What is a drop dial clock?

A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?

To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.

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George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

:£25,000-00p. H:58.5”, 149 cms, W:31”, 79 cms, D:8.5” 21. Lit: English Dial Clocks by Ronald E Rose

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Antique 1770s English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey

$34,231

Olympia Longcase Clock

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

German Olympia brand, Westminster Chime longcase clock, moon dial. Our eclectic stock crosses

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Early 2000s German Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Olympia Longcase Clock

$2,000

Early 19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock by Cade Robinson, circa 1810

By Cade Robinson

Located in London, GB

A good late George III period enamel dial mahogany bracket clock by these eminent makers. The

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Antique 1810s British Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock by Cade Robinson, circa 1810

$21,908

Austrian Late Empire Wooden Striking Mantel Clock with Animated Eyes, 1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An Austrian late Empire wooden striking mantel clock with animated eyes and dial. The Mercury

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Austrian Late Empire Wooden Striking Mantel Clock with Animated Eyes, 1830

$5,755

Matching Set of French 8 Day Timepiece Clock and Aneroid Barometer

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A rare Art Nouveau combination set of an 8 day timepiece clock with Roman numeral dial and separate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Matching Set of French 8 Day Timepiece Clock and Aneroid Barometer

$1,773

French 8 Day Striking the Hours Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very attractive 8 day striking the hours and half hours mantel clock. With round bowed white dial

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 8 Day Striking the Hours Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

$2,047

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

French Louis XVI (circa 1785) ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble clock. 11 cm enamel dial

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub

$14,834

19th Century Patinated Ormolu Empire Striking Mantel Clock Set Pendule Au Vase

Located in Pasadena, CA

plinth, with white enamel dial. Clock: 15½ in. (42 cm.) high, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) wide, 4½ in. 11.5 cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Patinated Ormolu Empire Striking Mantel Clock Set Pendule Au Vase

$6,750 / set

French 19th Century Four Glass Brass and Champleve Mantel Clock by Vincenti

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Macclesfield, GB

enamel ornamentation to the case, pendulum and dial. The clock case has decorative mouldings, Corinthian

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French 19th Century Four Glass Brass and Champleve Mantel Clock by Vincenti

$3,833

French Belle Époque Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Macclesfield, GB

finished with turned brass columns and finials to the top. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

$2,094

French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Macclesfield, GB

dog within a pink border. The clock has a white enamel dial with gilt Roman numerals and a French

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

$3,669

French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Macclesfield, GB

windmill and cottages within a gilt border. The clock has a blue porcelain dial with beautifully painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

$4,107

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures

Located in Macclesfield, GB

surmounted with finials and urn to the top stood on brass ball feet with a painted porcelain dial. The clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures

$3,080 / set

Attractive Charles X Ormolu and Crystal Portico Striking Eight-Day Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An attractive Charles X ormolu and crystal portico striking eight-day mantel clock. The beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Attractive Charles X Ormolu and Crystal Portico Striking Eight-Day Mantel Clock

$5,458

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Decorative Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in Macclesfield, GB

. The clock a silvered dial with decorative pierced brass centre and a French eight day movement which

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Decorative Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

$2,012

19th Century White Marble and Brass Clock Set Stamped Maple Co, Paris

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A decorative garniture clock set signed Maple & Co, Paris. The clock with an enamel dial and eight

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Antique 1880s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century White Marble and Brass Clock Set Stamped Maple Co, Paris

$3,628 / set

Charles II Ebony Bracket Clock by Joseph Knibb London, circa 1675—1685

Located in London, GB

An 8-day ebony table clock with dial plate inscribed JOSEPH KNIBB LONDON and back plate inscribed

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Antique 17th Century Mantel Clocks

Charles II Ebony Bracket Clock by Joseph Knibb London, circa 1675—1685

$89,001

French 19th Century Brass and Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Macclesfield, GB

on stand with floral leaf decoration and cherub finial. The clock has a white enamel dial with a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Brass and Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

$2,190

Fournier Louis XVI Mantel Clock, Gilt Bronze, Cupid Pend, Month-day-date France

By G.E. Fournier

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

the month , day of the week , and date on the lower front of the clock on three small dials , all of

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fournier Louis XVI Mantel Clock, Gilt Bronze, Cupid Pend, Month-day-date France

$16,200

Georgian Scottish Grandfather Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

An 18th century Georgian Scottish mahogany brass dial grandfather clock. The clock has an eight

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Antique 1790s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Scottish Grandfather Clock

$5,408

French Louis XVI Style White Marble and Bronze Gilt Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Macclesfield, GB

finials and sunburst pendulum. The clock has a white enamel dial delicately painted with floral swags and

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style White Marble and Bronze Gilt Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

$2,327

Glo Dial Neon Chrome Desk Clock with Original Green Neon

By Glo Dial Clock Sales Co.

Located in Oakland, CA

Art Deco Glo dial neon chrome desk clock with turquoise green Neon. Very rare and original light

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Glo Dial Neon Chrome Desk Clock with Original Green Neon

$2,600

Late Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Salisbury, GB

Late Georgian mahogany longcase clock, the painted dial signed WM Coulson of North Shields, with

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Paint, String

Late Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock

$3,423

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

Located in Madrid, ES

French gilded desk clock. Directoire period. Dial signed: "Griebel à Paris," late 18th

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period

$4,687

French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock

Located in Kirkland, WA

bottom with neoclassical brass work around the dial. The dial of the clock is in very good condition

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Enamel

French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock

$7,500

Magnificent Antique Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Musical Clock

Located in Antrim, GB

Grandfather Clock.Silvered Chapter Ring,Seconds Dial,Chime Silent Dial, Chiming and Striking on Eight/Four

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Antique 1890s European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Musical Clock

$19,854

Column clock Charles X. Duplan Salles, Paris

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

A 19th century Charles X column clock. The Roman numeral dial is marked on the back Duplan & Salles

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Column clock Charles X. Duplan Salles, Paris

$1,305

Early 20th Century American Silver Desk Clock

Located in Biarritz, FR

Lovely American silver desk clock, circa 1910. The dial is made of paper (see photo) The movement

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Vintage 1910s North American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century American Silver Desk Clock

$534

19th Century John Leach Satinwood Bracket Clock

By John Leach

Located in Wendover, GB

William IV eight day bracket clock. An 8 inch circular dial set within a satinwood Biedermeier

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Antique Early 19th Century British Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century John Leach Satinwood Bracket Clock

$4,450

Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4734 fine quality Georgian, mahogany, moon phase grandfather clock, having original enamelled

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles

$9,310

Mahogany and Cross Banded 8 Day Longcase Clock

Located in Salisbury, GB

A mahogany and cross banded 8 day, arched dial longcase Birmingham clock. Measures: Dial

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Antique Early 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Mahogany and Cross Banded 8 Day Longcase Clock

$3,115

Desk Clock or Jewelry Box from Longchamp, Paris

By Longchamp

Located in Noiseau, FR

desk box for men. In wood covered with burgundy leather and brass dial. The clock is 8 days and 7

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Leather

Desk Clock or Jewelry Box from Longchamp, Paris

$534

Fine Verge Ebonized Bracket Clock, Joseph Wood, Bristol

Located in Chesterfield, GB

This is a fine English bracket clock dating from the last quarter of the 18th century by Joseph

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Antique Late 18th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ebony

Fine Verge Ebonized Bracket Clock, Joseph Wood, Bristol

$9,577

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

Located in London, GB

A Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock circular enamel dial against a gilt mask, The movement

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Antique 1870s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

$5,408

18th Century Figured Walnut Longcase Clock Thomas Milner, London

By Thomas Milner

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th century George II period London figured walnut longcase clock with 8-day brass dial

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Figured Walnut Longcase Clock Thomas Milner, London

$25,331

Tall Aesthetic Movement Oak and Wrought Iron Case Clock

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

Regiment Armory. The clock incorporates a very special dial featuring a chapter ring decorated with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Grandfather Clocks...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Aesthetic Movement Oak and Wrought Iron Case Clock

$95,000

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Brass Case Carriage Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A late 19th century French Champlevé enamel timepiece carriage clock with a cream enamel dial with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Trav...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Brass Case Carriage Clock

$3,142

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Very rare 8 day arch painted dial automata clock with striking on the hours on a single bell. To

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

$11,981

Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

European clocks. Dimensions of the dial: 15.5 cm / 9 cm Diameter of the base: 10 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Space Age Alarm Clock Garant, Plastic and Chromed, 1970s

$1,300

George II Period Cream Lacquer Longcase Clock by Isaac Nickals

By Isaac Nicholls

Located in London, GB

An important George II period cream lacquer longcase clock with three train brass dial quarter

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Lacquer

George II Period Cream Lacquer Longcase Clock by Isaac Nickals

$134,187

George III Longcase Clock by Robert Wood, circa 1795, London

By ROBERT WOOD OF LONDON (c.1790-1825)

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Fine quality Georgian grandfather clock, having arched, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Longcase Clock by Robert Wood, circa 1795, London

$9,584

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock in Anglaise Case, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A French gilt brass carriage clock with rare blue enamel dials in Anglaise case, circa 1890

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock in Anglaise Case, circa 1890

$5,340

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Bracket Clock by Winterhalder Hofmeier

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality late Victorian mahogany arched top bracket table clock with quarter columns and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Bracket Clock by Winterhalder Hofmeier

$2,533

Daniel Delander, London, an Early 18th Century Walnut Longcase Clock

By Daniel Delander

Located in London, GB

A fine Queen Anne period figured walnut longcase clock with square shaped dial and caddy top by

Category

Antique Early 18th Century George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Daniel Delander, London, an Early 18th Century Walnut Longcase Clock

$82,155

18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock by William Newman of Norwich

Located in Cheltenham, GB

(recorded working circa. 1687-1739) who made very high quality clocks. The dial of this clock is in the

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Antique 1730s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock by William Newman of Norwich

$21,887

Rare Pine Eight Day Single Bell Longcase Clock by Isaac Lazarus

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A rare 8 day, pretty arched painted dial clock, striking the hours on a single bell. By the

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Pine

Rare Pine Eight Day Single Bell Longcase Clock by Isaac Lazarus

$2,731

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A rocking father time automata arched painted dial clock with 8 day striking the hours movement by

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Antique 19th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

$6,839

Flame Mahogany Moon Phase Clock by Meredith of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good pretty arched painted dial moon phase clock by William Meredith of Merthyr Tydfil

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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Mahogany

Flame Mahogany Moon Phase Clock by Meredith of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

$5,456

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

By John Payne

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good, solid oak case, 8 day arched painted dial clock striking the hours, by Payne of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Oak

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

$2,731

Early 19th Century Moon Phase Clock by William Cuff of Shepton Mallet

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good 8 day striking the hours arched painted dial moon phase clock, depicting the four

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Moon Phase Clock by William Cuff of Shepton Mallet

$8,195

Early 19th Century Irish Brass Dial Longcase by Geo. Martin, Limerick

By George Martin

Located in Dublin, IE

Irish, mahogany grandfather clock by George Martin, Limerick, circa 1800. A beautiful mahogany

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Irish Brass Dial Longcase by Geo. Martin, Limerick

$10,383

English marble fusee timepiece signed Payne 163 New Bond Street.

Located in Kent, GB

regulated timepiece displays some of the fine detail associated with these clocks. The 11cm dial and bezel

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Clocks

English marble fusee timepiece signed Payne 163 New Bond Street.

$3,560

French table regulator by Henri Robert

Located in HAARLEM, NL

complicated visible escapement on the dial of the clock. It has 2 aperture's for the days and dates of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

French table regulator by Henri Robert

$7,713

Three Piece Tiffany Co. Green Onyx, Cloisonne, and Ormolu, circa 1900

Located in Seattle, WA

, cloisonne and ormolu, circa 1900. Excellent condition. Clock with porcelain and cloisonne dial, cloisonne

Category

Antique 1890s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Three Piece Tiffany Co. Green Onyx, Cloisonne, and Ormolu, circa 1900

$7,500 / set

George III Hour Striking Mahogany Belltop Bracket John Scott, London

By John Scott, London

Located in London, GB

A finely proportioned late 18th century mahogany bell top bracket clock with two subsidiary dials

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

George III Hour Striking Mahogany Belltop Bracket John Scott, London

$19,854

Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond

By François Viger

Located in Paris, FR

, catalogue n° 36); another clock, with dial signed Julien Leroy à Paris, was formerly in the collection of

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond

1930s French Art Deco Case with Time Projector Feature, Chrome Bakelite

By Donald Deskey, Jacques Adnet

Located in Bremen, DE

internal mirror project the reflection of the clock´s dial on the ceiling as a virtual clock, the chimney

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1930s French Art Deco Case with Time Projector Feature, Chrome Bakelite

$1,127

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Questions About Clock Dial

What is a drop dial clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.