Vintage and Antique Collectible Clocks
Clocks are a great fascination to anyone who loves antiques. They are a part of history and craftsmanship that tells a story in each clock. The fine hand carving and bending of boards to create smooth lined cases, and extremely ornate cases.
Vintage Cuckoo Clocks
The cuckoo clock is probably one of the clocks that most collectors seek out before any other clock. There is a charm about a cuckoo clock that stands in a category all its own. The cuckoo clock that lets us know the time when the little bird echo's out his cuckoo, is most attainable. The musical or music in motion cuckoo clocks are scarce and highly collectible.
Mantle Clocks
If it was not meant to hang on the wall, it is a mantel clock. Small ornate clocks were mostly classified as shelf clocks or table clocks. Mantel clocks cover a very large arena of clocks. Napoleon to anniversary clocks.
Wall Clocks
The banjo clock is the most sought after in this category. True banjo clocks in their original state will fetch a pretty penny in almost any condition. Just the case alone will earn a seller a fine penny. If you have an authentic banjo clock, expect earn a nice sum of money
Music in motion clocks
Musical clocks from the vintage era include many cuckoo clocks, the rhythm small world clocks and the melody in motion series of hobo clocks. Others exist, such as mantel carriage clocks and wind up clocks.
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