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How do you identify antique clockmakers' marks?

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How do you identify antique clockmakers' marks?
To identify antique clockmakers' marks, try taking a photo with your mobile device. A reverse image search may turn up a match that will allow you to make a positive identification. If not, type a description of the marking into a search engine or review image guides and other references published on trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Orange Chron-Color 605, Domed, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely fantastic colours & design by the star of German mid- and late century design, KRUPS. Made in the late 60s, early 70s. Here a juicy bright orange wall clock, with white (y...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France It's in gold plated 24K. White enamel dial. Quartz movement. Clock case numbered 0559867. With original case, ...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock on a rectangular base. Sweden, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock. Elegant square-shaped manuel clock on a rectangular base with geometric Art Deco design. Dial with painted black stylised numerals and blued ste...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground, featuring gilt figures, pagodas, and landscape motifs throughout the case. The arched ho...
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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Vintage faux lapis lazuli desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1970 in date. The clock is displayed in a beautiful polished rectangular gilt brass case with a lapis ...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa 1970s Model 622-569 with large roman numeral markers and orange hands White inject...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

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