On our site you will find various antique electric clocks for sale.įeel free to browse through our assortment and if you are looking for a very specific antique electric clock, send us a message and we’ll be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Antique electric clocks are very interesting section in timekeeping and often ignored by the clock collector. The term is often applied to the electrically powered mechanical clocks that were used before the quartz clocks were introduced. Please keep in mind that our assortment changes regularly, so make sure you come back once every few weeks to see what we have available.Īn electric clock is a clock powered by electricity. We have various antique chronometers for sale. A timekeeper is used for marine navigation. We serve customers globally, so if you are from the US, UK, Australia or another country, feel free to contact us for a quote to ship an antique carriage clock safely and securely to you.Ī chronometer is a specific type of mechanical timepiece tested and certified to meet precision standards. You can find various antique carriage clocks for sale in the overview above. The movement is regulated by the platform which sits on top of the movement which is visible through the glass on the top of the case. The weight driven clocks are the oldest variations of the wall clock.Ī carriage clock is a small spring driven clock, designed for travelling and introduced in the early 19 th century. Wall clocks are weight driven, spring driven or battery operated. Wall clocks are clocks which hang on the wall by a hole in the back of the clock or a wrought iron hook. We have many antique wall clocks for sale. There are many people from the UK, US, Australia, but also Asia and the rest of Europe interested in buying and owning antique wall clocks. We sell clocks all over the world from the UK to the Asia and from Australia to the US.Īntique wall clocks are popular across the world. The first long case clock appeared in ca.1660. Each country has its own characteristic design. Find more than 1000 Antique Clocks, Watches & Barometers. We have many antique mantle clocks for sale as well as antique bracket clocks.Īntique grandfather clocks, long case clocks or tall clocks are freestanding, weight driven pendulum clocks with the pendulum held inside the clock case. The Portal site for Collectors, Restorers and Dealers worldwide. Mantle clocks would stand on the mantle shelf/fireplace. The bracket clock, as its name implies, was made to stand on matching bracket fixed to the wall. We may have it in stock or we can source it for you.īracket and mantle clocks are not the same. If you are looking for a specific antique clock and you can’t find it on our site, please contact us. A gorgeous hallmarked silver and tortoiseshell humpback carriage clock, circa 1915, was sold in London by Christie's.At Dutch Time Pieces we have a wide variety of antique clocks for sale.In addition to the clock face, this timepiece is also equipped with an antique barometer and thermometer. Rau Antiques, is a wonder to behold with its rotating gun turret and moving propeller.
An elaborately carved large walnut Swiss Black Forest hunting wall clock, circa 1880, has carved details that include a pair of pheasants, a bird's nest, branches and leaves. Gude & Meis Antique Clocks 31 volgers op LinkedIn.
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