| An antique mantle clock is undoubtedly a great | | | | progressed, mantel clockmakers began to adapt the |
| heirloom piece. In fact, even those who are not | | | | use of other viable materials including: |
| antique clockcollectors find satisfaction in acquiring | | | | - porcelain |
| attractive and distinct mantle clocks. The best thing | | | | - precious metals |
| about these antique clocks is the abundance of styles | | | | - glass |
| and designs. They are classified in various categories | | | | - ceramic |
| and classes; each of which carries distinct artistry and | | | | - brass |
| unmatched craftsmanship. | | | | - wood |
| The development of these crafts was traced back | | | | Same thing happened to other types of antique |
| from 1750. They were developed by French | | | | clocks (i.e. antique wall and antique grandfather ones). |
| clockmakers who have been recognized for their | | | | Clockmakers became more open-minded to the use |
| woodworking skills and creative flair. Mantle clocks | | | | of various materials when hand-crafting their |
| pretty much stand on the same scale with the | | | | creations. Among the above-mentioned materials, |
| carriage clocks, but minus the handles. During the first | | | | wood is perhaps one of the most popularly used. |
| quarter of the nineteenth century, a highly | | | | Back in the old days, wooden clocks of the mantle |
| ornamental time piece called the Mantle clock sets | | | | type were heavily favored by many due to their |
| emerged. These antique clocks featured two | | | | natural appeal and durable quality. |
| separate ornaments placed next to the central time | | | | Bit by bit, the styles and designs of mantle clocks |
| piece. | | | | evolved. More elaborate and intricate mantel clock |
| At this time, designs are quite limited since clock | | | | designs started to take form. Since then, different |
| makers are still using iron as the main material. As | | | | variants of mantle clocks were introduced in the |
| such, the styles that they can come up with are only | | | | market along with other types of antique clocks. |
| restricted to the basic forms. But as the years | | | | |