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These delicate precision instruments survived through regular cleanings and swapping out parts occasionally.
Find out what dealers and collectors have actually paid for antique grandfather mantel or wall clocks like yours.
Antique clocks come in many different sizes styles and designs and can be made of many different materials.
Covers american european and continental clocks of all types.
Clocks have been produced for centuries and were made all over the world.
Case and movement or gears are often made by different makers.
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Grandfather clocks are popular long case clocks.
These clocks known for large readable dials raised brass numerals and crystal assemblies come with a swinging pendulum and the all important winding key.
The long wooden case contains a pendulum and weights.
Some clocks are unsigned.
Others are intrigued by a clock s inner workings exquisite artwork or beautiful case.
Covers american european and continental clocks of all types.
French mantel clocks were often ornately decorated with later art deco era clocks being made from marble or granite.
Roman numerals prevailed on clock faces made from approximately 1700 to 1870 but you could also find arabic numbers on grandfather clocks from as early as 1795 though rare through 1820.
The paper labels that were glued on many antique clocks are a wealth of information if they are still readable and intact.
It is the diversity of antique clocks as well as the multitude of clock makers that can make them challenging to identify.
When this is the case look next to the label.
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The manufacturer does not put their name on the clock at all.
Some are only interested in clocks made by a specific craftsman or made in a particular country.
For many years collectors have been fascinated by the subject of old clocks.