What is a drop dial clock?

A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?

To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.

Four Dial Clock

19th Century Tiffany Bronze

French Skeleton Clock

Swiss Watch With Moon Phase

Astronomical Clock

Matthew Norman Brass Cased Four Dial Rolling Moon Phase Carriage Clock

$2,390

Matthew Norman Brass Cased Four Dial Rolling Moon Phase Carriage Clock

Located in New York, NY

Housed in a patinated brass case with beveled glass panels and a decorative carrying handle, this four-dial clock features a central display with Roman numeral hour markers and ornat...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Very Nice and Interesting Four Dial Louis Philippe French Skeleton Clock, 1840

Unavailable

H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Very Nice and Interesting Four Dial Louis Philippe French Skeleton Clock, 1840

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice decorative well proportioned and interesting four dial Louis Philippe French skeleton clock from circa 1840.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

John Fisher Four Handed Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial c. 1790 Yorktown, PA

Sold

H 97.5 in W 25 in D 12.5 in

John Fisher Four Handed Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial c. 1790 Yorktown, PA

Located in Milford, NH

A fine cherry cased four handed tall clock with moon phase dial. 8 day brass movement, chiming on the hour.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Clocks

Moorish Mantel Clock by Tiffany & Co.

Sold

H 29 in W 14.75 in D 11.38 in

Moorish Mantel Clock by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Four dials on the clock's face display the time, chime control, speed and chime selection while the clock itself runs with the help of three double fusee-driven barrels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Moorish Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Gents of Leicester 24 Hour Dial Bakelite Wall Clock

Sold

H 2.76 in Dm 14.18 in

Rare Gents of Leicester 24 Hour Dial Bakelite Wall Clock

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare 14" twenty four hour dial unusually for a clock of this age.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration

Sold

H 48.43 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration

By John Arnold

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

The clock also shares a mount with the Four-dialled astronomical clock by Christopher Pinchbeck which was delivered in 1768 and is still in the English Royal Collection and was desig...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

Antique Edwardian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

$1,116

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

Antique Edwardian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with bevelled edge glass panels, 8 day movement and a shaped carrying handle to the top In good...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Miniature Brass Carriage Clock With Alarm

$1,466

H 3.94 in W 2.17 in D 1.97 in

Antique Victorian Miniature Brass Carriage Clock With Alarm

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock with alarm, housed in a traditional gilt brass case with bevelled glass panels and a folding carry handle. The clock is o...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

$1,001

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine antique Victorian French brass carriage clock with an 8 day movement retailed by Latshea & Sons of Edinburgh and made in France. The clock is housed in a traditional brass and...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Carriage Clock

$1,006

H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Antique Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique brass carriage clock, dating to the Edwardian era, having a quality brass case, 8 day French movement. Enamelled dial bearing Roman numerals and elegant original hands and be...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

$1,006

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock Having a quality brass carriage clock with bevelled edge glass panels white enamel dial with Roman numerals original hands 8 day moveme...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock

$719

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day French movement, bevelled edge, glass panels and a shaped carrying handle to th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement

$668

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement

Located in Worcester, GB

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement, Early 20th Century A charming Edwardian period brass carriage clock, early 20th century. The case with bevelled glass panels to ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Old Brass Travel Clock, Alarm Clock

$827

H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 1.78 in

19th Century Old Brass Travel Clock, Alarm Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Old clock, brass case roundherum flanked with polished glass. Digit with Arabic / Roman numerals three pointers. Clockwork should be overtaken. Left glass plate at the lower corner m...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

$1,008

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a bevelled edge, glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, original hands, 8 day movement and a shaped carrying h...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement

$1,344

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique French brass carriage clock of classic design with a beautifully proportioned case and elegant white enamel dial. The clock is housed in a traditional brass case w...

Category

Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Warren Kessler Brass Table Clock, Pocket Watch Style, 1940s

$650

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 2 in

Vintage Warren Kessler Brass Table Clock, Pocket Watch Style, 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Warren Kessler brass Pocket Watch style table clock with stand, featuring a cream-colored dial with bold black Roman numerals and decorative filigree hands. Mechanical French...

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Brass Carriage Clock

$2,100

H 5.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

French Early 20th Century Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful traditional brass carriage clock made in France in the early 20th century. It is adorned with botanical details and glass protection. Dimensions: 5.5"H x 3"W x 2.5"D

Category

Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock

$1,344

H 3.39 in W 2.64 in D 2.25 in

Antique Victorian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality miniature brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with bevelled edge, glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, original hands...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

$710

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, a white enamel dial with the original black spade hands and Roman numerals with a qual...

Category

Antique 19th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock

$833

H 4.53 in W 3.55 in D 2.17 in

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Old French travel watch with onyx applications. Squared roof. On the watch, a curved handle handle. Watchcase standing on four spherical feet. Left disc missing. Clockwork should be ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

A French Brass Carriage Clock with Original Key & Wooden Box, Early 20th Century

$1,350

H 5.71 in W 3.75 in D 3.23 in

A French Brass Carriage Clock with Original Key & Wooden Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A French Brass Carriage Clock with Original Key & Wooden Box, Early 20th Century Description: It features a traditional brass case with bevelled glass panels and a folding handl...

Category

Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Four Dial Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal four dial clock for your home. Each four dial clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ormolu. There are many kinds of the four dial clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A four dial clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Empire and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made four dial clock over the years, but those crafted by Japy Frères, Raingo Frères and Samuel Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Four Dial Clock?

Prices for a four dial clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $406,829, while the average can fetch as much as $7,148.

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 Four Dial Clock

What is a drop dial clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.