Antique Mantle Clock
Hyde Park Country Auctions 323 HIBERNIA RD., SALT POINT, NY (HUDSON VALLEY) AUCTION: Sat. April 9, 2011 - 3:00 P.M. in ...
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 Fine Working Antique Seth Thomas Tambour Camelback Mantle Clock Key Pendulum  US $109.99
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 Antique SESSIONS Connecticut WOOD MANTLE Steampunk CLOCK Parts CLEAN US $19.99
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 Antique Aichi tokei Ornate Carved Wood Case 30 Day Duplex Chime Mantle Clock Key US $179.00
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 1860 Antique French J Marti Cie 8 day Mantle Clock US $220.00
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 Antique E Ingraham Mantle Clock Restored and Running US $175.00
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 Antique Ingraham Mantle Clock 19x10x5Deep US $49.99
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 Antique Waterbury 8 Day Marble and Brass Mantle Clock W Strike and Chime US $354.25
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 LeRoy Antique Mantle Clock Ornate US $190.50
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 ANTIQUE CLOCK GOTHIC SESSIONS STIPLE VINTAGE CATHEDRAL WOOD MANTLE TIMEPIECE US $79.99
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 Antique Black Green Column Sessions Mantle Clock US $66.00
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 Antique Ingraham Mantle Clock 101 Years Old US $99.00
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 Antique SESSIONS Electric Mantle CLOCK Marble Stone Case Bubble Glass Face WORKS US $75.00
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 RARE ANTIQUE GILBERT CLOCK WOOD MANTEL MANTLE TIMEPIECE WINSTEAD CONNECTICUT USA US $199.99
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 Antique Seth Thomas Amherst Chime Mantle Clock 1914 Tag US $199.00
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 ANTIQUE ENFIELD MANTLE SHELF CLOCK W KEY WORKS GREAT MADE IN ENGLAND US $29.99
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 ANTIQUE BENTIME MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN 8 DAY MANTLE CLOCK US $18.50
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 Fine Antique Working German Walter Hand Painted 7 Tall China Mantle Clock US $54.99
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 ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS WOOD 8 DAY TIME AND STRIKE BEEHIVE GOTHIC SHELF MANTLE CLOCK US $239.99
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 GILBERT Mantle Clock w cord Vintage or Antique US $29.95
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 Antique Sessions Nice Looking Desk Top Or Mantle Top Clock US $35.99
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 Excellent Looking Antique Hang On The Wall Or Mantle Nautical Wooden Ship Clock US $49.99
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 L632 ANTIQUE E INGRAHAM 1880s NEWPORT MANTLE CLOCK US $75.00
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 ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN FRENCH PARLOR MANTLE CLOCK US $255.00
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 Antique French Marti Cie Alabaster Mantle Clock US $99.99
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 Seth Thomas Antique 1800s Adamantine Mantle Clock w Lions Key VNC Works US $130.00
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 Antique small mantle clock US $8.00
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 ANTIQUE WARREN TELECHRON BARRINGTON 5B07 MANTLE SHELF CLOCK MODEL NO RESERVE US $44.44
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 ANTIQUE NEW HAVEN MANTLE CLOCK VERY NICE WORKING US $86.00
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 Antique mantle clock and music box Harmony Wagner Beethoven US $100.00
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 ANTIQUE INGRAHAM MANTLE CLOCK VERY NICE WORKING US $79.99
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 Antique Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Westminster Chime Mantle Clock US $699.99
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 BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE VINTAGE WATERBURY BLACK MANTLE SHELF CLOCK ALL ORIGINAL RARE US $99.99
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 Antique New Haven Clock Co Mantle Clock plaque to CALIFORNIA GRAYS 1927 US $24.99
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 Antique Vintage Seth Thomas 8 day key wind shelf mantle clock 1800s bird glass US $43.85
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 Antique K C Co Company Mantle Chime Clock Made in Germany Beveled Glass w Key US $152.49
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 ANTIQUE 8 DAY WATERBURY JANEWAY PENDULUM SHELF MANTLE CLOCK WITH KEY CHIMES US $189.99
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 ANTIQUE SESSIONS WOOD SHELF MANTLE ELECTRIC CLOCK US $9.99
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 LOT OF 9 ANTIQUE AMERICAN MANTLE SHELF CLOCK GONG BASES COILS US $24.50
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 ANTIQUE 1800s EINGRAHAM SHELF MANTLE CLOCK with COLUMNS KEY US $46.00
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 ANTIQUE 1920S NEW HAVEN HARMONY DUO STRIKE TAMBOUR MANTLE CLOCK 8 DAY RUNS US $22.50
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 Antique Seth Thomas Wooden Mantle Clock 115 T Working US $61.00
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 ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS BROWN ADAMANTINE COLUMNED MANTLE CLOCK VERY PRETTY US $79.00
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 ANTIQUE LARGE NEW HAVEN CATHEDRAL GONG TAMBOUR NO80 MANTLE SHELF CLOCK US $19.95
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 ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS WOOD BEEHIVE MANTLE SHELF CLOCK US $50.00
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 ANTIQUE SESSIONS COLUMN MANTLE SHELF CLOCK FANCY GOLD FACE RUNS GOOD W KEY US $81.00
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 VINTAGE ANTIQUE WOODEN MANTLE CLOCK CASE TESTING MOVEMENT CALIBRATION STAND US $165.00
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 ANTIQUE SESSIONS BEEHIVE MANTLE CLOCK EXCELLENT CONDITION US $99.99
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 NEW HAVEN MANTLE ANTIQUE CLOCK WESTMINSTER 100 ALL ORIGINAL LOOKS RUNS GREAT US $90.00
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Your Must Know Guide When Collecting Antique Mantel Clocks
There's something special about a home with a grand fireplace with ample room for a collection of antique mantel clocks. If you've considered beginning a collection of mantel clocks, you may want to take the time to do some homework. Collecting antique mantel clocks can be rewarding but it can also be expensive, especially if your knowledge is limited. Even though you can find affordable mantel clocks in a variety of styles, you'll want to ensure you're purchasing a true antique rather than a modern replica, or worse yet a fake antique. Take the time to do your research before purchasing your first clock and you'll know you're getting your money's worth.
Antique mantel clocks come in many types and styles. You can find alarm clocks, grandfather clocks, and cuckoo clocks. Since there are so many styles available, it would be helpful to choose one type to collect rather than trying to collect them all. If you are able to narrow your choice to one type of clock, it will make collecting that much easier. While you want each mantel clock to be able to stand on its own, you also want each one to be suitable to group together. If you should find a rare antique mantel clock of Mickey Mouse and you simply have to get it, be prepared to place it in a different location than with your cuckoo clock collection. Knowing what your collection goals are will help you decide whether or not to purchase that great clock and whether it will fit with your current collection.
While it is possible to have fun collecting antique mantel clocks, and there is a potential for profit, you'll want to be aware of some of the pitfalls you may encounter. Many people are interested in this type of collection so you may find clever reproductions pieces. In fact, some of the replicas are so well made that it's difficult to tell them from a true antique. You can use the same advice federal agents are given when learning to tell counterfeit money, "Spend so much time learning about the real dollars so you can tell the fake easily." This is especially important if you're an amateur. Doing your homework will help you avoid being taken advantage of and losing money. What can you do? Read online descriptions and pour over books about the real thing to learn which key elements to look for. Then, if at all possible, seek an independent appraisal of any antique mantel clock you're interested in prior to actually purchasing it.
While it is possible you'll find a rare antique mantel clock at a garage sale or online auction, don't get your hopes up. More than likely you'll have to look at reputable dealers or antique shops for what you're looking for. If you're looking for a particular piece to add to your collection, shop around and do your research before putting your hard-earned money on it. By shopping around, you may be able to find the same piece for less money. It may also be in better condition.
Collecting antique mantel clocks can be an enjoyable activity. Be wary of jumping right in without learning all you can about the subject, determining what the key signs are for recognizing a true antique, and what mistakes to avoid. Having this knowledge will keep you from making an expensive purchase to find out you've been duped later. When it comes to purchasing any type of collectible, the Latin phrase "caveat emptor," which means let the buyer beware, stands true.
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