Although digital clocks have technically been around for over 100 years, those with an electric motor did not come in to widespread use until the second half of the 20th Century. Because clocks have many moving parts condition and originality is also very important and a fully restored vintage clocks will naturally be worth far more than one that is not working or needs an overhaul. Throughout history people have created beautiful and expensive high end time-pieces, as well as far lower quality items so prices vary widely. Like any item everything comes down to the maker, quality of the movement and design, as well as the overall look of the case. How much are vintage and antique clocks worth?īoth Antique and Vintage clocks are highly sought after by collectors around the world and the best can sell for many tens of thousands of pounds (or dollars). Our dealers are able to offer beautiful and unusual mantel clocks as well as highly practical Fusee clocks all with the knowledge that they have been checked by our reputable dealers. 8 day clocks remain as popular as ever for their practicality and overall antique clocks offer a sheer variety of design unavailable new.Īt LoveAntiques you will find a fine and large selection of antique and vintage clocks from imposing longcase clocks to smaller carriage and bracket clocks. While modern digital clocks might have the edge over traditional timepieces when it comes to accuracy and ease, most people know that there remains something timeless and beautiful about the look and sound of antique clocks as they tick,tick,tick their way through our days.

Over time clocks have evolved both technically and aesthetically and remain one of the most cherished items in any home. This was followed by other improvements including springs and repeaters. Man has been fascinated with telling the time for thousands of years, but it was not until the mid-17 th Century that Dutch scientist Christopher Huygens successfully applied a pendulum to clocks allowing for accurate and easy timekeeping.

Vintage timepiece