| An antique clock is a time teller of peoples | | | | documents. For a professional antique collector, |
| experiences in the past, through its magnificent | | | | playing it safe is a good motto when chasing after |
| old-time work. It survived the trials of its own time | | | | grandfather clocks. For they say, antiques do not lie, |
| to tell the stories of its past today. Just like any | | | | but the seller of those do. For advice, consult |
| other arts and traditions, antique clocks gives us a | | | | someone who is knowledgeable about these clocks. |
| glimpse of yesterday, towards a new journey to our | | | | Another type of clock that antique collectors love, is |
| future. Antique clocks are highly-priced not only for | | | | the antique mantle clock. Mantel clocks are usually |
| its age and uniqueness, but because of the stories it | | | | placed on a shelf or on the mantel above a fireplace. |
| carries from its history. | | | | Hence the name mantel clock. These devices are |
| Antique wall clocks were the first type of time | | | | generally small and portable. It is a beautiful |
| pieces that were designed and made for home use. | | | | time-piece that was very popular during the 18th and |
| It is one of the more popular and largest categories | | | | 19th centuries. By itself it can add beauty and |
| of antiques. Antique collectors are also very fond of | | | | elegance to any home. Investing in these centuries |
| antique grandfather clocks. Grandfather clocks can | | | | old time pieces, like the antique grandfather and |
| best be characterized as very large pendulum clocks. | | | | mantle clock, is an investment of owning a potential |
| The time piece is enclosed in tall and narrow wooden | | | | heirloom that can be handed down through |
| cabinet that can also serve as storage space for | | | | generations. |