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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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Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock c1860
Located in London, GB
A superb impressive ormolu mounted ebonised three train mantel clock, chiming on 8 bells with a gong, of large size Retailed by Green of Landport, circa 1880 in date. The caddy top ...
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Antique 1860s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Very Large Kienzle World Clock by Heinrich Möller, Vintage Brass Design, 1965
Located in Andernach, DE
Kienzle world clock, Chronoquartz, by Heinrich Johannes Möller for Kienzle, circa 1965. Polished brass case with brushed finish and domed glass, br...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Ochre Mauve Light Ruby
Located in barasso, IT
Round The Clock - Ochre, Mauve, Clear Light Ruby Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Colour: Ochre, Mauve, Clear Lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Clocks

Materials

Resin

Vintage Antique Industrial Wooden Gents of Leicester GPO Wall Clock, c 1940
Located in London, GB
A wooden and copper cased wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940 Originally designed for the GPO - General Post Office. Hardwood frame, in an attractive black fini...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Copper

Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A cased Cartier square Art Deco style, travel desk clock with alarm. It has a quartz movement and a palladium plated metal rectangular case, circa 1990 in date. The silvered clock h...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Metal, Silver

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Hawkeye Measured Time Clock & Timer, circa 1932
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous Midcentury original Hawkeye Measured Time clock/timer created by famed Japanese American designer Isamu Noguchi. This clock was the first Noguchi's designs to go into mas...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

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