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Vintage Novelty Clocks

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
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass dome. This
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1970s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk clock in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk made by LeCoultre with an 8 day movement in the
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1970s Swiss Egyptian Revival Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Steel

Vintage A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre
A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre
H 9.45 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
c.1900 French Industrial Fire Engine Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
that era. For additional information on industrial clocks see: 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks' by
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20th Century French Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Bronze

American Clock, a Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
, calendar clocks, novelty clocks, clock tools, and wall clocks. 360 p with almost 700 b&w illustrations
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1970s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Paper

Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The
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1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Alarm desk clock in the form of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. With a gold bezel
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly
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20th Century Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Vintage Swiss Domatic 'Fancy No. 3' Watch Style Golf Score Keeper / Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare golfing novelty collectible. By Dom. A golf stroke counter in the form of a wristwatch
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Leather

Rare 1950s Larger Plus Size Train + Horse + Carriage Novelty Print Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare larger plus size 1950s novelty cotton dress! Features whimsical prints of trains, toy
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1950s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat
By Bes-Ben
Located in New York, NY
created some of the craziest novelty designs of the period. Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated
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1940s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Extraordinary Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
A magnificent example of one of the most spectacular fossils. A large and intensely vibrant ammonite, Placenticeras costatum, from the Bearpaw formation, Alberta, Canada, dating to t...
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15th Century and Earlier Canadian Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Other

Vintage Extraordinary Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Extraordinary Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
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H 16.34 in Dm 19.89 in
Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia
Located in New York, NY
Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 8 cm tall x 8 cm wide All rubellite tourmaline is compared to the famou...
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15th Century and Earlier Russian Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Other

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in London, GB
Large spectacular iridescent ammonite fossil. 75 Million y/o A magnificent example of one of the most spectacular fossils. A large and intensely vibrant ammonite, Placenticeras cost...
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15th Century and Earlier Canadian Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Stone

Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
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H 16.54 in Dm 16.54 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Other

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a little 30-hr. clock that has a face that magnifies the numbers. It has a second revolving unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running...
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Early 1900s Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this Victorian-era skeleton clock is an extraordinary example of 19th-century British clockmaking by the famed James Condliff of Live...
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19th Century English Victorian Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

Handmade Wall Clock 1970s American Craft
Located in Oakland, CA
Late 1970s one of a kind handmade wall clock, constructed of a radius of earth toned suede on a solid asymmetrical wooden frame. The clock face is an abstract enameled copper in blue...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Copper, Enamel

Vintage German Brass Ships Porthole Nautical Boat Wall Clock Mechanical Movement
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century key wound port hole clock. Features a brass frame with metal dial and glass window. Hangs via 3 screw holes at the base. Marked along the face EW A porthole, som...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

Carlo Bugatti set of side chairs, early 1900s
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A stunning pair of early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856 - 1940) side or desk chairs, which are often called ''Gong'' chairs because of the copper and parchment disk in the backrest...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Copper, Zinc

Carlo Bugatti set of side chairs, early 1900s
Carlo Bugatti set of side chairs, early 1900s
H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco mantel clock in Egyptian style. France, ca. 1925. Bronze cold-painted, onyx, marble base. Signed top right on the base: KELETY. Measurements: Height 20.47 in ( 52 cm ), Widt...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Marble, Onyx, Bronze

Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
H 20.47 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad Ghazna 601h. Obverse: In Field: La Ilaha Illa Allah | Muhammad Rasul Allah | Al-Nasir...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Gold

Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
This unusual astrological calendar clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection. This example is numbered 31 of 500 and...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Clock Set with Pair of Lamps by Salvado Circa 1930
By Salvado
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare Art Deco clock set with a pair of lamps, topped with a spelter statue of Art Deco lady holding a bird, signed at the back of the spelter "Salvado". The clock case a...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Spelter

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
This sculptural stone specimen features an extraordinarily rare crocodile (Borealosuchus wilsoni), who ruled as the apex predator in the ancient lake known to scientists today as Fos...
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2010s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Limestone

Big Kienzle Weltzeituhr Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock
By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Kienzle automatic world timer zone clock. An exclusive big table clock from Ø 26cm wonderful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass, the heavy case and base are of s...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

24k Astro Porcelain Moon Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
Located in Danville, CA
24k Astronomical Porcelain dial 8 day Fusee chain Skeleton clock with moon dial Here is a very nice looking 24K plated large skeleton clock, housed inside a brass frame glass case...
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Early 2000s Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

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Three Novelty Clocks
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Polished brass electric digital piano clock -1940's-measurements are 9 3/4" long x 6" high x 6
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

Vintage Three Novelty Clocks
Three Novelty Clocks
H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 4.25 in
Novelty Ankle Boot Desk Clock, Late 20th Century
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
the end of the fashion season. It's a novelty table or desk clock made from a black and white cow
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Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Leather, Wood

Novelty Artist Palette Clock by Palmtag, Mid-20th Century
By Jacob Palmtag
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A novelty table or desk clock by German manufacturer Jacob Palmtag. An organically shaped piece of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

Unrestored American Art Deco Chrome and Painted Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp
By Premium Products
Located in Port Hope, ON
We have left this delightful American Art Deco "Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp" in its unrestored
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Jerome & Co. Horolovar Flying Pendulum Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
novelty clock, in original box, having a flying pendulum over the case, with beautiful mahogany finish
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Metal

Victorian Advertising Biscuit Tin & Novelty Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
Victorian advertising biscuit tin & novelty clock set. Made for " Victory-V" Lozenges.
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20th Century English Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Tin

1995 Moschino Documented 'Alice In Wonderland' Novelty Clock Appliqué Mini Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
memorable impression. For every woman, novelty prints are a fashion must-have. It's a style for all ages
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1990s Vintage Novelty Clocks

Antique Classical Figure Mantle Clock
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Novelty clock made of bronzed metal on the top with scenery, white marble in the middle and bronze
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20th Century French Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

Cartier Santos de Cartier Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get woken up in style with this amazing Cartier alarm clock! Circa early 1990s, this Swiss made
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1990s French Vintage Novelty Clocks

French Waterwheel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Museum in Chicago. A nearly identical clock is illustrated on page 72 of Mystery, Novelty, and Fantasy
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Bronze

French Waterwheel Clock
French Waterwheel Clock
H 21.5 in W 18.5 in D 7.5 in
Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Alarm desk clock in the form of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. With a gold bezel
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert
By Peter Bonnert
Located in Stamford, CT
Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks pages 72-3.
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1970s British Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

1980s Diane Freis Silk Chiffon Novelty Print "Clocks" Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in London, GB
celebrated flare for adventurous surface patterns with this bold clock print design. The pure silk chiffon
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1980s Hong Kong Vintage Novelty Clocks

Vintage Adolfo clocks and watches print pleated shirtwaist dress 1970s
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Adolfo clocks and watches print pleated shirtwaist dress from the 1970s...Great novelty
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1970s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Plastic Wall Sconces Model #4050 by Dart Industries
By Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
resembled hand-carving. By the 1930s the company had also developed an extensive line of gift and novelty
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Plastic

1980s Clock Shoulder Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Black patent circular shoulder bag with roman-numeral clock face is a conversation piece. clock
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1980s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

1980s Clock Shoulder Bag
1980s Clock Shoulder Bag
D 3.25 in Dm 9.5 in
Silver Novelty Perpetual Desk Calendar and Clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual silver novelty perpetual desk calendar and clock, modeled as a ship's boiler, on an
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1940s English Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Silver

Edwardian Novelty Gilt Brass & Nickel Plated Stirrup Clock
By France"
Located in Dereham, GB
Edwardian Novelty Gilt Brass & Nickel Plated Stirrup clock Nickel Plated Stirrup Supporting Gilt
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20th Century English Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Brass

Tiffany & Co. Brass Desk Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
white face and black numbers for a clean and timeless look. A fun novelty piece, this clock will look
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1960s French Vintage Novelty Clocks

1950's Race Course Themed Handbag by Soure New York
Located in University City, MO
place" ribbon, a time clock, metallic embroidery, and various beads and pastes. The whole scene is
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1950s American Vintage Novelty Clocks

Escada Margaretha Ley Vintage Deadstock Clock Print Silk Blouse w Original Tags
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun vintage Escada novelty clock print silk blouse that is deadstock, with its
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Novelty Clocks

General Electric Telechron Clock Novelty Cufflinks, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
These clever 1950’s era gold tone cufflinks are decorated in a cherry red enamel depicting clock
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1950s American Retro Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Gilt Metal

1980s Escada Margaretha Ley Pocket Watch Novelty Print Silk Bodysuit Blouse
By Margaretha Ley Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
We love a vintage Escada novelty print and this pocket watch print is so fabulous! This luxe silk
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1980s German Vintage Novelty Clocks

NOS Bynamics Leather Desk Director Phone System Six Hundred, 1985
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. More than just a novelty item, this is a rare piece of tech and design history. If you can't afford a
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1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Stainless Steel

French Bronze "Hercules" table clock / barometer
Located in New York, NY
French bronze novelty compendium timepiece modeled as Hercules lifting a weight. The Roman time
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20th Century French Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Bronze

Brass Anchor Weather Station
Located in New York, NY
French brass novelty combination weather station in the form of an anchor, (the movement numbered
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20th Century French Vintage Novelty Clocks

Brass Anchor Weather Station
Brass Anchor Weather Station
H 9 in W 7 in D 3 in
Art Deco "Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp" by Premium Products
By Premium Products
Located in North Hollywood, CA
glass airplane lamp and zeppelin clock. She is in a cast metal, in original paint. The shade and base
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Metal

1980s MOSCHINO Time Novelty Print Silk Scarf
By Moschino
Located in Milan, Italy
This lovely Moschino 1987 scarf is 100% silk and has watch and wall clock print. Very good
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1980s Italian Vintage Novelty Clocks

American Art Deco Chrome & Brass Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp.
By Premium Products
Located in Port Hope, ON
This delightful American Art Deco "Novelty Parachute Jumper Lamp" is often mistakenly called the
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Chrome, Brass

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Up-Down Indicator, circa 1928
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
: The up down indicator refers to the 2ndary dial at 12 o'clock which is a power reserve indicator. The
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Novelty Clocks

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Gilt Metal

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Vintage Novelty Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage novelty clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage novelty clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. There are all kinds of vintage novelty clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco vintage novelty clocks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage novelty clocks over the years, but those made by Premium Products are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Novelty Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $695, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $150,000 highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Novelty Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.