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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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Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
Absolutely spectacular oak & calamander Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Westminster chime clock made in England
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
horologist- it is a non chiming clock - it is quite heavy. Fabulous design and indeed dates from the 1930's
Category
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
horologist- it is a non chiming clock. Fabulous design and indeed dates from the 1940's, this really is a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Antique Swiss Hand Painted Wall Clock by Le Castel
Located in London, GB
keep time well and has a lovely sounding chime.
Clock:
Width – 11 inches , 28 cm
Depth – 5 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Cartier Clock
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$23,400