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How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?

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How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?
Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880 White marble, bronze, and gilt.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880 White and black marble, bronze, gilt.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock, Paris, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock, Paris, 1800. The white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals is contained within a drum-shaped case.
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI-style pendulum clock Paris, late 19th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Between laurel wreaths, the glazed enamel dial with black numerals, marked: Fd. Berthaud À Paris. Gilded hands. Spring suspension. Hook escapement.
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Charles X Fire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Paris, Circa 1820-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
The stump is fitted with a Paris style, two train, hour striking mechanism clock with porcelain face.
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Antique 1820s Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Porcelain, Bronze and Parian French Mantle or Desk Clock, Paris Sevres attributed Parian full figured maidens flank this finely crafted mantle c...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

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