From Splats to Vomit, this collection of antique and vintage clocks (c. 1830-1960) contains pieces with a wide variety of features and styles.
Our reuse warehouse has been abuzz about these fabulous clocks from all different eras. There’s the beautiful Art Deco shelf clock from the 1930’s, the 19th century black-lacquered French Portico clock signed ‘FC’, the c. 1880 Welch Parepa eight day clock, the wild c. 1960 Vomit clock, and more.
You can find more information on all of these clocks in the Community Forklift Marketplace, or visit the reuse warehouse to see them in person. The clocks are in various conditions noted in the descriptions, but we always recommend service by a reputable clock shop to ensure accuracy and longevity. As with many of our materials, we’ve got one of each, so check them out soon!
19th c. French Empire Portico Clock Signed ‘FC’
This French Portico clock is estimated to be from c. 1850 to 1880. The movement is marked with a cursive FC, an unknown finisher whose initials are regularly found on these Portico clocks.
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Dimensions: 18.25″ High x 9.25″ Wide x 5.25″ Deep
Price: $85
Art Deco Granddaughter Clock C. 1950s
This uncommon and interesting Art Deco English ‘granddaughter’ clock features both Westminster and Canterbury chimes selectable via a lever on the dial face.
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Dimensions: 56.25″ High x 10″ Wide x 8.25″ Deep
Price: $125
Eli Terry Jr. Carved Column and Splat Clock c.1830
This c.1830 Eli Terry Jr. eight day brass movement clock is in working condition and appears complete. The clock was made in Terryville, CT and features carved and veneered mahogany.
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Dimensions: 38.5″ High x 18.5″ Wide x 5.5″ Deep
Price: $465
Haller Art Deco Shelf Clock c. 1930
This c.1930 clock by Thomas Ernst Haller AG is a perfect example of Art Deco design with the round skyscraper feet/columns on the front corners, the stepped building style of the case, stylized silvered numerals on the rosewood face plate, and airstream styled hands.
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Dimensions: 8.5″ High x 13″ Wide x 4.75″ Deep
Price: $85
Kienzle Rosewood Art Deco Wall Clock C. 1930
The 8 day clock’s styling includes beautiful heavy curved silver numerals inside concentric rings, and an elegantly styled bevelled glass window showing the large, shiny pendulum.
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Dimensions: 20″ High x 11.5″ Wide x 4.75″ Deep
Price: $155
Sphinx Marble and Cast Metal Clock c. 1880
The store belonging to the maker of this clock (Newel Matson) was destroyed in the Chicago fire of 1871 and this clock was likely made during the 15 years after Matson determindedly rebuilt the store and set to work repaying his creditors.
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Dimensions: 16.5″ High x 18″ Wide x 7.5″ Deep
Price: This clock sold before this blog published, but we wanted to include it here so that you could see and learn about it!
New Haven Clock Co. Shelf or Mantel Clock c. 1880
This incredible Japanese inspired New Haven clock features a faux mercury pendulum bob, a brass bell strike, and an eight day New Haven movement (not verified).
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Dimensions: 17.5″ High x 11″ Wide x 4.25″ Deep
Price: $195
Sessions Arts & Crafts Wall Clock C. 1915
This c.1915 Sessions wall clock made in Forrestville, CT is in working condition, but needs a good cleaning. The clock hints at Craftsman style and features a simple rectangular case with a full glass front door with gold painted parallel lines.
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Dimensions: 19.25″ High x 8.25″ Wide x 4″ Deep
Price: $125
Vomit Clock! Works by Lanshire c. 1960
These novelty clocks were the product of a mid-century DIY craze. In 1954 Lanshire Clock & Instrument Corp of Chicago filed for a Trademark for their ‘Build O’clock’ term that may have been applied to kits they offered to consumers to make these clocks.
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Dimensions: 13.25″ High x 9.75″ Wide x 3″ Deep
Price: $40
Welch ‘Parepa’ Pillar and Arch Eight Day Clock C. 1880
This c.1880 Welch Parepa VP eight day shelf or mantle clock made in Forrestville, CT is in very good working condition. The clock features a rosewood veneered case with a hat-like arch with turned wood finials and matching columns.
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Dimensions: 22″ High x 15″ Wide x 5.25″ Deep
Price: $295
Japanese 8 Day Wall Clock c. 1948
This c.1948 Hibino & Co. wall clock is a wonderful example of Japanese craftsmanship and attention to detail. The clock is clearly marked with the manufacturer, their location, and a name on the glass ‘Daihak’.
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Dimensions: 21″ High x 12″ Wide x 5″ Deep
Price: $75
F. Kroeber Clinton Clock with Alarm c. 1880
This c.1880 F. Kroeber ‘Clinton’ clock with Waterbury 8 day movement and add-on Waterbury alarm is a great exemplar for the clock frenzy of the mid- to late 19th century. The maker of the clock used movements by other makers to complete his clocks.
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Dimensions: 22″ High x 15″ Wide x 5.25″ Deep
Price: $85
Ansonia Schoolhouse Wall Clock c. 1910 Enigma
This clock was purchased in Tokyo Japan in 1989 at a flea market by an American from Connecticut, where Ansonia Clock Co. originates. We have no idea how the clock came about: was it built in Japan, the logo and cartouche applied, and the Ansonia movement inserted? It’s a true mystery!
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Dimensions: 22″ High x 15″ Wide x 5.25″ Deep
Price: $85
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