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1990s Pastel Geometric Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic postmodern, Memphis-inspired geometric wall clock with black hands, gray strips, and pastel primary colored accents by Small World Greetings from the 1990s.
In good vint...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
1980s Colorful Handprint Wall Clock by Devito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fun postmodern colored wall clock from the 1980s by Devito. It has a yellow plastic case, blue, red, yellow, white and green face with multicolored handprints, and black and red c...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
1980s Lucite & Brass Table Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a rectangular base, tall body, and brass colored face and hands, this sleek lucite desk, table or mantle clock has clean lines, simple elegance, and a perfect modern sophisticat...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Lucite
1970s, Japanese Black Lucite Clock by Grace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing vintage black desk or table clock with a black plastic body and a white face made by Grace, a Japanese company. Diamond shaped with a diagonal face, giving it a fantastic ...
Category
Late 20th Century Used Clocks
Materials
Lucite
Miniature Carriage Clock by Mathew Norman of Switzerland w/ Original Key
By Matthew Norman SA
Located in Savannah, GA
This very petite miniature carriage clock was made by Mathew Norman of
Switzerland and retains the original key.
Features include a miniature brass Corniche case with rectangular
top...
Category
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Used Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Deep Blue Cartier Oval Alarm Clock Model 7511
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage deep blue enamel alarm clock with gold details, model 7511. It stands on two Cartier "C" shaped bases. The back is etched "Cartier Paris 7511 08240 Swiss Made".
Made in Franc...
Category
1980s French Used Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock in the classical style of Louis XVI. A beautifully restrained architectural case with a handled urn to the top, a bow above the d...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Figural Table Clock, E.F. Caldwell, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Seated angel/cupid seated and holding the clock on its back.
Category
Early 1900s American Used Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Illuminating Gilt Brass and Agate Sculpture/Clock by Richard and Isabelle Faure
By Richard Faure, Isabelle Masson-Faure
Located in New York, NY
FAURE (Richard and Isabelle): Large illuminating clock\sculpture crafted from gilt brass and agate, adorned with a bird spreading its wings, highlighted with mica. Created by Richard...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Agate, Brass
H 24 in W 12 in D 25 in
Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically modelled in the Louis XV style, the dial bursting through the swirling clouds as the sun...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Used Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Viennese Silver Historicism Splendour Clock With Musical Movement, Around 1880
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Artfully decorated silver gilded table clock by a Viennese master:
Flat, rectangular corpus containing the musical mechanism, standing on four elaborately decorated volute feet attac...
Category
1880s Austrian Other Used Clocks
Materials
Amethyst, Malachite, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
H 8.47 in W 6.11 in D 3.94 in
Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style
Located in London, GB
Antique Alabaster, Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock Set in the Neo-Grec Style
French, Late 19th Century
Clock: Height 55cm, width 33cm, depth 16cm
Candelabra: Height 62.5cm, width 1...
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
H 21.66 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Maltese Machine Age Small Dial Clock With Touch-Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
A Maltese clock & touch tip lighter designed by Ronson.
This is an extremely rare Ronson Maltese clock Touch-Tip lighter. This is a very iconic piece made in 1936 at Newark, New Jer...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Used Clocks
Materials
Steel
H 3.75 in W 4.12 in D 2.5 in
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Guilloché Blue Enamel Clock in .935 Sterling With Case
By Concord
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock.
An outstanding antique miniature travel-carriage boudoir clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Concord Watch Co. This little antique clock is...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Used Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 197 in W 1.1 in D 0.97 in
Lalique France Crystal "Hulotte" Owl Clock in Original Box
By Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
Lalique France crystal "hulotte" owl clock in original box.
Offered for sale is a retired Lalique Hulotte Owl crystal clock presented in the original Lalique box. The clock is enc...
Category
Late 20th Century French Used Clocks
Materials
Crystal
Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s.
Wonderful and large clock designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The piece shows a natural and...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Chrome
1970s British Bronze AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Chrome Bezel Black Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. w...
Category
1970s English International Style Used Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Bronze, Steel
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculptural Wall Clock
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, sculptural wall clock, metal, Italy, 1960s.
Artistic wall clock by Italian designer Lorenzo Burchiellaro. The great craftsmanship in the work with metal is onc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Large Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculptural Wall Clock
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, sculptural wall clock, metal, Italy, 1960s
Artistic wall clock by Italian designer Lorenzo Burchiellaro. The great craftsmanship in the work with metal is once...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Brown Enamel Synchronome Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Synchronome
Located in London, GB
A simply formed one piece enamel wall clock made in England by Synchronome. c.1930
Formerly slave clocks made from a single piece of enamelled steel featuring roman numerals with ...
Category
1930s English Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
By Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AA-batte...
Category
1950s Czech Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)
Category
19th Century English Regency Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock retains it's remnan...
Category
1930s English Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Iron
Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. Black metal surround and gla...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Synchronome Factory Wall Clocks, c.1930
Located in London, GB
A simply formed one piece enamel wall clock made by Synchronome. c.1930
Formerly slave clocks made from a single piece of enamelled steel featuring roman numerals. Glass and exter...
Category
1930s English Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Steel, Enamel
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The piece features a dark brown (black) bakelite frame, a black bakelite dial, an aluminum hands ...
Category
1970s European Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt
Located in Munich, DE
A pure German Bauhaus Design object: table or desk clock by Marianne Brandt. Manufactured by Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, ca. 1932. With original mechanical 8 days clock work. With ke...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 5.52 in W 6.89 in D 2.76 in
Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and well working Arts & Crafts clock, stamped 'war materials'.
This German 'war time' (or interbellum) clock is another one of our recent unique finds. After WWI there was...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Used Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
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H 16 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Vintage German Wall Clock in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pocket watch shaped quartz (batteri-operated) wall clock featuring solid brass frame, Roman numerals and a sunburst dial in silver enamel. Manufactured by Genfa in Germany circa 19...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Brass
Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This factory wall clock wad produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminum hands and a clear glass cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Clocks
Materials
Iron
Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755
By George Nelson
Located in Plainview, NY
An original George Nelson ( 1908- 1986) Mid Century Modern Ball Clock model 4755. This iconic clock features a distinctive and modern design with a mid-century aesthetic. The centr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
American Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Russel Wright for General Electric
By Russel Wright, Steubenville
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern ceramic electric wall clock by Russel Wright for General Electric, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and m...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage hand carved and hand painted musical clock is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 14.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage American Nautical Clock
By Chelsea Clock
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Nautical clock. Handsome black-faced circular Chelsea naval clock with white enumeration and water-tight glass cover retailed by M. Low of New York with key, United ...
Category
20th Century American Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
1970's FSK Metal Wall Clock
Located in Bern, CH
1970's FSK Metal Wall Clock. Battery operated (battery not included).
Sold by Uhren - Bijouterie + Reparaturen. J &P Schaffer, 3422 Kirchberg - Alchenflüh, Switzerland (22nd March, 1...
Category
1970s Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
1980s Flamingo Wall Clock by Small World Greetings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of whimsical charm to any room, this vintage flamingo wall clock by Small World Greetings is a delightfully elegant, and very 1980s Miami Vice, in pink, blue, aqua, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Black Canetti Desk Clock
By Canetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A post modern black cube deck clock by Canetti with red, yellow & green hands. Cleverly designed so the cube sits at an angle on a table with the help of a weighted back cover.
In ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
French Empire Clock Garniture By Thomire & Cie
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Empire gilt bronze and griotte marble Medici vase-shaped mantel clock with urns is attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. The beautiful vase-shaped case with a leaf-sh...
Category
19th Century French Empire Used Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
English Art Deco Figured Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing English Art Deco walnut case clock with a square silvered dial, three train movement striking on eight chimes, and a plinth base with silvered plaque inscribed "Presented to...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Used Clocks
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Longcase Painted Clock with Carved Crest and Classical Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French parcel gilt and red painted longcase grandfather clock from the 19th century, with carved crest and classical décor. Born in France during the early years of the 19th centur...
Category
Early 19th Century French Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 99 in W 17 in D 13 in
Rare Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Mantel Shelf Clock 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Georgian, key wind, double / twin fusee bracket clock with pull chime cord. Flame mahogany case with oxbow top and carved pinwheels and scrolls. Sides feature br...
Category
19th Century Used Clocks
Materials
Enamel
H 16 in W 11.25 in D 6.25 in
Murano Glass Table Clock by Barovier & Toso
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning table clock from Barovier & Toso, designed by the celebrated Ercole Barovier. This exceptional piece showcases the a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern Wristwatch Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic vintage 1980s wrist watch wall clock, in the vein of Swatch's great designs. With a red and blue band, yellow bezel, red numbers and grid on a light yellow pink face, an...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
French Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautiful and in working condition, this Art Deco mantle clock will add a touch of vintage whimsey to any living space. Created by Pierre Sega, a little known but prolific artist and...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Used Clocks
Materials
Marble, Stone, Metal, Bronze
1960s Black Mirrored Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic and rare mid-century modern wall clock by American clock manufacturer Howard Miller. Not marked but very similar to the designs Arthur Umanoff and George Nelson did for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Aurora Clock by Kirsch - Hamilton Assoc.
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Aurora KIRSCH - HAMILTON ASSOC
This fascinating clock changes color completely every 15 seconds. First produced in 1970 it is in the MOMA collection.
The Aurora was based on Jorda...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 228 flip clock with white plastic case, dark gray face, white numbers, and clear plastic front. Minutes and hours flip as time passes, pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Gilded Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France
By Vedette
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood frame with brass clock face with a craquelure and black clock hands and index. Fitted with a battery movement. Made in France by Vedette in the 1950s.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
1980s Postmodern Black Wall Clock by Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful postmodern wall clock from the 1980s by West German clockmaker Linden. It has a black case, black face with geometric accents, and red and green hands, Striking contras...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Original Brown Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, dated 1855
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original paint, dated 1855.
Pine longcase with original folk art paint in traditional earth tones. The original clock required the commiss...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Used Clocks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this tall and slender long case clock with simple lines and curvaceous skirt.
The origin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Clocks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Clock (1905-1920)
Located in Lisbon, PT
This pendulum mantel clock (circa 1900-1930) features a bronze sculpture of a lady playing a harp.
The clock boasts a beautiful combination of bronze, black marble for the base, and ...
Category
20th Century Used Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Swiss modern Watch Sparckling Life GZ902 by Swatch with plexiglass box, 1998
By Swatch
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss modern Watch Sparckling Life GZ902 by Swatch with plexiglass box, 1998
Watch mod. Sparckling Life GZ902 with brown-beige plastic strap and with a cork instead of the dial. On t...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Plastic
H 2.37 in W 10.63 in D 5.71 in
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 6.54 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 designed by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard back and a modern minima...
Category
1970s American Used Clocks
Materials
Steel
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-carved Swiss Black Forest mantle clock. Featuring a large red stag standing on branch and stump natural base with foliage accents, with fence behind. In working condition. Clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Used Clocks
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very classy Mid Century Modern Kienzle wall clock made of brass.
Made in Germany. Very nice, rare Mid Century design.
Battery operated with original electromechanical mech...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
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Used Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Used clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI used clocks are of considerable interest. Many used clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but George Nelson, Howard Miller and Japy Frères produced popular used clocks that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Clocks?
Prices for used clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used clocks begin at $10 and can go as high as $745,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,630.
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.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About Used Clocks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Art Deco Standing Clock
Art Deco Table And Mantel Clock
Brass Carriage Clock With Alarm
Corniche Antique
Dior Trunk
English Mahogany Grandfather Clock
French Door Shutters