italy. It features a metal body and a plastic dial with aluminium hands.The piece has a battery-powered c...
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1970s Italian Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Industrial 24" Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Large and imposing black factory clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
This clock has survived in great original condition, the black factory painted casing waxed to p...
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1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
H 4.34 in Dm 27.56 in
Antique Victorian Quality French Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French wall clock in an attractive walnut and ebonised shaped case having a fantastic inlaid decorative ornate circular porcelain dial with original hands, ...
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19th Century French Victorian Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Ebony
Antique French Blue and White Enamel Napoleon III Period Wall Clock
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Blue and White Enamel wall clock, Napoleon III Period, late 19th c. The clock features an enamel dial with raised cartouches, Roman numeral hour markers, faint retaile...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock having turned columns, the original finale's with a wonderful shaped top mounted with carved leaves and a shaped bottom. S...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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H 48.04 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak And Brass Pendulum Wall Clock By Brixon
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in San Carlos, CA
🕰️ Elevate Your Space with Vintage Elegance! 🕰️
Discover the Timeless Charm of Danish Mid-Century Modern Design!
Introducing our stunning Danish mid-century modern vintage teak w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Early French 'Pendule Religieuse' signed C Raillard
By Claude Raillard
Located in HAARLEM, NL
8-day movement, 2 spring barrels, verge escapement, thread suspended pendulum with cycloidal cheeks, striking full on the hours and one stroke on the half hours on a single bell, out...
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17th Century French Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Huge Antique Distressed Reclaimed Wood Architectural Fragment Clock Face
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Strikingly large architectural found clock face having distressed wood with tons of character. Must have worked at one time, as there is an electrical box affixed to the back which ...
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1880s American Rustic Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Tole Painted Decorative Wall Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Tole Wall Clock, non working. For decorative use only. It adds charm to any room.
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19th Century French Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Grand Central Station Brass Double Sided Roman Numeral Railway Clock 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century double sided railway clock styled after the famous clock at Victoria Station, London. Wrought metal wall mounted support and case in a dark bronze finish. 14 inch d...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Used Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Stunning 19th Century Boulle Marquetry Wall Clock, 110 cm Tall
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant wall clock adorned with Boulle marquetry and carrey from the 19th century is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Standing tall at 110 cm, it commands attention with its...
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Late 19th Century Used Wall Clocks
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Wood
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Used Wall Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used wall clocks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used wall clocks — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Used wall clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco used wall clocks are consistently popular styles. George Nelson, Howard Miller and Pragotron each produced beautiful used wall clocks that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Wall Clocks?
Used wall clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,767, while the lowest priced sells for $113 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.
Finding the Right Wall Clocks for You
Antique, new and vintage wall clocks have become available over the years in a diverse range of materials, such as wood, metal and glass, as well as styles from mid-century modern to Industrial.
Wall clocks have been designed by acclaimed creators and manufacturers such as Howard Miller Clock Company, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Pragotron and more. The Ball clock and Sunflower clock, which were created by designer Irving Harper in George Nelson’s studio during the mid-century era, are known to design enthusiasts and have become highly collectible over the years.
Whether you want an antique timepiece or one that will match a modern motif, you are sure to find one to suit any home or office decor.
The wall clocks of today have come a long way from the mechanical timepieces that originated in the 14th century. One of the most famous clocks from this era was made by Italian astronomer and physician Giovanni de’ Dondi and took approximately 16 years to complete. By the 17th century, wall clocks were popular luxury objects for the home.
Wall clock choices are not limited to just something that keeps time. A 19th-century bronze cartel clock and barometer set is an elegant addition to a foyer, while a vintage world-map clock allows you to see the time in several locations at once. Cleverly designed clocks have been created for all manner of tastes over the years.
On 1stDibs, you will find wall clocks and other types of antique and vintage clocks from various time periods, from Louis XV to Art Deco, and from all over the world, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Bring a touch of class and personality into your living room or dining room with a unique timepiece.
Questions About Used Wall Clocks
- 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, 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, 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.
- What is a regulator wall clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A regulator wall clock is a wall-mounted clock invented in the late 18th century. These types of clocks are weight-driven, regulated by a swinging pendulum.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no single best brand of wall clock. When choosing a wall clock, consider the size, style and whether it requires electricity or a battery. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wall clocks from creators like Pragotron, Gents of Leicester and others.
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