Vintage Book Clocks

A 'Just' Book of Hours Clock

By Charles Hour

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely stylish and beautifully made Livre D'heures Alarm clock, in the shape of a small book, the case made of gilded brass is engraved on all sides and beautifully fitted toge...

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Vintage Book, By The Clock of St James's, Percy Armytage, Literary Memoir, 1927

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage copy of By The Clock of St James's by Percy Armytage, published in 1927 and originally compiled during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. A bound and illustrated ...

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Paper

Richard ScarryLittle Benny Wanted a Pony Little Golden Book Cover Illustration Original Art, 1950

Little Benny Wanted a Pony Little Golden Book Cover Illustration Original Art

Located in Miami, FL

His titles, in order of publication, are: Bibliography Golden Books Mouse's House, 1949 Duck and His Friends, 1949 Two Little Miners, 1949 My Little Golden Dictionar...

1950s Outsider Art Vintage Book Clocks

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil

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Vintage Book Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage book clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage book clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and bronze. Vintage book clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage book clocks made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Josef Lorenzl, Dean A. Fales Jr. and Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky each produced beautiful vintage book clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Book Clocks?

Vintage book clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,625, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $81,274.

Questions About Vintage Book Clocks

How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
How can you tell if a clock is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.