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Brown Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock from Smith Electric, 1950s
Brown Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock from Smith Electric, 1950s

Brown Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock from Smith Electric, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by Smith electric in England during the 1950s. It features a brown

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930

Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock
Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock

$2,144

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock

By Temco

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco timepiece Art Deco electric timepiece in a light green and black Bakelite case standing

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock
Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock

$7,214

H 12.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Art Deco Green Vitascope Electric Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

background. Original ‘Art Deco’ style hands and dot numerals. Electric movement, ‘green’ Bakelite case with

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Large Copper Mirror Electric Mantle Clock by Temco, England, C1930
Art Deco Large Copper Mirror Electric Mantle Clock by Temco, England, C1930

Art Deco Large Copper Mirror Electric Mantle Clock by Temco, England, C1930

By Temco

Located in Devon, England

Clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic 1930s Art Deco style mirror clock

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox
Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox

Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox

$258Sale Price|31% Off

H 5.51 in W 7 in D 2 in

Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Here we have an original "Ben Franklin" by Westclox, a trademark of the Western Clock Manufacturing

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Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930
Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather stylish early acrylic and chrome Art Deco clock. Remarkable

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

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940
Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940

Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in London, GB

original Smiths clock featuring a weathered dial set in a beautiful marbled Bakelite surround. Smith

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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Blue Bakelite Electric Wall Clock from Metamec, 1970s
Vintage Blue Bakelite Electric Wall Clock from Metamec, 1970s

Vintage Blue Bakelite Electric Wall Clock from Metamec, 1970s

By Metamec

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Metamec wall clock was made in United Kingdom during the 1970s. It features a blue bakelite body

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Vintage 1970s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Brown Bakelite Electric Wall Clock from Smiths Sectric, 1950s
Vintage Brown Bakelite Electric Wall Clock from Smiths Sectric, 1950s

Vintage Brown Bakelite Electric Wall Clock from Smiths Sectric, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

bakelite frame, an iron dial with aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. Original electric movement ( 220

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron

Hammond Modern Firefly Synchronous Electric Bakelite Alarm Clock Model #302
Hammond Modern Firefly Synchronous Electric Bakelite Alarm Clock Model #302

Hammond Modern Firefly Synchronous Electric Bakelite Alarm Clock Model #302

By Hammond

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Art Deco Modern Hammond Synchronous white bakelite electric alarm clock firefly model 302

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Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Modernist Chrome And Bakelite Electric Clock By Temco
Art Deco Modernist Chrome And Bakelite Electric Clock By Temco

Art Deco Modernist Chrome And Bakelite Electric Clock By Temco

By Temco

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco Modernist clock by Temco an English company. This clock has been fully serviced and works

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco
Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

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H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 2.96 in

Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

By Temco

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco English modernist clock by Temco. Features a chrome back and feet

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930
Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930

Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this copper coloured glass, and chrome frame Art Deco clock. Remarkable

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Rare and Stunning Bem Ltd Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Rare and Stunning Bem Ltd Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Rare and Stunning Bem Ltd Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Large and rare and stunning BEM LTD Art Deco glass, brass Electric Mantle clock. This clock is an

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940
Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940

Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in London, GB

Stunning example of an industrial wall clock by Smiths English Clock Systems. c.1940 A fully

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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English Electric Clock
1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English Electric Clock

1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English Electric Clock

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco 1930s Catalin Bakelite Art Deco English electric clock. Beautiful butterscotch

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

Materials

Bakelite

Mid Century Telechron 2H11 Electric Baby Blue Bakelite Kitchen Wall Clock 7"
Mid Century Telechron 2H11 Electric Baby Blue Bakelite Kitchen Wall Clock 7"

Mid Century Telechron 2H11 Electric Baby Blue Bakelite Kitchen Wall Clock 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid 20th century Telechron electric wall clock, Model 2H11, featuring the rare baby blue

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Large and rare and stunning Art Deco blue glass, brass Electric Mantle clock. This clock is an

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock
Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock

Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock

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H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.75 in

Art Deco Pink Vitascope Electric Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

background. Original ‘Art Deco’ hands with ‘dot’ numerals. Electric movement, ‘pink’ Bakelite case with

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco
Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

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H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 2.96 in

Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

By Temco

Located in Devon, England

and early black plastic/bakelite plinth. Very distinctive looking clock, a fabulous time piece for any

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Bakelite

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock

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H 7.75 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock

By Paul Frankl, Warren Telechron Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Telechron Electric Skyscraper Bakelite Table Clock. Working alarm with many of the styling of Paul

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Black Electric Wall Clock from Metamec, 1970s
Vintage Black Electric Wall Clock from Metamec, 1970s

Vintage Black Electric Wall Clock from Metamec, 1970s

By Metamec

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Metamec wall clock was made in United Kingdom during the 1970s. It features a black bakelite body

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Vintage 1970s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Antique Vintage Industrial English Gents of Leicester Blick Electric Wall Clock
Antique Vintage Industrial English Gents of Leicester Blick Electric Wall Clock

Antique Vintage Industrial English Gents of Leicester Blick Electric Wall Clock

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Sale, GB

- A Blick-Electric factory wall clock supplied by Gents' Of Leicester, English, mid-twentieth

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Mid-20th Century British Wall Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Large Copper Glass Electric Mantle Clock by Temco, England, C1930
Art Deco Large Copper Glass Electric Mantle Clock by Temco, England, C1930

Art Deco Large Copper Glass Electric Mantle Clock by Temco, England, C1930

By Temco

Located in Devon, England

Clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic 1930s Art Deco style mirror clock

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco "Southerner" Model P-40 Mahogany Electric Digital Clock by Lawson
Art Deco "Southerner" Model P-40 Mahogany Electric Digital Clock by Lawson

Art Deco "Southerner" Model P-40 Mahogany Electric Digital Clock by Lawson

By Lawson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco model P-40 electric digital clock by Lawson. The clock is style 217 with a mahogany wood

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

American Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite "Airliner" Electric Clock & Lamp by Sessions
American Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite "Airliner" Electric Clock & Lamp by Sessions

American Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite "Airliner" Electric Clock & Lamp by Sessions

By Sessions

Located in Port Hope, ON

This clock is a true American Art Deco Classic, the "Airliner" electric clock/lamp, by the Sessions

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

German Art Deco Chrome and Butterscotch Marbled Bakelite Electric Desk Clock
German Art Deco Chrome and Butterscotch Marbled Bakelite Electric Desk Clock

German Art Deco Chrome and Butterscotch Marbled Bakelite Electric Desk Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This strongly designed German Art Deco electric desk clock is brilliant in its simplicity. It

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Pistachio Lucite and Brown Bakelite Electric Table/Desk Clock
English Art Deco Pistachio Lucite and Brown Bakelite Electric Table/Desk Clock

English Art Deco Pistachio Lucite and Brown Bakelite Electric Table/Desk Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautiful and stylishly designed English pistachio Lucite and brown Bakelite electric table

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite, Lucite

Eccentric American Art Deco Aluminum and Slag Glass Illuminated Electric Clock
Eccentric American Art Deco Aluminum and Slag Glass Illuminated Electric Clock

Eccentric American Art Deco Aluminum and Slag Glass Illuminated Electric Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This wonderfully eccentric American Art Deco aluminum and green slag glass illuminated electric

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

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Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s

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$174

H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in

Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s

By PRIM Clocks

Located in Kojetice, CZ

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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Wall Clocks

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Glass, Plastic, Bakelite

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Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock

Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock

By Arthur Imhof

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock
Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Omega

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two polychrome enamel panels with floral and geometric motif, gilt case back, dial signed. ...

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

$14,900

H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

By Josef Kratnia

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

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Wrought Iron

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Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

$525

H 2 in Dm 7 in

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Metal

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.
art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

By Bayard

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,912Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s

Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
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Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s

By Betty Joel

Located in Devon, England

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Steel

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock

By Seiko

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

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Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s

Art Deco Spectacular Clove Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display vitrine cabinet. Very unusual shape of which we haven't had before. This cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your ...

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Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

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Chrome, Brass, Iron

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Electric Bakelite Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic electric bakelite clock available at 1stDibs. An electric bakelite clock — often made from bakelite, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an electric bakelite clock — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An electric bakelite clock, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made electric bakelite clock over the years, but those crafted by Temco Aircraft Factory, British United Clock Company and Kermit Bishop are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Electric Bakelite Clock?

The average selling price for an electric bakelite clock at 1stDibs is $966, while they’re typically $334 on the low end and $4,311 for the highest priced.

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.