What is the elephant clock used for?

The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.

What was the banjo clock used for?

Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.

What is mercury used for in clocks?

Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.

What were carriage clocks used for?

Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.

What medium was used for the Melting Clocks?

The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.

What were mechanical clocks used for in the Middle Ages?

Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.

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1988 Or 1989 Number810244 Howard Milleriller Clocks

Wall Clock Made In Germany

Regulator Clock

Brass And Glass Midcentury Desk

8 Day Clock

World Desk Clocks

Art Deco Clocks Mantel

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French White Marble and Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

$10,212

French White Marble and Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock Housed in a white marble figural case depicting a wall fountain with Cupid in the basin and Venus standing beside indicating the time, sur...

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1870s French Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble

French Style Falling Gravity Driven Bronze Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock

$1,850

French Style Falling Gravity Driven Bronze Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Danville, CA

At the end of the running period, simply push the clock up to reset it. The entire clock is made of brass in both brushed and stained finished.

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1990s Industrial Used Time Clock

Materials

Granite, Brass

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

$18,769

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock. At the time this piece was crafted, in c.1860, the company was directed by Auguste-Maximilien...

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1860s French Napoleon III Used Time Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand

$8,280

Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Miami, US

This pairing not only serves a practical purpose but also acts as a magnificent decorative piece that embodies the elegance of its time. This Meissen clock case and stand is a rare ...

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19th Century German Rococo Used Time Clock

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier Clock

$23,400

Cartier Clock

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

It seldom happens that we get clocks by Cartier signed European Watch and Clock Company.

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock

$4,500

19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The clock's 8-day time and strike movement, masterfully crafted by Japy Frères, ensures not only accurate timekeeping but also echoes the legacy of excellence associated with the ren...

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Late 19th Century French Edwardian Used Time Clock

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

$31,500Sale Price|30% Off

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

(We cannot guarantee the time-keeping of the clock).

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock

$2,900

1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock

By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

.Classic 1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock. Great style and design.. All original ,unmolested condition, Clock tested and in working order. keep's perfect time..

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1930s American Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

$34,700

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

This clock can definitely be made to work and keep time by a local clock maker.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Time Clock

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French Art Deco Malachite & Champleve Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock

$6,850

Antique French Art Deco Malachite & Champleve Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Movement is marked "Medaille D'or Samuel Mart Paris 1900" and face is marked "A La Renaissance". 2 week running duration with half hour and hour striking. Clock has been tested in go...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

$3,850

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Highly Carved German 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock.

Category

Late 19th Century German Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

$3,280

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

By Brillie

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

This ensured perfect synchronization and avoided the loss of time associated with rewinding the clocks. Whether in France or abroad, many factories, stations, schools, etc. will thu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Time Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Brass Miniature Mantle Clock Jackson Paris 19C

$676

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Brass Miniature Mantle Clock Jackson Paris 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptional and Handsome French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Miniature Carriage or Mantle Clock Time Piece of outstanding quality and classical rectangular outline.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

$1,890

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

By Brillie

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

This ensured perfect synchronisation and avoided the loss of time associated with rewinding the clocks Whether in France or abroad, many factories, stations, schools, etc. will th...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Used Time Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880

$1,800Sale Price / set|38% Off

French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock, time an...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box

$19,000

Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box

By Black, Starr & Gorham

Located in Long Beach, CA

They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appe...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

$25,894

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The pendulum has the form of a butterfly, a popular motif used in decorative arts since the time of Revolution. Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest the fragile victory of love ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

$4,500

Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

This Japanese stick clock measures 15.5 inch long. The engraved gilt-bronze time scale is fastened top and bottom by a large turned screw, has an engraved brass scale set at the edg...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

$3,608

French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

At this time the Comptoir General was represented by J.Pratt who was located at 9, Boulvard Poissonnies.

Category

1880s French Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

$3,250

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 57-1/2" tall and 16-3/8" wide.

Category

Late 19th Century German Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

13 Inch Minimalist Wall Clock Carved from Solid Walnut, USA, c. 1970s

$650

13 Inch Minimalist Wall Clock Carved from Solid Walnut, USA, c. 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

The aluminum hands all function exactly as they should and the clock keeps time. This lamp is functional, easy to hang and ready for a lifetime more of use.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Time Clock

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

$4,472

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Located in Lisse, NL

Executed in a striking combination of onyx and marble, this sculptural clock is flanked by dynamic skier figures captured mid-descent, their movement frozen in time.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.

$10,357

Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.

Located in Lisse, NL

Monumental 19th-century terracotta figural mantel clock modeled as an allegorical group representing Time and Cupid.

Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845

$6,885

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845

By Perrelet

Located in Greven, DE

At the time the clock offered here was made, around 1840-50, they were working at the Cour de Rohan in Paris and signed "Horlogers et Mecaniciens du Roi".

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1840s French Louis XVI Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Robert Wuersch Enameled Copper Faced Electric Clock With A Walnut Body

$450

Vintage Robert Wuersch Enameled Copper Faced Electric Clock With A Walnut Body

By Robert Wuersch Associates

Located in Doraville, GA

The clock is from the 1957 to !970 time period. The clock is very well made and quite whimsical with its vegetable and fruit numberals.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Time Clock

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock

$28,500

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

This clock has an 8 day fusee chain driven movement with quarterly striking.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Used Time Clock

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

$23,516

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

By Faizan A Paris

Located in Greven, DE

The term "Pendule au Noir" was already in use at the time the clocks were created. The period around 1800 was characterised by seafaring, voyages of discovery and a constant expansio...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

$2,850

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock.

Category

Late 19th Century German Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Mantle Clock Retailed by J.N. Masters

$2,206

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Mantle Clock Retailed by J.N. Masters

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptional and Handsome French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Time Piece of outstanding quality. Made in France and retailed by J N Masters Sussex, England.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870

$16,339 / set

Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture, circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This fine porcelain clock set is decorated in the Japonisme style which was popular in France from the mid 1860's and displays the influence of Japanese aesthetics on western decorat...

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze

25" Tall Japanese Ebony Shaku Dokei Striking Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

$6,500

25" Tall Japanese Ebony Shaku Dokei Striking Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

A separate key wound striking mechanism acts as the weight and drives the one-day time mechanism. This is a quite large Japanese stick pillar clock, 24.5" overall, bigger than most ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

58" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

$3,950

58" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

The case is made of hardwood with high relief carvings. The time shows on a porcelain dial. This clock is in excellent working condition.

Category

Late 19th Century German Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Solid Sterling Silver Liberty's London 1915 Miniature Carrage Clock Tudric Feel

$9,531

Solid Sterling Silver Liberty's London 1915 Miniature Carrage Clock Tudric Feel

By Tudric, Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1915 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver miniature carriage clock made in the Tudric ...

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1910s English Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

$7,885

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Located in Lisse, NL

Maybe their time is up. The clock face of this work of art clock is marked Fournier, Charleville.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Clock from Rouen

$1,300

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Clock from Rouen

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

The mechanism is in good working order and has been reviewed by a clock specialist, the time piece can run for about two days before it needs to be wound again.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Time Clock

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain

51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock

$1,850

51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock

By Hermle

Located in Danville, CA

51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock MOVEMENT: 10 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with Westminster Chime on every quarter SIZE: 51"...

Category

1980s German Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Antique French Orientalist Arab 8 Day Gilt Bronze Statue Clock Garniture, 1880

$5,246Sale Price / set|25% Off

Antique French Orientalist Arab 8 Day Gilt Bronze Statue Clock Garniture, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

The 8 day clock with a time and strike mechanism, sounding the hours and half hours on a pleasant mellow sounding bell.

Category

1880s French Islamic Used Time Clock

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

$1,850

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 28"H x 11-1...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Original 1875 EN Welch Gale Drop 5 Dial 6 Hand Complication Calendar Wall Clock

$5,500

Original 1875 EN Welch Gale Drop 5 Dial 6 Hand Complication Calendar Wall Clock

By Welch

Located in Danville, CA

It not only has the standard features as a calendar clock, such as time and date, etc, but this fully featured clock even has the functions of day, month, sunrise, sunset, moon phase...

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1870s American Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage American E. Howard Style No. 4 Weight Driven Movement Banjo Wall Clock

$1,650

Vintage American E. Howard Style No. 4 Weight Driven Movement Banjo Wall Clock

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Danville, CA

This clock is made similar to the original 1885 E. Howard banjo clock.

Category

Late 20th Century Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cubist Design Clock With Bronze Panther And Pair Of Lamps By Decoux

$4,084 / set

Art Deco Cubist Design Clock With Bronze Panther And Pair Of Lamps By Decoux

By Michel Decoux

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

The set is in good vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, as to be expected for its time. The clock movement is in working order, making this not only a func...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

$3,200

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

Located in Danville, CA

1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 19"H...

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, By E. Lemoine

$19,700

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, By E. Lemoine

By Lemoine

Located in New York, NY

The use of multiple colored marbles combined with detailed gilt-bronze mounts is consistent with the elaborate presentation clocks of the time. E. Lemoine’s work aligns with the tra...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti

$18,750Sale Price / set|25% Off

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Miami, FL

He worked in Paris throughout the 19th century and was one of the finest clock makers of his time. Mantel clock dimensions: Height: 19 in (48.26 cm) Width: 12 in (30.48 cm) Depth: ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Used Time Clock

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

$2,850

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

Located in Danville, CA

Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour and hour striking Size: 16" H x 7" W x 5"...

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

$31,998

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Built into the motion work which, when released by the clock, automatically sets the hands to the clock's time as well as correcting the watch's regulator necessitated by any degree ...

Category

Late 18th Century French Empire Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

Top Quality Art Deco Clock Set / Vases, Polished Brass w Westminster Sound Chime

$3,589

Top Quality Art Deco Clock Set / Vases, Polished Brass w Westminster Sound Chime

Located in Lisse, NL

This signed/marked (picture 20) clock is professionally serviced and so comes to you in very good working condition, keeping excellent time.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock

$48,500

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. ...

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19th Century French Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

$5,296

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

The paint has become slightly distressed with time which gives the clock an extra air of character.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Time Clock

Materials

Pine

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

$12,850

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

By Robert Houdin

Located in Danville, CA

This total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands pointing to the time with Roman numerals.

Category

Late 19th Century Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

1970’s Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock Restored

$2,500

1970’s Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock Restored

By Kirsch/Hamilton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It is running nicely, keeping time. The lenses are replaced and the clock has been refurbished with a new motor.

Category

1970s American Used Time Clock

Materials

Aluminum

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

$12,260

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

Nicholl moved to the neighboring town of Belvidere the following year and would have made this clock around this time. He lived in Oxford, Warren County in 1840.

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Used Time Clock

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Austrian Chrome Art Deco Table Clock

$1,059

Austrian Chrome Art Deco Table Clock

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Clock face is wood with inserted beams and dots to show the time.

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

$810

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

Located in Devon, England

Fully restored by a qualified horologist this clock comes to you in good working order and keeping good time.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Metal

OSHKOSH BGOSH work clothes NEON clock / sign

$2,800

OSHKOSH BGOSH work clothes NEON clock / sign

By Neon Products, Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Tested ,, clock keeps accurate time, neon working perfectly.

Category

1940s American Art Deco Used Time Clock

Materials

Metal

EARLY 19th CENTURY INLAID CLOCK WITH BRONZES

$3,389

EARLY 19th CENTURY INLAID CLOCK WITH BRONZES

Located in Firenze, FI

The dial is characterized by Roman and Arabic numerals, offering a versatile reading of the time. In addition, the clock is equipped with a spiral chime that marks the hours and half...

Category

Early 19th Century French Used Time Clock

Materials

Bronze

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

$5,500

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

The glass dome has solid brass frames. The clock is made of heavy solid brass. The time shows on 3 separated porcelain dials - second, minute, and hour.

Category

Late 20th Century Used Time Clock

Materials

Brass

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Used Time Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the used time clock you’re looking for. A used time clock — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used time clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A used time clock, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one used time clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi, Kienzle Clocks and International Time Recording Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Time Clock?

Prices for a used time clock start at $125 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $2,174.

Questions About Used Time Clock

What is the elephant clock used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
What was the banjo clock used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
What is mercury used for in clocks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
What were carriage clocks used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
What medium was used for the Melting Clocks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
What were mechanical clocks used for in the Middle Ages?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.