Reason For Increasing Demand Of Antique Mantel Clocks

Posted by Beauchampantiques on May 10th, 2013

Mantel Clocks are generally wooden clocks, which are a quite large with a huge face and hands that can be easily viewed from a distance. Mantle clocks are a status symbol that can give any place a classy and elegant look. A fireplace mantel is certainly incomplete until it is furnished with a mantel clock. Mantel clocks are available in different shapes and sizes with both Quartz movements and Key wound.

There are a number of types of antique mantle clock that have been converted to an electronic system for convenience and user preference. Any piece of furnishing, which is more than sixty years old, can be safely categorized as an antique item. Actual antique clocks are a key wound mechanism. This mechanism must be wound once a week or possibly several times in a week depending on its mechanisms and requirements. The clocks that need to be wound once a week are called eight-day clocks. Today, there are many manufacturers who make look-alike antique mantle clocks that look like the real thing and even have mechanical movements like the old clockmakers used.

Styles of Antique Mantel Clocks                                                             

Howard Miller, Seth Thomas, and Hermle mantle clocks are a few of the famous antique mantle clocks. Their famous designs include wooden mantel clocks and chiming mantel clocks. Antique clocks in any form and shape look appealing and attractive. May it be the shelf clocks or tall wooden clocks or just a wall clock its will certainly add to the décor of the house. 

The value of antique mantel clocks will surely increase over a period of time. With proper maintenance and regular service antique clocks will serve you for years together. So if, you have a mantle clock that is over sixty years then it requires special care because it will be a priceless possession one day, if it isn’t already.

Apart from this if you do not possess one then browse Beaucham Antiques to find the best antique mantel clocks that will add a classy and elegant look. Find the one, which will best match the décor of your house. Beauchamp Antiques online gallery provides high definition product images to help with your selection.

About the Author:-

Beauchamp Antiques was established in 1969. With 40 years of experience, they have worked hard to keep up with the current styles and demands of their customers. Today, Beauchamp Antiques, assures their clientele the widest possible selection of fine Continental antiques by travelling to Europe on buying trips several times a year. Their antique collection includes many types of antique chandelier, antique clock, antique dining table, antique furniture Indiana, and antique wardrobe.