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What is a chime on a clock?

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What is a chime on a clock?
The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style Date of manufacture: circa 1810-1820
Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
to you with movement in fully functioning condition that chimes every half and full hour. The clock
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
Absolutely spectacular oak & calamander Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Green Chinoiserie Chiming Clock with Matching Wall Bracket, Elliott of London
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare green Chinoiserie decorated bracket clock with matching wall bracket, by Elliott of London
Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mid 19th Century Marble Empire Chime Mantel Clock
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Empire style marble chime mantel clock, unbranded. White marble encasing the clock works
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)
Located in Brighton, Sussex
holding a torch and a bow and arrow, leaning against the inset eight day chiming clock.
Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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