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Table Clock Empire France
Located in New York, NY
A table clock made in France during the Empire 1790-1820. Made from blackened wood and burnt-gilt
Category
Antique 1790s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century table clock, made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon
Located in SE
A table clock made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon, 1728- 1799. He were a manufacturer of clocks
Category
Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Wall / Table Clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Italy, 60
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
table clock.
Signed on its backside.
Measures: 11.8" x 7.9" x 1.6" in. (30 x 20 x 4 cm).
Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Danese Milano Kuno Prey Concrete Clock, 1986
By Danese Milano
Located in Tilburg, NL
table clock. A battery powered clockwork is to be found at the back.
A real gem and not easy to find.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Concrete
Kienzle, Heinrich Moller for Kienzle 1932 'Bauhaus'era Table Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Sharon, CT
Heinrich Moller for Kienzle, 1932. A modernist table clock. Chromed brass, glass and black
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Modernist Lucite & Brass Table Alarm Clock by Bulova
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modernist Model 2RA007 table alarm clock made by Bulova in Japan. A transparent Lucite body holds
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A table clock in the Louis XVI Manner
By Japy Frères
The finely chased ormolu case is dressed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 12.5 in
Superb Arts and Crafts Nutwood and Brass Pendulum / Table Clock or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
will rarely find a table clock from the Arts & Crafts era that is as more beautifully designed or
Category
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 13.4 in W 9 in D 4.9 in
Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Is this very iconic shaped Art Deco chrome table clock made by the English Clockmakers 'Smiths
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Zodiac Desk or Table Clock by Heinrich Möller for Kinzle
By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Table clock with a clock face with signs of zodiac. Design in the 1930s by Heinrich Möller for
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
By Kienzle Clocks, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle Chronoquartz desk or table
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
A Mid-Century Table Clock by Kaiser
By Kaiser
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century table clock by Kaiser. Circular gilt brass case, with original brass hands and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Clock Set, Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Etc, France, 19th C. After Clodion
Located in Madrid, ES
Clodion's models.
Set or garnish consisting of a table clock and two candlesticks with two lights each
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Other
A Cartier Santos Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier desk clock in the style of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. With a gold bezel, brushed
Category
1990s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass, Steel
A little turquoise blue dressing table clock decorated with cherubs by a tree.
Located in London, GB
A little Art Nouveau turquoise blue dressing table clock decorated with little cherubs playing and
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
A little Arts & Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head
Located in London, GB
A little Arts and Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head with hand hammered floral
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Copper
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
A 'Just' Book of Hours Clock
By Charles Hour
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely stylish and beautifully made Livre D'heures Alarm clock, in the shape of a small book
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900, having semi precious stones
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Agate, Coral, Silver, Enamel
A Very Fine Regency Library Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
with a stepped and rippled corniche with locks to both doors standing on a moulded base.
This clock
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Patinated Table Clock with a Figure of a Cupid
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French antique bronze desk or mantel clock dated circa 1870. The clock stands on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
A French 19th Century Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
A French 19th Century gilt bronze clock garniture. The clock has two cherubs, holding the clock, on
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Period Table Clock
By Mersman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish, large, looping table clock from Swiss maker, Mersmann. The rectangular time piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx
A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century
By John Russell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A RARE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH PIVOTTED DE
BETHUNE TYPE ESCAPEMENT
John Russell, Falkirk
The bell
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Scottish George III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Amazing Table Clock "Charles Baltazar/a Paris" 1760, 18th Century All Restored
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Very Important Table Clock
French, circa 1760.
Box in ebonized wood, with appliqués in gilded
Category
Antique 1760s French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 6.7 in
A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk clock in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk made by LeCoultre with an 8 day movement in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Egyptian Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel
A Group of Tiffany and Cartier Desk Clocks 20th Century. Priced per clock.
By Cartier
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Group of Tiffany and Cartier Desk Clocks
20th Century Priced per clock
comprising six Tiffany
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
Suez Canal in 1869.
This clock is shown unserviced it iwll require overhaul before dispatch, this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Table Clocks and Desk ...
Materials
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
By Henry Jones
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Rare and Important 17th Century Spring Driven Table Clock by the Celebrated Maker, Henry Jones
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
1830s French Table Clock, signed by LESIEUR á Paris, Pendule "Virgil the Poet"
By Lesieur
Located in Greven, DE
Description:
Large and, at around 30 kg, very heavy French bronze clock from the Restoration Era around 1830
Category
Antique 1830s French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
H 24.02 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock
Italian, 17th Century
Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm
A
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Daum Crystal Table Clock 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in La xara, VC
Daum :
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
A Jaeger LeCoultre 8-day Table or Desk Clock Circa 1950's. Fully Serviced
Located in London, GB
**Jaeger-LeCoultre 8-Day Table or Desk Clock – Circa 1950s**
This elegant **mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 7.68 in W 6.7 in D 1.78 in
A Large 19th Century Clock, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large 19th century Sèvres blue porcelain and gilt bronze clock, Napoleon III period.
Large 19th
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day double basket table clock by Asselin
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
double basket table clock signed on the backplate Asselin London, dating to the period c.1695-1700
Category
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 10.04 in D 6.3 in
A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England
Signed J
Category
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
A Gilt metal and blue enamel Boudoir Clock
Located in London, GB
A small blue guilloche enamel gilt metel sub miniature boudoir clock. With overpainted silver
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
A Late Georgian Musical Table Clock
By Thomas Roskell
The well patinated carved mahogany case
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 'Roxor' Swiss Clock with Kienzle Mechanism - MCM Gold and Red Hues
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
clock, a versatile piece that functions also a table clock. Crafted in Switzerland, this vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century.
Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
17th Century Regency Clock and Console Table
Located in Cantù, IT
A clock and console table in the style of Louis XIV made by parisian cabinet maker Lessure who
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Portico Clock Signed Cellier à Paris, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small portico clock made of gray marble with gilded applications. The cylindrical movement is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Static Black Table Clock by Richard Sapper
By Lorenz Static 1
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless icon of contemporary design, this extraordinary table clock is a new edition of an
Category
2010s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel
Brass Table Clock, Jacob Gulder, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brass table clock,Jacob Gulder, 20th century
9 1/2-inch dial with mask and scroll spandrels,the
Category
20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Nene Table Clock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Nene table clock with body and hands in oak or walnut wood and graphite lacquered.
Nene table clock
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
A Standing Figure French Restauration Era Fire-Gilt Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt clock depicting a standing figure, Restauration Era, 1815-1830. The silk-thread
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French Table Clock With Marble Base and Figure
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
French table clock with marble base and figure.
French table clock, with a greenish marble base
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Restauration Patina and Fire-Gilt Clock Depicting Virgil
Located in 263-0031, JP
This clocks serves as an exquisite example of the blend of patinated bronze with fire-gilding
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Sculpture Clock Depicting a Native American, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A clock with "Parisian" movement, with pendulum and half hour chime, white enamel dial with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French mantelpiece / clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880
All-round glazed, fire-gilded
Category
Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Gilt and Chased Bronze Clock, a Marble Base, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu and chased bronze clock with a marble base, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
An ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Clock Surmounted by a Globe, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century clock surmounted by a globe, Napoleon III period.
19th century clock, Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Daum Crystal Table Clock from the 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in La xara, VC
Daum :
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
Jules BRATEAU, Four-Sided Clock On A High Base, 1900
By Jules BraTeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Made in 1900, our clock is a major work by sculptor and goldsmith Jules Brateau. This renowned
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Pewter
Quality antique Victorian clock garniture with a pair of candelabras
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian clock garniture with a pair of candelabras standing on onyx bases with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen
By David Roentgen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An important and rare table clock from the workshop of David Roentgen. The case with an oval
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Restauration Era French Bronze Clock Depicting a Woman in Prayer
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French patinated and fire-gilt clock depicting a woman in prayer, Restauration Era, 1815-1830
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Arched Table Clock, Early 1900's France.
Charming Small Table Clock
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Lit à Baldaquin', Paris, Around 1790
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent fire-gilded Empire bronze mantel clock: structure in the form of a rectangular, stepped
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 20.87 in W 14.57 in D 5.71 in
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A Table Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the a table clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An a table clock — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an a table clock, we have 3386 options in-stock, while there are 219 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer a table clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An a table clock, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made a table clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Mark Sturkenboom and Kienzle Clocks are consistently popular.
How Much is an A Table Clock?
Prices for an a table clock start at $35 and top out at $1,250,000 with the average selling for $2,530.
Finding the Right Clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About A Table Clock
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a calendar clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a pendulum on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a perpetual clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.
- What is a regulator a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.
- What is an anniversary clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.
- Where is the elephant clock now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a mission clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.
- What is a travel clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.
- What is a sunburst clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is an Elliott clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.
- What does a chess clock do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
- What are mechanical clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the rarest clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 16, 2024What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.
If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.
Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.
A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.
Find a collection of clocks for sale on 1stDibs. - What is the Atlas clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a clock spandrel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a nautical clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Junghans clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Junghans clock is a timekeeping device made by Junghans Uhren GmbH, a German manufacturer. Erhard Junghans founded the company in Schramberg, Germany on April 15, 1861, and it remains in business to the present day. Shop a variety of Junghans clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a moon clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A moon clock is an antique eye-catching type of clock that usually stands upright inside a long case. It has elegant depictions of moon phases inscribed on it, making it a perfect choice for giving any desired place a glamorous look. Find a wide array of antique and vintage moon clocks exclusively on 1stDibs.
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