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Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Western style clock though clearly made for Chinese domestic use. I infer that it was made in Shanghai, a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Western Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

$1,685
H 16.75 in W 12 in D 6.25 in

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Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
By Self Winding Clock Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Western Union, Naval Observatory Time, self winding clock. Features a tall wooden case with
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"

H 26.25 in W 7.75 in D 20.75 in
Antique Empire Clock, Western Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Empire clock, Western Europe, circa 1860. Dimensions: height 224 cm / width 54 cm / depth
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1860s Belgian Empire Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Empire Clock, Western Europe, circa 1860
Antique Empire Clock, Western Europe, circa 1860

Antique Empire Clock, Western Europe, circa 1860

H 88.19 in W 21.26 in D 11.42 in
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock from around 1920. The clock is overhauled with a guarantee. Dimensions
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1920s Swedish Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

H 30.71 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wall clock from the interwar period. Very good condition, after a watchmaker inspection. Wood
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1920s Swedish Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

H 6.3 in W 13.39 in L 6.3 in
Antique Cord Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock from the end of the 19th century. Dimensions: H 115 cm / W 40 cm / D. 17 cm.
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1890s Danish Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Cord Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1890
Antique Cord Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1890

Antique Cord Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1890

H 45.28 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare huge double sided railway platform clock An exceptional and rare double sided railway
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Steel

Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock
Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock

Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock

H 10.63 in Dm 35.44 in
Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Western Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock from around 1910. Dimensions: height 66 cm / width 40 cm / depth. 18 cm.
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1910s German Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Western Europe, Early 20th Century
Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Western Europe, Early 20th Century

Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Western Europe, Early 20th Century

H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish clock from the western regions, circa 1830. Clock face with some
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Western Clocks

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

H 85.75 in W 21 in D 8 in
19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish clock from the western regions, circa 1830. Clock face with some
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Early 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

H 85.75 in W 21 in D 8 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
, having an enamel face signed by the clockmaker, Simon at Mauzé (in Western France). Pendulum and clock
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

H 92 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A beautiful 19th century country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

H 90.75 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
the Pays de la Loire region of Western France). Pendulum and clock surround have matching embossed
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

H 90.25 in W 20 in D 8 in
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock, Western Europe, circa 1910. dimensions: height: 80 cm, width: 31 cm, depth
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1910s German Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 6.7 in
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock, Western Europe, circa 1910. Dimensions: H 78 cm / W 32 cm / D. 13 cm.  
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Early 1900s Swedish Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1900
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1900

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1900

H 30.71 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wall clock from the beginning of the 20th century. Dimensions: Height 77 cm / width 36
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1910s Swedish Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910
Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

Antique Wall Clock, Western Europe, circa 1910

H 30.32 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Antique Wall Clock, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wall clock, Western Europe, ca. 1920 Dimensions: height: 65 cm, width: 27 cm, depth: 14 cm.
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1920s German Other Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Wall Clock, Germany, circa 1930
Antique Wall Clock, Germany, circa 1930

Antique Wall Clock, Germany, circa 1930

H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Antique Western Electric N317CG Hand Crank Oak Case Wall Clock Bell Rings
By Western Electric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Western Electric N317CG hand crank oak case wall clock bell rings. Item features 1 swing
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Western Electric N317CG Hand Crank Oak Case Wall Clock Bell Rings
Antique Western Electric N317CG Hand Crank Oak Case Wall Clock Bell Rings

Antique Western Electric N317CG Hand Crank Oak Case Wall Clock Bell Rings

H 20.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
French Comtoise Grandfather Clock or Comtoise
Located in Winter Park, FL
the clockmaker, L. Maroncle at Laval (in Western France). Pendulum and clock surround have matching
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Western Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

French Comtoise Grandfather Clock or Comtoise
French Comtoise Grandfather Clock or Comtoise

French Comtoise Grandfather Clock or Comtoise

H 92 in W 19.5 in D 9 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A beautiful 19th century country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Western Clocks

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Enamel, Brass

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

H 91.5 in W 18.5 in D 8.25 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Western Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

H 90.75 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in
Fine Scottish Inlaid Mahogany Painted Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Lovely antique Scottish early 19th century inlaid mahogany painted dial longcase clock with
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Early 19th Century Scottish George III Antique Western Clocks

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Mahogany

Fine Scottish Inlaid Mahogany Painted Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock
Fine Scottish Inlaid Mahogany Painted Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock

Fine Scottish Inlaid Mahogany Painted Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock

H 85 in W 19 in D 9.75 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
tall clock from Western Sweden features a raised bonnet with flattened top, adorned in reeded carvings
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19th Century Swedish Antique Western Clocks

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Wood, Glass

Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color
Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color

Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color

H 81.5 in W 25 in D 9.25 in

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French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Western Clocks

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Alabaster, Bronze

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
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Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Western Clocks

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Chrome, Brass, Iron

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Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

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1970s French Space Age Antique Western Clocks

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Plastic

Space Age Design Clock with Cream & Brown Hues by Japy of France, 1970s
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Antique Western Clocks

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Steel

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By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon , Rare Nouveau Gold Outer tube.Clock appears to be totally original, Looks green on green when lit. Classic crescent sweeping second...
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1940s American Art Deco Antique Western Clocks

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Metal, Steel

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s
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Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s

$4,300
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Western Clocks

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Metal

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$82,500
H 68 in W 48 in D 17 in
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Antique Western Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

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H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
CARTIER Paris 1909 Belle Epoque Enamel Repeater Carriage Clock In Sterling Agate
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Located in Miami, FL
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Western Clocks

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Multi-gemstone, Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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1940s American Art Deco Antique Western Clocks

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1930s American Art Deco Antique Western Clocks

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Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
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Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

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Antique Western Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique western clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique western clocks — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique western clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Art Deco and Art Nouveau antique western clocks are consistently popular styles. Antique western clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bradley & Hubbard, G.F. Cruchley's and Gents of Leicester are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Western Clocks?

Antique western clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,654, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $240,857.

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 Antique Western Clocks
  • How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check 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 an antique bracket clock?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How can I spot an antique clock?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do I identify my antique clock?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • Are old antique clocks worth anything?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

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