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What is a Westminster chime clock?
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A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
The hinged back door still retains the original guarantee label from the Perivale Clock Company.
Eight day quarter Westminster chiming movement, striking and chiming on 5 gong rods ...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
By James Worrel Clarke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century ebonised Victorian silvered dial mantel clock, with Westminster chime on 8 bells or gong.
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 case with fan style inlay.
Category
Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
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
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical gilded ormolu urn finials and scrolling foliate mounts.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Elliott
Located in Norwich, GB
Chrome bezel with bevelled glass opening to the silvered dial with raised chapter ring, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘Elliott London and for the retailer Ma...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Walnut


