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George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

By House of Staunton, Jaques of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa...

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The play surface is elevated to focus attention to the game, while the table portion serves to hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.

Category

2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The play surface is elevated to focus attention to the game, while the table portion serves to hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.

Category

2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The play surface is elevated to focus attention to the game, while the table portion serves to hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.

Category

2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

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Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock
Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock

Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock

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H 24 in W 24 in D 5.5 in

Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

"The Chess Players" after Moritz Retzsch (German, 1779 - 1857) oil on canvas painting, depicting two figures playing chess while an angel observes.

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Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique English Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann
Antique English Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann

Antique English Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann

By George Betjemann & Sons, Fattorini & Sons 1

Located in Northampton, GB

In 1883, the firm made the first ever chess clock comprising two linked pendulum clocks.

Category

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1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia
1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in

1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

By Chronotechna

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia chess clock from 1950 by Prim Chronotechna. - The case is from bakelite

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s
Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s

Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s

By Chronotechna

Located in Vienna, Austria

This chess clock timer, was produced in the 1950s by Chronotechna in Sternberg, the Czech Republic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's
Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's

Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's

Located in Vienna, Austria

This Chess Clock Timer was produced in the 1950's by Cronotechna in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia.

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

Materials

Bakelite

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite
Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite

Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite

Located in Hoogeveen, NL

Beautiful old working BHB tournament chess clock from the 1950s, brown flamed Bakelite.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Games

Materials

Metal

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Chess Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chess clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and brass, every chess clock was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage chess clock you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chess clock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chess clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chess clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and Michael Graves (b.1934) produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chess Clock?

Prices for a chess clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $990 and can go as high as $7,578, while the average can fetch as much as $3,997.