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What does a chess clock do?
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Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare Late-19th century English Chess Trophy Bracket Clock.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
‘432’.
Notes:
The clock was used as a trophy for the Sussex Chess Association. It was presented to
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in GB
set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock
A truly
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
design new versions of classic games beginning with a chess set in 2000 with inspiration from the famous
Category
Early 2000s Games
Materials
Wood
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Wool
