Green marble clock
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Marble Clocks

Marble Clocks. Marble is a rock composed of calcium and magnesium carbonate, mostly white and pink although it can be found in other colors as well such as green if…
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Neoclassical Clock
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Neoclassical Clocks

Neoclassical clocks are clocks which have the characteristics of classical antiquity mainly ancient Greek and Roman styles. Below are some examples of neoclassical clocks including a French ormolu mantel clock…
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Slate Clock Garniture
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Slate Clocks

Slate clocks were very popular during Queen Victoria's reign as they were a popular color during the mourning period. Slate clocks are still made today. Below are some examples of…
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An Exceptional Signed French Lantern Clock
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Lantern Clocks

Lantern Clocks. A lantern clock is a type of antique weight-driven wall clock, shaped like a lantern. They were the first type of clock widely used in private homes. They…
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George Prior Bracket Clock
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George Prior

George Prior is recorded as working at 31 Prescot Street, Goodmans Fields (1765-1788), Rosomans Row (1794), Lombard Street (1798-1810) and 5 St. George Yard (1808-1812). He is a particularly known…
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Table Clock
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Table Clocks

Table Clocks. A table clock is a special watch type. Many of the early mechanical clocks hung on walls or were standing on wooden boxes in which the weights wound…
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