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Mechanical Alarm Clocks

Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Mechanical alarm clock PRIM B70 in Brussels style, typical of the 1970s. It is made of plastic

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa
Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

Very beautiful small 1960s mechanical brass alarm clock table clock from Europa

By Europa Clocks

Located in München, DE

-in 7-day mechanical movement with an alarm function. The clock runs very accurately and quietly. The

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mechanical Alarm Clock. A beautiful and functional shagreen leather folding one day travel clock by Rensie

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock
Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock

Italian Mid-Century Teak, Rosewood and Black Metal Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock

By Veglia

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully executed Italian Mid-Century Modern Veglia mechanical alarm clock takes the form

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

German Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock/Lamp with Aluminum Banded Shade.
German Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock/Lamp with Aluminum Banded Shade.

German Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock/Lamp with Aluminum Banded Shade.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This uniquely designed German Art Deco bedside mechanical alarm clock/lamp is marked "foreign" on

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

French Ultra Art Deco Styled Chrome and Black Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy
French Ultra Art Deco Styled Chrome and Black Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy

French Ultra Art Deco Styled Chrome and Black Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy

By Blangy

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is one fine looking ultra Art Deco styled French alarm clock from its radical flat chrome

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep
French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautiful French Art Deco chrome alarm/desk clock features a very strongly designed and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical alarm clock is constructed from a Chrome plated ring

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Copper

American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar
American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

Located in Port Hope, ON

This American Art Deco Kal-Klock bright red enamelled, mechanical alarm clock with integral manual

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Copper & Peach Scalloped Edge Mirror Alarm Clock/Torchiere Combo
French Art Deco Copper & Peach Scalloped Edge Mirror Alarm Clock/Torchiere Combo

French Art Deco Copper & Peach Scalloped Edge Mirror Alarm Clock/Torchiere Combo

By Lustrerie R. Gauthier, DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

mechanical alarm clock (attributed to DEP) on a polished copper support that is held in place by two small

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical tilt alarm clock is in highly polished aluminium with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava
Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava

Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava

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H 3.55 in Dm 3.15 in

Alarm Clock Slava Vintage Mechanical Slava

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage from the 1970s Materials glass, metal.

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Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Alarm Clock by Frontier, 1970
Alarm Clock by Frontier, 1970

Alarm Clock by Frontier, 1970

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H 4.73 in Dm 5.91 in

Alarm Clock by Frontier, 1970

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Mechanical alarm clock, Frontier In plastic Circa 1970 Dimensions: 12 x 15cm Very good state.

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Vintage 1970s European Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass
1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass

1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass

By RITZ

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Deco fabulous pink vintage table clock by RITZ made in ITALY 1960s Mechanical Wind-up Alarm

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock
Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock

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H 3.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Rare vintage Cartier Paris gold-plated and black enamel folding mechanical travel clock with alarm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock
A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock

A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Cartier Gold & Blue Circular 8-Day Mechanical Movement Oval Desk Clock of Gilt Metal and

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

By Must De Cartier, Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier Paris 24-Karat Gold-Plated Art Deco Travel Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm. This

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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

French Art Deco or Machine Age Polished Aluminium Mechanical Alarm Clock
French Art Deco or Machine Age Polished Aluminium Mechanical Alarm Clock

French Art Deco or Machine Age Polished Aluminium Mechanical Alarm Clock

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This very sculptural French Art Deco or Machine Age polished and brushed aluminium mechanical alarm

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

French Art Deco Chrome, Aluminium and Lucite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Dep
French Art Deco Chrome, Aluminium and Lucite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Dep

French Art Deco Chrome, Aluminium and Lucite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare and extremely pretty French Art Deco alarm clock features polished aluminium and chrome

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

American Art Deco Black Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar
American Art Deco Black Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

American Art Deco Black Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar

Located in Port Hope, ON

This American Art Deco Kal-Klock black wrinkle painted mechanical alarm clock with integral manual

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Small French Art Deco Chrome and Blonde Wood Mechanical Alarm Clock
Small French Art Deco Chrome and Blonde Wood Mechanical Alarm Clock

Small French Art Deco Chrome and Blonde Wood Mechanical Alarm Clock

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

This small French Art Deco solid blonde walnut with chrome accents mechanical alarm clock bears the

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clocks

Petite French Art Deco Chrome and Peach Glass Mechanical Alarm Clock
Petite French Art Deco Chrome and Peach Glass Mechanical Alarm Clock

Petite French Art Deco Chrome and Peach Glass Mechanical Alarm Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This lovely little French Art Deco chrome-plated mechanical alarm clock features a circular bodied

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Mechanical Alarm Clock by Toyo
Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Mechanical Alarm Clock by Toyo

Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Mechanical Alarm Clock by Toyo

By Toyo

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare distinctively designed Japanese Art Deco mechanical alarm clock is by Toyo. It is a

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Copper

German Art Deco Chrome & Red Galalith Mechanical Alarm Clock & Adjustable Lamp
German Art Deco Chrome & Red Galalith Mechanical Alarm Clock & Adjustable Lamp

German Art Deco Chrome & Red Galalith Mechanical Alarm Clock & Adjustable Lamp

Located in Port Hope, ON

This delightful little German Art Deco chrome combination mechanical alarm clock/reading lamp

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Italian Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Red & Black Geometric Detail
Italian Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Red & Black Geometric Detail

Italian Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Red & Black Geometric Detail

By Veglia

Located in Port Hope, ON

This very stylish Italian chrome-plated Art Deco mechanical alarm clock features a beautifully

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Stunning French Art Deco Green Lucite, Aluminium & Brass Mechanical Alarm Clock
Stunning French Art Deco Green Lucite, Aluminium & Brass Mechanical Alarm Clock

Stunning French Art Deco Green Lucite, Aluminium & Brass Mechanical Alarm Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stunning and generous-sized mechanical alarm clock is a triumph of French late Art Deco design

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome, Metal

Italian Art Deco Chrome Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock with Red and Black Accents
Italian Art Deco Chrome Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock with Red and Black Accents

Italian Art Deco Chrome Veglia Mechanical Alarm Clock with Red and Black Accents

By Veglia

Located in Port Hope, ON

This very stylish Italian chrome-plated Art Deco mechanical alarm clock features a beautifully

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

German Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Octagonal Mechanical Alarm Clock.
German Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Octagonal Mechanical Alarm Clock.

German Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Octagonal Mechanical Alarm Clock.

Located in Port Hope, ON

The hexagonal chrome body and bezel of this German Art Deco alarm clock stands on an oblong chrome

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Rare French Art Deco Chrome & Black Bakelite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy.
Rare French Art Deco Chrome & Black Bakelite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy.

Rare French Art Deco Chrome & Black Bakelite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy.

By Blangy

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is a fine example of the superbly designed French Art Deco silhouetted chrome alarm clocks by

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Metal

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Architectural Alarm Clock by Bayard
French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Architectural Alarm Clock by Bayard

French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Architectural Alarm Clock by Bayard

By Bayard

Located in Port Hope, ON

This delightful chrome-plated mid-sized mechanical alarm clock is by the renowned French clock

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Veglia Brass & Faux Wood Celluloid Veneer Alarm Clock
Italian Mid-Century Veglia Brass & Faux Wood Celluloid Veneer Alarm Clock

Italian Mid-Century Veglia Brass & Faux Wood Celluloid Veneer Alarm Clock

By Veglia

Located in Port Hope, ON

This wonderfully executed and eccentrically designed Space Age Italian mechanical alarm clock is

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large German Art Deco Circular Alarm Clock with Tilde & Sphere Decoration.
Large German Art Deco Circular Alarm Clock with Tilde & Sphere Decoration.

Large German Art Deco Circular Alarm Clock with Tilde & Sphere Decoration.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This large German Art Deco mechanical alarm clock features a circular bezel with a convex crystal

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Chromed Bronze Alarm Clock & Integral Dice Paperweight Desk Set
French Art Deco Chromed Bronze Alarm Clock & Integral Dice Paperweight Desk Set

French Art Deco Chromed Bronze Alarm Clock & Integral Dice Paperweight Desk Set

By Bayard

Located in Port Hope, ON

mechanical alarm clock mounted on a heavy chrome plated bronze base. This clock is flanked on either side by

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock
1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

1950s German Singing Bird Cage Desktop Alarm Clock

By Dome

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare 1950s brass and aqua enamel mechanical music box combination alarm clock by Dome, Germany

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mechanical Alarm Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mechanical alarm clocks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, chrome and plastic, all mechanical alarm clocks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of mechanical alarm clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of mechanical alarm clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern mechanical alarm clocks are of considerable interest. Large mechanical alarm clocks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller mechanical alarm clocks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made mechanical alarm clocks over the years, but those made by Blangy, Bayard and Herbert W. Lamport are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mechanical Alarm Clocks?

Prices for mechanical alarm clocks start at $475 and top out at $1,450 with the average selling for $875.

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 Mechanical Alarm Clocks
  • 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
    A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    It is best to carry small alarm clocks when traveling. You’ll want to choose a durable travel alarm clock — one that is portable and packed well to avoid breakage over a long journey. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary travel alarm clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    How you set your Westclox alarm clock depends on the model. Typically, you begin by pushing the “mode” button and then using the up and down keys to set the hours and minutes. However, specific instructions vary from clock to clock. Searching for your clock's model number can allow you to access step-by-step directions for your particular clock, or you can check the usage instructions that came with your clock. Explore a selection of Westclox clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese monk named I-Hsing invented the first mechanical clock in 723 AD. His astronomical clock was known as the Water Driven Spherical Birds-Eye-View Map of The Heavens. You can find a variety of antique and vintage mechanical clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How you set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock depends on the model. Many of the clocks feature two knobs on the back. One sets the time, and the other controls the alarm. New clocks designed under the Arne Jacobsen name come with instructions that can guide you through the process. You'll find a range of Arne Jacobsen clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.