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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
Shop for Vintage Chime Clock on 1stDibs
Impressive Large Art Deco Walnut Chiming Mantel Clock, By Haller, c1935
Located in Devon, England
The Chiming clock is now presented in excellent antique condition, ticks nicely, in great working order, and produces wonderful strikes and chimes.
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a converted movement to quartz and is in excellent working order having been fully se...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Large Easel Clock by Smiths Clockmakers, England
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a 30 hour movement and is in excellent working order having been fully serviced by a ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock Finely figured bell top walnut case standing on a stepped moulded plinth with block feet.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Elliott
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Art Deco Mantel Clock Art Deco style mantel clock housed in a rectangular walnut case with ebony mouldings, resting on a decorated moulded base with block feet.
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock
By Hermle
Located in Danville, CA
51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock MOVEMENT: 10 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with Westminster Chime on every quarter SIZE: 51"...
Category

Vintage 1980s German Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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