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Antique Interval Clocks
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 Clocks: Timepiece, Striking & Chiming
The difference between timepiece, striking and chiming antique clocks is how many trains each one has. Get more information on antique timepieces with tips from a clock repairman and collector in...
Early American Antique Clocks
Early American antique clocks tend to have long cases and silvered dials. Find out more about early American antique clocks with tips from a clock repairman and collector in this free video on...
Antique Clocks: Willard Grafton Timepieces
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...
Antique Banjo Clocks
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.
How Antique Ticking Clocks Work
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...
Antique European Clocks
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 Public Clocks in America
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 Household Clocks
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...
Antique Bracket Clocks
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...
Original Antique Clocks
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
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: Reproductions
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: Displaying a Collection
Share an antique clock collection with family and friends. Discover how to show off antique clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique clock collector.
Antique Clock Collecting: Why Collect Clocks?
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 Repair: Components
Knowledge of clock components helps collectors determine the value of a clock. Value antique clocks with the tips in this free video on repairing antique clocks presented by an antique clock...
Antique Clock Repair: Troubleshooting
Bring antique clocks by a repair shop on a regular basis for a service visit. Find out how to fix common problems with antique clocks with tips in this free video on repairing antique clocks...
Antique Clock Repair: Replacing Bearings & Springs
In antique clocks, bearings and springs are often the first parts to wear out. Replace bearings and springs in antique clocks with the tips in this free video on repairing antique clocks presented...
Antique Clock Repair: Professional Training
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors offers courses on repairing antique clocks. Find out where to get training for repairing antique clocks in this free video on antique clock...
Antique Clock Repair: Assessing Condition
Condition is a major factor in determining the condition of antique clocks. Learn how to evaluate the condition of a clock in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique...
Antique Clock Collecting: Determining Value
An effective way to determine the value of a clock is to check the Internet. Find out how to appraise the value of a clock in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique...
Antique Clock Collecting: Auctions
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.
Antique Clocks Powered by Electricity
Some antique clocks were powered by a combination of electricity and balance wheels. Learn about clocks with electric motors in this free video on collecting antique clocks presented by an antique...
Antique Clock Collecting: Telechron Electric 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.
Antique Clock Collecting: Mystery Clocks
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: Clocks in Stereoscope Images
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...
Antique Clocks in Mathew Brady's Civil War Photographs
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...
Antique Clocks: Grandfather Clocks by Major Companies
Antique clock collectors know that the Waltham Clock Company was one the prominent makers of grandfather clocks in Connecticut. Learn how to collect mass-produced grandfather clocks in this free...
Clock Collecting: Modern Grandfather Clocks
The Howard Miller company is currently a prominent manufacturer of grandfather clocks. Find out about collecting modern grandfather clocks in this free video on collecting antique clocks from...
Antique Clocks: Railroad Clocks
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...
Antique Clocks: Large Wall Clocks
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...
Antique Clocks: Master Clocks
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...
Antique Clocks: Time Clocks
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...
Antique Clocks: Novelty Clocks
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...
Antique Clocks: Alarm Clocks
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 Clocks: Carriage Clocks & Repeaters
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...
Antique Clocks: Partners or Double-Side Clocks
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 Clocks: Calendar Clocks
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 Clocks: Ithaca Clock Company
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...
Antique Clocks: Revival of Grandfather Clocks
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 Clocks: Gallery Clocks
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 Clocks: Marine Lever 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...
Antique Clocks: Advertising Clocks
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: Fusee Clocks
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.
Antique Clock Collecting: German Anniversary Clocks
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: Atmos Clocks
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 &...
Antique Clock Collecting: Unique Clocks & Timers
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: German Clocks
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.
Antique Clock Collecting: Vienna Regulators
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...
Antique Clock Collecting: Cuckoo 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...