The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £60
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used clock is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for clocks, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £60 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £51 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £39 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £27 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £15 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a clock
- Working mechanical movements with keys
- Recognised makers with a following
- Original dials, hands and pendulums
- Complete cases with intact glass
What lowers it
- Non-running movements needing servicing
- Replaced dials and hands on collectable clocks
- Missing keys, pendulums and weights
- Battery quartz clocks, worth very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Note whether it is mechanical or quartz
- Check the movement runs and keeps reasonable time
- Confirm keys, pendulum and weights are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own clock on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are old clocks worth anything?
Mechanical clocks from recognised makers are collected and can be worth a good deal. Quartz clocks sell for very little.
Does a non-running clock still sell?
Yes, as a restoration project, but for far less. Servicing costs are high, so buyers price that in.
Why do missing keys matter?
Without the correct key, weights or pendulum the clock cannot run, and matching them to an older movement is difficult.
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