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Vintage George Nelson White Ball Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage George Nelson white ball clock.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Brass Ball Clock On Crescent Shaped Stand
Located in New York, NY
Brass Ball Clock on Crescent Shaped Engraved Brass "MOON" Wood Stand.
Category
20th Century American Clocks
Large Glass Ball Clock with Turquoise Surround
Located in London, GB
Large Glass Ball Clock with Paste and Turquoise Surround. The white enamel face is enamelled with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Glass
Atomic Ball Clock by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
A retro Atomic Ball clock comprising a brass body with white enamel hands and black enamel arms
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and rare collection of early 20th century ball clocks. The largest being 5" in diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass
Large Ball clock with paste surround c.1900
Located in London, GB
Large Ball clock with paste surround, French movement, c1900.
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Glass
George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Seattle, WA
An iconic example of mid-century design, this Nelson Ball Clock comes with the extremely rare
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large Glass Ball Clock by Tiffany New York
Located in London, GB
Large Glass Ball Clock.
The polished steel face of the clock is signed Tiffany, New York.
the
Category
20th Century Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller Ball Clock
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller ball clock. Ball clock in working condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Clocks
George Nelson
Associates Ball Clock Model 4755
By George Nelson
Located in Richmond, VA
A rare wind up model of the famous ball clock manufactured
by the Howard Miller Clock Company made
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Clock - George Nelson "Ball Clock" for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
George Nelson ball clock. Made by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan. Original label on back. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris
Located in London, GB
Ball clock with red and clear paste surround and coloured numerals, by Le Roy of Paris, c1920
Category
Early 20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder
Located in New York, NY
We sell many of these Ball clock or paperweight clocks as they are sometimes referred to. This on
Category
Early 20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Original George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Easton, PA
Early, original George Nelson designed brass and natural wood ball clock for Howard Miller. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clocks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Original George Nelson Multi-Colored Ball Clock Howard Miller
Located in Easton, PA
Original vintage multi-colored electric ball clock designed by George Nelson in 1949 for Howard
Category
Vintage 1940s American Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder
Located in New York, NY
We sell many of these Ball clock or paperweight clocks as they are sometimes referred to. This on
Category
Early 20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early Vintage Original George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
Early Vintage Original George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Howard Miller Ball Clock Model 4755
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Walnut ball clock by George Nelson manufactured
by the Howard Miller Clock
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Early Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Ball Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early original George Nelson for Howard Miller ball clock. Beautiful blonde wood balls with great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fabulous
Rare German Art Deco Chrome Spiral Mounted Mechanical Ball Clock.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous and very rare German Art Deco chrome-plated mechanical ball clock features a spiral
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Chrome
German Art Deco Chrome Figural Mechanical Ball Clock with Bakelite and Black Enamel Accents
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare German Art Deco chrome-plated ball clock is held aloft by a chrome "stick figure" with a
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage "Ball" Clock by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Clock designed by George Nelson and Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Co.
Part of a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Rare George Nelson Giant Ball Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Virtually never seen. All original except for repainting of hands.
Howard miller decals on verso.
Running
Howard miller decals on verso.
Running
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks
George Nelson Tri Tone Ball Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A neat variation.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks
A Monumental Tiffany 8 Day Ball Clock On A Gilt Bronze Eagle 1920
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This clock is the ultimate for an executives desk. It stands over a foot and a half tall and makes
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Fantastic Mid-Century Advertising Clock
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Featuring the atomic aesthetic of a George Nelson ball clock, this seldom seen beauty advertised
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clocks
Materials
Steel
Six George Nelson Clocks
By George Nelson
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Michigan. One Basket Oval 2216. Two Sunbursts 2202. Two Ball Clocks 4755 (one electric, the other with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
$3,590
Frederick Weinberg Clock
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceedingly rare square grid form Frederick Weinberg ball clock. Welded iron pattern with red
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
$4,800
Rare George Nelson Lucite Version of the Triangle Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
this one, but know it is authentic. It has a wood two-piece body, like the early version ball clocks
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Vitra Sunburst Clock in Multicolor by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Lamps and the Ball Clock, which became icons of mid-century modern design. The Wall Clocks are available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Ball Wall Clock
Located in Tarrytown, NY
George Nelson ball wall clock for Howard Miller Clock Company. Multi colored wood balls attached
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clocks
Materials
Metal
French Mantel clock
By Ball, Black
Company
Located in Bronx, NY
An extraordinary French style gilt bronze and glass mantel clock, circa late 19th century. It
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$5,500
An Unusual Lignum wood and silver Trophy Lawn Ball Form Ball 8 day Clock
Located in New York, NY
day clock. Presented to H.M. Tootell, Esq on Sept 3, 1927 from the I.P.M. Bowls Club.
Category
Early 20th Century British Clocks
Materials
Silver
George III Mahogany Long Case Clock by M. Ball. C 1790
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare George III mahogany 8-day long-case clock, signed "Michell Ball, London". The 12-inch
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Frederic Weinberg Large Mid Century Atomic Ball Wall Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Large Size Frederic Weinberg Wall Hanging Clock. Constructed of an enameled metal frame with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tiffany
Co. Crystal Gold Clock Pendant
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
ball clock, with skeleton back. The movement is by Chopard. 17 jewels. 1 1/4" in diameter. 18K
Category
Vintage 1950s German More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
English Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
Located in Middleburg, VA
GLASS BACK DOOR ON BRASS BALL FEET. THE CLOCK HAS THE ORIGINAL KEY IN ONE SIDE AND A TYPICAL BRASS
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Bournemouth, GB
An elegant French white and pink marble clock garniture of neoclassical form, with ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Viennese Enamel Figural Miniature Clock
Located in Sarasota, FL
cherub stands on base and holds enamel ball clock over his head. Each enamel section has green background
Category
Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Bronze Birds
Located in Hialeah, FL
A French Art Deco Sculpture Group, Bronze Birds atop Clock, Copper Ball Detail, Pair Cassolettes
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Stone, Metal
Wm.IV Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bracket Clock. C 1820
Located in New York, NY
William IV brass inlaid and richly carved mahogany bracket clock. The eight inch painted dial
Category
20th Century English Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
French Belle Époque Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality Belle Époque figured mahogany lancet top mantel clock with fan inlay and boxwood
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
French Belle Epoque Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
front of the case stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a silvered dial with engine turned centre and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
Mahogany and Inlay Miniature English Bracket Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
figure walnut central oval panel and brass ball feet. The clock has a convex glass with an enamel dial
Category
Early 20th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
19th Century French Bronze Elephant Clock with Pendulum Movement
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in North Hollywood, CA
lowering the weighted ball on the bottom. The clock mechanism is Junghan, the fine German maker. The clock
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
English William IV Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
By John Berryhill Cross
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A excellent quality English William IV figured mahogany bracket clock with applied honeysuckle
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Longines Ball-Form Desk Clock with Chronograph
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines ball-form chronograph desk clock. Gorgeous crisp white enamel dial with styized Arabic
Category
Swiss Jewelry
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in 성동구, KR
aspect of the seat. While clearly echoing the influence of the atomic age, as epitomized in Nelson’s Ball
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Verdura Miniature Enamel and Brass Clock
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Elegant miniature clock, with two ball feet. Made by VERDURA. Luminous deep green enamel on brass
Category
Vintage 1980s French Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage George Nelson White Ball Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage George Nelson white ball clock.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ball clock (1949) was the first of more than 150 clocks designed by George Nelson associates
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
George Nelson for Howard Miller Ball Clock, circa 1965
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller, Zeeland, MI Ball clock in chrome and black with electric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Ball Clock in White by George Nelson for the Vitra Design Museum
By George Nelson
Located in Denton, MD
collection. The Ball Clock is the most popular of all the clock designs. This version all in white is no
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed by Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Co.
Converted to battery operation.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed for the Howard Miller Clock Co. Rewired and working perfectly.
Some paint loss.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
German Art Deco Chrome-Plated Nude Figurine Holding a Mechanical Ball Clock.
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Port Hope, ON
mechanical ball clock featuring black geometric hands and raised numerals. In the past we have sold other
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Metal
English Art Deco Table Torchiere or Uplighter with Integral German Ball Clock.
Located in Port Hope, ON
A wonderful mechanical German made chrome ball clock with extreme Art Deco geometric hands and
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Ball Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ball clock for your home. A ball clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ball clock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A ball clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. George Nelson, Howard Miller and Irving Harper each produced at least one beautiful ball clock that is worth considering.
How Much is a Ball Clock?
The average selling price for a ball clock at 1stDibs is $1,597, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $54,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About Ball Clock
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
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