| Collecting antique mantle clocks is an interesting | | | | on half hour and on the hour. These antique clocks |
| hobby to pursue. Most owners got their antique | | | | need not to be wound regularly. |
| clocks as an heirloom piece. Although mantle clocks | | | | Antique stores and auction sites online sell antique |
| are considered a typical decor of American homes, | | | | mantel clocks of still high quality. Some may be |
| more and more people are gaining interest in mixing | | | | working but others need a little restoration on the |
| such home furnishing in their modern home. An | | | | mechanical workings. Nonetheless, the style remains a |
| antique mantel clock can simply bring an elegance and | | | | classic. Note that antique clocks that are still working |
| charm to any room in your home. | | | | will be more expensive than the ones that have to |
| Mantel clocks are intricately-designed timepieces | | | | be brought to a clock maker for repair. Authenticity |
| made during the 1750s. These clocks are commonly | | | | can be guaranteed by checking serial numbers placed |
| manufactured in the United States, with Seth | | | | on the clocks and documentation if there are any. |
| Thomas and Howard Miller companies being the | | | | If you would like to start a new hobby or would just |
| pioneers. American mantle clocks are the traditional | | | | love to have a beautiful antique mantel clock for your |
| ones that are made of a wooden case while the | | | | own, your best bet is to search online for the best |
| French mantel clocks are extremely ornate. Some of | | | | selections and price. |
| them have the chiming feature that plays a melody | | | | |