Collecting hobbies - antique clocks

Collecting Antiques is a passion.  Many of these antique collections are surprisingly valuable and extremely interesting and valuable. Collecting antique clocks is one of interesting but valuable hobby. Collecting hobbies like stamps, coins or clocks are a part of our history. They reflect the ways things were. Collecting antique clocks can be very addicting!

An antique clock is unusual in the world of antiques in that it is a working piece of art, or should be in order to get the most enjoyment and value. Whether you have just one family clock, or a collection of interesting timepieces, there is much that can be learnt about the craft, particularly when some hundred years or more ago, before machine tools, just about every component of the timepiece was made by hand.

Why do people collect antique clocks?
Antique clocks do offer a lot. They were, in their time, quite sophisticated scientific instruments and certainly individual. They were usually thought of as complex instruments, they were often made by prominent scientists or designed by mathematicians, astronomers or the furniture designers of the day. Clocks were, more or less, hand built.

Clocks represent the best in furniture styles, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton, and use the best of materials – oak, ebony, walnut, mahogany and the marquetry of the specialist cabinetmaker.
The dials were often elaborately engraved as if by the finest silversmith, the dials were indeed silvered long before electro-plating was invented. Brass decoration was gilded to demonstrate the wealth and flamboyance of the times and owner. Both cases and dials could be painted to illustrate country life, trade with the Chinese, or voyagers to the four continents. Almost all antique clocks were signed by the individual clockmaker, giving his name and the town where he made the clock. Clocks are indeed fine antiques and represent many facets of history.
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Antique clocks ar more than just a good looking ornaments, it can also be very good investment. Like all antiques, antique clocks have appreciated in value, some to the point where only today's wealthy can participate.
* There are many types of antique clock and many that are still affordable today, that are available at the local antique store, flea market or web site for those plugged in.
* There is always the antique clocks of a certain time period. If you're just starting out maybe you'll want to start with those that were made in the 1920s or even break up a little further: from the 1920s and from a United States based clock maker.

Interesting and unique clock designs to decorate walls

Due to wide variety of their appearance clocks can be used to decorate the interior of any room. I feel that a  good designer or unique stylish clock can decorate your walls. I have selected few interesting, pretty but unique designs from the net and you may search further for more designs. But pictures provided at this article can help you decide which kind of clock you may select or buy for you. Please note that I have also included some designer clocks but I am not affiliated to any of them.

Created by designer -George Nelson  

You can give a new look to your living room, dining room or just renewing your clock. There are endless models, various styles, sizes, colors, textures and shapes, from which you can choose what suits your style in clocks.

Clocks are made of wood, ceramics, bronze, plastics, glass or metal. Currently clocks are multifunctional device. Clocks can now show the date, temperature or atmospheric pressure. Clocks remain one of the most beloved and indispensable parts of the interior, excellent blend into a design room, study or bedroom. Especially those organically clock looks exactly in the living room or office. Room equipped with a fireplace, usually decorate fireplace for clocks .

Tea time clock- The cup pendulum swings.

Pillow alarm clock- 

The pillow uses an LED fabric substrate below the surface to wake the user using light. This substrate also functions as a display, showing the time on the pillows surface using the grid of LEDs below.

Carpet Alarm Clock- In order to turn the alarm off, you have to get up and step on it

A skyline designer clock can become a decor object for wall

The tulip flower clock- pendulum swings

The tulip flower and tea time both clocks are designed by Michele Allen. You may check more clock designs at his site.  


Few more unique but interesting clock designs:

Want to search for more clock designs? Check the following links:


* Creative clock designs

* Modern and creative clock designs

* 10 unique and creative clock designs