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Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition, perfect working Softwood covered with walnut veneer attributed to Kienzle.
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock
H 8.67 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition, perfect working Softwood covered with nutveneer attributed to Kienze
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Nutwood, Softwood

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock
H 7.88 in W 14.18 in D 5.12 in
Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Ornate gilded brass cased mantel clock by Seth Thomas. Recently serviced and working. It has an 8
Category

Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock
Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in
Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Bronze table clock from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This rare bronze
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Empire mantel clock
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A Bronze mercury fire gilded empire romantic mantel clock. Attributed to the famous workshop of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire mantel clock
Empire mantel clock
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany mantel clock standing on a raised stepped plinth and resting on four brass ball
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock
Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock
H 7 in W 7.75 in D 3.251 in
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mantel Clock
By Thomas Turner
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany mantel clock with pagoda top and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Austrian Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Continental Austrian (18th Century) gilt wood and blue glass panel mantel clock with a pediment
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Nouveau mantel clock in a ceramic case with a white ground decorated with flowers in shades of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco mantel clock Art Deco mantel clock standing on a cream and grey marble base resting on
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
H 13 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Classic Art Deco mantle clock standing on a beige marble base with black inserts. A gilded dog
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 4.25 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Art Deco Bronze & Glass Clock by Kienzle, Circa 1935, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Devon, England
and beautiful clock is almost mint condition and working perfectly. A large size ideal for mantel
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Mantel Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Mantel Clock Victorian mantel clock housed in an ebonised case with
Category

Antique 1890s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s Black Background with gilt decoration Dome shaped
Category

Vintage 1920s British Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock, France
Located in Praha, CZ
- Antique Mantel clock with 2 side garniture - the clock case is from red marble with the boy at
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Iron

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock, France
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock, France
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 4.34 in
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
H 27.5 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
Fine Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock housed in a fan shaped case with finely
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Fine Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Fine Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
H 15 in W 28 in D 6.5 in
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany mantel clock with a pretty and unusual shaped inlaid case and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

French Louis XVI Cupid Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore and white marble oval shaped mantel clock with 2
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Cupid Mantel Clock
French Louis XVI Cupid Mantel Clock
H 19 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
French Louis XV Floral Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) bronze dore and porcelain floral decorated mantel clock with four
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut mantel clock with floral design and bird figure
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
H 27 in W 16.5 in D 8.25 in
Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
number 45607. This clock is sold as a decorative item, movement working condition unknown.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Apollo Mantel Clock by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo mantel clock by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D 7 x W 16 x H 25 cm Materials: coated and
Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

Apollo Mantel Clock by Edvin Klasson
Apollo Mantel Clock by Edvin Klasson
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with gilded toupe feet supporting a raised plinth with an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 18.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Black Forest Carved Mantel Game Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved game clock. This exceptional piece features a fallow deer stag finial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Regency inlaid marquetry mantel clock having an outstanding inlaid marquetry case
Category

Antique 1820s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
H 21.46 in W 13.78 in D 6.11 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it has been cleaned and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
H 21.26 in W 16.93 in D 6.3 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
Located in Warsaw, PL
High-quality French Louis XV century white marble The clock is held between two marble columns
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
H 22.05 in W 14.57 in D 5.52 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
This ormolu clock from the 19th century has a rectangular base with four feet carved with small
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Silver Victorian Heart Shaped Strut Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
world’ by Brian Loomes lists the Douglas clock company as working in Birmingham from 1896 to 1899 and
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

French Restoration Mantel Clock set, 1820-1830s
By Claire Colinet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Restoration bronze mantel clock set, France, 1820-1830s. 1 clock and two candelabras
Category

Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu Mantel Clock, Belgium, circa 1810-1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire ormolu mantel clock, Belgium, circa 1810, Signed "J.B. Romaet a Gand". Decorated with a
Category

Antique 1810s Belgian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu Mantel Clock, Belgium, circa 1810-1820
Ormolu Mantel Clock, Belgium, circa 1810-1820
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lancet Top Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany lancet top mantel clock having attractive inlaid boxwood stringing and a
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Norwich, GB
French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock French ormolu mantel clock standing on a beaded oval base
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Inlaid Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century rosewood inlaid mantel clock signed Walker and Hall having a pretty and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Mantel Clock and Candelabras
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco three-piece mantel garniture consisting of a clock and a pair of three-light
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Mantel Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Antique late 19th c. French mantel clock crafted in Louis XVI style richly ornamented with ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
is supported by ormolu toupie feet, which were very common in that period of time.The mantel clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900 A rare antique lodge style mantel clock. Oakwood case
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood, Antler

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 9.06 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This mantel clock is crafted in a neoclassical style of the Napoleon III period (1824-1830). The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mantel clock 18th century Louis XV by Picard, Henry (French, FL. 1831-1864) Henri Picard was a
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 6.3 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it has been cleaned and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis XV Period
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it has been cleaned and maintained by
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
H 27.17 in W 18.51 in D 10.63 in
Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
. The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s
By Mauthe
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco mantel clock made by Mauthe. Machine repaired and adjusted by professional clock repairer
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Napoleon III French Peasant Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A complete and in working order metal mantel clock with an esteemed figure of the Revolutionary
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Napoleon III Goddess Diana Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A complete and in working order metal mantel clock with an esteemed figure of the Roman Goddess
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock Edwardian mantel clock housed in a break arch mahogany case
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres
By Raingo Frères
Located in New York, NY
Our lovely gilt bronze mantel clock with movement by Raingo Freres of Paris features the finely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco mantel clock set in the style of Sue & Mare, France, circa 1925. Marble, brass and
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, circa 1910
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
No Reserve
H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
French Empire Clock Mantel Gilded Spinx Marble 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire mantel clock in marble and gilt Piece is surmounted - very high Empire - by
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Antique 1880s French Provincial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Chinoiserie Cased Dome Topped Mantel Clock, circa 1920
Located in Suffolk, GB
Offered for sale is this charming chinoiserie cased dome topped mantel clock with circular dial and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany eight day mantel clock having a pretty shaped top mahogany case
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Bonnet and Pottier
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare skyscraper rouge marble Art Deco mantel clock. A rare and unusual Art Deco Skyscraper
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900 A great carved linden wood mantel clock with a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century French mantel clock France (Limoges) Ormolu around 1840 Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x
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Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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Mantel Clock Working For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mantel clock working for your home. Each mantel clock working for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mantel clock working — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mantel clock working bearing Empire, Louis XVI or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mantel clock working over the years, but those crafted by Raingo Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mantel Clock Working?

Prices for a mantel clock working can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $5,907, while the average can fetch as much as $3,407.

Finding the Right mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Mantel Clock Working
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a Westminster clock works involves a quartz movement system. It provides the power needed to turn the gears, swing the pendulum and produce the chime melody. Depending on the clock's design and your preferred setting, the chimes may play on the hour, half hour or quarter hour. Find a selection of Westminster clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a Howard Miller clock works depends on the type of clock. Ones that feature pendulums harness the energy created by the swinging to drive their movements. Others feature wind-up mechanisms or use batteries for power. Shop a range of Howard Miller clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, atomic clocks really work. In fact, they can be very precise timekeepers. When exposed to radiation, electrons get “excited” and move. A detector in atomic clocks keeps track of the changes in atomic energy states and when it reaches a specific level, a second is ticked off. Shop a collection of atomic clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Jaeger-LeCoultre defines the Atmos as the clock that lives in the moment. The Atmos features an airtight capsule with a gaseous blend trapped inside that expands as the temperature rises and contracts when it drops. This movement changes the size of the capsule, which activates a small chain to wind the clock. Find a collection of expertly vetted Atmos clocks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.

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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.