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Hand-Carved Wall Clock Signed B. Strid, Västervik, 1945
Hand-Carved Wall Clock Signed B. Strid, Västervik, 1945

Hand-Carved Wall Clock Signed B. Strid, Västervik, 1945

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood bord hand-carved with zodiac decoration. Fitted with a battery movement. Signed B. Strid, Västervik, 1945.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Battery Sign

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Softwood

A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991
A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991

A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991

By Jon Sarriugarte

Located in View Park, CA

« Postmodern Form and Reform », a hand-forged metal sculpture clock with long squiggle base by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991. With battery operated mechanism on verso.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

1970s UNIVERSUM Wall Clock with Radio by Adriano Rampoldi for Quelle Versand
1970s UNIVERSUM Wall Clock with Radio by Adriano Rampoldi for Quelle Versand

1970s UNIVERSUM Wall Clock with Radio by Adriano Rampoldi for Quelle Versand

Located in München, DE

The clock mechanism operates independently, powered by a single 1.5V battery. Shows normal signs of use consistent with its age.

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1970s German Space Age Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock
American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock

American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique rare table clock, incredible craftsmanship a one of a kind item double-sided battery operated, signed and dated inside as shown.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Wood

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Louis Vuitton Multicolor Astropill Light Key 218333
Louis Vuitton Multicolor Astropill Light Key 218333

Louis Vuitton Multicolor Astropill Light Key 218333

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

OVERALL GOOD + CONDITION ( 2.25 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Battery recently changed at LV Boutique.

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Battery Sign

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

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H 9.25 in W 5.75 in D 3 in

Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Quartz movement with brass casing and battery aperture. Signed �Cartier/Paris/Made in France� and serial number 200545.

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Americaine quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Americaine quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s

Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Americaine quartz wristwatch, circa 1990s

By Cartier

Located in West Hollywood, CA

With original classic silvered dial with Roman figures with Cartier “secret” signature, blued steel hands, and Cartier blue cabochon sapphire crown. Movement is battery powered quart...

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1990s Swiss Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style
Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

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H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 2.25 in

Black Cartier Desk Clock in the Art Deco Style

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Quartz movement with brass casing and battery aperture. Signed “Cartier/Parid/Made in France” and serial number 200868.

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign
Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign

Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign

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H 24 in W 13 in D 2 in

Early Porcelain Red Seal Battery Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very early 20th century figural sign. Its porcelain and two-sided. One side has been cleaned the other is as found. It's very rare and interesting example.

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20th Century American Vintage Battery Sign

1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox
1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

By Westclox

Located in South Charleston, WV

Measuring 27" wide, providing the desired modernist starburst pattern with brass knob accents and walnut flares, this wall clock by Westclox is in 100% original condition and in full...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina By Edward Hopper
The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina By Edward Hopper

The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina By Edward Hopper

By Edward Hopper

Located in New Orleans, LA

Edward Hopper 1882-1967 American The Battery, Charleston, South Carolina Signed “Edward Hopper / Charleston, S.C.”

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20th Century Realist Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Watercolor, Pencil

Gucci Desk Clock Pigskin Leather Vintage 80s Home Decor Interior Design
Gucci Desk Clock Pigskin Leather Vintage 80s Home Decor Interior Design

Gucci Desk Clock Pigskin Leather Vintage 80s Home Decor Interior Design

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

We'll include the original KIENZLE movement in case the new owner wants to attempt a repair (note that the original movement uses one "C" battery). Preowned/vintage with signs of cos...

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1980s Italian Vintage Battery Sign

Ship's Brass Vintage Nautical Clock by Bargo, Germany
Ship's Brass Vintage Nautical Clock by Bargo, Germany

Ship's Brass Vintage Nautical Clock by Bargo, Germany

Located in Nantucket, MA

In working order, with replaced battery mechanism. Signed Bargo, Made in Germany.

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Wood Wall Clock by Peter Pepper Products
Minimalist Wood Wall Clock by Peter Pepper Products

Minimalist Wood Wall Clock by Peter Pepper Products

Located in New York, NY

Features solid wood clock face with brass hands and time markers. Battery operated. Signed with paper label. Dimensions: 15 inch height 17 inch length 1 inch depth when mou...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Brass

Joseph Burlini (American, b. 1937) Contemporary Kinetic Metal Sculpture, 1972
Joseph Burlini (American, b. 1937) Contemporary Kinetic Metal Sculpture, 1972

Joseph Burlini (American, b. 1937) Contemporary Kinetic Metal Sculpture, 1972

Located in Queens, NY

Joseph Burlini (American, b. 1937) Contemporary Kinetic Metal Sculpture, "Flying Machine" 1972 Rainbow painted metal kinetic sculpture mounted to a mirrored base, with switch at the...

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

1970s Smoked Lucite Clock by Robert Blosser for Design Group
1970s Smoked Lucite Clock by Robert Blosser for Design Group

1970s Smoked Lucite Clock by Robert Blosser for Design Group

By Design Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Takes a single AA battery and works well. Signed to back "Design Group by Robert Blosser". 10" x 2" x 6"

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch
Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold Tone Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Portland, England

Movement - OMEGA Signed Calibre 1330 Quartz Model - DE VILLE Caseback Ref. 1330 MEASUREMENTS: Case Diameter (Inc Crown) - 30mm, Lug To Lug Distance - 38mm, Lug Width - 18mm, Bracel...

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1980s Modern Vintage Battery Sign

1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

By Shohei Mihara, Wakita, Canetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Takes a single AA battery and signed on the back "Wakita Paradise Quartz Japan Design S.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock
Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

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H 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Works on standard AA LR-6 battery. Signed with "KIENZLE" - "Made in Germany" .

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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal, Enamel

80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock
80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock

80s Postmodern Memphis Shohei Mihara for Wakita & Canetti "Paradise" Wall Clock

By Shohei Mihara, Wakita, Canetti

Located in St. Louis, MO

In fine running condition, requires single AA battery. Signed on the back “Wakita Paradise Quartz Made in Japan Design S.

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

The clock has a covered mechanism run by battery, signed in the case as shown. Signed inside case.  

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Wood

Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 30mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White.
Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 30mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White.

Genuine HERMES Stainless Steel 30mm Round Clipper Quartz Watch White.

By Hermès

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Condition: NEW battery installed. Has some signs of wear consistent of age. 7in Wrist.

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1990s Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century
Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts mission mantle clock by Stickley offers oak construction, battery operated, signed and labeled en verso as photographed, 20th century Measures: 8.5" H x 8...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Battery Sign

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Metal

Gucci Clock Pigskin Leather GG Logo Home Decor Interior Design Rare Vintage
Gucci Clock Pigskin Leather GG Logo Home Decor Interior Design Rare Vintage

Gucci Clock Pigskin Leather GG Logo Home Decor Interior Design Rare Vintage

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

We'll include the original KIENZLE movement in case the new owner wants to attempt a repair (note that the original movement uses one "C" battery). Preowned/vintage with signs of c...

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1980s Italian Vintage Battery Sign

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition, very marginal signs of age.

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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition, very marginal signs of age.

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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition, very marginal signs of age.

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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s
Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Wall Clock in Excellent Condition, 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Powered by a quartz movement, so it is working perfectly with a standard battery. Excellent condition, very marginal signs of age.

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1940s Industrial Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch
Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Bangle Watch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Thin, stylish bangle style in a brilliant gold metal. New battery, in working condition. Clasp signed with YSL on the back.

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20th Century French Vintage Battery Sign

Table Clock Made of Stone and Brass Attr. to Carl Aubock
Table Clock Made of Stone and Brass Attr. to Carl Aubock

Table Clock Made of Stone and Brass Attr. to Carl Aubock

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

The mechanism works with a battery and is signed Junghans. See similar clockfaces by Carl Aubock in the last 2 images, taken from the catalog „Arbeiten der Werkstatte Carl Auböck, f...

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1970s Austrian International Style Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Stone, Brass

Postmodern "Paradise" Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
Postmodern "Paradise" Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

Postmodern "Paradise" Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti

By Shohei Mihara, Wakita

Located in Brooklyn, NY

(See photos.) Takes a single AA battery and signed on the back “Wakita Paradise Quartz Made in Japan Design S.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti
Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti

Iconic “Paradise” 80s Postmodern Wall Clock Designed by Shoei Mihara for Canetti

By Canetti, Shohei Mihara

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The clock takes a single AA battery and signed on the back Wakita Paradise quartz made in Japan.

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Battery Sign

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Battery Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

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