Mantel clocks are the pillars of clocks. Solid, steadfast and dependable, they ooze security, stability and feelings of home. Addresses may change but while the mantel clock is there in the midst, one will always feel that they are home.
Some examples of collectable mantel clocks that exhibit these qualities are:
Carriage clocks made their appearance in the nineteenth century and were very popular among society's elite. The basic principle of a carriage clock is that it travels well. As the name suggests, carriage clocks were primarily travelling timepieces and became an essential part of the "Socially Aware's " luggage.
Today, they are an elegant yet sturdy addition to many homes' décor and their popularity continues to rise.
What stories they could tell of fine occasions or scandalous trysts. And yet, they keep their secrets, instead, warming the home with their presence.
An antique Seth Thomas mantel clock can fetch between several hundred to around a thousand dollars today.
Whether a treasured antique mantel clock handed down from generation to generation or a contemporary Black Forest mantel clock received as a gift, a home whispers warm welcomes when one is present.
To keep a mantel clock at its best it must receive regular care and maintenance. Just like a car engine, the metal movements of a clock need to be lubricated in order to keep functioning at their peak. For this reason it is advisable to contact a reputable clock repairer for service and advice.
With regular and proper care a mantel clock may last for many generations. As time passes and grandchildren arrive, imagine the wonderment on their faces as they listen to the chimes of that old mantel clock on the shelf. Grandparents regale them with stories of the time when the clock was new. How the world will have changed and how that old faithful mantel clock will still be there, warm, safe and chiming "You're home. "
