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Clodion, Gilt Bronze Fireplace Set, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gilt bronze mantelpiece set, composed of a clock and two candelabras, on a green marble base
Category
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this chain pendulum clock with a gravity winding mechanism with a single weight
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
A Miniature Skeleton Mantel Clock By Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
pendulum clocks with and without calender indicator, cases for ship’s chronometers, chronometer escapements
Category
Antique 1850s French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Sun Pendulum, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock with tortoiseshell pattern finish and intricate gilt
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$2,488 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Pendulum Clock, old floor clock, grandfather clock with lacquered and painted wooden case
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
$2,379
H 93.31 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Pendulum Mantel Clock with Flowery Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock.
This late 19th century work of time telling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$1,605
H 19 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Fine Gilt Bronze and Glass Clock with Sun Pendulum, Floral and Urn Details
By Balthazard
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and glass clock. Rectangular clear glass body showcases an internal sun shaped pendulum
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$14,000
H 26.5 in W 12 in D 6.8 in
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles
Category
Antique 1850s Austrian Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
shelf clocks with visible pendulum is the wide pendulum swing, requiring a strong mainspring and thin
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$438 Sale Price
25% Off
H 25 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Ibm Master Long Clock Electro Mechanical Pendulum 1960
By IBM
Located in Biella, IT
Ibm master long clock electro mechanical with pendulum years ’60, used but good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (63.0cm)
Depth 5.12" (13.0cm)
Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker
Located in Berlin, DE
Becker clock with striking mechanism working with key and pendulum .
Measures:
height 58cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Oak
$3,069
H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
Located in Berghuelen, DE
considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet. The exposed position on the protruding part of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
small pendulum clocks with feet. The exposed position on the protruding part of the chimney makes it an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bronx, NY
. The clock comes complete with its pendulum & key & is in running order.
* The dimensions noted above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
American Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (20th Century) mahogany wall clock with a large brass pendulum enclosed in
Category
20th Century American Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog
By Michel Decoux
Located in Amersham, GB
A very Stylish Onyx and Chrome Clock and Garniture is the epitome of Art Deco. This mantel clock
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Chrome
$3,469
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Punto Y Coma T Wall Clock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood.
Punto Y Coma T clock: Wood and Brass
Each
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Punto Y Coma I Wall Clock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
pendulum clock but with a modern minimalist touch and a unique design.
Punto Y Coma i clock: Chrome and
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Gilt Waterfall Clock Henry Dasson 1843
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A rare French 'waterfall clock' with a silk suspension pendulum action
Has a unique waterfall
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
with Roman numerals and Arabic numerals at the quarter mark, a hinged back door revealing the clock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant French portico clock with ormolu mounts and pendulum mounted with 2 swans with
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Burl
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Very Impressive French 19th Century Neoclassical Lyre-Form Clock
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An impressive French 19th century Neoclassical Lyre-form clock with jeweled pendulum.
Amazing
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
$7,137 Sale Price
52% Off
H 29.93 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
escapement. The clock movement and pendulum stamped with the number '4422'.
French, Circa 1850
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, with Original Clockwork
Located in Kramfors, SE
edges. The clock comes with the original clock work, pendulum and weights. The clock is not serviced and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Pine
$4,282
H 85.44 in W 22.84 in D 7.49 in
Nomon Punto y Coma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By José María Reina, Nomon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood.
The possibility of moving the machinery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set
French, late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
$24,232 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' 'Ch Ruchot' by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
environment. Our clocks are shipped with the pendulum removed for transit purposes and would require re
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,379 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 22.25 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Marbres Onyx d'Algerie, Farcot exhibited examples of large figural conical pendulum clocks at the Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$165,221
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French early 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu mounted clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
$17,800
H 19.5 in W 12.75 in D 4 in
Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Lyre Clock Garniture, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style cobalt blue porcelain and gilt-bronze lyre clock garniture, with jewel set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$35,797 / set
H 19.3 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
brass clock surround and pendulum, each with a gold sheaf of wheat against a blue ground. Bronze bell
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
). Embossed brass clock surround and pendulum, each with an urn of flowers painted in pink, blue and white
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Century when floral decorations where popular and typical. This tall clock is completed with the pendulum
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Pine, Paint
Amsterdam Burl long case clock . Wuba Warmink 1960s
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
middle is the figure Atlas.
This clock comes with original pendulum and key.
Please don't hesitate to
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Burl
Mantel Clock for the Ottoman Market – Gilt and Silvered Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant French mantel clock in gilt and silvered bronze, made in the early 1800s for the Ottoman
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$4,073 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock by Roque, Paris. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with the clock's pendulum as the strings and an impressive Ormolu swaging foliate garland as the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$19,800
H 22 in W 9.25 in D 5 in
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by H. Journet & Cie
By H. Journet & Cie
Located in Roma, RM
with incredible veins ... H. Journet & Cie B_d des Italiens 24, Paris. Clock with pendulum in sight
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$23,791
H 18.12 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Nice 17th Century So-Called Hague Clock Joseph Norris Amsterdam, circa 1670
By Joseph Norris
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the first clocks with pendulum and verge escapement an invention of the Dutch scientist Christian
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$57,100
H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Corniche Cased Four Glass Clock with Mercury Pendulum, circa 1900
Located in Dublin, IE
Four glass clocks are always a popular seller in our shop, the attraction of being able to see the
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Tramp Art Pendulum Wall Clock with Porcelain Face
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Fine working tramp art wall clock with a pendulum and a porcelain clock face. The clock has glass
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wall Clocks
Napoleon III Lyra Shaped Mental Clock with Osculating Pendulum
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Napoleon III Lyra shaped mental clock with osculating pendulum with strass stones
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
A Silver Ormolu Pendulum Clock 'Grand Sonnerie', Stephen Rimbault, Circa 1765
By Johann Zoffany, Stephen Rimbault
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Important English Ormolu and Silver Pendulum Clock With 'Grand Sonnerie', Stephen Rimbault
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Silver
$38,066
H 12.21 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in
French 19th Century Green Onyx Clock with Mercury Pendulum and Bronze Feet
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A lovely shaped French clock in a translucent green onyx stone. Glass front and back which displays
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx
$2,400
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Viennese Table Pendulum Clock with Alabaster Columns and Brass Decorations, 1848
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful table clock with precious brass decorations and alabaster columns.
The clock's mechanic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$2,193
H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
French Comtoise with Banjo Pendulum and 8 Day Timepiece, circa 1870
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique Comtoise with anchor corridor and banjo pendulum, 8 day timepiece with percussion on whole
Category
Antique 1870s French Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Grandfather clock
Located in Houston, TX
English oak case with 36 hour clock, sunburst pendulum, single weight, brass hardware and brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Swedish 'Mora' Long Clock
Located in London, GB
18th century Swedish Mora long case clock with weights and pendulum with original paint
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Clocks
17th Century Rare Turret Clock
Located in Wels, AT
A 17th century iron turret or tower clock with anchor pendulum.
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Clocks
Materials
Iron
Empire table clock one of a kind piece Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, Brescia
Empire table clock with swiss pendulum Mattew Norman and alarm , gold plated silver with fired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clocks
Rare 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clock with Adjacent Lamps
Located in Hampstead, QC
A rare and magnificent Art Deco mantel pendulum clock with side-by-side lights. The case and base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Fine French 19th century Charles X clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine French 19th century Charles X mercury dore bronze clock with ornate pendulum.
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Category
20th Century French Clocks
French Cartel clock with console in Vernis Martin, ca. 1855
By Medaille D'Argent
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
with key and pendulum.
This clock comes with a pendulum and key.
The movement has recently been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$4,163 / set
H 37.41 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Antique hunting wall clock
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
advantage is the very good readability of the clock.
- Clockwork: winding winding with pendulum, striking
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Classical Greek Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Mid 19thC. French Provincial Louis XV Style Morbier Case Clock
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-19th century Louis XV painted Morbier Clock with Bronze Dore Pendulum, Face Surround and Hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Pine
French 19th century mantle clock in Sienna marble and Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
inside of the Sienna marble rectangular-based body of the clock.
The pendulum with subject was always
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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Find a variety of clocks with pendulums available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all clocks with pendulums available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of clocks with pendulums available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Clocks with pendulums made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small clocks with pendulums measuring 7.25 inches across. Charles Hour, Emile Colin and Goisbault each produced beautiful clocks with pendulums that are worth considering.
How Much are Clocks with Pendulums?
Prices for clocks with pendulums start at $1,044 and top out at $54,500 with the average selling for $4,394.
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 with Pendulums
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 the rarest clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 16, 2024What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.
If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.
Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.
A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.
Find a collection of clocks for sale on 1stDibs. - What is the Atlas clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Clocks may be mechanical, electric, pendulum, quartz or atomic.
- What is a Junghans clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Junghans clock is a timekeeping device made by Junghans Uhren GmbH, a German manufacturer. Erhard Junghans founded the company in Schramberg, Germany on April 15, 1861, and it remains in business to the present day. Shop a variety of Junghans clocks on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a clock spandrel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.
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With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.