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Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

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Rare Mystery Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING
Rare Mystery Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING

Rare Mystery Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with BELL STRIKING --with Second Indicator & Angle Scale-- Here is a beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock.

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24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Mini English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Front Door & Storage Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock.

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Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Here is a beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock.

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Materials

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Congreve Clock
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H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in

Congreve Clock

By French Royal Exchange London

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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The Congreve Clock
The Congreve Clock

The Congreve Clock

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H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in

The Congreve 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 of his design.

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

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H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This type of 'mystery' clock was invented by Sir William Congreve in 1808.

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Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

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H 17.88 in W 14.75 in D 9.63 in

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 of his design.

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20th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

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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 was invented by Sir William Congreve in 1808.

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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

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Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

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Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Questions About Congreve Clock

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Congreve clock is a stroke of genius. A brass ball zig-zags down a platform in a time span of 15 seconds. Once the ball reaches the end, it hits a lever and a spring pushes the platform up, which tilts the brass ball back down the zig-zag path. The hands of the clock also advance by 15 seconds. You can shop a selection of Congreve 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.