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 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

A Smiths English made electric sun dial clock, circa 1950, 31…

Smiths Electric Sun Dial Clock, 1950

A Smiths English made electric sun dial clock, circa 1950, 31 cm diameter.

An unusual electric zodiac desk clock

Electric Zodiac Desk Clock

An unusual electric zodiac desk clock

Victorian J. Griffith mahogany grandfather clock with later…

Victorian Mahogany Grandfather Clock with Electric Movement

Victorian J. Griffith mahogany grandfather clock with later electric movement, original movement & some accessories included, 232 cm high

Mastercrafters novelty 'Girl on swing' clock circa 1940s,…

1940s Mastercrafters 'Girl on Swing' Electric Clock

Mastercrafters novelty 'Girl on swing' clock circa 1940s, electric clock movement by Sessions, USA, case made of hard plastic, 27 cm high approx.

Retro IBM electric clock 24 cm diameter

Vintage IBM Electric Clock - 24cm Diameter

Retro IBM electric clock 24 cm diameter

A 20th century European malachite and ormolu cased mantel clock…

Louis XV Malachite Mantel Clock with Diana Statuette

A 20th century European malachite and ormolu cased mantel clock in Louis XV manner, the square case surmounted by a statuette of Diana, the Huntress, the face of white hour cartouches with Roman numerals framed by a filigree gilt metal border and raised…

A brass Porthole clock, later 20th century, the battery…

Brass Porthole Clock with Hygrometer, Barometer, and Thermometer

A brass Porthole clock, later 20th century, the battery operated clock with three subsidiary dials for a hygrometer, barometer and thermometer, set within a brass porthole with hinge and screw clips enclosed by a timber frame. Diameter 35 cm

Vintage Bakelite electric mantle clock, 16 cm high approx.

Bakelite Electric Mantle Clock - Vintage 16cm High

Vintage Bakelite electric mantle clock, 16 cm high approx.

Large impressive antique carved wood French clock with modern…

Antique French Clock with Modern Movement

Large impressive antique carved wood French clock with modern battery operated movement (includes the original movement for restoration by Andre Hory Paris, working 1,700-1750), approx 92 cm high, 75 cm wide, 29 cm deep

Large 'Lighthouse' electric clock 61 cm diameter approx

Giant Electric Lighthouse Clock - 61 cm Diameter

Large 'Lighthouse' electric clock 61 cm diameter approx

French Bulle battery electric clockette clock, in white marble…

French Marble Electric Clock, c.1920

French Bulle battery electric clockette clock, in white marble case with glass sides, c.1920, 26.5 cm high approx

French Bulle battery electric clock in a Sienna Giallo marble…

French Bulle Electric Clock in Sienna Giallo Marble Case (1920)

French Bulle battery electric clock in a Sienna Giallo marble case, circa 1920, 36 cm high approx.

Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden. Memphis wall clock,…

Memphis Wall Clock by du Pasquier and Sowden

Nathalie du Pasquier and George Sowden. Memphis wall clock, designed circa 1986 produced by Neos, Italy, plastic, battery mechanism, stamped 'Neos of Lorenz du Pasquier - Sowden made in Italy'

Antique Miniature marble mantle clock with later battery…

Antique Marble Mantle Clock with Battery Movement

Antique Miniature marble mantle clock with later battery movements, approx 17 cm high, 21 cm wide, 5 cm deep

French Bulle battery electric (clockette) clock in a variegated…

Marble French Bulle Clock, 1920

French Bulle battery electric (clockette) clock in a variegated marble case, circa 1920, 25.5 cm high approx.

German, Junghans, magnetic brass battery powered clock, approx…

Junghans Magnetic Brass Battery Clock - 22cm

German, Junghans, magnetic brass battery powered clock, approx 22 cm high, 22 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Small dome topped clock, battery movement, approx 17 cm high,…

Domed Battery Clock - 17x33x6cm

Small dome topped clock, battery movement, approx 17 cm high, 33 cm wide, 6 cm deep

A Georg Jensen wall clock, of contemporary styling, with a…

Contemporary Brushed Aluminium Wall Clock by Georg Jensen

A Georg Jensen wall clock, of contemporary styling, with a brushed aluminium case, a white dial with dot hour and minute markings, black hour, minute and second hands; battery operated. Diameter 22 cm. Depth 6 cm

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, with a cream bakelite case…

Vitascope Ship Diorama Clock

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, with a cream bakelite case set with a chrome chapter ring and hands below a ship automata with a rocking machine and light simulating sunrise and sunset. Height 32 cm

French Bulle battery electric clockette in white marble case…

French Bulle Marble Electric Clockette, C:1920

French Bulle battery electric clockette in white marble case with glass sides, C:1920, 26.5 cm high approx

Art Deco Vitascope electric clock in bakelite case, rocking…

Art Deco Vitascope Electric Clock with Rocking Ship

Art Deco Vitascope electric clock in bakelite case, rocking ship and colour changing ship, in working order, 32 cm high

Industrial electric clock maker Cincinati, diameter 48 cm…

48 cm Cincinnati Industrial Electric Clock

Industrial electric clock maker Cincinati, diameter 48 cm approx.

Japanese star wall clock by Westclox. C. 1960s black and gilt…

Westclox Japanese Star Wall Clock, 1960s

Japanese star wall clock by Westclox. C. 1960s black and gilt metal, battery operated

The Clock Company Australia round timber wall clock, measures…

Round Timber Wall Clock - 29cm Diameter, Battery Operated

The Clock Company Australia round timber wall clock, measures 29 cm diam battery operated

French three piece clock set, approx 41 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13…

French Three Piece Clock Set with Modern Movement

French three piece clock set, approx 41 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep, has no key, no pendulum, modern battery powered movement (3)

French three piece clock set, approx 41 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13…

French Three Piece Clock Set with Modern Movement

French three piece clock set, approx 41 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep, has no key, no pendulum, modern battery powered movement (3)

A Eureka electric mantle clock c.1906. Made by the Eureka clock…

Eureka Electric Mantle Clock, 1906

A Eureka electric mantle clock c.1906. Made by the Eureka clock Co London. The clock has a white enamel chapter ring, supported by a brass frame, inside a mahogany and glass case. Height 26.5 cm; width 21 cm; Depth 17.5 cm

Art deco electric mantle clock, made by British Electric Meters…

British Electric Meters Art Deco Mantle Clock

Art deco electric mantle clock, made by British Electric Meters Ltd, 25 cm wide, 17 cm high,

A decorative Italian clock garniture with a highly ornate brass…

Italian Specimen Stone Clock Garniture with Candelabras

A decorative Italian clock garniture with a highly ornate brass mount and base with specimen stone panels and finial, flanked by two putti/satyrs and six brass branch candelabras. Modern electric movement. Height 63 cm

French small wooden battery operated clock

Petite Wooden French Clock with Battery Operation

French small wooden battery operated clock

Good electric mantle clock by Eurika

Eurika's Electric Mantle Clock: A Timeless Classic

Good electric mantle clock by Eurika

French wall clock, converted to battery, approx height 79 cm.…

Converted French Wall Clock - Battery Operated

French wall clock, converted to battery, approx height 79 cm. Width 40 cm (no key, has pendulum)

A large vintage rail gents of Leicester wall clock with…

Vintage Rail Gents Wall Clock with Electric Backlight

A large vintage rail gents of Leicester wall clock with stainless steel bezel on black surround. Electric back light and battery movement. Ex roundabout tower in Mt Maunganui. Height 69 cm. Length 69 cm

A vintage circular commercial wall clock, for Barstow Ranges…

Vintage Commercial Wall Clock for Barstow Ranges

A vintage circular commercial wall clock, for Barstow Ranges with battery driven movement chrome bezel on silver paint surround with electric back light. Diameter 61 cm

An English Synchronome Chart Recording Electric Watchman wall…

English Electric Synchronome Chart Wall Clock

An English Synchronome Chart Recording Electric Watchman wall clock the large brass chart drum rotates weekly with solenoids marking the chart with indentations. Up to twenty-six external locations. The case in the steel with crackle black textured finish…

Japanese Seikosha railway clock, circa 1920s, with new electric…

Seikosha Railway Clock with Electric Movement

Japanese Seikosha railway clock, circa 1920s, with new electric movement, 60 cm diameter

A Bulle electric clock, circa 1920, the silvered dial signed…

Bulle Electric Clock with Wooden Stand and Glass Dome

A Bulle electric clock, circa 1920, the silvered dial signed Bulle Clockette, with Arabic numerals, raised on a circular wooden stand under a glass dome, 27 cm high

A French Art Deco Brillie electric master clock in oak case…

French Art Deco Electric Master Clock

A French Art Deco Brillie electric master clock in oak case with marble back plate. Half seconds pendulum with spherical brass bob and invar rod. Square dial with gilt brass bezel and Art Deco Arabic numerals. Internal switches deliver electrical impulses…

A contemporary hand made clock by the workshops of John…

Handcrafted Quartz Clock by John Makepeace

A contemporary hand made clock by the workshops of John Makepeace with battery quartz movment 16 cm high

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, with cream Bakelite case…

Vitascope Sunrise Ship Clock

A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, with cream Bakelite case set with a chrome chapter ring and hands below a ship automata with a rocking motion and light simulating sunrise and sunset. Height 32 cm. Small chip left back corner

Rare early French battery clock by L. Bardon 4-glass table…

French L. Bardon Battery Clock, c.1925

Rare early French battery clock by L. Bardon 4-glass table regulator style case, electro-mechanical movement with large horseshoe armature pendulum and driving coil in base. Runs well. c.1925