What were mechanical clocks used for in the Middle Ages?

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.

Mechanical Bull Used

Robert Andrew ParkerMechanical Bull, Minimalist Watercolor on Paper by Robert Andrew Parker, 1970-1979

$1,200

H 21.25 in W 21.25 in

Mechanical Bull, Minimalist Watercolor on Paper by Robert Andrew Parker

By Robert Andrew Parker

Located in Long Island City, NY

Robert Andrew Parker, American (1927 - 2024) - Mechanical Bull, Medium: Watercolor on Paper, signed lower left, Size: 16 x 17.75 in. (40.64 x 45.09 cm), Frame Size: 21.25 x 21.25 i...

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1970s Minimalist Mechanical Bull Used

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Watercolor

Morgan SilkBronco - Life in the American West Southern America Lifestyle Imagery, 2010

$648

H 17 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Bronco - Life in the American West Southern America Lifestyle Imagery

By Morgan Silk

Located in Brighton, GB

The bucking bronco is typically found in the United States, and takes the form of a large mechanically operate bull that bucks in increasing agitation until the individual riding it ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Color

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Xia HangThe Conqueror, Desktop Mechanical Bull Run Modern Art, Animal Figurine In Stock, 2017

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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

The Conqueror, Desktop Mechanical Bull Run Modern Art, Animal Figurine In Stock

By Xia Hang

Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY

The Conqueror adopts visual impression of bull, a muscular, tough and aggressive cow. A bull is also a symbol of Wall Street, the busiest and most aggressive financial market in the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

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H 7.75 in W 3.25 in D 7 in

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed on base "Reproduced from original collection of the Book of Knowledge" as photograph...

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20th Century American Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Metal, Iron

John Stango Original Vintage Advertisement Painting on Canvas

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H 31 in W 24 in L 31 in

John Stango Original Vintage Advertisement Painting on Canvas

Located in Baltimore, MD

“Genuine Jackson Square Cigar” is a painting in the style of vintage advertisements depicting a well-dressed man in a blue suit, playfully riding an enormous cigar, as if it were a r...

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1920s American Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron construction with bulldog having studded collar, embossed on base "Reproduced from Original o...

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20th Century American Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Metal, Iron

Walt Disney's Personal Mechanical Polo Practice Pony

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H 51 in W 53 in D 22 in

Walt Disney's Personal Mechanical Polo Practice Pony

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Has two levers, one controls speed, one controls gallop. This not like a mechanical bull, it simulates horse back riding. Very rare, even without Disney connection.

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1930s English Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Lee Rider Cowboy Pants Denim Banner

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H 42 in W 122 in

Lee Rider Cowboy Pants Denim Banner

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Saddle up to this perfect object to compliment that mechanical bull in your living room. Vintage advertisement from Lee Rider denim jeans, circa 1950.

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1940s American Mechanical Bull Used

Circa 1900 Quackenbush Shooting Gallery Target

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H 15.5 in W 12.25 in D 2.25 in

Circa 1900 Quackenbush Shooting Gallery Target

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1900 unusual cast iron shooting gallery target with numbered field and a mechanical bull's eye which released the duck to pop up when hit, made by Quackenbush, all in as found ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Mechanical Bull Used

Materials

Iron

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Mechanical Bull Used For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mechanical bull used you’re looking for. Each mechanical bull used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a mechanical bull used — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mechanical bull used is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mechanical bull used over the years, but those crafted by Pal Kepenyes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mechanical Bull Used?

The average selling price for a mechanical bull used at 1stDibs is $2,765, while they’re typically $309 on the low end and $220,800 for the highest priced.