Antique Mantle Clocks
Antique mantle clocks are a beautiful accent to any sitting room or living room as well as an investment that is guaranteed to increase over time. Since the early to mid-19th century clockmakers began making high quality and sophisticated clocks that would last through the years. And while today many companies do make mantle clocks, they are nowhere near the quality of those made more than a hundred years ago.
Mantle clocks are unique in that they are specifically designed to lay horizontally on a surface. The antique mantle clock style has been in circulation since the late 18th century, and started off as the perfect go-along with a well-placed fireplace. Today that general purpose remains and many of the clocks made in that time period are still in circulation.
Newer made clocks can not hold a candle to any antique models because of the craftsmanship applied to creating these works of art. Many clocks made in the old days were made to last, and that is obvious in the ongoing antique clock trade. Many that were made in the 1700's or 1800's are still in circulation today and with some upkeep are just as functional than ever.
However, what sets antique mantle clocks apart from newer mantle clocks is not just the durability they have; their elegant and unique designs are something that you normally can not find on some department store shelf. Many of today's clockmakers create minor variations to styles that have been around over the years, and because they are being mass-produced, they are not unique in the least. An antique model is guaranteed to be unique, especially those created in the early years of clock making. Manufacturers could not simply mass produce a style like they can today, so in many cases when you purchase any kind of antique clock you know that only a handful of other people in the world have that particular style.
Another unique feature in antique clocks is that many of them are made of solid wood or porcelain, with components or decorative aspects made of full or partial silver or ivory. These are materials not often seen on clocks today and are beautiful additions to any mantle or room space. While a clock made with intricate designs and exotic materials may be more expensive than those you can find brand new at regular stores, you know that are going to look elegant for years to come and will not let you down after some time of use. Old world designs and workmanship can be clearly seen in antique mantle clocks, and that is a look and quality that you can not find in clocks that are made these days.