| If you are an avid collector of antique American | | | | the finials. These particular antique American clocks |
| clocks, you wouldn't have a hard time looking for | | | | also come with a gong that strikes every hour. |
| models because these are abundant. | | | | Other antique American clock models that are popular |
| People know the demand and popularity of this | | | | are the Brewsters & Ingrahams 8-day Steeple |
| hobby and there are those who constantly maintain | | | | Clock. |
| antique American clocks in hopes that they become | | | | These antique clocks with 8-day movements, hands, |
| collectibles in the future. | | | | and dials, and original glasses since the year it has |
| Chances are, they end up getting profits from the | | | | been distributed are still being circulated. |
| clocks that they restore. | | | | Collectors of antique American clocks are on the |
| Take these for example. The Seth Thomas Empire | | | | lookout for this particular design because these are |
| Shelf Clock still runs even when it's 30 years old. It | | | | one of the collectibles that are considered to be the |
| really depends on the manufacturer of the clock. | | | | first to have of value in clock collecting. |
| It seems that clocks that were made by credible | | | | The casing of these antique American clocks may be |
| manufacturers, the antique American clocks can | | | | chipped but these do not affect the value of the |
| definitely last for a long time. The rosewood veneer | | | | collectible. As long as it works well, then the |
| case can also last for as long as the clock's hands are | | | | collectors are willing to pay as much as $525.00 for |
| still running. | | | | these. |
| The Seth Thomas Empire Shelf clock usually comes | | | | Finally, another Seth Thomas clock that is a |
| with a gong that strikes every hour. It may be an | | | | demanded collectible is the Seth Thomas |
| antique but for some reason, this feature can still run | | | | Westminster Chime Mantel clock. |
| in Seth Thomas Empire Shelf Clock. The price range | | | | In fact, this is touted to be America's Favorite Mantel |
| for these kinds of clocks is $750. | | | | Clock. As it was manufactured and circulated in the |
| Then there are those that have a French gothic | | | | 1930s to the 1940s, these particular designs of |
| design. These clocks were made in the Hershede | | | | antique American clocks cost more than the average |
| movement and were manufactured within the US | | | | clocks because of its commemorative value. |
| and were distributed to other countries. | | | | The casings are usually of excellent original finishing |
| The casings are mahogany with solid brass caps. | | | | and these add to the price of the clocks whenever |
| Other designs have reeded columns to accommodate | | | | they are for sale. |