Early clocks will tend to be more valuable than later ones because they were so scarce and valuable at the time, but if possible selling to or at least asking the advice of a specialist will help. The maker and the movement is the primary factor that aids price, but a simple movement which has been put into a very pretty case by a famous retailer will also command good money. Each of these points can make a big difference to the sale price and just because an item may look fancy or indeed plain, is not telling of its true value. Clock collectors on the whole are detail oriented people which means that they will be looking closely at its pedigree, originality, rarity, aesthetic appeal and of course if it is working or not. This can be great news for you but it is important to arm yourself with some basic knowledge to ensure your clock sells for the correct amount of money. There are more places than ever to sell antique clocks from physical shops to online sites such as LoveAntiques as well as auctions. Therefore for accurate dating it is always worth showing your clock to a specialist who will be able to tell you its history. The very first clocks merely had the hour hand and the face in brass but much of the dating for most clocks comes from understanding subtle changes in design. Therefore the movement manufacturer and the clock retailer can be two different people. Serial numbers can help with even finer dating if present, but note that is was quite common for clockmakers to sell simple movements to others to put in their own cases. Better quality clocks have been well marked for hundreds of years and usually there will be a history of that maker on the internet. When it comes to looking at mechanical clocks then it is good to look inside to see if you can find a makers name anywhere. Obviously if it has a digital dial and movement it will date to the 1960s onwards, and if it is powered by batteries or electric cable will be from the early 20th Century onwards. How do I know if my clock is an antique clock?Īlthough the outer design of many clocks has not changed substantially for hundreds of years, the mechanisms quite often have. However please note that current fashions will cause the value for different types of clocks to rise or fall compared to the past. Because there are many places to buy and sell old clocks it is always worthwhile researching your clock to give a sense of current values. While some digital clocks are becoming more and more collectable, the most valuable remain mechanical clocks because people still admire and appreciate the craftsmanship and time that went into making them. Although digital clocks have technically been around for over 100 years, those with an electric motor did not come in to widespread use until the second half of the 20th Century. Because clocks have many moving parts condition and originality is also very important and a fully restored vintage clocks will naturally be worth far more than one that is not working or needs an overhaul. Throughout history people have created beautiful and expensive high end time-pieces, as well as far lower quality items so prices vary widely. Like any item everything comes down to the maker, quality of the movement and design, as well as the overall look of the case. How much are vintage and antique clocks worth?īoth Antique and Vintage clocks are highly sought after by collectors around the world and the best can sell for many tens of thousands of pounds (or dollars). Our dealers are able to offer beautiful and unusual mantel clocks as well as highly practical Fusee clocks all with the knowledge that they have been checked by our reputable dealers. 8 day clocks remain as popular as ever for their practicality and overall antique clocks offer a sheer variety of design unavailable new.Īt LoveAntiques you will find a fine and large selection of antique and vintage clocks from imposing longcase clocks to smaller carriage and bracket clocks. While modern digital clocks might have the edge over traditional timepieces when it comes to accuracy and ease, most people know that there remains something timeless and beautiful about the look and sound of antique clocks as they tick,tick,tick their way through our days. Over time clocks have evolved both technically and aesthetically and remain one of the most cherished items in any home. This was followed by other improvements including springs and repeaters. Man has been fascinated with telling the time for thousands of years, but it was not until the mid-17 th Century that Dutch scientist Christopher Huygens successfully applied a pendulum to clocks allowing for accurate and easy timekeeping.
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