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How do I identify my antique clock?
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Kienzle Clock Golden Brass Table or Desk Clock, Art Deco Vibe, 1967, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
This table or desk clock comes in an elegant art deco style, a beautiful piece, close to the ''Heliomat''. Very special and kept strictly in the art deco style are the housing, dial ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Antique Art Deco Walnut Mantel Desk Clock Key Wound Chiming Bauhaus 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique art deco style, key wound, chiming mantel clock with a wooden oxbow/yoke shaped case and brass numbers. Dimensions 26” x 4” x 8.25” / Face – 6.75” (Width x Depth x Height/Di...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Zodiac Sign Brutalist Sunburst Starburst Copper Wall Clock
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning original 1970s or earlier Brutalist sunburst wall clock featuring an eye-catching copper-tone starburst design that perfectly captures the bold aesthetic and optimism of the...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Copper

French Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery This very unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does feature a totally mechanical moveme...
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Vintage 1980s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Coral Clock Garniture with Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Red Coral Clock Garniture with Matching Lamps, Circa 1930 A remarkably rare three-piece garniture by the celebrated New York dealer and designer Edward I. Farmer (1872–1942), comprising a matching pair of jade and red coral lamps...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Coral, Jade, Bronze

Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris
Located in Lisse, NL
A fine and highly decorative early 19th century French mantel clock, signed C. Detouche, Bté, Paris, depicting Saint Mark the Evangelist seated beside his traditional attribute, the ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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