Miniature Working Clocks
Vintage 1950s Dutch Baroque Models and Miniatures
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Campaign Mantel Clocks
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Late Victorian Mantel Clocks
Rosewood
Antique 1890s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal
Antique 18th Century British George III Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Antique 1810s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass, Pewter
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Wall Clocks
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1850s Austrian Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Onyx, Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Desk Accessories
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Photographic Film
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
1970s Fauvist Abstract Prints
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1910s Fauvist Figurative Prints
Etching, Drypoint
Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures
14k Gold
Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1840s English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1930s British Pocket Watches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Swiss Paintings
Ormolu, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bakelite
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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.
- How does a carriage clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Carriage 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.
- How does a longcase clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How does a Congreve clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- How does a flip clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The 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, 2022How 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, 2022How 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.
- Do atomic clocks really work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2021A 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, 2021To 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, 2022The 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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