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How does a mechanical alarm clock work?
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To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Shop for Mechanical Alarm Clocks on 1stDibs
Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mechanical Alarm Clock.
A beautiful and functional shagreen leather folding one day travel clock by Rensie
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier Gold & Blue Circular 8-Day Mechanical Movement Oval Desk Clock of Gilt Metal and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Must De Cartier, Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cartier Paris 24-Karat Gold-Plated Art Deco Travel Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Rare vintage Cartier Paris gold-plated and black enamel folding mechanical travel clock with alarm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Brass, Enamel
