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Creator: Irving Harper
Irving Harper for George Nelson Howard Miller Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Irving Harper for George Nelson Associates wall clock. Produced by Howard Miller, with original tags. Runs well and retains the original hands a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Irving Harper Wall Clocks

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Plastic

Rare Mosaic Tile Wall Clock in Walnut by George Nelson & Assoc circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Troy, MI
Rare George Nelson And Associates Mosaic Tile Wall Clock Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson and Associates and produced by Howard Miller Model 2232 1957 Walnut frame with...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Irving Harper Wall Clocks

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Walnut, Glass

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Irving Harper wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Irving Harper wall clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall clocks by George Nelson, Junghans Uhren GmbH, and Howard Miller. Prices for Irving Harper wall clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $1,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.

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