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German Chime Clock

Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock Finely figured bell top walnut case standing on a stepped

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Vintage 1960s German Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime

Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime. Item features

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Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Wall Clocks

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Glass, Wood

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells

Located in Houston, TX

Very handsome walnut clock with ormolu mounts on the sides, front corners and paw feet. Urn type

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Ebonised ting-tang chiming bracket clock Impressive ebonised break arch case with

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Antique 1890s German Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Devon, England

clock company In Germany in the 1930's . The case has a angular design with raised chrome numerals and

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime
20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime

20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime

$2,589Sale Price|20% Off

H 84.65 in W 26.58 in D 14.97 in

20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime

Located in Opole, PL

antique item. The clock has a chime – the winding mechanism with 3 weights. Furthermore, the clock case

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Vintage 1980s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Hardwood

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Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

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H 23.23 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A substantial oak Edwardian Bracket clock, dating to the early 20th Century. It has a bell top with

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Vintage 1910s German More Clocks

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock
Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock

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H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 2.84 in

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

A substantial oak Edwardian Bracket clock, dating to the early 20th century. It has a bell top with

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20th Century German Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock
Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 61 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Edwardian Grandmother clock with Pagoda top and chinoiserie decoration on a black ground. Brass

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Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Olympia Longcase Clock
Olympia Longcase Clock

Olympia Longcase Clock

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H 83.08 in W 30.32 in D 15.75 in

Olympia Longcase Clock

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

German Olympia brand, Westminster Chime longcase clock, moon dial. Our eclectic stock crosses

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Early 2000s German Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Very Rare Vintage Chime Wall Clock by Mauthe, Wood, Germany
Very Rare Vintage Chime Wall Clock by Mauthe, Wood, Germany

Very Rare Vintage Chime Wall Clock by Mauthe, Wood, Germany

By Mauthe

Located in Bastogne, BE

Company, Germany. The body is made of natural noble wood. Spring-wound mechanism. The dial is

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Wood

Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock
Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock

Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock

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H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

A very stylish late 19th century bracket clock in an ebonised case with heavy bevelled glass to all

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Antique 1890s German Anglo-Japanese Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Junghans, C1930
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Junghans, C1930

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Junghans, C1930

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Devon, England

Absolutely spectacular wooden Bauhaus Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes
Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes

Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes

By Franz Hermle

Located in Leicester, GB

Stunning large Bauhaus mantle clock by Franz Hermle German clock makers. This clock has a stunning

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock
Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock

Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant mahogany cased bracket clock with beveled glass front. The clock, with German movement with

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Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco mantle clock made in Germany by

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Art Deco Dome Top Mahogany Grandfather Clock by Mauthe Westminster Chime
French Art Deco Dome Top Mahogany Grandfather Clock by Mauthe Westminster Chime

French Art Deco Dome Top Mahogany Grandfather Clock by Mauthe Westminster Chime

By Mauthe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Deco dome top mahogany grandfather clock by Mauthe Westminster Chime. Item features

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20th Century German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Junghans Table Clock "Exacta" Series in Teak and Brass with Alarm and Hour Chime
Junghans Table Clock "Exacta" Series in Teak and Brass with Alarm and Hour Chime

Junghans Table Clock "Exacta" Series in Teak and Brass with Alarm and Hour Chime

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This table clock is a wind up variety and makes a truly serene chime on the hour. It has a teak

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

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Brass

German Made Zentra Chiming Mechanicl Clock
German Made Zentra Chiming Mechanicl Clock

German Made Zentra Chiming Mechanicl Clock

Located in Papaikou, HI

This beautiful German made clock has a melodic hour and half hour chime, with separate windings and

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Clocks

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Wood, Plastic

German Mid-Century Modern Mechanical Mantel Clock with Chimes
German Mid-Century Modern Mechanical Mantel Clock with Chimes

German Mid-Century Modern Mechanical Mantel Clock with Chimes

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant German Mid-Century Modern mechanical mantel clock with roman numerals and very pleasant

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Kienzle German Art Deco style Three Chime Grandfather Clock
Kienzle German Art Deco style Three Chime Grandfather Clock

Kienzle German Art Deco style Three Chime Grandfather Clock

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Kienzle Art Deco style Grandfather Clock: Three Chimes and Silent Mode. Plays tunes from

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Vintage 1950s German Clocks

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

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H 67.72 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

An attractive and well proportioned grandmother clock made in the late 18th Century style. It has a

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20th Century German Clocks

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

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H 63 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A small solid mahogany grandmother clock. It has a swept arch top, with chamfered corners and a

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Early 20th Century German Clocks

Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock
Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock

Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock

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H 81.11 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 in

Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A good quality Edwardian solid mahogany musical longcase clock. The case is in an 18th Century

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Early 20th Century German Clocks

Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

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H 18.12 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in

Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Junghans Westminster Chime bracket clock, oak case, Germany, circa 1910, Chimes on the quarters

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Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

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Oak

Baroque Mantel Clock with Chimes by Georg Erh. Finely, Germany, circa 1740
Baroque Mantel Clock with Chimes by Georg Erh. Finely, Germany, circa 1740

Baroque Mantel Clock with Chimes by Georg Erh. Finely, Germany, circa 1740

Located in Vienna, AT

Signed on plate and dial: “Georg Erh. Finely Kiel.“ Height: 51 cm, width: 32 cm, depth: 22 cm, duration: 8 days. Ebonised wooden case, partly gilt, with fire-gilt brass mounts, m...

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Antique 1740s German Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Clock, Urgos German Mantle Clock, Westminister Chimes Clock
Art Deco Clock, Urgos German Mantle Clock, Westminister Chimes Clock

Art Deco Clock, Urgos German Mantle Clock, Westminister Chimes Clock

By Urgos

Located in Harrisburg, PA

on a mantel, shelf, tabletop or foyer table. It is a seven day wind clock with real chimes, the

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Monumental German Art Deco Mahogany and Black Westminster Chime Mantel Clock
Monumental German Art Deco Mahogany and Black Westminster Chime Mantel Clock

Monumental German Art Deco Mahogany and Black Westminster Chime Mantel Clock

By Mauthe

Located in Port Hope, ON

The design of this monumental architectural mantel clock has been attributed to the German clock

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Aluminum, Chrome

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$4,414

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By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

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By Howard Miller

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German Chime Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German chime clock you’re looking for. A German chime clock — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer German chime clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right German chime clock, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German chime clock over the years, but those crafted by Junghans Uhren GmbH, Urgos and Zentra are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Chime Clock?

The average selling price for a German chime clock at 1stDibs is $1,492, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $28,624 for the highest priced.

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 German Chime Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    To 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, 2021
    You 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.