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Creator: Elgin Clocks
Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock
By Elgin Clocks
Located in London, GB
Elgin National Watch Company, Illinois, USA, early 20th century
A Fine giant ball desk clock in brass and glass, the dial with six subsidiary dials ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Elgin Clocks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall Clock by Elgin
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/teak frame, clock face with arabic digits. Made by Elgin in the 1950s.
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Elgin Clocks
Materials
Brass
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Elgin Clocks clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Elgin Clocks clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Elgin Clocks clocks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original clocks by Elgin Clocks were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for Elgin Clocks clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,690 and can go as high as $11,977, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,833.