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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Salvador DalíA La Plage (At the Beach) Lithograph by Salvador Dali, Signed, Numbered, 25x33", 1970

$3,713

A La Plage (At the Beach) Lithograph by Salvador Dali, Signed, Numbered, 25x33"

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Aventura, FL

The Persistence of Memory (1931), arguably his best known work, visually manifests the strangeness of time, showing clocks melting in an idyllic landscape.

Category

1970s Surrealist Used Time Clock

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Andrée Bars“Merry-Go-Round”, Carousel Astrolabe Univers&Humanity Symbolist Oil Painting

$2,291

“Merry-Go-Round”, Carousel Astrolabe Univers&Humanity Symbolist Oil Painting

By Andrée Bars

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A clock integrated into the armillary sphere signifies the passage of time, its Roman numerals and clock hands lending an air of timelessness and continuity.

Category

2010s Symbolist Used Time Clock

Materials

Oil

Odesola IdowuMost Expensive Bed - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Hospital, 2024

$4,500

Most Expensive Bed - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Hospital

By Odesola Idowu

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The background, rich with intricate patterns and bold green hues, suggests the complexity of life’s journey—its interconnected paths, cultural roots, and the omnipresence of time, si...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Time Clock

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French 19th c. Louis XVI St. Pedestal, Retailed By L'Escalier De Cristal, Paris

$15,800

French 19th c. Louis XVI St. Pedestal, Retailed By L'Escalier De Cristal, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Famous under the Restoration period, she was the first merchant of her time to offer clocks, candelabras, vases ornaments that combine cut crystal and gilded bronze.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Used Time Clock

Materials

Marble

William HogarthFour Framed Hogarth Engravings "Four Times of the Day", 1738, 1822

$6,775

Four Framed Hogarth Engravings "Four Times of the Day"

By William Hogarth

Located in Alamo, CA

A small statue above the clock depicts Father Time with a scythe and an hourglass.

Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Used Time Clock

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Salvador DalíSalvador Dalí Whoever Takes Carmen (Salvador Dalí prints Salvador Dalí Carmen), 1970

$2,800

Salvador Dalí Whoever Takes Carmen (Salvador Dalí prints Salvador Dalí Carmen)

By Salvador Dalí

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Persistence of Memory (1931), arguably his best known work, visually manifests the strangeness of time, showing clocks melting in an idyllic landscape.

Category

1970s Pop Art Used Time Clock

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Annemarie Petri 1Annemarie Petri - "The city on the move" - edition size 1, 2019

$985Sale Price|20% Off

Annemarie Petri - "The city on the move" - edition size 1

By Annemarie Petri 1

Located in Winterswijk, NL

The fascinating thing about time is that we can't understand it even though we still have so many clocks.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Used Time Clock

Materials

Etching, Monoprint

"Nighttown" by Heather Ryan Kelley 88” x 54" Painting

$5,950Sale Price|50% Off

"Nighttown" by Heather Ryan Kelley 88” x 54" Painting

By Heather Ryan Kelly

Located in Hanover, MA

Potato-Zoe steals his talismanic potato. Clock- 4:30 time of Molly's appointment with Hugh 'Blazes' Boylan.

Category

1990s American Modern Used Time Clock

Materials

Canvas

Salvador DalíPRINCE OF CUPS 1979, Signed Lithograph on Arches, Tarot Card Series, Surrealist, 1979

$4,000

PRINCE OF CUPS 1979, Signed Lithograph on Arches, Tarot Card Series, Surrealist

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Union City, NJ

The Persistence of Memory (1931), arguably his best known work, visually manifests the strangeness of time, showing clocks melting in an idyllic landscape.

Category

1970s Surrealist Used Time Clock

Materials

Lithograph

Technics and Civilization by Lewis Mumford (Signed)

$750

Technics and Civilization by Lewis Mumford (Signed)

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in New York, NY

First edition, later printing of Lewis Mumford’s magnum opus, a magisterial study of the development of machine technics, proposing technology as a cultural phenomenon, pushing the g...

Category

1930s American Machine Age Used Time Clock

Materials

Paper

Allen Singer"Grand Central Station", Black and White Urban Photography, Architecture, Clock, 2019

$1,500

"Grand Central Station", Black and White Urban Photography, Architecture, Clock

By Allen Singer

Located in New York, NY

Framing Options: -- Frameless Float - Diasec Mounting (Image is face-mounted to PlexiGlass, backed with Sentra plastic and metal mount) -- White birch wooden frame Price range for ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Time Clock

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

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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.