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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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

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

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

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

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

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…

'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…

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,…

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

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…

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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…

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,…

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 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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

Bulle battery electric wall dial clock 40 cm diameter.

Bulle battery electric wall dial clock 40 cm diameter.

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

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

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

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

A Schatz Lectromarin ships clock, brass case, corrosion,…

A Schatz Lectromarin ships clock, brass case, corrosion, battery operation, diameter 17 cm

Starburst clock, c.1960s by Atlanta electric. Anodised metal…

Starburst clock, c.1960s by Atlanta electric. Anodised metal with wirework detail (untested) cm, diameter: 48 cm.

L'Arte del Vetro, Murano table clock, multi-tonal blue glass,…

L'Arte del Vetro, Murano table clock, multi-tonal blue glass, with white dials, gilded numerals, battery operated, retains manufacturer's label to base, height 31 cm width 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney