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What is the glass cover of a clock called?
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The glass cover of a clock is often called the clock face. You may also see it referred to as the dome, crystal or lens. Don't confuse it with the dial, the part of the clock that displays the hour marker. Shop a wide variety of vintage and antique clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Fusee movement and protected from dust by a glass dome.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Tarry Town, NY
touch of vintage charm. Nestled within a glass dome, this clock becomes a captivating centerpiece that
Category
Antique 1880s American Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Glass Dome Bronze / Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Tarry Town, NY
touch of vintage charm. Nestled within a glass dome, this clock becomes a captivating centerpiece that
Category
Antique 1880s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Bulle Electric Clock Swedish Cut Crystal Glass Dome
Located in Vienna, AT
with the inscription Bulle Patent, blackened wooden base with plaque underneath. Glass cup with cut
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco French Bulle Electric Clock with Swedish Cut Crystal Dome ca 1930
Located in Sweden, SE
Deco epoque: brass electromagnetic movement, dial with Arabic numerals, hand cut crystal glass dome
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mantel Clock with a Glass Dome, circa 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
A clock with a glass shade, circa 1930, on a wooden base.
The striking, metal casing of the clock
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
$742 Sale Price
20% Off