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French 19th Century Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
) clock. Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes on the hour and half hour
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
clock that chimes on the hour and half hour. Beautifully classically painted inset Sevres style
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and fine quality late 19th Century English bracket / mantel clock. Veneered in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style
Date of manufacture: circa 1810-1820
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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Black Chinoiserie Georgian Style Chiming English Mantel Clock, circa 1900
By Japy Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine English black chinoiserie Georgian style break arch mantel clock with profusely decorated
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
to you with movement in fully functioning condition that chimes every half and full hour. The clock
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
Absolutely spectacular oak & calamander Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
Green Chinoiserie Chiming Clock with Matching Wall Bracket, Elliott of London
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare green Chinoiserie decorated bracket clock with matching wall bracket, by Elliott of London
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Top Quality Art Deco Clock Set / Vases, Polished Brass w Westminster Sound Chime
Located in Lisse, NL
Interesting and very attractive Art Deco mantle / mantel clock, circa 1920.
Some of the most
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 11.4 in W 25 in D 6.75 in
Art Deco Modernist Blue Glass Electric Clock By Smiths Clockmakers, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
synchronous electric chiming clock.
From 1937 the trade name "Sectric" appears on Smiths electric clocks
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
French Walnut Buffet with Ckock
Located in Palm Desert, CA
buffet has a clock that chimes and multiple racks. The clock chimes 5 minutes before the hour so the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Buffets
Materials
Walnut
1930s English Grandmother Clock
Located in Asheville, NC
silver plate face. Two openings on the face allow one to have the chime and the clock function separately
Category
Vintage 1930s English Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate
Cuckoo Clock
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this leather-clad cuckoo clock with brass details. Its wooden frame, featuring walnut
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2010s Italian Wall Clocks
Materials
Leather
19th Century Painted Swedish Blue Painted Wood Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Streamlined Clock
Located in Dronten, NL
Modernist 1920s streamlined clock in Macassar and chrome.
This mantel (fireplace) clock from the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French boulle mantel clock with wonderful scrolling foliate ormolu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical cherubs. The clock having an enamel dial, an eight day movement that chimes on the hour and half
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Louis XVI style French gilded ormolu mantel clock, signed Barbedienne. Having shield
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
(with original keys) for time and chime/strike.
The clock does not have a chime but sounds off or
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture, the clock and candelabra being
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
enamel dial clock face with roman numerals. an eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Mantel Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Exceptional Antique French Bronze Clock 1860-1890s
Located in Media, PA
Exceptional antique french clock with superb bronze workmanship. Created by hand in the late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French Champleve enamel mantel clock, the clock has an eight
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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
clock box. A metal key is included for the time and chime winds. The clock is working. Lepaute maternal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This mora clock is a replica of an antique 1700s Swedish Mora clock. Hand painted distressed grey
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Early 2000s British Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Birch
Fine Quality 19th Century French Gilded Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and Breccia marble mantel clock, having a two
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
Cartier Clock
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Robert Ventury Cuckoo Clock for Alessi, Italy, 1988
By Alessi, Robert Venturi
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliant yellow and green colors that pop in this postmodern cuckoo clock by Robert Venturi for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful late 19th century French Annular Louis XVI style gilded ormolu revolving mantel clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
working condition and with very pleasant chimes on the half and whole hour
A very clean pendulum clock
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Stylish Mantel Clock By Gustav Becker, Germany, c1930
Located in Devon, England
you with movement in fully functioning condition that chimes every half and full hour. The clock runs
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate, Silver
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, "Dalana" model. One unique thing about this
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Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, "Moreen" model. Maker, "Sven Nilsson Morin" he
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Antique 1780s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock, the style is called a "Moreen" made by Sven Nilsson Morin. he made
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock, Norrland model. New battery works have been installed with a
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock, and its a "Mora" Model. New battery works have been installed with a
Category
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' 'Ch Ruchot' by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An antique French bronzed spelter clock set with its pair of matching gilt candelabra / garniture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
English Antique Red Chinoiserie Six-Bell Hanging Wall Clock ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE LATE GEORGE III RED LACQUERED CHINOISERIE DECORATED SIX-BELL WALL CLOCK
Stroud, England
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design & Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
eight day clock mechanism, a chime mechanism that strikes every quarter and a four hammers gong
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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H 8 in W 16.75 in D 7.25 in
Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details
Located in Miami, FL
perfectly working Art Deco clock with a chime.
If you are looking for a great shape and excellent
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 11.41 in W 11.81 in D 3.93 in
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock. The style of this clock is called a "MOREEN
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Antique 1790s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock. The style of this clock is called a "MOREEN
Category
Antique 1810s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
18th Century Brass Lantern Clock
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite 18th century Brass Lantern Clock, a masterful fusion of elegance and functionality
Category
Antique 18th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock. I offer both the original works which do not
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Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Chiseled Bronze 'Ufficialina' Clock, Napoleon III
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant officers' clock in chiseled bronze with swinging handle, mechanism that works with a great
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Colonial Zeeland Grandfather Weight Driven Clock
Located in Phoenix, AZ
beautiful Westminster chime melody if the hands are moved manually. Possibly, after servicing the clock will
Category
Vintage 1950s American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood, Birch
Georgian Mahogany Striking Longcase Clock George III
Located in Lincoln, GB
Step into the elegance of the Georgian era with this exquisite mahogany striking longcase clock, a
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Breguet Month-Going Long Case Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Completed on December 31st, 1931, this Breguet mahogany and brass floor month-going regulator clock
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 192cm
Located in LONDON, GB
192cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Pine
Danish Bornholm Mora Clock White Gold 1800s Antique
Located in LONDON, GB
This very early 1800s Danish Bornholm Grandfather clock was peobably made around 1800-1820.
It
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and...
Materials
Pine
Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
Made by one of the last great english clock makers working in a traditional manner. This miniature
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Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Steel
Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brighton, Sussex
three train clock movement that chimes on the hour and half hour. Gothic influenced carving to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Mahogany
Lord Nelson Commemorative Georgian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Dorking, GB
chiming 8 day clock with golden feathered grain. It has an inlaid and crossbanded decoration.
It
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Brass
Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
cuckoos are no longer working, and their doors have been pinned closed. The clock does not chime. At one
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Late Victorian Mahogany Grandfather Clock Inlay Fruitwood
Located in Roma, RM
Magnificent example of a grandfather clock, England , last decade of the 19th century, late
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany
H 102.37 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga
Located in LONDON, GB
210cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Pine
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult
Located in LONDON, GB
Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Pine
18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
Located in Martlesham, GB
) an imposing mahogany clock with moon phase, quarter chiming and day / date functions. The brass dial
Category
Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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Clocks That Chime For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal clocks that chime for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every clocks that chime was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a clocks that chime, we have 289 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clocks that chime — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A clocks that chime, designed in the Louis XVI, Art Deco or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made clocks that chime has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Junghans Uhren GmbH, Japy Frères and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Clocks That Chime?
Prices for a clocks that chime can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,701.
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 Clocks That Chime
- What is a chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
- What makes a clock chime?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There are only seven Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime watches in existence. The Swiss luxury watchmaker produced this limited edition timepiece in 2014 to celebrate their 175th anniversary. Known as the most complicated watch ever made by Patek Philippe, the Grandmaster Chime boasts twenty complications, which include a date repeater, an instantaneous perpetual calendar and a strikework isolator display. Find a wide variety of Patek Philippe watches 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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