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Universal Solar Clock Sundial on Marble Base, Italian Design
Universal Solar Clock Sundial on Marble Base, Italian Design

Universal Solar Clock Sundial on Marble Base, Italian Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early form of timekeeping, the solar clock traces its origins to mankind’s first observations of daylight and shadow.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble, Pewter

Hermes Cadran Solaire Terry Beach Towel
Hermes Cadran Solaire Terry Beach Towel

Hermes Cadran Solaire Terry Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in VALBONNE, FR

Rare Hermès "Solar Clock" Towel in 100% Terry Cotton Dimensions : 35.4" x 59.1"

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Early 2000s French Beachwear

Jeco desk/table quartz " Orbit Solar System clock" Japan
Jeco desk/table quartz " Orbit Solar System clock" Japan

Jeco desk/table quartz " Orbit Solar System clock" Japan

By Jeco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great mantel/ desk / table Orbit clock by Jeco , Japan.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Capiz Shell Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Capiz Shell Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable

Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Capiz Shell Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable

By Nina Edwards Anker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It also functions as a type of solar clock; the translucent seashells illuminate automatically at dusk, highlighting biological solar rhythms and power.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Shell

Plume Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
Plume Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable

Plume Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable

By Nina Edwards Anker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It also functions as a type of solar clock as it illuminates automatically at dusk, highlighting hourly solar and seasonal rhythms.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Feathers

Seashell Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
Seashell Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable

Seashell Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable

By Nina Edwards Anker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It also functions as a type of solar clock as it illuminates automatically at dusk, highlighting hourly solar and seasonal rhythms.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Shell

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1960s Patek Philippe Jade Swan Mantle Solar Clock, Largest known
1960s Patek Philippe Jade Swan Mantle Solar Clock, Largest known

1960s Patek Philippe Jade Swan Mantle Solar Clock, Largest known

By Patek Philippe

Located in New york, NY

Most solar dome clocks feature a dial of approximately 3 inches - the width of the dial of this Jade solar clock is a massive 7.5".

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Regency Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Brass

Patek Philippe, Nautique, Pendulette Dôme, Solar Clock Ref. 705
Patek Philippe, Nautique, Pendulette Dôme, Solar Clock Ref. 705

Patek Philippe, Nautique, Pendulette Dôme, Solar Clock Ref. 705

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York City, NY

Made in 1955, sold on January 26th, 1956. Very fine, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, gilt brass and suede-covered table clock.

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Swiss Desk Accessories

Patek Phillipe Gilt Metal Solar Table Clock
Patek Phillipe Gilt Metal Solar Table Clock

Patek Phillipe Gilt Metal Solar Table Clock

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H 0.87 in Dm 0.52 in

Patek Phillipe Gilt Metal Solar Table Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Patek Philippe Solar Pendulette Dôme first version of the Patek Philippe solar clock Case gilt metal case, gilt brass h 22cm, d 13cm Movement Cal.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large 19th Century Rosso Antico Model of the Solar Obelisk, Rome
Large 19th Century Rosso Antico Model of the Solar Obelisk, Rome

Large 19th Century Rosso Antico Model of the Solar Obelisk, Rome

Located in Lafayette, CA

Besides its function as a solar clock, the obelisk was oriented in such manner so as to cast its shadow on the nearby Ara Pacis on 23 September, Augustus's birthday, which coincided ...

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Antique 1820s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large, Scarce Rosso Marble Grand Tour Roman Monuments, Obelisk & Column
Pair of Large, Scarce Rosso Marble Grand Tour Roman Monuments, Obelisk & Column

Pair of Large, Scarce Rosso Marble Grand Tour Roman Monuments, Obelisk & Column

Located in Lafayette, CA

Besides its function as a solar clock, the obelisk was oriented in such manner so as to cast its shadow on the nearby Ara Pacis on 23 September, Augustus's birthday, which coincided ...

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Antique 1820s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Wide Omega Diamond Teak Wood Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Cuff Watch
1970s Wide Omega Diamond Teak Wood Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Cuff Watch

1970s Wide Omega Diamond Teak Wood Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Cuff Watch

By Omega

Located in New york, NY

Also if unfamiliar with teak wood or its use in pop culture, In this timeframe it was reserved by the most elite firms and famous designers in every decorative or luxury space from e...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock
Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Patek Philippe was awarded a Swiss patent for their solar clock technology, and today these early pieces are scarce and highly collectible.

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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock
Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock

Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare 1961 solar clock by Patek Philippe has an Empire-inspired aesthetic, exuding timeless luxury.

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20th Century Swiss Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock
Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

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H 8.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

The dome clock is among the most iconic designs of the early Patek Philippe solar timepieces.

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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Patek Philippe Square Table Clock
Patek Philippe Square Table Clock

Patek Philippe Square Table Clock

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H 9.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in

Patek Philippe Square Table Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Patek Philippe solar table clock is a rare marvel from the celebrated firm.

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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1970s Patek Philippe Solar Powered Desk Clock
1970s Patek Philippe Solar Powered Desk Clock

1970s Patek Philippe Solar Powered Desk Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Solar-powered electric table clock by Patek Philippe, Rectangular gilt brass brushed case measuring 5 5/8 X 5 5/8 X 3 1/2, with solar cells on the top, Excellent Mint Cond...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century
Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century

Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century

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H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. Solar compass horizontal clock designed for latitude 49 degrees.

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Archaistic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Patek Philippe Unusual Solar Powered Table Clock with Box
Patek Philippe Unusual Solar Powered Table Clock with Box

Patek Philippe Unusual Solar Powered Table Clock with Box

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine gilt brass solar powered table clock signed Patek Philippe.

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20th Century Desk Accessories

Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' Solar Quartz Clock, 1970's
Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' Solar Quartz Clock, 1970's

Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' Solar Quartz Clock, 1970's

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe ‘Ellipse d’Or’ Solar rectangular gilt brass desk clock with tambour ends, made in the 1970’s, 7-1/8″ x 6-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ deep, has an oval bezel framing the blue ellipse...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Gilt Metal

Solar System Table Clock by Jeco
Solar System Table Clock by Jeco

Solar System Table Clock by Jeco

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H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Solar System Table Clock by Jeco

By Jeco

Located in South Charleston, WV

Jeco, Japan 1975, Stainless steel, brass and acrylic case. Measures: 7.5 x 7.5 x 6.25" tall. A highly innovative modernist Space Age table clock having rotating and orbiting stainles...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Solar System Table Clock by Jeco
Solar System Table Clock by Jeco

Solar System Table Clock by Jeco

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H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Solar System Table Clock by Jeco

By Jeco

Located in South Charleston, WV

Jeco, Japan 1975, stainless steel, brass and acrylic case. Measures: 7.5 x 7.5 x 6.25" tall. Battery operated. A highly innovative modernist Space Age table clock having rotating an...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Orbiting Solar System Clock by Jeco
Orbiting Solar System Clock by Jeco

Orbiting Solar System Clock by Jeco

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H 7.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Orbiting Solar System Clock by Jeco

By Jeco

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An unusual and highly innovative space age clock having rotating and orbiting stainless steel rings and orbs encased in a lucite cube marking the passing of time.

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher
Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher

Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher

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H 5.38 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

This refined circa 1965 solar desk clock by Patek Philippe exudes timeless elegance.

Category

20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

1960s Elgin Solar Desk Clock
1960s Elgin Solar Desk Clock

1960s Elgin Solar Desk Clock

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H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in

1960s Elgin Solar Desk Clock

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Papaikou, HI

An executive looking desk clock from the 1960's. Brushed stainless steel case made in Germany.

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Vintage 1960s German Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Gilt Brass Solar-Powered Desk Clock
Patek Philippe Gilt Brass Solar-Powered Desk Clock

Patek Philippe Gilt Brass Solar-Powered Desk Clock

Located in Austin, TX

A square gilt brass solar-powered desk clock signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, retailed by Tiffany and Company, movement number 873911, case number 1570, manufactured in 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare and Decorative Early 19th Century Table Clock, France, circa 1810
Rare and Decorative Early 19th Century Table Clock, France, circa 1810

Rare and Decorative Early 19th Century Table Clock, France, circa 1810

Located in Muenster, NRW

French early 19th century clock, circa 1810. Weekly runner. Nice solar pendulum.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Patek Philippe Solar Clock
Patek Philippe Solar Clock

Patek Philippe Solar Clock

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Patek Philippe Solar Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

A gilt metal solar powered mantle clock by Patek Philippe. This is a fantastic piece of not only Patek Philippe history but also quite an advanced time keeping instrument for its tim...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

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Solar Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic solar clock available at 1stDibs. Each solar clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and stainless steel. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer solar clock, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each solar clock bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Jeco, Patek Philippe and Elgin Clocks each produced at least one beautiful solar clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Solar Clock?

Prices for a solar clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $12,000.