| The art of clockmaking was greatly refined and | | | | American antique clocks who started producing |
| mastered during the Golden Age of American | | | | attractive and appealing models in 1828. He founded |
| Clockmaking (1800-1890). During this time, American | | | | the Gilbert Manufacturing Clock which became notable |
| clockmakers found a way to reduce the cost of tall | | | | for producing good-quality clocks within the time |
| clocks by using wooden movement rather than brass. | | | | frame of its short-lived operation. |
| The Golden Age of American Clockmaking was | | | | - Ansonia Clock Company - Ansonia was founded in |
| characterized by the introduction of innovative and | | | | 1851. It specializes in the production of stylish |
| ingenious designs. Clocks made in the golden age era | | | | collectible antique clocks, including the antique |
| showcased exceptional designs and functional | | | | grandfather and antique wall models. Ansonia was |
| features. In 1830, a skilled American clockmaker | | | | able to produce a total of 225 collectible clocks in |
| named Eli Terry began mass-producing antique mantle | | | | 1886. |
| clock models, which he effectively marketed on the | | | | - Elias Ingraham - He is highly acclaimed for his |
| global market. | | | | imaginative and creative designs. The steeple clocks |
| The golden age era continued thriving until the early | | | | were one of Ingraham's most remarkable timepiece |
| 1900's, which created a great impact on the clock | | | | designs. In fact, these exquisite clocks became in |
| industry. Thanks to the Golden Age American | | | | vogue during the 19th century. Many clockmakers |
| Clockmaking era, acquiring rare, extraordinary and | | | | tried to replicate his designs but unfortunately they |
| magnificent American antique clocks was made | | | | failed. Ingraham's Figurine 8-designs were highly |
| possible today. | | | | valued because of their graceful appearance that |
| Some of the popular and notable American | | | | never failed to catch attention. |
| clockmakers and manufacturers that you should take | | | | Browse through different auction sites and antique |
| note of include the following: | | | | shops to find valuable old clocks that were produced |
| - William Gilbert - He is a well-known maker of | | | | by any of these outstanding American clockmakers. |