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Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Black Bakelite Station Wall Clock from TN, 1940s
Industrial Black Bakelite Station Wall Clock from TN, 1940s

Industrial Black Bakelite Station Wall Clock from TN, 1940s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by TN Telefonbau und Normalzeit in Germany during the 1940s. It

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Iron

Vintage Grey East German Bakelite Wall Clock from Weimar, 1970s
Vintage Grey East German Bakelite Wall Clock from Weimar, 1970s

Vintage Grey East German Bakelite Wall Clock from Weimar, 1970s

By Weimar Electronic

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial wall clock produced by Weimar in former East Germany during the 1970s. It

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1970s German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pink East German Bakelite Wall Clock from Weimar, 1980s
Vintage Pink East German Bakelite Wall Clock from Weimar, 1980s

Vintage Pink East German Bakelite Wall Clock from Weimar, 1980s

By Weimar Electronic

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage industrial wall clock produced by Weimar Quartz in former East Germany during the 1980s. It

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1980s German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Metal

Reclaimed Double Sided Bakelite Factory Clock by Gents of Leicester
Reclaimed Double Sided Bakelite Factory Clock by Gents of Leicester

Reclaimed Double Sided Bakelite Factory Clock by Gents of Leicester

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

Gents of Leicester Double sided bakelite wall mounted clock Rarely seen double sided wall

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1950s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Reclaimed 24 Hour Bakelite Wall Clock By Chloride Gent
Vintage Reclaimed 24 Hour Bakelite Wall Clock By Chloride Gent

Vintage Reclaimed 24 Hour Bakelite Wall Clock By Chloride Gent

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

SMALL VINTAGE BAKELITE 24 HOUR WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A rarely seen 24 hour dial for a

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1950s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Smiths Sectric wall clock was made in United Kingdom during the 1950s. It features a dark brown

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Iron

A German Bakelite Case Clock, Circa 1950
A German Bakelite Case Clock, Circa 1950

A German Bakelite Case Clock, Circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous round wall clock with a black bakelite case, abstract numerals and red painted hands

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1950s German Vintage Bakelite Clock

Large White Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Large White Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Large White Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.It

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Mantle Clock, Chrome and Bakelite
Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Mantle Clock, Chrome and Bakelite

Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Mantle Clock, Chrome and Bakelite

Located in Devon, England

Aside the very stylish aesthetics of this Art Deco clock, when you pick it up you find it's

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Vintage Bakelite Round Clock, 1940
French Vintage Bakelite Round Clock, 1940

French Vintage Bakelite Round Clock, 1940

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Vintage clock, France, 1940s. Bakelite, brass and glass. Original rounded glass. Original mechanism

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass

Large Industrial Brown Bakelite East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s
Large Industrial Brown Bakelite East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s

Large Industrial Brown Bakelite East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial factory wall clock made in former East Germany ( DDR ) by GW ( Geratewerk Leipzig

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock
Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock

Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco black acrylic and Catalin Bakelite mantel clock in full working condition, recently

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco bakelite and chrome clock with a very distinctive sweeping

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep cherry red with black

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

Reclaimed Large 14 Inch Diameter Bakelite Slave Clock By Gents Of Leicester
Reclaimed Large 14 Inch Diameter Bakelite Slave Clock By Gents Of Leicester

Reclaimed Large 14 Inch Diameter Bakelite Slave Clock By Gents Of Leicester

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

LARGE BAKELITE CASED WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A stunning vintage clock by British

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1940s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Blue Mirror & Chrome Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
Art Deco Blue Mirror & Chrome Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930

Art Deco Blue Mirror & Chrome 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 Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Large G.P.O Octagonal Bakelite Case Wall Clock By Gents Of Leicester
Large G.P.O Octagonal Bakelite Case Wall Clock By Gents Of Leicester

Large G.P.O Octagonal Bakelite Case Wall Clock By Gents Of Leicester

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

circa 1940 by British by Gents of Leicester. Beautiful and rare clock with octagonal polished bakelite

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1940s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Steel

Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ
Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ

Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form. These clocks are without doubt

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Wind-Up Alarm Clock
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Wind-Up Alarm Clock

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Wind-Up Alarm Clock

Located in Mexico City, MX

Elegant Art Deco alarm clock in black and orange bakelite with chrome case, hands and details. The

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Large and rare 1930s Art Deco bakelite wind up clock by JAZ with the most wonderful bakelite

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Metal

Large French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
Large French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

Large French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Large and rare 1930s Art Deco Bakelite wind up clock by JAZ with the most wonderful bakelite

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

Rare 1934 Art Deco Smiths 8 Day Clock
Rare 1934 Art Deco Smiths 8 Day Clock

Rare 1934 Art Deco Smiths 8 Day Clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare model clock made by the English clock makers Smiths. This clock

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

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 Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 1930s Blue Glass Clock by Smiths
Art Deco 1930s Blue Glass Clock by Smiths

Art Deco 1930s Blue Glass Clock by Smiths

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Very impressive 1930s Art Deco blue glass and chrome antique clock by the English clockmakers

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock
Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock

Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock

By Bayard

Located in Devon, England

one in the two years. Not only is this clock rare but is also in exceptional condition, the bakelite

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Stylish 8 Day Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
Art Deco Stylish 8 Day Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930

Art Deco Stylish 8 Day Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has an

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Clock by Raymond Patten for GE/ Hotpoint
Clock by Raymond Patten for GE/ Hotpoint

Clock by Raymond Patten for GE/ Hotpoint

Located in Astoria, NY

Clock designed by Raymond Patten for GE, distributed by Hotpoint. It was the model TM-8 "Electric

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20th Century American Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Double Sided Railway Clock
Double Sided Railway Clock

Double Sided Railway Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

by Gent of Leicester

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1940s English Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock
Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock

Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers. This clock has a mixtures of materials, mainly Bakelite and

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Stainless Steel

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1970s
Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1970s

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1970s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by Siemens in Germany during the 1970s. It features a grey bakelite

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1970s German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Metal

Vintage Green Seiko Ships Wall Clock, 1970s
Vintage Green Seiko Ships Wall Clock, 1970s

Vintage Green Seiko Ships Wall Clock, 1970s

By Seiko

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Seiko maritime slave clock designed during the 1970s and produced till 1990s. These clocks

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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Iron

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

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 Vintage Bakelite Clock

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 Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Bakelite Travel Alarm by JAZ
French Art Deco Bakelite Travel Alarm by JAZ

French Art Deco Bakelite Travel Alarm by JAZ

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare Art Deco bakelite travel alarm clock by JAZ a French clock maker. It's in

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy
1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy

1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

Superb 1930s Art Deco clock by the French clock company Blangy. All chrome and bakelite case which

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco English Clock
Art Deco English Clock

Art Deco English Clock

Located in Devon, England

A deceptively heavy English Art Deco clock, with a wind up mechanism. We've had this clock fully

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925
Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925

Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925

By Sue et Mare

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco mantel clock attributed to Süe et Mare - Louis Süe (1875-1968) and André Mare (1887

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

Located in Devon, England

clocks. He used various materials to produce his clocks, marble, onyx, Bakelite, wood and glass.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Clock by Japy
French Art Deco Clock by Japy

French Art Deco Clock by Japy

By Japy Frères

Located in Devon, England

Impressive large 1930s Art Deco Bakelite table or mantel clock by the French company Japy. Great

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

Swiss Hand-Painted Desk Clock
Swiss Hand-Painted Desk Clock

Swiss Hand-Painted Desk Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisitely designed hand-painted Swiss desk clock, winding, not battery powered. The small red

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20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock by ATO, 1930s
Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock by ATO, 1930s

Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock by ATO, 1930s

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

, marble, onyx, bakelite, wood and glass. Most of his clocks are very stylish and Deco and although the

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Glass, Wood

Isamu Noguchi Time Measured Hawkeye Clock
Isamu Noguchi Time Measured Hawkeye Clock

Isamu Noguchi Time Measured Hawkeye Clock

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi’s first mass-produced design. The clock showcases the inception of industrial

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Bakelite

Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929
Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929

Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

clocks. He used various materials to produce his clocks, marble, onyx, bakelite, wood and glass. Most of

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

English 1930s Art Deco Peach Mirrored Clock
English 1930s Art Deco Peach Mirrored Clock

English 1930s Art Deco Peach Mirrored Clock

Located in Devon, England

A gorgeous antique 1930s Art Deco Smiths original peach glass mirror eight day wind up mantel clock

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Metal

1950s Westclox Art Deco Travel Clock Nonworking
1950s Westclox Art Deco Travel Clock Nonworking

1950s Westclox Art Deco Travel Clock Nonworking

By Westclox

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an art deco personal travel mechanical clock by Westclox. Tested non

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Metal

Art Deco 8 Day Chrome Cased Skyscraper Clock, c1930
Art Deco 8 Day Chrome Cased Skyscraper Clock, c1930

Art Deco 8 Day Chrome Cased Skyscraper Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Apart from the aesthetics of this Art Deco clock, one can't be distracted away from the condition

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Chrome

Classic 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock by Goblin
Classic 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock by Goblin

Classic 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock by Goblin

By Goblin

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco at it's finest. This little beauty stands proudly at 6 1/2 inches tall, and boasts an impressive width of no less than 8 1/4 inches. All totally original. There are no chips...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

for some of his clocks. He used various materials to produce his clocks, marble, onyx, bakelite, wood

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Glass, Wood

Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti
Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti

Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rivoli, IT

Table clock designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti in 1956 for the Swiss company Le Porte-Echappement Universel. Black plastic frame, battery-operated movement.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass

Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti
Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti

Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rivoli, IT

Table clock designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti in 1956 for the Swiss company Le Porte-Echappement Universel. Red plastic frame, battery-operated movement.

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1950s Swiss Vintage Bakelite Clock

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Bakelite Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage bakelite clock for your home. A vintage bakelite clock — often made from bakelite, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage bakelite clock — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage bakelite clock, designed in the industrial, Art Deco or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage bakelite clock over the years, but those crafted by JAZ, Metamec and Isamu Noguchi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Bakelite Clock?

The average selling price for a vintage bakelite clock at 1stDibs is $356, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

Materials: Plastic Furniture

Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.

From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.

When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.

Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.

Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.

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 Vintage Bakelite Clock
  • 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.
  • 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.