Key Wind Clock
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1880s English Mantel Clocks
Majolica, Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Spelter
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze, Brass
Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Faience
Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings
Metal
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Antique 1880s French Romantic Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Wall Clocks
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Brass
Antique 1890s Victorian Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memo...
Iron
20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Other Wall Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Victorian Clocks
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Clocks
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1950s Russian Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Clocks
Bronze, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Clocks
Marble, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century French Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s British Mantel Clocks
Pewter
20th Century French Clocks
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Russian Wall Clocks
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s British Mantel Clocks
Pewter
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Russian Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Russian Wall Clocks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Russian Wall Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Russian Wall Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Chrome
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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.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- How do I wind a banjo clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To wind an Elliott clock, first, find the slot in the back. Insert the key or crank and turn until the winding mechanism doesn't move anymore. Avoid forcing the mechanism any further to prevent damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of clocks from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
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