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What makes a clock chime?
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A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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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
