Mechanical Wind Up Clocks
Art Deco Pink Glass Mantle Clock By Smiths Clocks Ltd
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
bezel. Previously a mechanical wind up clock has been converted to a battery quartz clock now and it is
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical clock, featuring an Immortal figure on the top, Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Mantel Clocks
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Mahogany
27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
an 8 day mechanical wind up movement. The whole clock is measured in 27" high. The statue is made of
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 27 in W 9 in D 9 in
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1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass
By RITZ
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco fabulous pink vintage table clock by RITZ made in ITALY 1960s
Mechanical Wind-up Alarm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6.25 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in
Brass Atlanta Zodiac Table Clock, 1960s, Germany
By Atlanta Clock Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive Zodiac desk clock mechanical wind up clock work.
Brass. Works perfect. Good
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock
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Antique Early 1900s More Clocks
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Walnut Sunburst Mechanical Wind Up Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nelson style circa 1970s walnut sunburst mechanical wind up wall clock.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Nickel-Plated Mantle Clock
Located in Devon, England
. Fully serviced and working on an 8 day mechanical wind up movement. This clock is definitely one that
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Nickel
27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
an 8 day mechanical wind up movement. The whole clock is measured in 27" high. The statue is made of
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Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 27 in W 9 in D 9 in
French Mechanical Rotisserie, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual French Mechanical Rotisserie, circa 1870, with wind-up clock mechanism. These were
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimne...
Materials
Iron
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Art Deco Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, By Smiths , c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in a gorgeous coral blue...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Original condition, perfect working
Softwood covered with nutveneer
attributed to Kienze
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Nutwood, Softwood
Art Deco Alabaster Table Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Alabaster with brass movement, digits and pointer, made in Germany in the 1930.
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Chrome & Walnut Mantle Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco mantle clock made in England. A great angular shape and made from Walnut with chrome accents really sets this clock off pe...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco mantel clock house in a finely figured marble stepped case with applied Art Deco style brass mounts.
Rectangular brass bezel opening to t...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Large and rare and stunning Art Deco blue glass, brass Electric Mantle clock. This clock is an absolute delight. This glamourous clock features a brass bezel with fretted out numeral...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Art Deco Desk Clock w/ Geometric Forms, Bronze and Brass, Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly designed and rare -- perhaps unique -- this extremely fine desk clock by Tiffany & Company consists of a bronze case inset with an 8-day windup clock in glowing brass, all in ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 6.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.13 in
Art Deco Bakelite Clock, French, Serviced. c1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressive large 1930s Art Deco Bakelite table/ mantle clock by the French company Japy. Great geometric Bakelite case and numerals. Keeping very good time. Alarm doesn't work unfort...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1930s Art Deco Table Clock With Rosaline Glass And Art Deco Typical Numerals
Located in Ulm, DE
Table / desk clock on wooden base
Rosaline colored glass dial with Art Deco typical numerals
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Width: 40 cm
Height: 24 cm
Depth: 11 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
French Art Deco Modernist Mirror Clock 8 Day
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Rare and stylish 1930s Art Deco modernist clock by French makers "DEP ". A eight day movement with wind up mechanism which is in perfect working order beats inside with a fairly quie...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Pink Glass & Brass Mantle Clock by Smiths Clock Makers, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930's pink / lilac glass clock by the English clock makers Smiths. Beautiful coloured dial face which sits of a solid highly polished brass plinth with brass numerals and a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco Smiths Sectric Rose Glass Mirror Electric Mantle Clock, English, C1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this Rose glass with cut glass markings interspersed with chrome raised markers Art Deco Clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock
By Temco
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco timepiece
Art Deco electric timepiece in a light green and black Bakelite case standing on rectangular shaped feet and resting on a stepped two color plinth.
Square di...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco Peach Colour Mirror Glass 8 Day Movement Mantle Clock, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
In the 1930's Smiths high end electric clock with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. Virtually silent, and keeps remarkably good time. This clock is an absolute delight. This glamou...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Wrought Iron Mantel Clock
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco mantle clock made of wrought iron depicting deco flowers.
Made in France
Circa: 1925.
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Black Vitrolite & Chrome Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous 1930's Art Deco English Mantle clock with a superb modernist feel. Jet black vitrolite ( compressed glass ) more often used in Deco bathrooms ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
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Mechanical Wind Up Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mechanical wind up clocks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and copper, all mechanical wind up clocks available were constructed with great care. Mechanical wind up clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mechanical wind up clocks made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with folk art — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mechanical wind up clocks over the years, but those made by Arthur Imhof, H. Luppens & Cie and Hermle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mechanical Wind Up Clocks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,325, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $7,999 highest priced.
Questions About Mechanical Wind Up Clocks
- What are mechanical clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I wind a banjo clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To wind an Elliott clock, first, find the slot in the back. Insert the key or crank and turn until the winding mechanism doesn't move anymore. Avoid forcing the mechanism any further to prevent damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of clocks from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese monk named I-Hsing invented the first mechanical clock in 723 AD. His astronomical clock was known as the Water Driven Spherical Birds-Eye-View Map of The Heavens. You can find a variety of antique and vintage mechanical clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks 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.