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What makes a clock chime?
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A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Impressive Large Art Deco Walnut Chiming Mantel Clock, By Haller, c1935
Located in Devon, England
The Chiming clock is now presented in excellent antique condition, ticks nicely, in great working order, and produces wonderful strikes and chimes.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a converted movement to quartz and is in excellent working order having been fully se...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Large Easel Clock by Smiths Clockmakers, England
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a 30 hour movement and is in excellent working order having been fully serviced by a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Art Deco 8 Day Whittington & Westminster Fully Working Mantle Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Westminster chime clock made in England. Multi toned walnut veneers with carved plinth this clock really does make a state...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel 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 moulded plinth with block feet.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mantel Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Elliott
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco style mantel clock housed in a rectangular walnut case with ebony mouldings, resting on a decorated moulded base with block feet.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Walnut
