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.

Vintage Book Clocks

Black Lacquer Grandfather Clock

Gubelin Clock

American Headboard

A 'Just' Book of Hours Clock

$3,105

H 13 in W 11 in D 14 in

A 'Just' Book of Hours Clock

By Charles Hour

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely stylish and beautifully made Livre D'heures Alarm clock, in the shape of a small book

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Franz KrischkeStill Life with Clock, Teapot, Teacup, and Book, 1950s

$1,200

H 31.5 in W 27 in D 2 in

Still Life with Clock, Teapot, Teacup, and Book

By Franz Krischke

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful still life oil painting by Franz Krischke from the 1950s. Painting depicts a clock

Category

1950s Academic Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Oil

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

$463

H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 1.78 in

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

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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Paper

Richard ScarryLittle Benny Wanted a Pony Little Golden Book Cover Illustration Original Art, 1950

$25,000

H 13 in W 11 in

Little Benny Wanted a Pony Little Golden Book Cover Illustration Original Art

Located in Miami, FL

Clock Book, 1961 Tommy Visits the Doctor, 1962 My Little Golden Book of Manners, 1962 Manners, 1962 What

Category

1950s Outsider Art Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil

Heywood-Wakefield Storage Headboard With Built-In Nightstands

$1,195

H 32.75 in W 82 in D 11 in

Heywood-Wakefield Storage Headboard With Built-In Nightstands

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Trenton, NJ

book, alarm clock, or lamp. The cohesive design unites form and function seamlessly, giving the piece a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Suite of Faux Book Brown Leather Desk Accessories Pen Pot Desk Tidy Book Clock

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H 3.75 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

Suite of Faux Book Brown Leather Desk Accessories Pen Pot Desk Tidy Book Clock

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

a clock in a set of books, a pen pot made up of books and a desk / envelope tidy This is a very

Category

20th Century English Modern Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Leather

Escada Charm Chain Belt

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Size: 34

Escada Charm Chain Belt

By Escada

Located in Austin, TX

Escada gold leather waist belt with double chain and charms. Charms: tassels, pocket book, clock

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1990s German Vintage Book Clocks

"Britten's Old Clocks & Watches and Their Makers" Book

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H 11 in W 9 in D 3 in

"Britten's Old Clocks & Watches and Their Makers" Book

Located in valatie, NY

“Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers” book. London: Methuen London Ltd., 1982. Ninth

Category

20th Century English Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Paper

Collecting Clocks by Derek Roberts

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H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in

Collecting Clocks by Derek Roberts

By Derek Roberts

Located in valatie, NY

can be the centrepiece of a room if not a whole house. The book introduces the major clock types with

Category

20th Century English Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Paper

Book of Art Deco Jewelry by Sylvie Raulet

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H 12.75 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in

Book of Art Deco Jewelry by Sylvie Raulet

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

are exquisite accessories, boxes and clocks. The book also incorporates succinct biographies of the

Category

20th Century Art Deco Vintage Book Clocks

Vintage Photo Frames and Clock in Shape of a Book

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H 1.25 in W 3 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Photo Frames and Clock in Shape of a Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Vintage photo frames and clock in shape of a book. (5.75" width open) Oval inset photos Faux

Category

1980s German Bohemian Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Book Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage book clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage book clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bronze. Vintage book clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage book clocks made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Josef Lorenzl, Dean A. Fales Jr. and Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky each produced beautiful vintage book clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Book Clocks?

Vintage book clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,625, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $81,274.