Others are intrigued by a clock s inner workings exquisite artwork or beautiful case.
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French mantel clocks were often ornately decorated with later art deco era clocks being made from marble or granite.
Roman numerals prevailed on clock faces made from approximately 1700 to 1870 but you could also find arabic numbers on grandfather clocks from as early as 1795 though rare through 1820.
The long wooden case contains a pendulum and weights.
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Some are only interested in clocks made by a specific craftsman or made in a particular country.
The manufacturer does not put their name on the clock at all.
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The pendulum regulates the time while the weights supply power to a system of internal gears.
These delicate precision instruments survived through regular cleanings and swapping out parts occasionally.
Case and movement or gears are often made by different makers.
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Antique clocks come in many different sizes styles and designs and can be made of many different materials.
Clocks have been produced for centuries and were made all over the world.
The paper labels that were glued on many antique clocks are a wealth of information if they are still readable and intact.
These clocks known for large readable dials raised brass numerals and crystal assemblies come with a swinging pendulum and the all important winding key.
Some clocks are unsigned.
Grandfather clocks are popular long case clocks.