Antique Clocks

Sir Francis Ronald invented the electric clock in the year 1841. These clocks use electricity to rewind the main spring or to drive the pendulum. Antique electric clocks are often valued by…

If you have an antique wooden grandfather clock that has fallen into disrepair and is too far gone to revive, don't discard it. You can make a secret box out of it by removing the mechanical parts.…

With the increase of digital devices in the home, such as computers, tablets and cellular phones, old-fashioned clocks have become increasingly unnecessary as well as sparsely found. Having such a…

Ingraham mantel clocks were a popular staple of mid-19th century home decor. Manufactured in Bristol, Connecticut, by E. Ingraham and Company, the clocks featured a new type of movement that allowed…

The aesthetics of an antique clock is always an important element for collectors. For some collectors, the look of an old clock is far more important than its ability to keep accurate time. Solid wood…

Mantle clocks date back to the 18th century. The overall aesthetic design of antique mantle clocks was superior to most, with figural accents in mythological, natural and classical themes. During this…

Antique cuckoo clocks originated in Germany in 1640, in the district of Baden and Wurttemberg, in the Black Forest. The clock acquired the name "cuckoo," because of the bird in that part of Germany…

Brass French mantle clocks go back to the late 18th century. Working in Europe at that time were talented craftsmen with particular skills in regard to designing intricate clock mechanisms . The…

Elias Ingraham was a 19th-century clockmaker out of Connecticut. He was known for the design on the cases of his clocks, and moved with the times in the mid-19th century in regard to a spring-driven…

Antique mantel clocks are small, tabletop clocks. The name comes from the fact that they were originally intended to sit on the shelves, or mantels, atop fireplaces. Antique mantel clocks are…

Mechanical clocks date back to the early 1500s. Early clocks were inaccurate and did not improve significantly until the development of the pendulum about 150 years later. Weights drove the gears,…

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The Sessions Clock Company began as a foundry company producing casings in 1903 for a major American clock manufacturer. Most of the clocks made by the company feature the "Sessions" name on the dial,…

Willard Grafton timepieces are rare and expensive antique clocks. Find out more about Willard Grafton timepieces with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique…

The Willard family was the most important American antique clock makers. Learn more about the Willard family from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique collecting.

Antique interval clocks are also called thirty hour and eight day clocks. Find out more about interval clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique collecting.

Antique banjo clocks had one of the earliest patents. See an example of the banjo clock from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique collecting.

Simon Willard invented the antique banjo clock. Discover more about Simon Willard with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique collecting.

Aaron Willard was the antique clock business expert in the Willard family. Learn more about Aaron Willard with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique collecting.

Examples of antique household clocks include the lantern clocks. Learn more about antique lantern household clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique…

An antique ticking clock works by having a pendulum swing back and forth at regular intervals. Discover more on antique ticking clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video…

Antique European clocks were mostly owned by kings and other members of royal families. Learn about antique European clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique…

Antique public clocks in America became a sign of prestige in many towns. Find out more about American antique timepieces with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique…

Antique bracket clocks have a support shelf underneath it that the clock would sit on. Discover facts about antique bracket clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on…

Original antique clocks included sundials and water clocks. Learn the original clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on antique collecting.

Original antique mechanical clocks have been around since eleventh century Italy. Find out more about antique ticking clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on…

Clocks are fun and functional antiques to collect. Find out why in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

Antique clock reproductions are a great way to get the style of antique clocks without the cost and maintenance concerns. Learn about antique clock reproductions in this free video on collecting…

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Antique auctions are a great place to begin or add to a clock collection. Discover how to buy an antique clock in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

The hands of mystery clocks did not appear to move, yet the clock still kept good time. Discover how mystery clocks work in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock…

Antique collectors value the clocks displayed in the Civil War photographs of Matthew Brady. Learn about famous photos which contain clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by…

Antique clocks in stereoscopic images help collectors determine the popularity of those clocks. Learn about stereoscopic images with images of clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks…

Telechron is the company that perfected electric clocks. Learn about Telechron electric clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

One of the most popular antique railroad clocks among collectors is made by Seth Thomas. Learn about collecting clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in…

Large antique wall clocks in good condition are rare and expensive. Find out which large wall clocks are collectible in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock…

Antique clock collectors prize early time clocks and punch clocks from factories. Discover which time clocks collectible in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in…

Antique calendar clocks have a secondary dial which displays the date. Learn how to collect calendar clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock…

Antique carriage clocks were portable clocks often sold in high-end jewelry stores. Find out about collecting carriage clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert…

The Ithaca clock company is a very prestigious name among antique clock collectors. Learn about collecting Ithaca calendar clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an…

Large grandfather clocks became popular for mansions in the mid-1800s. Find out why long-case clocks are popular with collectors in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an…

Antique novelty clocks are fun to collect but often not worth much. Find out which novelty clocks to collect in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock…

Westclox was one of the largest manufacturers of antique alarm clocks. Learn which alarm clocks are collectible in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock…

Antique master clocks are large and impressive clocks which hung in factories and schools. Learn which master clocks to collect in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an…

Double-side clocks had a dial face on either side of the clock. Find out about double-side clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock restoration.

Antique clock collectors refer to large, round wall clocks as gallery clocks. Learn about gallery clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock…

Antique clock collectors have a tough time finding advertising clocks in good condition. Discover what advertising clocks are popular with collectors in this free video on collecting antique clocks…

Antique marine lever clocks have levers and balance wheels instead of pendulums. Find out about marine lever clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France from an expert in clock…

Many antique clock collectors value roasting jacks, which turn meat roasting over a fire. Find out why people collect clockwork roasting jacks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented…

Atmos clocks, made by the LeCoulture company in Switzerland, are also known as perpetual motion clocks because they never have to be wound. Find out what to look for when collecting Atmos & LeCoulture…

A fusee antique clock has a conical gear advanced by a chain. Find out about fusee clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

German anniversary clocks, also known as 400-year clocks, are fascinating but not very valuable due to their popularity after World War II. Find out the value of German anniversary clocks in this free…

Pigeon race timers are sought-after by antique clock collectors. Learn about collecting unique clocks and timers in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock…

Because a clock pendulum would not be effective at sea, marine chronometers utilize balance wheels to keep time. Find out about marine chonometers in this free video on collecting antique clocks…

The Swiss are more renowned for their watches than their clocks. Learn why the Swiss are famous for their clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock…

Lantern clocks are the earliest style of antique English clocks. Learn about antique clocks from England in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

Since the Japanese had their own system of timekeeping, their clocks evolved very differently than those in the West. Learn about about Japanese clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks…

Skeleton clocks have a cut-away windows that allows owners to see gears. Find out about skeleton clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

The cases of Anglo-American clocks were made in England, while the parts were made in the United States. Discover the history of Ango-American clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks…

Cuckoo clock collectors know that these clocks often break easily and are hard to repair. Estimate the value of a cuckoo clock with the antiquing tips in this free video on collecting antique clocks…

The most common kind of Swedish antique clocks are tall case clocks. Find out about clocks from Sweden in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.

Antique clock collectors know that Gustoff-Becker is a famous name for Vienna regulator clocks. Discover antique clocks from Vienna in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an…

The Germans made some of the earliest mechanical clocks in the 1300s. Find out about German clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Germany presented by an antique clock collector.

The most common French antique clocks are marble clocks made in the late 1800s. Learn about antique French clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from France presented by an antique…

Banjo clocks were mass-produced in the late 1800s. Find out about the return to popularity of banjo clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced antique clock…

Black mantel clocks are among the most common and affordable antique clocks. Watch an overview of black mantel clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced…

Regulator clocks were designed to be very accurate. Find out about collecting regulator clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced antique clock collector.

Tambour clocks first appeared in the United States just before World War I. Learn about collecting Tambour clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced…

Swinger clocks use a clock mechanism that swings back and forth. Learn what makes a swinger clock valuable in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced antique clock…

Regulator clocks for stores often included calendar features. Learn why store regulator clocks are collectible in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced antique…

Garniture clock sets often included a candelabra which got sold off separately. Find out what to look for when collecting a clock garniture set in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut…

Mercury clock pendulums are found in antique French regulator clocks. Discover why collectors prize mercury pendulums in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced…

Antique school clocks were often designed in octagonal shapes. Find out what makes a school clock collectible in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced antique…

When collecting onion-top antique clocks, make sure the veneer is in good shape. Learn what qualities make an onion-top clock collectible in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks…

Antique statue clocks in Connecticut were often based on exotic French designs. Discover the fascinating world of stature and figural clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks…

Antique clocks with Venetian cases are valued for their Italian design qualities. Discover which Venetian cases are collectible in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an…

Crystal regulator clocks were once popular wedding gifts. Find out why crystal regulators are popular clocks among collectors in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an…

The Ansoina Clock Company imported china clock cases from Germany. Learn what qualities to look for in porcelain and china clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an…

Insonia is a popular brand of antique round-top shelf clocks. Find out what to look for in a round-top shelf clock in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an antique clock…

Antique iron-front clocks made by Connecticut companies like F. Kroeber had wooden backs to which the movement was attached. Learn about iron-front clocks from a dealer in this free video on…

Column clocks are a popular antique Connecticut clock with decorative columns often inlaid with pearl or gold. Learn about column clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

Antique clocks made by Sessions Clock Company in Connecticut continued the Welch tradition into the 20th century. Learn about Sessions clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

Antique beehive clocks made in 19th century Connecticut incorporated the American symbol of the beehive for industry, health and hard work. Learn about beehive clocks from a dealer in this free video…

Antique cottage clocks were made by Connecticut clockmakers in simple designs for cheap timepieces families could play on their mantels. Learn about cottage clocks from a dealer in this free video on…

Antique steeple clocks made in Connecticut are modeled after Gothic styles of architecture popular in America at the time. Learn about steeple clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting…

Gingerbread clocks, or kitchen clocks, are antique clocks made in Connecticut that only become collector's items recently. Learn about gingerbread clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting…

Antique clocks made by F. Kroeber in Connecticut are rare collectibles known for high-quality craftsmanship. Learn about F. Kroeber clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

Antique mantel clocks in the Connecticut tradition were made possible by improved spring technology that allowed the creation of smaller clocks. Learn about mantel clocks from a dealer in this free…

Waterbury company clocks are characterized by antique collectors as producing quality goods at competitive prices. Learn about Waterbury clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

The founder of the New Haven Clock Company, a clockmaker in Connecticut, partnered with P.T. Barnum briefly. Learn about New Haven clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

E.N. Welch Company made clocks in Connecticut that antique collectors note for the strange model names. Learn about E. N. Welch clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

Atkins Clock Company produced a quality clock called the Atkins London which some antique collectors recommend. Learn about Atkins clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique…

Ansonia clocks of Connecticut are spotted by antique clock collectors by the intricate cases. Learn about Ansonia clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique timepieces.

Many E. Ingraham antique clocks are spotted by collectors by the slow-fast adjustment dowel. Learn about E. Ingraham clocks from a dealer in this free video on collecting antique timepieces.

Books on clock collecting are an excellent resource for determining clock values. Learn about resources for antique clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an expert in…

The headquarters for the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors is located in Columbia, Penn. Discover clock museums in New England in this free video on collecting antique clocks from…

Antique clock dealers often use clockmaker reference books to learn about clocks. Find out how to locate clockmakers in Boston in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an…

Chelsea clocks stamped a serial number into the base of each of their clocks. Learn how to date antique clocks from the Chelsea clock company in this free video on collecting antique clocks from…

The Chelsea Clock company, producer of many sought-after antique clocks, was founded by Joseph Eastman. Discover why antique collectors value Chelsea clocks in this free video on collecting antique…

Famous Boston clockmaker Elmer Stennes made clocks while he was in jail. Find out why antique collectors value the clocks of Elmer Stennes in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston…

Antique clock dealers value the banjo style of Chelsea clocks. Discover which Chelsea clock case styles antique collectors look for in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an…

Chelsea ship clocks announce the top the hour by striking a bell. Find out about bell clocks for ships in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an expert in clock restoration.

The Boston Clock company makes reproductions of antique Chelsea Clock Company clocks. Learn about Boston Clock Company clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an expert…

Antique Waltham clocks designed for cars featured heavy duty construction and wind indicators. Learn about Waltham automobile clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an…

Famous Boston clockmaker Foster Campos starting his career making clock cabinets for Elmer Stennes. Discover why antique collectors value the clocks of Foster Campos in this free video on collecting…

Antique dealers know that years ago almost every tea station in Boston had an E. Howard clock. Learn about E. Howard & Co. clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an…

Small boudoir clocks, or library clocks are the most collectible Waltham clocks. Find out about Waltham clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an expert in clock…

E. Howard clocks are very sought-after by antique collectors. Discover why antique collectors value E. Howard & Co. clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from Boston from an expert in…

Pricing for antique clocks; condition, style and more\ in this free video from an antiques expert.

Antique Bee Hive clocks; features, what to look for and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Antique Metal Mantle clocks; features, what to look for and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Antique Gingerbread clocks; features, what to look for and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Antique Schoolhouse clocks; features, what to look for and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Collecting antique mantle clocks and shelf clocks; features of these clock styles and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Types of antique collectible clocks; styles, shapes, and more in this free video from an antiques expert.

Clocks are works of art as well as timepieces. They require care and maintenance in order to function at peak performance. Well-maintained clocks can give families years of pleasure. Winding a clock…

Antique clocks offer price appreciation, aesthetic value, and functionality. Knowing the proper way to move and handle the clock protects its parts and limits corrosion. Maintaining antique clocks…

Clocks have been around for centuries, and over the years construction methods and types of timepieces have changed considerably. Antique clocks were often designed to occupy prominent places in the…