Antique Mantel Clocks

The arrival of the industrial revolution and mass producing methods resulted in the mantel clock being produced in great volumes. This made possible for most families to have a mantel clock and many of these types of clocks have survived. This has made it easy to pick up a decent antique mantel clock for a sensible price and from a lot of different places. Antique mantel clocks dating back to the 18th or 19th century or clocks which are made from silver or gold will typically command a high price, then again you can get an excellent wood cased clock in acceptable condition for less than $100. Ultimately just how much you may spend and on what type of clock is determined by both you and your spending budget.

Mantel clocks can be found in many different styles from the French spelter clocks to the small anniversary or carriage clocks, so you will be able to get a clock that suits your house. One of the more popular styles at the moment is the Art Deco era mantel clock which can be suitable for many modern homes. For this reason you may pay a premium price for a nice Art Deco style clock.

Mantle clocks can be made in a variety of materials such as copper, bronze, spelter, silverplate, silver and gold the last two will cost the most because of what they are made from. You can also have mantel clocks made from stone such as marble or slate these are really heavy and will need to be placed on a substantial surface. Mantle clocks can also be made from wood such as maple, walnut, mahogany, oak, boxwood and fruitwood these can be a cheaper option but still look great.