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What do the chimes on a clock mean?
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The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for Westminster Chime Clock on 1stDibs
Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Westminster chime clock made in England
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
Art Deco mantel clock housed in an unusual
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
By James Worrel Clarke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Westminster chime on 8 bells or gong. Having a strike / silent dial, an eight day duration movement, striking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Art Deco mantel clock housed in an octagonal shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Finely figured bell top walnut case standing on a stepped
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mantel Clocks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
