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Who was the famous English clockmaker?

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Who was the famous English clockmaker?
There were several famous English clockmakers. One is the artisan often called the “Father of English Clockmaking,” Thomas Tompion, who produced clocks during the 17th century. Another notable name in the history of English clockmaking is John Harrison, the inventor of the chronograph. Other well-known English clockmakers include George Graham, Edward East, Joseph Knibb, Daniel Quare, William Clement and Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage and antique clocks.
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German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass

Emil Schmeckenbecher German 8 Day Black Forest Pheasant Stag Hunt Cuckoo Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1970s wall hanging, 8 day, chiming cuckoo clock. Attributed to Schmeckenbecher. Features a carved wood Black Forest hunter design festooned...
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20th Century German Wall Clocks

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Metal

Large extraordinary Mid Century Modern brass table clock by Atlanta Electric
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very rare 1950s Atlanta Electric table clock. Made in Germany. Made entirely of solid brass in a very beautiful, typical mid-century design. Very good, clean, and well-...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock With Black Dial, Made In Switzerland 1965
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos clock by Jaeger LeCoultre with black dial Switzerland Brass Year of manufacture 1965 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm Description: Atmos V calibre 526 in a gold-plat...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and also practical in size Bauhaus style clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but rarely one as timeless, as stylish,...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

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Chrome, Iron, Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

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