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What is a nautical clock?

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What is a nautical clock?
A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage German Brass Ship Clock from Kundo, 1970s
By Kundo
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage ship clock made by Kundo in West Germany during the 1970s.It features a brass body frame
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage German Brass Ship Clock from Philips, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage ship clock made by Philips in West Germany during the 1970s.It features a brass body frame
Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Ship's Clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Bronze ship's clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London.
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Mid-20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica sailing ship clock with 2 vases Sarreguemines Esdeve, circa 1930. Set with a clock
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nautical brass ship's clock and barometer were made by the Chelsea Clock Company of
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Clock By Gay Vicarino, retailled by Pascall Atkey of Cowes.
Located in Amersham, GB
An exceptional Ships Clock set in a ships wheel in a heavy cast brass chromed case, striking the
Category

Antique 1880s French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

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