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Vintage Piper Grandfather Clock, Hermle Movement with Westminster Chime.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage, 1976, weight-driven Piper grandfather clock. The clock has a West Germany Franz Hermle 451-053 85cm / 70.77 movement with a beautiful Westminster Chime. The chime goes on ev...
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20th Century Vintage Clocks

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Wood

Art Deco English Chrome Clock , 8 Day, Mechanical, by Smiths, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has an 8 day movement and is in excellent working order having been fully serviced by a q...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Chrome

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

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Metal

Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black 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...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Steel, Chrome

Le Coultre Atmos 15 Jewels Swiss Shelf Clock Brass Case 9.25 in, x 8.25 in.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare square face, Le Coultre Atmos 15 Jewels Swiss Shelf Clock. Gold plated brass case that measures 9.25”h x 8.25”w and 6.38”d. Running as it should but we feel it should be taken ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra
Located in New York, NY
This impactful and elegant Art Deco Tessellated Marble,onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra originates from France, Circa 1935. Featuring an arched composition in two varietie...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Marble, Brass

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...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Iron

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, circa 1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Incredible large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. circa 1930 Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock has ...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Iron

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...
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Clocks

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Crystal

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel

Huge Industrial Factory or Stration Clock by Telefonbau Und Normalzeit
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted with an aluminium clock face, clock hand and glass cover. Made in Germany in the late 1970s by TN (Telefonbau und Normalzeit). Formerly a slave clock, it is now f...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Clocks

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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...
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Iron

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
By Franz Hermle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Franz Hermle German tambour mantle clock. It’s case is made of wood. It is adorned with with some fine and delicate carved scrolls in the front. The clock face is made of w...
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20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Wood

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
H 9.5 in W 23.85 in D 6.25 in
Pedro Friedeberg, Exceptional Surrealist Carved Clock, Gilt Wood, Mexico 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Pedro Friedeberg (b. 1937) An exceptional, dreamlike Astroclock sculpture by Mexican Surrealist master Pedro Friedeberg, in carved and gold-leafed mahogany enriched by striking pain...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Gold Leaf

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Art Deco style is beautifully executed in this enchanting desk clock by J.E. Caldwell. The gilded dial, beautifully enameled in midnight blue and celadon green, sports four perfe...
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel

Store Display Wrist Watch Desk Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Sir Williams & Smith store display wrist watch desk clock with leather straps. Clock face is 5 inches by 6 inches high. Small metal piece stands the watch up at an angle. Battery ope...
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1990s European Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Store Display Wrist Watch Desk Clock
Store Display Wrist Watch Desk Clock
H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock Silvered Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Newark, England
Fully Stripped Cleaned & Serviced From our Clock collection, we are delighted to offer this Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock. The Atmos clock with four glass domed case and canted corne...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock Silvered Dial
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock Silvered Dial
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H 9.25 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel
By Cartier
Located in Weiningen, CH
1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel Has on the back engraved "1987 UBS Fribourg"
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1980s French Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

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...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Ceramic

Large Bakelite Factory Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
5 pcs of bakelite industrial wall clock from about 1940's, 1950's. Diameter 49 cm and a depth of 10,5 cm. The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched....
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Trend Clocks, Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a Quintessential Mid Century Modern Designed Cabinet in dark walnut with chrome accents a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Chrome

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 ...
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1970s European Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès Desk Clock, c.1935
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Brown Leather Desk/Table Clock, 1930s This is a beautiful Art Deco style table/desk clock. Original leather with gold brass details. hand-stitched by Hermès echappem...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Brass

1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 00523. With case, lined with red leather and with...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Gold Plate

Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 3' Diameter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 34" Diameter.. Ive owned over 50 Neon Clocks,, very few this large,Tested and keeps perfect time,, Great color neon....
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Metal, Steel

Contemporary Modern Sculptural Gear Clock by Clockwork Inc.
By Clockwork Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish freestanding clock features a rich wood finish with unique gear face clock. Brass details and sculptural feel make this piece by Clockwork Inc. an artistic addition to h...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Clocks

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Wood

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
By Rolex
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. Model OYSTER...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Gold

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
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H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 0.4 in
George Nelson Starburst Clock
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic design by George Nelson
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1950s American Vintage Clocks

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Hardwood

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...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Steel, Enamel

Wall Clock with 2 Birds by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1992, Italy 'Cream, Beige'
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
The 1992 "Kitchen clock" by Michael Graves is one of Alessi's most successful designs. The birds flying from each hand recall the famous whistling bird from the Alessi kettle that M...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Plastic

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 ...
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20th Century American Vintage Clocks

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Metal

TN Telenorma Electric Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/steel body, painted clock face and steel clock hands made by TN Telenorma in the late 1960s. Used with some scratches on clock face Formerly a station or factory slave clock,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
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...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson & Associates table clock. Howard Miller Clock Company, USA. Rosewood, steel. Measures: 4.25 W x 3 D x 5.5 H inches. Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Steel

Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor clock in elm wood, design and made in Denmark 1930s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
H 79.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Pendulum Clock
Located in New York, NY
An unusual vintage wind up Chinese pendulum clock from Shanghai, c.1930. In working condition. Runs a little fast. M839
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1930s Chinese Vintage Clocks

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Wood, Glass

Vintage Chinese Pendulum Clock
Vintage Chinese Pendulum Clock
H 19 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Clock by Fritz Hansen, George Nelson, Teak, 1957
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Stool seat wall clock, model 7512, c. 1957 by Fritz Hansen. This finely decorative wall clock is simply stunning and is certain to draw conversation in any room in the home. Produc...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Teak

Stunning Unmolested Original Wall / Counter Art Deco Neon Clock
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Probably the cleanest Art Deco NEON CLOCK I have ever owned, manufactured by (say it in neon inc.) Buffalo New York .. Stunning red can,, chrome speed lines,, Retains original red ne...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

1950's Stitched leather clock in the style of Hermes
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very nice stitched leather desk clock in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon France Rare piece, great quality Don't know if it's work
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1950s French Vintage Clocks

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Leather

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...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Steel

Large Vintage Industrial 24" Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Large and imposing black factory clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930 This clock has survived in great original condition, the black factory painted casing waxed to p...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Steel

HUGE Vintage Industrial 30" Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
A huge and imposing industrial clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940 Salvaged from boat yard in the north of England, the decision was made to strip and repaint the cl...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Steel

UHR-EL wall clock, 1980's
Located in FERROL, ES
UHR-EL wall clock, 1980's Black lacquered metal, hands in primary colors. Working correctly. Measurements: 26x5 cm.
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Plastic

UHR-EL wall clock, 1980's
UHR-EL wall clock, 1980's
H 1.97 in Dm 10.24 in
Vintage 70’s Clock with Flip Calendar by ODO France - Space Age Charming Decor
By Odo
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time in the realm of 70’s clocks with this amazing vintage wall clock featuring a flip calendar, produced by ODO Clock in France during the 1970s. Crafted with space age...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Time-Clock clock design by STG Studio for Guzzini, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in FERROL, ES
Time-Clock clock design by STG Studio for Guzzini, 1980s Working correctly. Black and transparent plastic. It has a small crack in the central area of ​​the plastic. Measurements:...
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1980s Italian Vintage Clocks

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Plastic

Hermès Stirup Clip Travel Alarm Clock
By Hermès
Located in Munich, DE
Hermès clip Table watch in brass with a Quartz-movement comes with the original box, leather etui and fabric sack.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Hermès Stirup Clip Travel Alarm Clock
Hermès Stirup Clip Travel Alarm Clock
H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum Aurora clock by Kirsch Hamilton 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
A vintage 1970s Aurora clock with original box. These stunning clocks are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in NY. Developed in the 1970s by a NASA engineer and an a...
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1970s South American Space Age Vintage Clocks

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Aluminum

Kienzle 'Boutique' Space Age Wall Clock - Iconic 1970s Design West Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of 1970s design with this rare Kienzle space age wall clock from the iconic ‘Boutique’ series. Featuring a large round chromed frame, this vintage clock encapsula...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Clocks

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Metal

French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Carriage Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 6 1/4in W: 3 1/4in D: 2 1/2in This antique early 20th century French Louis XV style bronze ormolu carriage clock is made of the highest quality! This will be perfe...
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20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Carriage Clock
French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Carriage Clock
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H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass Marble Figural Cherub Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass and Marble Figural Cherub Clock. Item features an ornate figural clock with hoof foot cherubs and pink marble accents, German clo...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Vintage Clocks

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Bronze

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

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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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Better Times Neon Art Deco Diner Bubble Electric Wall Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and unique Art Deco electric neon wall clock in nice working condition, circa 1970's, with separate switch for the light wall plug with long cord very nice condition recent...
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Aluminum

A postmodern sculptural welded metal clock by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991
By Jon Sarriugarte
Located in View Park, CA
« Postmodern Form and Reform », a hand-forged metal sculpture clock with long squiggle base by Jon Sarriugarte, signed, 1991. With battery operated mechanism on verso. Works like a ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

1980's Post Modern Memphis Era Wall clock by Junghans Made in France
By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple design great colors on this cool 1980's , postmodern design wall clock made by Junghans with German movement and the case made in France in plastic very nice conditi...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Plastic

Rare 1930s Diminuative Hexagon Art Deco Neon Clock, Electric Neon Clock Co.
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen, small size Art Deco hexagon neon clock made by the Electric Neon Clock co., totally original. Unmolested. retains original can, clock face, green neon, motor, transforme...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Diminutive Wooden Magneta Factory Railway Wall Clock, c.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and diminutive wall clock made in England by Magneta Electric. c.1930 This lovely little clock has been left in original condition, with age related patina to the dial...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Wood

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Vintage Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage clocks available for sale. The range of distinct vintage clocks — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage clocks over the years, but those made by George Nelson, Howard Miller and Jaeger-LeCoultre are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Clocks?

Prices for vintage clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage clocks begin at $41 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,361.

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 Vintage Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

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