How do I wind a banjo clock?

To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.

How do you wind an Elliott clock?

To wind an Elliott clock, first, find the slot in the back. Insert the key or crank and turn until the winding mechanism doesn't move anymore. Avoid forcing the mechanism any further to prevent damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of clocks from some of the world's top sellers.

How do I wind an Ansonia mantel clock?

To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.

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.

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Midcentury Space Ship Era Wind Up Wall Clock 1960s Made in USSR

$1,200

H 3 in Dm 9 in

Midcentury Space Ship Era Wind Up Wall Clock 1960s Made in USSR

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Vintage Space Age era heavy case with lock wall clock, circa 1960s-1970s made in USSR.

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Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

$826

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco circa 1942 Ingraham “Nu Vu” Art Deco wind up alarm clock streamline manual winding clock

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H 1.78 in Dm 15.75 in

1940s Wrought Iron Junghans Wind Up Wall Clock, Zodiac Themed

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Gent, BE

Gorgeous piece, full working condition. Clock key included.

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English Wind Up Art Deco Figural Clock

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H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 2.96 in

English Wind Up Art Deco Figural Clock

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco English figural clock depicting a young suited lady sat on stepped

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Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Wind-Up Alarm Clock

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H 6.5 in W 5.32 in D 2.56 in

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Wind-Up Alarm Clock

Located in Mexico City, MX

black romboid dial shows chrome bars. The clock is mounted over an orange bakelite base. It has a wind

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1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass

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H 6.25 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in

1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass

By RITZ

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Deco fabulous pink vintage table clock by RITZ made in ITALY 1960s Mechanical Wind-up Alarm

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Bulova Japan Wind Up Alarm Table Clock Copper Lucite Chrome

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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

Bulova Japan Wind Up Alarm Table Clock Copper Lucite Chrome

Located in Atlanta, GA

chromed metal in a very modernist shape. This is a wind-up alarm clock, in excellent working condition, it

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Brass Atlanta Zodiac Table Clock, 1960s, Germany

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H 10.24 in Dm 8.67 in

Brass Atlanta Zodiac Table Clock, 1960s, Germany

By Atlanta Clock Co.

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice attractive Zodiac desk clock mechanical wind up clock work. Brass. Works perfect. Good

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Swiss Prexim Hand Painted Wind-Up Alarm Clock 15 Jewels Swiss made

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H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 24.02 in

Swiss Prexim Hand Painted Wind-Up Alarm Clock 15 Jewels Swiss made

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Beautifully hand painted, antique Prexim Music Box Clock would be a beautiful addition to any

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English 1930s Art Deco Peach Mirrored Clock

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H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in

English 1930s Art Deco Peach Mirrored Clock

Located in Devon, England

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

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Beautiful Walnut Sunburst Mechanical Wind Up Wall Clock

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H 1 in Dm 20 in

Beautiful Walnut Sunburst Mechanical Wind Up Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nelson style circa 1970s walnut sunburst mechanical wind up wall clock.

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Brass

German-Made Wind Up Travel Clock

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H 1 in W 3 in D 3 in

German-Made Wind Up Travel Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in New York, NY

German made wind up travel clock in deep red with gold accents. In working condition.

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Wind-Up Clock by Hermle

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H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 7 in

Art Deco Brass Wind-Up Clock by Hermle

By Hermle

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Art Deco wind-up brass clock by Hermle.

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Brass, Enamel

Very Rare High Quality Late 1930s or 1940s French Wind Up Clock

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H 8.5 in W 7.38 in D 2.5 in

Very Rare High Quality Late 1930s or 1940s French Wind Up Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

Very heavy quality construction with a black and tan Portoro marble base and all metal parts being nickeled bronze or brass. All metal parts are in excellent condition with no damag...

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Wind-Up George Nelson and Associates Spike Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

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H 18.75 in Dm 2.63 in

Wind-Up George Nelson and Associates Spike Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By George Nelson

Located in Richmond, VA

A rare and early wind-up model of the famous spike clock manufactured by the Howard Miller Clock

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1950s "Welby" Starburst Wind-Up Metal Wall Clock, Germany

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H 35 in Dm 35 in

1950s "Welby" Starburst Wind-Up Metal Wall Clock, Germany

By Welby Clock Co.

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A stunning starburst eight-day wind-up metal wall clock from the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era by

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Modernist Art Deco Wind Up Clock

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H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in

Modernist Art Deco Wind Up Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

(and is in working order). This high quality movement, with key wind is built to last. The clock has a

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$1,666 / item

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Late Century Industrial Wall Mounted Striplight- Cage, Glass Cylinder, Led Tubes

By Industrial Production

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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Antique Oak Overdoor Pediment 19th Century

$825

H 26 in W 48.75 in D 1.75 in

Antique Oak Overdoor Pediment 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

Wonderful antique pediment. Solid oak, probably late nineteenth century. This piece has been professionally cleaned/ stripped of old paint and then oiled. It is in wonderful conditio...

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Joe 640 Classic Linen, Brass, 20th Century Modern Ceiling Light by Wende Reid

$3,864 / item

H 18.51 in Dm 25.2 in

Joe 640 Classic Linen, Brass, 20th Century Modern Ceiling Light by Wende Reid

By Wende Reid

Located in Chatswood, NSW

This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, is inspired by old Hollywood and menswear, reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco and 20th Century Modern. Its cle...

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Art Deco Chandelier

$7,367 / item

H 27.56 in Dm 31.5 in

Art Deco Chandelier

By Sofar

Located in Rebais, FR

Bronze Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.

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Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930

$478

H 2.56 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco walnut box with an iconic round shoulder edges and bakelite handle. This box is a great size, larger than normal, making it a ...

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Large Bronze and Green Glass Box, Russian, circa 1825

$30,000

H 5.25 in W 10 in D 6.75 in

Large Bronze and Green Glass Box, Russian, circa 1825

Located in New York, NY

Large bronze and green glass box, Russian, circa 1825.

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Glass

Terry O'NeillTerry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool', 1977 printed later

$5,600

H 30 in Dm 30 in

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool'

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 1977, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30” estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry...

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Silver Gelatin

Early 19th century painted iron safe

$1,596

H 21.25 in W 14 in D 12.5 in

Early 19th century painted iron safe

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today. Cast fielded panels to front an...

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19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

$2,769

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass. Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...

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Pine

GUCCI Set of 3 Card Plates

$900 / set

H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in

GUCCI Set of 3 Card Plates

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 vintage Gucci porcelain plates in the motif of poker cards / Made in Italy Original stamp on the base Diameter: 8.5 inches, height 1 inch set of 3 available in stock in Ital...

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Folding Screen - Room Divider

$1,588

H 89.77 in W 78.75 in D 1.58 in

Folding Screen - Room Divider

Located in Hellerup, DK

Tall and decorative vintage stained wood screen or room divider. At one time the room divider had fabric attached on one side. Fabric can of course be reapplied if one should wish to...

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Art Nouveau Wall Clock, 1900s

$1,074

H 29.14 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in

Art Nouveau Wall Clock, 1900s

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Nouveau wall clock with a charming, resonant chime. Made in Austria in 1900s. The clock's mechanism was cleaned and adjusted by a professional clockmaker. Paint is slightly worn ...

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Brass

Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet

$583,118

H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet

By Audemars Piguet

Located in London, GB

Unique and magnificent jewel encrusted automaton watch by Audemars Piguet Swiss, 2002 Measures: Height 8.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2cm This spectacular watch is by Audemars Piguet. ...

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Gold

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,310 / item

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

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Vintage Wind Up Clock Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage wind up clock clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage wind up clock clocks — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Vintage wind up clock clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern vintage wind up clock clocks are consistently popular styles. Vintage wind up clock clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, JAZ and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Wind Up Clock Clocks?

Vintage wind up clock clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,966, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $29,600.

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.

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