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What is a chime on a clock?

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What is a chime on a clock?
The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Vintage Chime Clock on 1stDibs
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
to you with movement in fully functioning condition that chimes every half and full hour. The clock
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
Absolutely spectacular oak & calamander Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Antique Swiss Hand Painted Wall Clock by Le Castel
Located in London, GB
keep time well and has a lovely sounding chime. Clock: Width – 11 inches , 28 cm Depth – 5 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cartier Clock
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

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