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Vitra Sunflower Clock in Birch Wood by George Nelson
Vitra Sunflower Clock in Birch Wood by George Nelson

Vitra Sunflower Clock in Birch Wood by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Lamps and the Ball Clock, which became icons of mid-century modern design. The Wall Clocks are available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vitra Sunflower Clock in Black Ash & Brass by George Nelson
Vitra Sunflower Clock in Black Ash & Brass by George Nelson

Vitra Sunflower Clock in Black Ash & Brass by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

lamps and the ball clock, which became icons of Mid-Century Modern design. The wall clocks are available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vitra Spindle Clock in Solid Walnut & Aluminum by George Nelson

Vitra Spindle Clock in Solid Walnut & Aluminum by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Lamps and the Ball Clock, which became icons of mid-century modern design. The Wall Clocks are available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson
Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson

Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

lamps and the ball clock, which became icons of Mid-Century Modern design. The wall clocks are available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

By Dautel

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

French Empire-period clock, circa 1810, "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson". Black marble and ormolu of

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Charles X Period Crystal Clock
Charles X Period Crystal Clock

Charles X Period Crystal Clock

Located in Antibes, FR

withstands a diamond tip carved crystal ball in which the clock is embedded. This is an item worthy of a

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock

Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Coral Gables, FL

around the convex glass is polished brass as are the six ball feet. The clock is in excellent condition

Category

20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock
Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock

Mid-Century Atomic Design Enamel Face Wall Clock

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Comet like slatted wood and brass ball and stick wall clock with a key wind mechanism. Bright white

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay
French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay

French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay

Located in Macclesfield, GB

and shell inlay to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a silvered dial with

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H
German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Macclesfield, GB

to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a silvered dial with a slow-fast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock

19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Aberdare, GB

porcelain mantel clock Very impressive clock in a rare eastern theme Having domed top and shaped three

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures
French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures

Located in Macclesfield, GB

two side handles stood on brass ball feet. The mantel clock has acanthus leaf mouldings and is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald
English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald

English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald

By Thomas Connald

Located in Macclesfield, GB

ringed carrying handles stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a seven inch white painted dish dial with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

By John Peterkin

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality English figured mahogany chamfer top bracket or table clock with ebony

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

Sold|$2,500

Glass Ball Clock

Located in New York, NY

Striking turn of the century large size French diamante glass ball clock with deep red and clear

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

Sold|$1,385

Glass Ball Clock

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful European diamante glass ball clock with small clear paste stones set into a bronze case

Category

Antique 19th Century European Clocks

George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock
George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock

George Nelson & Associates Ball Clock

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson Ball Clock with an unusual combination of black and white enameled balls. Signed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Norwalk, CT

In good working order, very clean original "Ball Clock," circa 1950s. With brushed brass face and

Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Clocks

Large French "Jewelled" Crystal Ball Clock
Large French "Jewelled" Crystal Ball Clock

Large French "Jewelled" Crystal Ball Clock

Located in Doylestown, PA

Large French Brass and Crystal Ball Clock circa 1900, the case perimeter set with red and clear

Category

20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock circa 1952. This example is motorized and has

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Congreve was not a clockmaker by trade, but today his name is inextricably linked to the rolling ball clock

Category

20th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Mid Century "Ball Clock" by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Located in Astoria, NY

The modernist icon "Ball" clock in wood and brass from master mid century designer George Nelson

Category

20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Brass

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven
Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

Located in Doylestown, PA

This is a beautiful American-made jeweled ball clock. In working condition, though missing its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Table Clocks...

Materials

Brass

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

1808. Congreve appears to have been unaware that rolling ball clocks had been invented earlier by

Category

Mid-20th Century British Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Vintage Red Ball Clock

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

In the style of Herman Miller, this iconic ball clock features solid wood red balls in a sunburst

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock by Thwaites & Reed, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Sir William was born in 1772 and died in 1828, son of General Sir

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Ball Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Irving Harper, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ball Clock, by George Nelson for Howard Miller, is one of his most iconic clock designs

Category

Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An elegantly designed ball Clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co in the 1980's I believe. It has a high

Category

Late 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller. The Ball

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller
Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller

Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A nice ball wall clock designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Black lacquered ball on brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful desk or table clock, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s. Has a round

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Iron

Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies
Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies

Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice unusual Movado Ball clock marked on top Tempus Fugit or Time Flies. It is an 8 Day clock and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock
Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock

Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

early Nelson ball clock.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!

Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!

By Snider Clock

Located in Peoria, AZ

century clocks in the world! More desirable than the oft-imitated George Nelson ball clock or any other

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

The Congreve Clock
The Congreve Clock

The Congreve Clock

Sold|$198,500

The Congreve Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

protects this eight-day single wire fusée movement and ball bearing clock. A similar clock is on permanent

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Congreve Clock
Congreve Clock

Congreve Clock

Sold|$198,500

Congreve Clock

By French Royal Exchange London

Located in New Orleans, LA

protects this eight-day single wire fusée movement and ball bearing clock. A similar clock is on permanent

Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock
Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock

Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock

By Elgin Clocks

Located in London, GB

Elgin National Watch Company, Illinois, USA, early 20th century A Fine giant ball desk clock in

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Also known as a "Falling Ball" clock, the gilt brass timepiece is driven by the weight of steel balls

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock
Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Ball Watch Co. wood case pendulum clock manufactured by Seth Thomas, Cleveland. Ohio.

Category

Early 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock
French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock

French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary antique French Ferris wheel crystal regulator clock is as much a mechanical

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock
19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

clock. It is what is called a "Dome" or "Ball" clock. The movement was made by Vincente, a known high

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Clock by The Webb C. Ball Co
Art Deco Clock by The Webb C. Ball Co

Art Deco Clock by The Webb C. Ball Co

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Chrome-plated and bakelite clock from circa 1930s, with Classic Art Deco numerals Clock face

Category

Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock
Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock

Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock

By Atlantic Furniture Co.

Located in Westport, CT

Circa 1950 silver Brass ball strburst sputnick Ball 8 day wind clock Atlantis Germany

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960

By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Round and Oval Basket, Spike and Ball clocks in stock, but also often carry other designs as well

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock “Diana The Huntress” C1890. Measures - 24.75"H x 5.5"W x 8

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega
Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega

Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega

By Pierre Sega

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Art Deco figural clock garniture set, circa 1920s-30s, Two daring Art Deco ball dancers

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Travel Clock
Travel Clock

Travel Clock

Sold|$2,500

Travel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Glass ball-shaped clock with green and clear crystal stones as numbers and surrounding face. In

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet
Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet

Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet

By Mappin & Webb

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

and ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative mantle clock, rare to find in Burr

Category

Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC
Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC Measures- 16''H x 12.5''W x 11.75''D

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock
Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock

Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock

Located in London, GB

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, Early 20th century. A fine giant ball desk clock in brass and glass

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock
1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock

1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock

Category

Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Steel, Enamel, Ormolu

Garnier Wall Clock
Garnier Wall Clock

Garnier Wall Clock

Located in Fayetteville, AR

convex glass and and large brass ball hanger, the clock mimics the style of a pocket watch. This piece

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Enamel

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand
George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand

George Nelson Inspired Iron Wire Umbrella Stand

By George Nelson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

George Nelson inspired iron wire umbrella stand fashioned after the 1948 Vitra Ball Clock designed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Cartel in Marquetry of Ball, Period of the Xviiith Century
Cartel in Marquetry of Ball, Period of the Xviiith Century

Cartel in Marquetry of Ball, Period of the Xviiith Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Cartel in marquetry of Ball, Period of the XVIIIth Century." Cartel, Wall clock, 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock
English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock

English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian bronze eagle holding a ball shaped desk clock perching on a bronze dore trimmed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Ball Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ball clock for your home. A ball clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ball clock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A ball clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. George Nelson, Howard Miller and Irving Harper each produced at least one beautiful ball clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ball Clock?

The average selling price for a ball clock at 1stDibs is $1,597, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $54,500 for the highest priced.

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 Ball Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.