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How can you tell if a clock is vintage?

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How can you tell if a clock is vintage?
To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1897 Waltham hunting style gold pocket watch. Movement - American Waltham Watch Company - Safety Barrel - 8119314 - Grade Seaside - Model 1890 - 6s - 7 jewels. White face wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

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Gold

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss. Quartz movement. Clock case ...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass

George Nelson Walnut Spike Clock by Howard Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An Nelson walnut and painted white metal body spike clock with color coded minute and hour hands. An early electric model in great working condition , retains the original label and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...
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Antique 19th Century French Régence Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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