The development of the electric clock can be traced back to the late 19th century, when the first electromechanical clocks were invented. These early clocks used an electromagnet to power a mechanical movement that kept time, and were powered by a battery or other electrical source.

One of the first electric clocks was invented by French engineer Henri Châton in 1841. Châton's clock used a solenoid (a type of electromagnet) to power the clock's movement, and was driven by a battery. This was followed by the invention of the synchronous electric clock, which used a synchronous motor to keep time. This type of clock was first developed by Warren Marrison, an American inventor, in the early 20th century.

The development of the electric clock was a significant milestone in the history of timekeeping, as it provided a more accurate and reliable way of measuring time. Unlike mechanical clocks, more...

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A Schatz quartz sunburst wall clock, made in Germany. Battery…

German-made Schatz quartz sunburst wall clock with metal and glass

A Schatz quartz sunburst wall clock, made in Germany. Battery operated. Made with a metal form and glass face. . Length 44.5 cm, diameter 44.5 cm

Blessing West German vintage orange plastic battery powered…

Vintage West German orange plastic pedestal desk clock, circa 1960

Blessing West German vintage orange plastic battery powered pedestal desk clock, circa 1960, 22 cm high

Eureka clock Co. Ltd., London antique lancet top mahogany cased…

Antique Eureka Clock Co. Ltd. Mahogany Electric Timepiece, London 1910

Eureka clock Co. Ltd., London antique lancet top mahogany cased electric timepiece with two ball bearing movements and electric balance wheel, white enamel dial signed by the manufacturers with Roman numerals, made in England, circa 1910, 39 cm high

Junghans wall clock, German red lava ceramic clock, battery…

German Red Lava Ceramic Battery-Operated Wall Clock, 25cm Width

Junghans wall clock, German red lava ceramic clock, battery operated, width 25 cm

Bulle battery electric wall dial clock 40 cm diameter.

Bulle battery electric wall dial clock 40 cm diameter.

Goblin 'Teasmade'' (model D26) English electric bedside clock,…

Goblin 'Teasmade'' (model D26) English electric bedside clock, mid 20th century, 35 cm high

Mangiarotti and Marassuiti 'Secticon' vintage Swiss made desk…

Mangiarotti and Marassuiti 'Secticon' vintage Swiss made desk clock, early battery operated with good quality lever escapement mechanism, circa 1950s, 24 cm high

Junghans Ato German electric impulse clock in glass dome, early…

Junghans Ato German electric impulse clock in glass dome, early 20th century, 28 cm high

Eureka Clock Co. Ltd of London (Pat. No.141614-1906) electric…

Eureka Clock Co. Ltd of London (Pat. No.141614-1906) electric balance wheel clock in glass dome, early 20th century, 32 cm high

Four assorted Vintage and Antique clocks, including Seth Thomas…

Four assorted Vintage and Antique clocks, including Seth Thomas U.S.A, mantle clock, Zenith Switzerland, lever escapement mantle clock, H,A,C clock manufacturer Germany, miniature wall clock and Telechron, dual dial electric wall alarm clock, The Seth…

Junghans vintage kitchen clock, together with a Schatz battery…

Junghans vintage kitchen clock, together with a Schatz battery powered swinging clock, (2 items), the larger 52 cm high

A Schatz thousand day dome clock and a Schatz battery dome…

A Schatz thousand day dome clock and a Schatz battery dome clock, circa 1970, polished brass movement, dial and base with glass and plastic domes, the largest 23 cm high

marked Soher, height 41 cm A white marble and gilt mantle clock,…

White Marble and Gilt Mantle Clock, Battery Operated, 41cm

marked Soher, height 41 cm A white marble and gilt mantle clock, height 41 cm Battery operated, no movement,

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold…

Mercer's Two-Day Chronometer with Audible Signal

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold type spring detent escapement and fusee and chain movement, silvered and engraved dial marked 'Thomas Mercer Maker to the Admiralty, The Indian Colonial & USA Governments, London & St. Albans,…

An early 20th century electromagnetic mantel timepiece by the…

Eureka Electromagnetic Mantel Clock, c.1906

An early 20th century electromagnetic mantel timepiece by the Eureka Clock Co. Ltd, Patent 14614, c.1906 and numbered 3139. The cream enamel dial with Roman numerals, raised on a gilded circular base housing the battery, glass dome cover with crack. H.280…

Albert Leclerc Arcobaleno wall clock for Neos by Lorenz, black…

Black Arcobaleno Wall Clock by Neos Lorenz

Albert Leclerc Arcobaleno wall clock for Neos by Lorenz, black coated metal, plastic, and glass. Battery operated. Italy, c 1980s, 39 cm high, 7 cm deep

A Kundo glass encased desk clock, height 22 cm Battery operated

Kundo Glass Desk Clock - Battery Operated

A Kundo glass encased desk clock, height 22 cm Battery operated

A large Vitra Turbine wall clock originally designed by George…

George Nelson Vitra Turbine Wall Clock, 76cm Diameter, Boxed

A large Vitra Turbine wall clock originally designed by George Nelson, 1950s, in bronze toned aluminum, boxed, battery operated, 76 cm diameter

A Vitra Popsicle wall clock, originally designed by George…

George Nelson Walnut Wall Clock - 1950s Design

A Vitra Popsicle wall clock, originally designed by George Nelson, 1950s, in walnut, boxed with original tags, battery operated, 35 cm diameter

A Vitra sunflower wall clock, originally designed by George…

George Nelson Sunflower Wall Clock

A Vitra sunflower wall clock, originally designed by George Nelson, 1950s, in ebonised timber with brass indicators, battery operated, 75 cm diameter

A Vitra spindle wall clock, originally designed by George…

George Nelson Vitra Spindle Wall Clock

A Vitra spindle wall clock, originally designed by George Nelson, 1950's, in brass coloured brushed aluminium and solid walnut, boxed, battery operated, 56.5 cm diameter

An American electric novelty mantel clock with automated water…

Automated Water Font Mantel Clock with Glass Dome

An American electric novelty mantel clock with automated water font feature, under glass dome, 20th century, 31 cm high

A Cartier travelling alarm clock, in original case, Roman…

Cartier Travelling Alarm Clock with Ivory Enamel Decoration

A Cartier travelling alarm clock, in original case, Roman numerals and ivory enamel decoration, requires a battery. 8 x 7 cm.

Goblin 'Teasmade' vintage English electric clock with original…

Vintage Goblin Teasmade with Original Tray, Mid 20th Century

Goblin 'Teasmade' vintage English electric clock with original tray, mid 20th century, the tray 43 cm wide

Matson Australia brass cased clock decorated brass case, with…

Matson Australia Brass Cased Battery Clock, 15 cm Height

Matson Australia brass cased clock decorated brass case, with battery movement, height 15 cm.

Adriano Rampoldi H10 wall clock and radio for Europhon, orange,…

Europhon H10 Wall Clock and Radio

Adriano Rampoldi H10 wall clock and radio for Europhon, orange, clear, black, and white plastic with metal fittings, battery operate cm deep, Italy, c 1969, radio: 9.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep, wall clock: 31.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep

French electric regulator by Magneta Brillie the clock on…

Magneta Brillie French Electric Regulator Clock

French electric regulator by Magneta Brillie the clock on marble slab with metal case with invar pendulum rod. Approx 43 cm high, 22 cm wide, 14 cm depth.

An English 'Metamec' starburst clock timber and copper frame on…

Metamec Starburst Clock with Timber and Copper Frame

An English 'Metamec' starburst clock timber and copper frame on a brown plastic body, with Japanese battery quartz movement. Diameter 45 cm

Waterford Crystal quartz desk clock battery in clock requires…

Waterford Crystal Desk Clock - Battery Replacement Needed

Waterford Crystal quartz desk clock battery in clock requires replacement, height 6 cm

Waterford Crystal 'Colonnade' clock battery needs replacement,…

Waterford Crystal Colonnade Clock, Battery Needs Replacement

Waterford Crystal 'Colonnade' clock battery needs replacement, in original packaging, height 10 cm

Art Nouveau figural brass clock, with old battery movement a/f,…

Brass Art Nouveau Figural Clock (Battery Movement, 28.5cm)

Art Nouveau figural brass clock, with old battery movement a/f, height 28.5 cm

Silver framed leather cased travelling clock silver frame…

925 Silver Framed Leather Travelling Clock with Case

Silver framed leather cased travelling clock silver frame marked 925, to quartz movement clock, needs new battery, in fitted leather case.

A mahogany and brass cased Patek Philippe NaviQuartz III Clock.…

Patek Philippe NaviQuartz III Clock

A mahogany and brass cased Patek Philippe NaviQuartz III Clock. Circa 1975. 160 x 125 x 72 mm. White Roman numeral dial with breguet style hands, set into a brass insert, with power check and indicator. Quartz battery powered movement. Engraved plaque 'To…

A Newgate red perspex cube clock, with battery operated…

Newgate Red Perspex Cube Clock - 18cm

A Newgate red perspex cube clock, with battery operated movement, 18 cm high, 18 cm wide and 18 cm deep

Bulle, 800 Days French mantel clock, early 20th century,…

French Mantel Clock with Electromagnetic Pendulum

Bulle, 800 Days French mantel clock, early 20th century, mahogany and brass framed cased with glassed sides on ogee moulded plinth with three squat bun feet. Silvered brass dial with printed Arabic numerals and minute track with blued steel spade hands,…

'Bulle-Clock' French Brevete S.G.D.G. Patented early battery…

Early 20th Century French Battery-Operated Table Clock

'Bulle-Clock' French Brevete S.G.D.G. Patented early battery operated table clock with brass cylinder stand containing the Leclanche battery cell driving electro-magnetic pendulum; original card dial with open centre displaying the motion work and…

Gucci and Longines lady's quartz wristwatches, Gucci ref. 9000…

Gucci and Longines Ladies' Quartz Watches

Gucci and Longines lady's quartz wristwatches, Gucci ref. 9000 M with champagne dial, center seconds, date, gold plated bezel and link highlights, some wear to plating, case diam. 32 mm, working, La grande Classique Longines with white dial, Roman…

Waterford Crystal Westminster mantle clock, set with a white…

Waterford Crystal Westminster Mantle Clock with Roman Numerals

Waterford Crystal Westminster mantle clock, set with a white dial and Roman numerals, battery movement, a/f, height 18 cm

Citizen mantle clock, quartz movement, Aaa battery, height 12.5…

12.5 cm Citizen Quartz Mantle Clock with AAA Battery

Citizen mantle clock, quartz movement, Aaa battery, height 12.5 cm

Art Deco electric long case clock with replacement…

Art Deco Electric Long Case Clock - Electromagnetic Movement

Art Deco electric long case clock with replacement electromagnetic movement, 45 cm wide, 164 cm high

Seth Thomas 'Baxter' electric mantel clock model E009-004, 110v,…

Seth Thomas Electric Mantel Clock - Baxter Model

Seth Thomas 'Baxter' electric mantel clock model E009-004, 110v, 21.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm high

Smith's English Art Deco mirrored sunburst wall clock, circa…

Art Deco Mirrored Sunburst Wall Clock

Smith's English Art Deco mirrored sunburst wall clock, circa 1930, converted to electric, 41 cm high, 55 cm wide

Smith Sectric chemist advertising wall clock with electric…

Non-functional Smith Sectric Electric Wall Clock, 40cm Diameter

Smith Sectric chemist advertising wall clock with electric movement, 40 cm diameter approx. Not working.

Time is money clock, cast metal bust adorned with coins etc,…

Coin-Adorned Timepiece

Time is money clock, cast metal bust adorned with coins etc, clock mechanism battery operated

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, c.1930s, with a brown…

Bakelite Vitascope Clock with Ship Automata

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, c.1930s, with a brown Bakelite case set with a chrome chapter ring below a ship automata with a rocking machine and light simulating sunrise and sunset. Height 32.5 cm.

French bulle battery clock C.1920, no dome, not working, 37 cm…

1920 French Bulle Battery Clock - Not Working

French bulle battery clock C.1920, no dome, not working, 37 cm high, 22 cm wide

Miniature longcase clock with later battery movement, not…

Miniature Longcase Clock with Battery Movement

Miniature longcase clock with later battery movement, not tested, 43 cm high, 19 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep

Early 20th century, electric master clock incomplete, no…

Incomplete Electric Master Clock from Mortlake Maintenance Workshops

Early 20th century, electric master clock incomplete, no indicating dial, wood and rod pendulum with zinc bob in plain timber case, electro-mechanically impulsed pendulum, accompanying note suggests the clock was made at the Mortlake Maintenance workshops…

Vintage Smiths England electric clock perspex and brass frame,…

Vintage Smiths Electric Clock with Perspex and Brass Frame

Vintage Smiths England electric clock perspex and brass frame, untested, height 15 cm.

A wall clock by Karlsson, in stainless steel. Battery operated,…

Karlsson Stainless Steel Wall Clock - 29cm Diameter

A wall clock by Karlsson, in stainless steel. Battery operated, diameter 29 cm

A Dresden clock, the elaborate case with applied flowers and…

Dresden Clock with Elaborate Floral Case

A Dresden clock, the elaborate case with applied flowers and painted cartouches with moulded gilt feet, presently with a contemporary battery movement 45 cm high.

French Sevres porcelain &ormolu cased mantel clock decorated…

Sevres Figural Mantel Clock with Battery Movement

French Sevres porcelain &ormolu cased mantel clock decorated with traditional figural scene and with battery operated movement

Art Deco ATO Leon Hatot French onyx electric clock height 18 cm

French Art Deco Onyx Electric Clock - 18cm Height

Art Deco ATO Leon Hatot French onyx electric clock height 18 cm

A Synchronome electric clock, the pressed metal case with…

Synchronome Electric Clock, 58cm Diameter

A Synchronome electric clock, the pressed metal case with painted dial and bezel, Roman numerals, later movement, diameter 58 cm

French battery powered metal mantle clock, height 24.5 cm

French Battery Mantle Clock - 24.5cm Height

French battery powered metal mantle clock, height 24.5 cm

Electric wall clock by Ingrams, Ex Phillips shirts, Melbourne,…

Ingrams Electric Wall Clock from 1960s Melbourne

Electric wall clock by Ingrams, Ex Phillips shirts, Melbourne, Australia, c 1960s, 50 cm deep

Dali cuckoo clock manufactured by Pirondini, beech wood,…

Dali Cuckoo Clock by Pirondini with Original Case

Dali cuckoo clock manufactured by Pirondini, beech wood, battery powered quartz movement, with original case

Vintage Swiss brass electric clock with applied Crests to the…

Swiss Brass Crested Electric Clock - Vintage

Vintage Swiss brass electric clock with applied Crests to the dial measures 27 cm high, 20 cm wide

Wedgwood Jasperware Mantle Clock three coloured decoration,…

Limited Edition Wedgwood Jasperware Mantle Clock

Wedgwood Jasperware Mantle Clock three coloured decoration, Limited Edition # 88/100, battery requires replacement, height 15 cm approx.

Swatch Olympic Games Sydney 2000 needs a battery, with the…

Swatch Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Watch with Original Strap

Swatch Olympic Games Sydney 2000 needs a battery, with the original strap. Approx width 40 mm

A mid-20th century electro-magnetic dome clock, the glass…

Electro-Magnetic Dome Clock with Gilt German Movement

A mid-20th century electro-magnetic dome clock, the glass cylinder dome enclosing the gilt exposed German movement, the circular tapered platform base with adjustable feet, height 23 cm, battery required, apparently working.

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, c.1930s, with a brown…

1930s Vitascope Dioramic Electric Clock with Ship Automata

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, c.1930s, with a brown Bakelite case set with a chrome chapter ring below a ship automata with a rocking machine and light simulating sunrise and sunset. Requires minute hand, height 32.5 cm.

Art Deco Vitascope cream Bakelite electric automaton mantel…

Art Deco Ship Automaton Mantel Clock

Art Deco Vitascope cream Bakelite electric automaton mantel clock with moving ship mechanism, circa 1930s, 33 cm high

General Electric refrigerator shaped advertising clock, painted…

1935 GE Refrigerator Advertising Clock

General Electric refrigerator shaped advertising clock, painted metal, circa 1935, 22 cm high

A French figural clock with electric movement and light, gilt…

French Alabaster Figural Clock with Electric Movement

A French figural clock with electric movement and light, gilt metal and alabaster case, late 19th century, 30 cm high

George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) orange ball wall clock,…

Orange Ball Wall Clock by George Nelson

George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) orange ball wall clock, designed c. 1950 manufactured by Vitra, battery operated, retains manufacturer's label

A vintage onyx desk clock by Ato, circa 1930s-40s, the battery…

Onyx Desk Clock by Ato - 1930s Vintage

A vintage onyx desk clock by Ato, circa 1930s-40s, the battery operated square bodied clock with a brushed white metal dial with, Arabic numerals, height 11 cm, width 11 cm, depth 8 cm

Elizabeth II sterling silver framed clock Sheffield 1990,…

Sterling Silver Clock with Engraved Dedication

Elizabeth II sterling silver framed clock Sheffield 1990, marked to dial for R. Carr, watchmaker, wood backed, battery movement, engraved dedication verso, height 13 cm approx.

An old Timers clock, Lansdowne N.S.W, wooden construction,…

Vintage Wooden Battery-Operated Clock, Lansdowne NSW

An old Timers clock, Lansdowne N.S.W, wooden construction, battery operated, height 35 cm

A Temco electric, England timber mantle clock, cream dial,…

Temco Electric Timber Mantle Clock with Cream Dial

A Temco electric, England timber mantle clock, cream dial, black Arabic numerals & hands, electric movement, no plug, 15 x 20 x 8 cm

Synchronome electric master clock (MK1). Oak case, silvered…

Synchronome Electric Master Clock MK1 - Oak Case

Synchronome electric master clock (MK1). Oak case, silvered dial with Roman numerals, height 128 cm

Vintage Smith 'Sectric' electric mantle clock chrome frame,…

Vintage Smith Electric Mantle Clock (Untested)

Vintage Smith 'Sectric' electric mantle clock chrome frame, with clock inset to green plastic inner, untested, with electric connection, height 14 cm

Two various Waterford Crystal mantle clocks each with a quartz…

Waterford Crystal Mantle Clocks with Quartz Movement (8 words)

Two various Waterford Crystal mantle clocks each with a quartz movement clock which needs a new battery, height 6.5 cm, and 18 cm

Vintage Smith England Bakelite electric clock height 12 cm

Smith England Bakelite Electric Clock - Vintage (12cm)

Vintage Smith England Bakelite electric clock height 12 cm

Scientific clocks Synchronome. Wall mounted, Queensland maple…

Synchronome Electric Master Clock, c1920

Scientific clocks Synchronome. Wall mounted, Queensland maple cased electric master clock c1920. As inspected, height 146 cm

Edwardian Synchronome electric master clock. As inspected,…

Edwardian Synchronome Electric Master Clock - 178cm Height

Edwardian Synchronome electric master clock. As inspected, height 178 cm

A small old French electric magnetic coil Bulle clock, c.1920,…

French Bulle Clock with Electric Magnetic Coil, 1920

A small old French electric magnetic coil Bulle clock, c.1920, on a circular wood base under a glass dome. Working order. height 25 cm.

Georg Jensen quartz wall clock marked to dial, battery…

Georg Jensen 21cm Quartz Wall Clock

Georg Jensen quartz wall clock marked to dial, battery operation, diameter 21 cm

A Jaeger Lecoultre 'Electric' clock battery movement, with…

Jaeger Lecoultre Electric Clock with Roman Numerals and Box

A Jaeger Lecoultre 'Electric' clock battery movement, with round Roman numeral dial, in original box. Height 23 x 18.5 x 5.5 cm

Tiffany electric clock 12.5 cm high

Small Tiffany Electric Clock - 12.5cm

Tiffany electric clock 12.5 cm high

A weight driven master clock, international, 20th century, the…

20th Century Weight Driven Master Clock with Electric Impulsing

A weight driven master clock, international, 20th century, the wooden case with a glazed fronted door. The circular dial with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary dial for seconds. Electric impulsing

A French decorative cased wall clock, 20th century, the gilt…

Gilt metal cased wall clock, French, 20th century

A French decorative cased wall clock, 20th century, the gilt metal ribbon formed handle cradling the circular case, electric battery driven clock, 58 cm high, 24 cm wide, 13 cm deep

A small Swiss electric Salve clock, Favarger & Co., Neuchatel,…

Swiss Electric Salve Clock by Favarger & Co

A small Swiss electric Salve clock, Favarger & Co., Neuchatel, circa 1900, brass barrel case with glass front, the dial signed Favarger & Cie- Neuchatel.

Superb octagonal shaped Art Deco Smiths electric wall clock…

Octagonal Art Deco Smiths Electric Wall Clock

Superb octagonal shaped Art Deco Smiths electric wall clock with illuminated milk glass dial

A Lip Ericsson chrome framed double sided station clock, circa…

Vintage Lip Ericsson Double Sided Station Clock

A Lip Ericsson chrome framed double sided station clock, circa 1950, electric movement. 27.5 x 27.5 x 11.5 cm

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold…

Thomas Mercer Survey Chronometer with Audible Signal

A Mercer's survey chronometer, two-day duration with Arnold type spring detent escapement and fusee and chain movement, silvered and engraved dial marked 'Thomas Mercer Maker to the Admiralty, The Indian Colonial & USA Governments, London & St. Albans,…

Vintage Smiths electric clock, cm high

Smiths Vintage Electric Clock - 10 cm Height

Vintage Smiths electric clock, cm high

Fini Paris Art Deco three piece clock garniture in white &…

Art Deco Jaguar Clock Garniture with Chrome Columns

Fini Paris Art Deco three piece clock garniture in white & black marble flanked with three chrome hexagonal columns, with a model of a jaguar above, having two electric lamp garniture, without key & pendulum. Length of clock body 55 cm

Catalina theme desk clock, with an electric movement clock and…

Catalina Electric Desk Clock on Timber Base

Catalina theme desk clock, with an electric movement clock and brass model mounted on a timber base, 31 cm wide

Smiths Sectric industrial electric clock, with bakelite outer…

Smiths Industrial Electric Clock - Bakelite Case - 37cm Diameter

Smiths Sectric industrial electric clock, with bakelite outer to case, 37 cm diameter

A Kienzle electric clock, c. 1960s

1960s Kienzle Electric Clock

A Kienzle electric clock, c. 1960s

Georg Jensen HK wall clock, (Henning Koppel), with battery…

Georg Jensen HK Wall Clock - 14.5 cm Diameter

Georg Jensen HK wall clock, (Henning Koppel), with battery electric movement, 14.5 cm diameter

A Junghans 'Sunburst' wall clock, battery movement. C.1960's.…

1960s Junghans Sunburst Wall Clock - 46cm Height

A Junghans 'Sunburst' wall clock, battery movement. C.1960's. Height 46 cm

A stylish cream Bakelite Vitascope Dioramic electric clock,…

Cream Bakelite Vitascope Dioramic Electric Clock with Sailing Ship

A stylish cream Bakelite Vitascope Dioramic electric clock, chrome plated chapter ring with pierced numerals and hands. Diorama of sailing ship on the sea (with instruction sheet). Height 32 cm

A battery operated Lubor Fiedler card Trick clock, beehive…

Beehive Card Trick Clock

A battery operated Lubor Fiedler card Trick clock, beehive shaped in black plastic with clear plastic panels. Height 24 cm

Vintage Smith bakelite electric clock, 14 cm approx

Smith Bakelite Electric Clock - Vintage Classic

Vintage Smith bakelite electric clock, 14 cm approx