Working Tall Clocks
Early 20th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Clocks
Late 20th Century American Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Chrome
Early 2000s Wall Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Brass
20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk ...
Walnut
20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Scottish Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Cherry
Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Brass, Iron
Antique 1750s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu, Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1830s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Composition
Antique 1840s American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Mantel Clocks
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Slate, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clocks
Fruitwood
1990s Industrial Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal, Brass
Early 2000s Mantel Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Mantel Clocks
Brass, Other, Iron
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Glass, Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 1860s Japanese Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century European Victorian Wall Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks
Enamel, Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Iron
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- How does a flip clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a Westminster clock works involves a quartz movement system. It provides the power needed to turn the gears, swing the pendulum and produce the chime melody. Depending on the clock's design and your preferred setting, the chimes may play on the hour, half hour or quarter hour. Find a selection of Westminster clocks on 1stDibs.
- How does a carriage clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
- How does a longcase clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- How does a Congreve clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Congreve clock is a stroke of genius. A brass ball zig-zags down a platform in a time span of 15 seconds. Once the ball reaches the end, it hits a lever and a spring pushes the platform up, which tilts the brass ball back down the zig-zag path. The hands of the clock also advance by 15 seconds. You can shop a selection of Congreve clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a tall case clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.
- Do atomic clocks really work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, atomic clocks really work. In fact, they can be very precise timekeepers. When exposed to radiation, electrons get “excited” and move. A detector in atomic clocks keeps track of the changes in atomic energy states and when it reaches a specific level, a second is ticked off. Shop a collection of atomic clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a Howard Miller clock works depends on the type of clock. Ones that feature pendulums harness the energy created by the swinging to drive their movements. Others feature wind-up mechanisms or use batteries for power. Shop a range of Howard Miller clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Jaeger-LeCoultre defines the Atmos as the clock that lives in the moment. The Atmos features an airtight capsule with a gaseous blend trapped inside that expands as the temperature rises and contracts when it drops. This movement changes the size of the capsule, which activates a small chain to wind the clock. Find a collection of expertly vetted Atmos clocks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
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