Antique Clocks Makes Any Home Look Like A Classic
By Rob Brown
Whether is it grandfather clocks, mantle clocks, cuckoo clocks, wall clocks or kitchen clocks, using clocks as part of your home decor design offers a way to break the mold of standard design.

There are many types of clocks, and price range varies greatly depending on the age, the quality, the materials used, the "brand" or manufacturer, the type of clock and other factors. clocks range from simple design to ornate victorian, and can be made of wood, brass or porcelain.

Because they were generally made by hand individually, no two clocks are exactly alike. That is the element that I like most.

This article will examine the various types of clocks that are available and provide some basic price ranges that you can expect to pay.

- Grandfather clocks - These are the most stately of clocks and totally define a room if properly placed. The elegance and robustness of their chimes make grandfather clocks one of the most sought after clocks. Prices for grandfather clocks range from $300 - $10,000+ depending on quality and brand name.

- Wall clocks - wall clocks are one of my favorite types of clocks. Their simple elegance was definitely more utlitarian than some other types, as their design was very simple - make it easy to tell time from a distace. Most wall clocks were circular, and made of heavy oak or walnut wood. Prices for wall clocks range from $200 - $1000.

- Empire clocks - Empire clocks are my favorite. I previously had a very nice empire clock and it was a large, masculine and beautiful clock. Some empire clocks are very ornate with their painted glass fronts, and range from $500 - $2000.

- Mantle Clocks - mantle clocks were simple time pieces that set in the family room, on the mantle of the fireplace. Think of mantle clocks (also known as mantel clocks) as the "everyday" clock. These simple clocks could also be ornate, especially some of the porcelain variety. Prices range from $200 - $500.

- Kitchen clocks - kitchen clocks were also utilitarian in nature, although some were ornate with scrolls and gingerbread. Typically made out of oak, kitchen clocks had their place on a table or mantle in the kitchen (hence the name). Prices range from $200 - $500.

- Regulator clocks

17th Annual Car Show in the Park
<div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2010-05-29T04:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label>05/29/2010 - 00:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>America/New York</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-start dtstart" title="2010-05-29T04:00:00Z"><label>Start: </label>05/29/2010 - 00:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"> <div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>America/New York</div></div> <p>Twin County Region, AACA will present the 17th Annual Car Show in the Park on May 29, 2010 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call 276 236-6197 for an entry form or visit <a href="http://clubs.hemmings.com/tcraaca/" title="http://clubs.hemmings.com/tcraaca/">http://clubs.hemmings.com/tcraaca/</a> to download an entry form.</p>
74th Annual Old Fiddler's Convention
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About Old Cranks Motorcar Museum & Ice Cream Shop
<p>Old Cranks Motorcar Museum hosts an eclectic collection of vintage automobiles including examples of a very early one cylinder Orient Buckboard, a Stanley Steam Car, a Detroit Electric Auto and many others. There are Hit &amp; Miss Gas engines, and coming soon: Antique Farm Equipment.</p> <p>HOURS:<br /> Saturday: 12:00noon - 4pm<br /> Sunday: 1pm - 4pm<br /> Other times by appointment</p> <p>Please call for special events, group tours and rates. Let us host your next antique car tour! Our vintage soda fountain serves delicious hand-dipped ice cream cones.</p> <p>Fiddlers! We have camping and parking space available!</p>
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- regulator clocks were typically found in business places, and provided a rich look. Generally larger than most clocks, regulator clocks offered wood and glass, and could be ornate, though most were pretty basic design. A quality regulator clock will price between $500 - $1500.

- Cuckoo clocks - Perhaps everyone's favorites, cuckoo clocks were engineering excellence in a time of hand-crafted wood making. The clock movements that were required to make the cuckoo work were really pretty amazing if you consider what was involved. Prices for cuckoo clocks vary greatly, depending on quality, style, brand, and materials. Prices range from $200 - $2000.

- Banjo clocks - banjo clocks were somewhat whimsical in nature. However their simple design is what made them so appealing. You can find many different variations of banjo clocks, and they typically price between $200 - $500.

By the way, one other benefit of clocks, is that unlike most things you purchase, they go up in value. The longer you keep them, the more they are worth. That's a hard deal to pass up.

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