How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?

Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.

How can you tell if a clock is vintage?

To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.

United Clock Vintage

1988 Or 1989 Number810244 Howard Milleriller Clocks

Weight Clock

Mid Century Modern Wall Clock

Howard Living Room Furniture Midcentury

George Nelson For Howard Miller Clock

Small Clock

Nathan George Horwitt

Howard Miller Brass Wall Clock

Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece

$17,696

Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece

By Thomas Mercer

Located in Amersham, GB

An English gilt brass chronometer carriage timepiece with original travelling case, key and bill of sale. The grained gilt tapering case has a folding handle with bevelled glass pane...

Category

1970s British Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934

$922

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American watchmakers Elgin. A fine classic calibre movement running well on a 7 jewel Elgin grade 4...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco United Clock Vintage

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Johnny O'clock

$819

Johnny O'clock

Located in London, GB

Original photographic production still for the 1947 Film Noir Johnny O'clock starring Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, Lee J. Cobb and John Kellogg. This film was directed by Robert Rosse...

Category

1940s American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Paper

Twelve O'Clock High

$1,298

Twelve O'Clock High

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for the 1949 film Twelve O'Clock High. This American war film was adapted from the 1948 novel of the same name by Sy Bartlett and Beirne Lay, Jr.

Category

1940s American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Paper

Vintage Handcrafted Matchstick Mantle Clock

$1,450

Vintage Handcrafted Matchstick Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This remarkable vintage handcrafted mantel clock showcases the ingenuity and patience of traditional folk art craftsmanship. Constructed from meticulously arranged matchsticks, the c...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian United Clock Vintage

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

$1,850

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This whimsical vintage mantle clock is a stunning example of coastal artisanal craft, blending a relaxed bohemian aesthetic with timeless seaside elegance. The entire frame is meticu...

Category

Late 20th Century American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bulova Obsevatory Time Clock Salesman Sample

$3,000

Vintage Bulova Obsevatory Time Clock Salesman Sample

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s-1940s; Bulova Watch Company - New York, NY Portable traveling salesman sample display featuring a Bulova electrically operated wall clock housed within its original demonst...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Glass Tray 'Clocks' by Michael & Frances Higgins

$225

Glass Tray 'Clocks' by Michael & Frances Higgins

By Higgins Glass, Michael Higgins

Located in Dallas, TX

'Clocks' glass ashtray by Michael & Francis Higgins. The tray is hand craftedwith two pieces of fused tv implosion glass with the design between the glass, excellent condition,

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Comitti of London Floral Mantle Clock

$8,500

Vintage Comitti of London Floral Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional mantel clock by the renowned Comitti of London is a masterful celebration of traditional English horology and Chinoiserie elegance. The bracket-style case is finishe...

Category

Late 20th Century British Chinoiserie United Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage 9K Gold Cuckoo Clock Charm Pendant

$399

Vintage 9K Gold Cuckoo Clock Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is a 9 karat gold vintage cuckoo clock charm pendant. The cuckoo clock charm is beautifully detailed and has nice engravings. Charms are great to collect as wearable memories, ...

Category

Late 20th Century British United Clock Vintage

Materials

9k Gold

Large Architectural Salvage, Four Foot Clock Tower Face

$9,500

Large Architectural Salvage, Four Foot Clock Tower Face

By Standard Electric Time Company 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Large tower clock face and mechanism - probably works (not tested) with roman numeral hours. Lucite backing can be illuminated - made of heavy metal, a GREAT piece.

Category

1950s American Industrial United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

American Clock, a Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, First Edition

$69

American Clock, a Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

The American Clock: A Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, 1723-1900, with a listing of 6153 Clockmakers by William H Distin. E.P. Dutton & Co, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1976. Stated 1st Ed h...

Category

1970s American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Paper

Large Architectural Clock Face with Gilt Numbers and Hands

$4,750

Large Architectural Clock Face with Gilt Numbers and Hands

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A large 72 inch diameter acretectual clock face in painted and gilt steel. The clock is for decorative purposes and is not running. Vey sturdy and heavy.

Category

20th Century American Industrial United Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

1953 NCR National Cash Register Clock Electric Employee Appreciation

$460

1953 NCR National Cash Register Clock Electric Employee Appreciation

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1953 National Cash Register Company electric desk clock - still works! Gold painted metal case with red glass panel at the top reading CPC 1953. Sports the monogram HAN next ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Howard Miller "Postema" 49" Oversized Wrought-Iron Wall Clock

$1,200

Vintage Industrial Howard Miller "Postema" 49" Oversized Wrought-Iron Wall Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Plainview, NY

Vintage Industrial Howard Miller "Postema" 49" Oversized Wrought-Iron Wall Clock Make a bold statement with this Howard Miller Postema wall clock — an oversized, open-frame timepiec...

Category

1990s American Industrial United Clock Vintage

Materials

Iron

Ralph Lauren Wedgwood Pocket Watch Clock Charger Porcelain Serving Plate 13"

$200Sale Price|20% Off

Ralph Lauren Wedgwood Pocket Watch Clock Charger Porcelain Serving Plate 13"

By Wedgewood, Ralph Lauren

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Ralph Lauren Wedgwood pocket watch / wall hanging clock plate. Includes hanger. Made in England circa 1989. Dimensions: 12.25" x 0.75" x 12.25" (W x D x H)

Category

1980s British Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

$8,950

Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Marcel Boucher pave rhinestone and enamel mechanical trembler cuckoo clock clip brooch. In a pale mint green and lemon yellow pearlized enamel, crystal rhinestone pave, rhodium...

Category

1940s American Retro United Clock Vintage

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Steel

Pair of Vintage Decorative Wall Brackets, English, Clock Shelf, Italianate Taste

$855 / set

Pair of Vintage Decorative Wall Brackets, English, Clock Shelf, Italianate Taste

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage decorative wall brackets. An English, gilt painted mahogany clock or lamp shelf in Italianate taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Classic w...

Category

1980s British Rococo Revival United Clock Vintage

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Geometric Brass Hanging Wall Clock + Mirror by Sharon Art Concept

$875

Vintage Geometric Brass Hanging Wall Clock + Mirror by Sharon Art Concept

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern hanging wall mirror designed by Sharon Bezack, a Sharon Concept Design circa 1980's. This piece features a geometric brass-plated pattern with a clock that keeps t...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Chelsea Carved Dolphin Nautical Maritime Ship Mantel Clock & Barometer 25"

$2,850

Rare Chelsea Carved Dolphin Nautical Maritime Ship Mantel Clock & Barometer 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare mid century nautical maritime theme Chelsea Ship's Clock and Barometer set featuring a carved mahogany case with dolphins / delphins flanking brass cased gauges accented with sh...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Wood / Painted Sculpture " Clock Tower " by Rita Wasserman

$675

Mid Century Wood / Painted Sculpture " Clock Tower " by Rita Wasserman

By Craft and Folk Art Museum

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A wooden sculpture in the style of folk art with found objects , wood industrial molds and clock parts titled " Clock Tower " . Painted in tones of ambers, blacks and browns by femal...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art United Clock Vintage

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century George Nelson Lucite Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller Company

$2,300

Mid-Century George Nelson Lucite Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller Company

Located in Wichita, KS

Rare George Nelson Lucite Grandfather Clock made by Howard Miller Company. A masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design. Nelson and his studio (George Nelson Associates) created desig...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Rare Peter Pepper Productions Ceramic Wall Hanging Weather Station Clock Mobile

$7,500

Rare Peter Pepper Productions Ceramic Wall Hanging Weather Station Clock Mobile

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Troy, MI

Exceptionally rare hanging weather station sculpture by Peter Pepper Products Circa 1950s Three multi color matte glaze ceramic globes featuring a thermometer, clock and barometer ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Clock Gold Finish Galt Silverware Vintage Estate Decoration

$400Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Clock Gold Finish Galt Silverware Vintage Estate Decoration

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Comes as shown in pictures and videos.

Category

1940s American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Perfume Bottle with Gilded Clock Face, USA

$390

Mid-Century Modern Glass Perfume Bottle with Gilded Clock Face, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century rectangular clear glass perfume bottle gilded on top and bottom, with a gilded raised clock face on front and a gilded stopper (possible by Five Past Midnight)

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Glass

Vermont Clock & Watchmakers, Silversmiths, & Jewelers, 1778-1878, Signed Ltd Ed

$179

Vermont Clock & Watchmakers, Silversmiths, & Jewelers, 1778-1878, Signed Ltd Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Vermont Clock and Watchmakers, Silversmiths, and Jewelers, 1778-1878 by Lilian Baker Carlisle. L.B. Carlisle, Burlington VT, 1970. 1st, signed and numbered Ed (#601/1000) hardcover w...

Category

1970s American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Paper

Antique 20thC Scottish Solid Silver Clock & Inkwell By Hamilton & Inches c.1903

$3,819

Antique 20thC Scottish Solid Silver Clock & Inkwell By Hamilton & Inches c.1903

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Scottish solid silver desk clock and inkwell by Hamilton & Inches. The inkwell is formed with a heavy, smoothly curved glass body, topped by a silver lid whi...

Category

20th Century British Other United Clock Vintage

Materials

Silver

Lunch at the Ritz Whimsical Enamel Clock Artisan Earrings circa 1980s

$145

Lunch at the Ritz Whimsical Enamel Clock Artisan Earrings circa 1980s

By Lunch at the Ritz

Located in University City, MO

Lunch at the Ritz whimsical enamel clock dial artisan earrings c 1980s The unique handmade post earrings are designed with enamel clock dials with gilt metal hands with dangling gla...

Category

1980s American Artisan United Clock Vintage

Materials

Gilt Metal

Steve Anderson Judaica Mixed-Media Hebrew Clock with Star of David on Stone Base

$1,100

Steve Anderson Judaica Mixed-Media Hebrew Clock with Star of David on Stone Base

Located in New York, NY

An imaginative piece of modern American Judaica by metal artist Steve Anderson, this sculptural Hebrew clock combines worked metal with natural stone to create a bold interpretation ...

Category

20th Century American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Stone, Metal

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Travel Clock, Mid-20th Century

$22,400Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Travel Clock, Mid-20th Century

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This compact, 18K yellow gold, Van Cleef and Arpels travel clock is a unique piece of vintage luxury. At its heart is a Movado Ermetophon alarm movement inside the exquisitely crafte...

Category

Mid-20th Century American United Clock Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

1950's Seagram's Gin Advertising Electric Clock Old Stock New In Box

$275 / item

1950's Seagram's Gin Advertising Electric Clock Old Stock New In Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare 1950's plastic box with aluminium face electric clock with illuminated martini cup , we have 4 available new old stock a very rare find beautiful piece for a mancave or s...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Adirondack Cabin Rustic Style Handmade Burl Wood Table Lamp Bark Clock Lacquered

$630

Adirondack Cabin Rustic Style Handmade Burl Wood Table Lamp Bark Clock Lacquered

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a fantastic table lamp with a clock on the front handcrafted from a burl and heavily lacquered to retain the wood bark. It would work perfectly with rustic or Adirondack styl...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack United Clock Vintage

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Antique 20th Century Solid Silver Photograph Frame With Built In Clock c.1902

$3,546

Antique 20th Century Solid Silver Photograph Frame With Built In Clock c.1902

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English solid silver photograph frame. Of rectangular form with a built in mounted clock on the top. The frame is of a wonderful size, perfect for any desk or ma...

Category

20th Century British Other United Clock Vintage

Materials

Silver

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907

$3,272

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Inkwell with Clock, Chester, c.1907

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th century Edwardian silver capstan shaped inkwell with an 8 day goliath clock. The hinged cover is set with a silver plated clock, with a white dial with Roman numeral markers and...

Category

20th Century British Edwardian United Clock Vintage

Materials

Silver

1960s George Nelson Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series

$556Sale Price|37% Off

1960s George Nelson Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series

By George Nelson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned. The ruler is about 13 in...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern United Clock Vintage

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Book, By The Clock of St James's, Percy Armytage, Literary Memoir, 1927

$374Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Book, By The Clock of St James's, Percy Armytage, Literary Memoir, 1927

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage copy of By The Clock of St James's by Percy Armytage, published in 1927 and originally compiled during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. A bound and illustrated ...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco United Clock Vintage

Materials

Paper

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United Clock Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the united clock vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each united clock vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer united clock vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each united clock vintage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made united clock vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Howard Miller and Arthur Umanoff are consistently popular.

How Much is a United Clock Vintage?

Prices for a united clock vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $49 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,279.

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 United Clock Vintage

How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
How can you tell if a clock is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.