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French Carriage Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorable French Carriage clock w/ original case & personal provenance.
Brass Case
Category
20th Century Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Victorian Gilded Carriage Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Gorge case carriage clock.
Victorian carriage clock in a finely gilded gorge case
Category
20th Century French Victorian Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique French brass carriage clock which has a brass case with beveled edge glass and decorative
Category
20th Century Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece
By Thomas Mercer
Located in Amersham, GB
An English gilt brass chronometer carriage timepiece with original travelling case, key and bill of
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine quality antique carriage clock by Mappin and Webb
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique carriage clock by Mappin and Webb, having a fine quality antique carriage
Category
20th Century English Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
C.R. Crookshank Brass and Glass Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely brass and glass carriage clock by C.R. Crookshank for Tiffany & Co. Made in France in the
Category
20th Century French Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Cartier Gold Minute Repeater
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This minute repeater carriage clock by the esteemed Cartier is a masterpiece of luxury and
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Agate, Gold, Enamel
ART-DECO 1935 Black Enameled Concealed Watch Lighter In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco concealed pocket-watch lighter.
This is a very rare concealed watch-lighter created in America during the art-deco period, back in 1935. The fabulous piece has been desi...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 3.01 in W 0.51 in D 0.31 in
Antique 20thC Solid Silver & Agate Clock, Callow Of Mount Street, London c.1910
By Callow of Mount St W
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Edwardian travel clock featuring a solid silver inset clock with ruby mounted decorations on translucent agate body. The clock has a signed easel on the ba...
Category
20th Century British Other Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver
H 3.65 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Deco Cartier 14kt Gold Ados Travel Clock with Original Box, Morgan Provenance
By Cartier
Located in Asheville, NC
Paris, circa 1935, polished gold folding case signed "Cartier 14K" with original Le Coultre fifteen jewel unadjusted movement, arabic luminescent printed numerals, printed black oute...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold
H 3.25 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Porsche Design Titan Chronograph by IWC ref. 3700 series
By Otherside Objects
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a original very collectable IWC Porche Design Titanium Automatic Men's Watch.
Swiss Manufacture
42 mm
Mechanical Movement.
Calibre 7750.
Year 1980.
PORSCHE DESIGN TITAN CHR...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Other
Vintage travel alarm clock by Schatz, 7 Jewel, Germany, 1970s
By Schatz
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage travel alarm clock by Schatz made in Germany in the 1970s.
The manual winding movement. The lid folds, allowing the alarm clock to be held open and upright.
Dimensions:
Wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-tools lady concealed pocket-watch designed by Cartier.
This is a very rare multi-tools pocket piece for ladies, created by the French jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 193...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold
H 2.76 in W 0.59 in D 0.31 in
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Europa, Germany, 2 Jewels, Brass & Faux Leather Cover
By Europa
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Europa alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
By Seiko
Located in Bochum, NRW
This vintage Seiko alarm clock is a standout addition to any clock collection. With a reliable mechanical movement, this clock requires winding to function, offering an authentic vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Travel alarm clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
2-day travel alarm clock by famous Swiss watch factory Jaeger-LeCoultre made in Swiss in the 1950s.
Swiss manual winding movement. The lid folds down, allowing the alarm clock to be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Cartier Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Les Must Alarm Clock in an oval enamel and gold plated frame. The enamel giving the appearance of polished burr walnut, with cabochon jewelled setting nuts, resting on a st...
Category
1980s French Other Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
René Lalique (1860-1945) 8-Day Clock “ANTOINETTE” (1931)
By René Lalique
Located in Ixelles, BE
René Lalique (1860-1945) 8-Day Clock “ANTOINETTE” (1931).
Discover the timeless splendor of the 8-day clock “ANTOINETTE” (1931) by René Lalique (1860-1945). This exceptional clock, ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Art Glass
René Lalique (1860-1945) 8-Day Clock “ANTOINETTE” (1931)
By René Lalique
Located in Ixelles, BE
Discover the timeless splendor of the 8-day clock “ANTOINETTE” (1931) by René Lalique (1860-1945). This exceptional clock, crafted from white molded-pressed glass, features an elegan...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Foldable Leather Travel Alarm Clock by LeCoultre for Hermès, France
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bafico, Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century foldable leather travel alarm clock by swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France
By: Hermès Paris, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bafico
Material: ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the timeless grandeur of the Art Deco period, this Tiffany & Co. France travel clock is composed of luxurious nephrite jade and quartz. The angular design of the timepiece's ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Jade, Quartz, Gold
Lecoultre Memovox pocket and desk alarm watch 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This timepiece is curated from Carlo Biagioli’s private collection.
An alarm in your pocket…
The word ‘Memovox’ was invented by LeCoultre and is actually an amalgamation of two lat...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Cartier, Must De Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cartier Paris 24-Karat Gold-Plated Art Deco Travel Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm.This rare, vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli travel or desk clock is n...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
Movado1948 Calendermeto Triple Date & Moonphase Travel Purse Clock With Leather
By Movado, Movado
Located in Miami, FL
Rare calendermeto travel clock designed by Movado.
Beautiful and very rare calendermeto travel purse clock, created in Switzerland by the Movado Clock Factories, back in the 1948-19...
Category
1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
H 1.41 in W 2.99 in D 1.1 in
Winding Alarm Clock RHYTM, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Made by 1960s.
Fully functional winding clock, repolished.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Winding Alarm Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, "Space Age" 1960s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Made by 1960s, in the Space Age.
Fully functional, repolished.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Westclox Tambour Front Art Deco Travel Alarm A Classic from its time this ver
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Westclox Tambour Front Art Deco Travel Alarm
A Classic from its time this very stylish Tavel Alarm, the clock has Cream coloured tambour which slides over the clock face for prote...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Silver and Marble Digital Mantel Clock Model 975 by Lawson, Circa 1930
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An early circa 1930s cyclometer model 975 electric digital clock housed in a wonderful silver architectural case with stepped chromed art deco accents and a marble base.
Introducing...
Category
1930s Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass
H 4 in W 13 in D 4 in
Movado Ermeto Travel Alarm Clock
By Movado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely working Movado Ermeto traveling alarm clock. Covered in a lizard or faux lizard skin. The clock watch winds as you open and close the case. Opens and closes smoothly and has...
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Fiat Watch Co. 1950 Swiss Travel Pendant Clock Nickel Silver and Green Leather
By Fiat
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by the Fiat Watch Company.
Beautiful foldable travel clock, manufactured in Switzerland by the Fiat Watch Company during the post war period, back ...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Nickel
H 1.38 in W 1.73 in D 1.5 in
Mauboussin Fouga Stainless Steel Travel Clock IOB
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A vintage alarm travel clock by Mauboussin, a French luxury brand. Fouga series. Stainless steel case with single crown. The cover flips around to serve as a base for displaying the ...
Category
20th Century French Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Located in Amersham, GB
A Chronometerwerke Hamburg type 5 two day marine chronometer by Wempe numbered 5077. The free-sprung spotted movement with blued steel helical hairspring to a cut and compensated bim...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
'90s Wristwatch "Ollo" by Museo Alchimia Alessandro Mendini, Italy
By Studio Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Alessandro Mendini's wristwatch, crafted during the 1990s for the Museo Alchimia, served as a pioneering prototype for Swatch, a renowned company for which Mendini created numerous t...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Purple Guilloche Enamel Clock with decorative inlay and hand painted picture
Located in London, GB
An unusual gilt metal and purple guilloche enamel boudoir clock with superb inlaid designs of flowers and swags and a hand painted picture to the front of a couple. With enamel dia...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 2.84 in W 1.38 in D 1.19 in
Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Faux Snakeskin from "GW", Germany, ca 1950's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Introducing a Timeless Treasure: Vintage travel alarm clock in brass and faux snakeskin from "GW," Germany!
Elevate your décor and embark on a journey through time with our exquisite...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1965 Men's Accutron 214 Spaceview Openwork Wristwatch was a revolutionary timepiece featuring cutting-edge tuning fork technology, setting a new standard for accuracy in the indu...
Category
1950s Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 9 in W 0.38 in D 0.38 in
Concord Venetto 18K Gold Women's Wristwatch w/ Certification
By Concord
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Concord Venetto 18K Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Concord Certifications and weighs 38.5 DWT. The 19mm by 21mm case houses a quartz movement, while the white dial features index marker...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Gold Diamond-Encrusted Women's Wristwatch by Omega
By Omega
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1960 14k gold Omega women's wristwatch with a diamond-encrusted watch face containing over 20 1ct diamonds and features a manual wind movement. The movement has been serviced...
Category
1960s American Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Gold
Junghans travel alarm clock, 1950
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage travel alarm clock by Junghans, 1950, good original condition, original box available
Category
1950s Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Alarm Clocks by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two alarm clocks in very good original condition.
Made by PRIM in Czechoslovakia in 1980s.
Fully functional
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Movado travel clock 1950s
By Movado
Located in London, GB
A ‘baby’ Movado purse or travel watch. Chocolate brown crocodile skin with silver mounts.
1950s, in excellent condition with code numbers punched on the back of the case and the orig...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate
Travel Alarm Clock by Cartier
By Henri Cartier-Bresson
Located in Norwich, GB
Cartier Travel Clock
Rectangular strut frame in a brushed steel frame with Lapis Lazuli inserts, brass bezel outlining a painted dial with Roman numerals, original hands and alarm h...
Category
1970s French Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Steel
Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
20th Century Swiss Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Travel Clock, c.1900
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century swiss solid silver and guilloché enamel travel clock or boudoir clock, in neoclassical taste, of upright rectangular form with inverted arched top and stan...
Category
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in
Travel Alarm Clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s.
Original condition.
Brass with dark faux leather cover.
Still working.
Measures: open height 8cm, wide 7cm, deep 8cm
Closed height 3...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Movado Ermeto Travel Clock
By Movado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty Movado Ermeto travel clock with a lizard skin covered case. In working condition, the movement is wound by opening and closing the case, sliding it open and closed. The time...
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco 'cubist' Travel Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Norwich, GB
C A R T I E R
Art Deco ‘cubist’ travel clock in a gilded case resting on black block feet with black and red geometric line decoration.
Painted dial with Arabic numerals signed ...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swiss Mantel Alarm Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage mantel clock resting within a gilded strut frame supphandsorting a circular dial surrounded by rope decoration.
Silvered dial with original gilded hands and seperate han...
Category
1970s Swiss Other Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Travel Alarm Clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
Original condition
Brass with green faux leather cover
Still working
Measures: Open height 8cm, wide 7cm, deep 8cm
Closed height 3cm,...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Travel Alarm Clock "Europe", 1950s
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Brass with a red faux leather cover
Still working
On the face of the it states that it has two jewels.
Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 7 cm x deep 8 cm
Closed: Height 3cm x wid...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Travel Alarm Clock "Europe", 1950s
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "Europe", 1950s
Excellent original condition
Hart cover
Still working
Seven jewels.
Measures: Closed H 2 cm, W 8 cm, D 7 cm
Open H 7 cm, W 8 cm, D 7 cm.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Travel Alarm Clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock from "Deluxe", Germany, circa 1960s
Excellent original condition
Brass and painted hart cover
Still working
It is marked Germany on the front of the clock.
Tw...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Travel Alarm Clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s
Original condition.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Travel Clock in Green Leather from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Art Deco travel clock from England, encased in a dark green textured leather foldable case, radiates elegance and practicality. Its white ceramic face features delicately hand-p...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Leather
Movado Ermeto for Hermes Leather and Steel Travel Clock, Black Face
By Movado
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Movado Ermeto for Hermes leather and steel travel clock, rarer version featuring black face with luminous hands and time markers, works perfectly, worn leather to corner.
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Steel
Antique French Gorge Case Repeating Carriage / Travel Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
This beautiful antique timepiece is in good working condition and it strikes on a gong. some signs of ageing and wear as shown.
Please study the images carefully as form part of t...
Category
1970s French Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Lovely English Miniature Silver Carriage Timepiece Hallmarked London, 1901
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
3 cm annular enamel dial with Roman numerals and spade hands, eight-day movement with platform lever escapement and fixed winding, the rectangular silver case with scroll handle hall...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Silver
H 2.96 in W 1.89 in D 1.97 in
Charming French Small Carriage Clock with "Sevres" Attributed Panels, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The charming small carriage clock with "sevres" attributed panels, the eight day timepiece movement
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 4.14 in W 2.17 in D 1.78 in
Vintage Asprey Travel Clock
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beige leather case, with a circular dial, Roman numeral hours, and luminous hands Quartz Dial signed 'Asprey' with signed pouch, possibly circa 1960s Swiss made. Clock is currently r...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Girard-Perregaux Time-Date Chronograph Automatic Wrist Watch Vintage, 1999
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful collectors piece metal case chronograph wrist watch by Girard-Perregaux with time-date indication. OG number 21, building year 1999. This is a fully automatic watch working...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carriage Clocks
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
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Vintage Carriage Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage carriage clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage carriage clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and fabric. Vintage carriage clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage carriage clocks made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small vintage carriage clocks measuring 1.13 inches across. Vintage carriage clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Europa, Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Carriage Clocks?
Prices for vintage carriage clocks start at $42 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $795.
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 Vintage Carriage Clocks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A repeating carriage clock is a type of portable timekeeping device used during the 19th century until wristwatches became commonplace near the start of the 20th century. The clock featured chimes that rang a specific number of times to mark the hours. "Repeating" refers to the fact that a person could push a button to repeat the chime pattern if they wished. Shop a variety of antique carriage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
- How do I find a carriage clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a number of ways that you can find a carriage clock. Perhaps the simplest option is to shop on a reputable online platform, such as 1stDibs. Alternatively, you can check antique shops, estate sales, yard sales, flea markets and auction houses, as well as local classified ads posted in newspapers and on social media. You'll find a collection of carriage clocks on 1stDibs.
- How does a carriage clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.
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