A balloon clock is a bracket clock with a waisted or balloon-shaped case. It was popular in England from the late 18th to the early 19th century.1
It is believed that balloon clock is derived from French styles that are usually of satinwood or mahogany with a convex or flat dial.
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- Watson, Peter (October 18, 1987). "Timely advance in prices for antique clocks". The Town Talk. Retrieved March 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.