Used Street Clocks
Vintage 1960s Wall Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wall Clocks
Metal
1990s European Industrial Wall Clocks
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Mantel Clocks
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wall Clocks
Oak
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Wall Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Wall Clocks
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Metal
Antique Late 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Posters
Paper
Antique 1820s English Regency Wall Clocks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Clocks
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Clocks
Antique 1820s English Regency Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century British Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 1830s English Regency Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Clocks
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Clocks
Steel, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco More Clocks
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Antiquities
Copper, Iron
Antique 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Silver, Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1970s George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ash, Cherry
Antique 1830s English Regency Wall Clocks
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Paper
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Swiss Clocks
Metal
Antique 1790s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Clocks
Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Clocks
Antique 19th Century Scottish Clocks
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Antique Early 19th Century European Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The font used on London street signs is usually Univers Bold Condensed. However, local councils have the freedom to choose their own fonts, so you may see variations from the usual typeface in some places. You'll find a large collection of typographic art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The lights which are used in street lights are High-Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS). These are globally used as they produce bright light and require very little maintenance. LED lights are slowly replacing HPS lamps due to their less energy consumption. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage lighting on 1stDibs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art 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.
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