Antique clocks

The value of a clock some think does not go beyond the obvious that it should be tell the time. But to those who appreciate the time-piece can give their all to collect them. The sophisticated chrome watch, leather straps, pink dials is the modern crust that did not exist in the years gone by.

Infact having a watch was so expensive once upon a time that only the elite were privileged to own them. The commoners had to depend on the few locks put up in the city.

Watch collectors look for something that is not common and that is exactly what you find in antique clocks. Each watch was made individually so there are no two watches that look the same. The grandfather clocks were a showpiece that decorated most homes in India. The pendulum goes down in history as a piece of work to remember. Wind the clock and it gets back to work.

The dong bells are another fancy to watch collectors. They would emanate the dong every hour so the people in the house would know what the time is. The sun dial is the most primitive form of a watch that depends on the natural elements like the sun to detect the time. From the sun-dial to grandfather clocks to smaller wall clocks, time pieces have come a long way. The 70s and 80s saw men carrying the pocket watch, which they would elegantly slip out, see the time and flip the lid shut. Mostly made in bronze and silver, some editions were also made in gold. They are priceless possessions, one would love to hoard.

There are a few things you must consider when you are out to buy an antique clock like the period in which it was manufactured. The older, the costlier. Moreover the watch has to look maintained as you do not want it only for time seeking purpose, infact it goes beyond and exhibits the purpose of decoration. Hence the watch too has to look good for value appreciation. Scratches and broken corners reduce its value.

Another factor should include the interesting facet, a regular watch is what everyone has seen, and the uniqueness of the watch will attract the visitors. After all it will be quite a deal you will be spending.

The price will also depend on the interest of the seller and the buyer and also on the market trend. The market trend is noticed to be exactly opposite the housing trend. This is because people spend more in buying a home and not in decorating it and hence the antique shops go into a slump period. As against when people are not buying a home, they buying things to decorate their home.

The other aspect, one could indulge in antiques is the appreciation it enjoys over the years. It could turn out to be a smart investment and an even smarter possession.

To know the actual cost of a piece talk to professional appraisers and check the local newspapers. Do not believe the cost the antique dealer quotes or the seller’s quotes, do you mini-research before you go head-on with the purchase.