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What do the chimes on a clock mean?
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The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark
By Westminster Clocks
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely fantastic mid-century clock made from teak, with a brass pendulum by Westminster Clocks
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
Art Deco mantel clock housed in an unusual
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
By James Worrel Clarke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Westminster chime on 8 bells or gong. Having a strike / silent dial, an eight day duration movement, striking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Art Deco mantel clock housed in an octagonal shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Paragon Vintage Wall Clock with Westminster Chime
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Paragon wall clock with Franz Hermle movement and a beautiful Westminster chime. It chimes
Category
Vintage 1970s Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood