By the 17th century, clocks had become trustworthy timekeepers but still lacked portability until they became wholly spring-driven late in in the 18th century. ... Vintage wall and mantel clocks.

Most of the clocks are 100 years old and some even older,” he says. Advertisement The assortment includes grandfather, mantel and wall clocks primarily purchased directly from Texas homeowners.

Initially, Howard Miller crafted fine chiming wall and mantel clocks designed to last generations, expanding over the decades ...

Clocks that use pendulums or atmospheric-driven clocks, known as atmos clocks, need to be on a level surface to run properly. If your floors are warped or your mantel is crooked, your clock may ...

Robertson collects, repairs and sells antique clocks — all made in the 1800s and early 1900s. He currently has about 30 of them — mostly mantel clocks — in various stages of repair.

Whether it's a French Empire-style gilt bronze mantel clock or an ornate ... making them a smart investment for those looking to diversify their antique collection. 8. Vintage Louis XV and XVI ...

I have an 18th-century French mantel clock. It runs quite well, but its chimes are not properly synchronized with the time, so I hear things like nine chimes at 7:30 and one chime at noon. How do ...

Carriage clocks, also known as mantel clocks, ... Choose the right one to inject colour into rented properties or a vintage-look design to fake antique style without the usual expense.