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Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Baroque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Gardena, CA
Hand Painted Austrian Porcelain miniature tall clock case - Movement Manufactured by New Haven
Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Miniature Rosewood Campaign Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Miniature rosewood Campaign clock French miniature Campaign clock in a Rosewood case
Category

Antique 19th Century French Campaign Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

French Miniature Rosewood Campaign Clock
French Miniature Rosewood Campaign Clock
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Miniature Mahogany Library Clock, Thornhill, London
By Peerless, Thornhill
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature mahogany library clock, Thornhill, London Miniature mahogany library clock standing on
Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & Inlaid Grandfather Clock
By France"
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & inlaid Grandfather clock, Rosewood case with inlaid detail
Category

Antique 1860s English Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Miniature Mahogany Mantel Clock by Maple & Co, Paris
By Maple & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Maple & Co Ltd as working in both Paris and
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Rare Miniature Alarm Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This is for a beautiful original and extremely stylish art deco desktop alarm clock made by Jaeger
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

George III Miniature Twin Fusee Mantel Clock, Hunter London, circa 1790
By William Hunter
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An exceptionally rare George III miniature twin fusee mantel clock, circa 1790. The mahogany break
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Solid Sterling Silver Liberty's London 1915 Miniature Carrage Clock Tudric Feel
By Liberty of London, Tudric
Located in GB
1915 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver miniature carriage clock made in the Tudric style I have a
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Empire Miniature Ormolu Clock of Cupid Signed by Ledure and Thomas
Located in London, GB
French Empire miniature ormolu clock of Cupid signed by Ledure and Thomas. A small French Empire
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian French quality brass miniature carriage clock having a quality brass case with
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
Made by one of the last great english clock makers working in a traditional manner. This miniature
Category

Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Steel

Miniature French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Soldier
Located in London, GB
Fine miniature French Empire clock in ormolu. Dating from the First French Empire period with
Category

Antique 1810s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
Miniature pewter and brass boulle longcase clock with jeweled bezel and silvered dial. Beautifully
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

VACHET Paris 1910 Edwardian Miniature Enameled Guilloché Clock In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A miniature travel clock designed by R. Vachet Paris. Exceptional and very rare miniature travel
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer. An exceptional boudoir
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock. Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock By J C Vickery, London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality miniature brass carriage clock by J C Vickery, London having a quality
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

ZENITH 1930 Art Deco Enameled Miniature Travel Alarm Clock In .925 Sterling
By Zenith
Located in Miami, FL
A miniature travel alarm clock designed by Zenith. This is a gorgeous travel-carriage miniature
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Valme 1920 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning miniature travel-carriage clock, made in
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
the clock is in perfect working order, this clock comes with our two year guarantee.
Category

Antique 1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
H 27.56 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Antique Miniature French Marble Case Art Deco Desk Clock with Second Hand Dial
Located in Danville, CA
1920s vintage Miniature French marble case Art Deco clock with second hand dial Here is a French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Solid Silver Miniature Flip Up Travel Clock by Rotary, circa 1933
Located in Devon, England
A rare and beautifully made Art Deco solid .925 sterling silver miniature desk clock for travel use
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

English mahogany bracket clock with Orrery by Newman & Dolland
Located in HAARLEM, NL
, moon and sun. A beautiful nineteenth century miniature rotating globe. The height of the clock and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Viennese Column Clock Portal Clock Biedermeier era min flower showcase ar. 1840
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Biedermeier Portal Clock Vienna circa 1840 spring train day movement, lever escapement, Viennese 4
Category

Antique 1850s Austrian Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Enamel

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8-Day Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Hampstead, QC
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre figural miniature street lamp clock for table top or desktop
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890
By Hermann Ratzersdorfer
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Austrian exceptional solid silver & hand painted enamel miniature clock
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver & Lapis Lazuli Clock, Vienna c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Austrian exceptional solid silver gilt & lapis lazuli miniature clock, At
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Germany Pforzheim 1918 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Geometric Clock .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco miniature boudoir desk clock. Extremely beautiful miniature desk clock, made in
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin. Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900
By Fabergé
Located in Portland, OR
work for Fabergé, including parasol handles, dishes, pill boxes, scent bottles, miniature clocks, seals
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Silver

Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock. Very beautiful antique desk-table clock, created in Geneva
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Miniature Brass French Carriage Clock with Key
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
miniature carriage clock, height 4-1/2 inches x width 3-1/8 inches, is marked CJCC by the importer. The
Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Organic Clock - Toscane
By Antoine Rose
Located in Miami, FL
into pieces of art. Up in the air series Antoine rose has commenced working on “up in the air” series
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

Organic Clock - Toscane
Organic Clock - Toscane
H 52.5 in W 52.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Henri Matisse Exhibition Poster, The Tate Gallery, 1953
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Soquel, CA
of Flemish origin and lived near the Belgian border. At eight o'clock on the evening of December 31
Category

1970s Fauvist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
miniature painter for the Parisian jeweler Boucheron, working very early on in the Art Nouveau style. Since
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

"Mlle Landsberg" (grade planche, pl. 16)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Missouri, MO
lived near the Belgian border. At eight o'clock on the evening of December 31, 1869, he was born in his
Category

1910s Fauvist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Drypoint

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
clock and watchmaker to Louis XV, Louis XVI and Napoleon Bonaparte, Lépine's creations were well
Category

Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, & guilloche enamel. This is a one of a kind and very rare timepiece with an enameled grisaille miniature
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Unique Miniature Working Wittnauer Alarm Clock Gold Charm Pendant
By Wittnauer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This fabulous 14k gold charm is an actual miniature Wittnauer clock that does not work. Actually
Category

Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures

Materials

14k Gold

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Bracket Clock
By Watson & Son
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Georgian mahogany miniature bracket clock surmounted by a pagoda top with dentil moulding standing
Category

Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Dublin, IE
19th century French miniature tortoiseshell bracket clock, circa 1890. What a showstopper of a
Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Miniature Clock Garniture in Marble and Ormolu
Located in Dublin, IE
Miniature marble and ormolu garniture, circa 1900. This French clock garniture has wonderful
Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rosewood Miniature Bracket Clock by King, Lynn
By King Lynn
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Miniature rosewood bracket clock Finely figured rosewood case with raised, moulded plinth
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

French Miniature Gilt Bronze Clock Signed L. Brunswick A.B.Paris
Located in Redding, CA
Very high quality little miniature clock, working and ready to enjoy, the casting is fine and the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Miniature Clock Featuring Diana the Huntress
Located in Dublin, IE
miniature clock would look beautiful on a small mantelpiece or console or side table. Carol and I
Category

Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Edwardian Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Edwardian miniature mantel clock standing on brass bun feet and a raised moulded plinth with canted
Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Ormolu Mounted Berlin Kpm Porcelain Clock Set
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th C. Ormolu Mounted Berlin KPM Porcelain Clock Set. Circa 1890 KPM porcelain clock set, c.1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Retailed French Miniature Gilt Brass Timepiece, by Reed & Son, circa 1880
By Reed & Son
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Retailed French miniature gilt brass timepiece, by Reed & Son, circa 1880. 3.5-cm enamel dial
Category

20th Century Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Miniature Mechanical Travel Clock
Located in Carlisle, GB
This clock is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear
Category

Vintage 1930s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Mechanical Swiss Clock with Miniature Painting, circa 1930s
Located in Redding, CA
A very sweet fully functional bedside clock, the cherub is busy working at his station, each time
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Paintings

Materials

Ormolu, Silver Plate

Antique Walnut Miniature Grandfather Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique walnut miniature Grandfather clock having an arched top with pierced fretwork carving
Category

Early 20th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Miniature Grandfather Clock
Antique Walnut Miniature Grandfather Clock
H 10.83 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
Delft Antique Miniature Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Miniature delft blue grandfather clock, circa 1880. Working order but not guaranteed. Measure: 22
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Lacquered Brass Cased Carriage Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Charming miniature lacquered brass cased carriage clock having a pretty enameled chapter ring and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Miniature French Ormolu Marble Clock Garniture, Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A fine early to mid-19th century French ormolu mantle clock garniture of outstanding quality and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This clock can't be mistaken for any other era can it? Sweet little desk top clock with the case in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock, 1930s
Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock, 1930s
H 3 in W 4.34 in D 1.19 in
Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form. These clocks are without doubt
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

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Miniature Working Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of miniature working clocks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and mahogany, all miniature working clocks available were constructed with great care. Miniature working clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Miniature working clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Victorian and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made miniature working clocks over the years, but those made by KPM Porcelain, Liberty of London and Maple & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Miniature Working Clocks?

Prices for miniature working clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, miniature working clocks begin at $523 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,140.

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 Miniature Working Clocks
  • 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
    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.

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