Balloon clock

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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.{{cite news |last=Watson |first=Peter |date=October 18, 1987 |title=Timely advance in prices for antique clocks |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-timely-advance-in-prices-f/166992865/ |work=The Town Talk |access-date=March 1, 2025 |via=Newspapers.com}}

It is believed that balloon clock is derived from French styles that are usually of satinwood or mahogany with a convex or flat dial.