Now if you are looking for antique wall clocks, then they are commonly sold at antique shops. There are various kinds of antique wall clocks sold in the market, there are those small wall clocks, large wall clocks, timepieces with pendulums and even standing oversized wall clocks that will certainly make your room look like a room from the renaissance period. You can also buy antique wall clocks online, although one disadvantage is that; you can’t see it personally unless you buy it, but prices online are lower compared to antique shops where they have to mark up the prices in order to pay their operation expenses.
The economic recession we are now going through makes us even harder to enjoy that luxury. Luckily, antiques have that power to make us reminisce our past and remember all the experiences we have gone through to make us into what we are today.

POPULAR LARGE WALL CLOCKS DESIGNS

That we are living in a fast-paced world is a fact. Due to our modern society’s demands, our once slow but fun-filled life has become a rat-race. With this change in our daily life’s pace, large wall clocks have become more than just a gadget of decoration but a necessity in reminding us the time.

The demand for large wall clocks is on the rise. Although we are living in a modernized world where digital clocks are popular, and are still here to stay. They have a dual function of a decoration and also a time-giver. Their designs are the primary reason why they are still popular even today. Whether you believe it or not, most of these clocks have been the decorative centerpieces in every home for years. Only, they have evolved from the dull and traditional styles into designs that fit our time and taste.

Cuckoo Wall Clock DESIGN – One the most popular of all designs of a clock is the cuckoo clock. They have retained their fame for over 300 years now and still making it on the chart. They were used popularly in Germany during the 1700’s until today. Not only they are an excellent piece of decoration but also a valuable timepiece that tells time and gives off an alarm every hour. Their cuckooing brings back lots of memories to most people and that the sounds of the cuckoo bring them back to the time when life is still slow and simple.

SKELETON CLOCK DESIGN – This is not about skulls and bones drawn in a clock but it is so-called because the inner workings or machineries are visible from the outside. The clock may be simply open or encased in a transparent glass. What makes this design popular is the fact that one can see the large face and also you can see the beauty of the machinery inside it how they work to keep time as well.

ARTISTIC TIMEPIECE DESIGNS – Some large wall clocks are very popular not only because they have a unique artistic designs but because of their designers. Famous artists sometimes incorporate their artistic works into modern gadgets such as these types of clocks. Manufacturers would ask these artists put their art into their clocks to make them saleable. This certainly makes the clock a collector’s item.

RETRO OR CONTEMPORARY WALL CLOCK DESIGN – In some modern homes, clocks are still used but with a contemporary design. Not only eye-catching, this contemporary- designed clocks are thinner and lightweight. Although they are large, they are specifically designed to give your wall a decorative look.

CARTOON CHARACTER CLOCK DESIGN – Some clock manufacturers would stick a picture of a favorite cartoon character on the face of their clocks but not this one. These specially designed clocks are shaped into some of the kids’ favorite cartoon character. Some manufacturers would even use the character’s voice as an alarm. These are intended to target the lower-aged market so as to pressure parents to buy these designs for kids wanting to
have a clock of their own.

There is something timeless about enjoying the company of your friends and loved ones in the rooms of your home.  In times gone by, this would have taken place in a parlor or sitting room beneath the omniscient watch of your wood wall clock.  You may have even had the men in one room and the women in another.  There was just a different connection and bond that was made and those things still take place today.  However, now it is a television set and a sporting event that keeps the men and women separated.

Did Those Old Wall Clocks Miss Something?

Imagine this antique wall clock up on the wall in your den.

Seems to be just the opposite.  It seems we may have lost something in our digital age.  Now, that old wall clock is replaced by a highly accurate and synchronized atomic clock that is accurate to many fractions of a second each year or something crazy like that.  Is something that we really need to be that on time for?

See, it isn’t that we can’t connect with one another.  We do that probably more than ever.  In fact, the online world has brought us in closer contact to old friends and family like never before.  You can’t even be out of touch or ‘unplugged’ as we say now for more than a few hours before you start to feel lost.  Actually, it seems there is some inverse relationship between age and the ability to be unplugged without losing your mind.  The younger you are, the harder it is to be unplugged as the clock ticks.

But, we have also lost something in the mix.  That electronic connection has actually shortened the time we spend face to face in another’s company.  So, the irony is that with all this globalization, we’ve actually moved further from those closest to us.  You, might be wondering how this all ended up on a site about Wall Clocks.  Simple really.  These types of clocks just bring back that time of awareness and attention.  That old key-winding mechanism of those antique wall clocks is just representative of a different pace of life.  When the clock ran out of juice, you would have to wind it back up and get the hands back in the right place.  Now, you can just pull out your globally positioned cell phone and get the exact time down to the seconds. Oh well, times do change.  There was a time when you could also put on a nice watch and that would be enough.  For weeks it might be the same one you wore, rarely taking it off.  Now, they are more like disposable razors.  There once was a time when shaving, at least for male grooming purposes could be made into an enjoyable experience.  You could sit in your barber’s chair.  Get a nice warm towel treatment, some good conversation and leave feeling really smooth and clean.  And the women, oh, they loved the clean shaven face like that.  Seems like we are turning more and more into a consumable culture.  If you get yourself one of those antique clocks, you can imagine how the time would seem to slow down as well.  Just remember that it isn’t the accuracy or efficiency of your life that makes it rich and meaningful, it is the time you spend along the way.

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Where Can You Find These Antique Clocks Now?

There is nothing quite like the styling and attention to detail on antique wall clocks.

Many times, you can find them in old antique stores or estate sales.  Wall clocks have been very sought after items lately, people have recognized their elegance and charm again.  Since we live in a digital and internet based age, you can also easily find what you are looking for online – in places like Ebay, Craigslist, etc.  You may get a great deal using one of these outlets.  If you are lucky, you may also stumble upon a beautiful old wall clock at a local garage sale.  These are still the best places to find one with a discount.

Classically, these older clocks were made by hand and had winding mechanisms that needed to be manually turned.  So, what you would see is a keyhole, usually on the face of them, that you inserted a special key into and turned it to ‘power’ up the springs for another few days.  The finer clock makers had systems that kept pretty good time.  Over time, with much use, these mechanisms would eventually wear out and need to be repaired or replaced.  This is another thing to keep in mind if you plan on using your antique clock for functional and not just decor purposes.

Also, you should know that these were usually wood wall clocks, the styles with cases and usually some type of glass closing door over the clock itself.  As you search for your new prized possession keep in mind that not only the winding mechanism may be non-functional, but that the key may also be missing.  In addition, the glass may be broken or missing and the wood itself may need to be re-furbished.  All these qualities can make for a very charming and elegant looking wall clock, you just need to know that you may be giving up some of your modern day ‘exact time’ conveniences.

Sometimes, a picture is worth 1,000 words.  And, other times, it takes a thousand words or more to describe a picture.  Often, depending upon how many people are looking at the picture, it can be even more.  Well, here at this site, we take a different approach to your online search for wall clocks.  We aim to provide you information that will help you make better decisions about your purchase, wall clock styles, office wall clocks, outdoor and indoor clocks – you name it.

The goal here is not to waste more of your precious time searching online for something that will fall apart or be of inferior quality.  We will be updating our site to include links to those sites which we have found to offer similar quality advice and products.  We know that we are not the only place or voice for wall clocks on line and we truly honor your time.

So Many Styles of Wall Clocks Are Available

Many older cities have clocktowers such as these, proving that wall clocks are a timeless tradition.

Before we get into all the details of styles and types, let me just assure you that the information we provide is not influenced by clock manufacturers or their agents.  We do not sell any clocks on this site, as you can probably see by now.  We only have information and our personal experience and advice regarding these time-piece beauties.  It is actually a nice little community of people who appreciate these types of clocks.  From collectors to people just looking to make more of a statement with the way they tell time in their home, there is a style for about every taste.  Custom homes. require even more unique styles of clock features and design elements.  The particular types also vary greatly by design.  Some are more contemporary and artistic by design while others are much more elegant looking, ‘old world’ style like and can even be original antiques.  You’ll probably find these original antiques on sites like Ebay or the other big auction sites.  For the other styles, you can search online and find most anything you are looking for.  If you’ve seen it in a store, you can probably buy it online for less.  The reason is you will be skipping the ‘middle man’ shop owner (sorry, my friend) who needs to make a profit to pay the bills associated with a store front.  Don’t feel too bad though, most of these brick and mortars also have an online store too.  The prices may be different, but they may not.

There Are Large Wall Clocks That Simply Have Size As Their Main Feature

Here is how wall clocks got their name - this one is in Italy.

Yes, these clocks will tell time as well as any others.  But, usually when someone is searching for large wall clocks it is because they are looking to make a statement.  And make a statement you will these clocks.  They can range in size, but we would be considering large clocks to be in the range of 24″ to 48″ diameters.  Yes, now that is a large clock to go on a wall.  The larger ones in the range will cost more for obvious reasons.  You need to keep hanging precautions in mind, size of your space and wall dimensions in mind and make sure that you know what you will want to be hanging there for some time.  These types of clocks will definitely be the focal point of your room.  I’m not sure exactly what it is about clocks, but for some reason they are magnetic to the eye.  Especially if you have an elegant looking one or a larger style like the 48″ one mentioned.  These clocks are sure to make your space pop.  True, if you have the wall space to hang such a piece, you are probably in a larger than average home and likely have other unique amenities as well.  I guess if you have a grand piano in your space, that will overshadow the statement made by your wall clock.

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You Can Find Wood Wall Clocks

These types of clocks usually warm up a room by bringing in the richness and depth that only wood can offer.  You need to understand that “wooden clock” refers to the case or clock face itself.  You’ll need to get further descriptions or pictures to know exactly what you are dealing with.  The hands usually are made of a metal material, like brass, steel or aluminum.  This way they are lighter and can be painted as they move with precision.  The hands are attached to the spindle of the clocks mechanism and it is often easier to fabricate these from metal.  A wood wall clock has a certain type of classic quality about it.  Maybe it is because older clocks could only be made of such materials or maybe it is because of those wooden hues, what ever the case, the wooden clock is a timeless (pun intended) favorite.

Metal Wall Clocks Are Also Popular

For almost the completely opposite reason, metal wall clocks are popular as well.  I guess the general theme here is that all these types of clocks are popular.  We just love hanging clocks on our walls!  The metal variety of clocks comes in really two styles, two basic categories is more appropriate to say.  The first category is the more rustic and antique looking variety.  This one is classically styled with Roman numerals on the face and may have a wrought iron look to it.  It is usually black or maybe an aged bronze look.  For the most part, it is reminiscent of an old train station or hotel lobby in a quaint European city.  This style looks good in a room where you may have a more subdued hue to your walls or walls with wood paneling.

The other type of metal wall clock is the modern type.  This one is usually made of materials that are lighter in appearance and often weight, literally.  Aluminum or nickel materials and finishes are common with this one.  They may also have a brushed appearance to them.  This style looks more pleasing in an environment that is more modern, obviously.  Hanging a brushed nickel clock on walls that have lighter shades of paint or muted hues and rooms with light colored woods will give the best appearance.  Think Ikea modern when you have this type in mind.

Wall Clocks Also Work In An Office

Whether you are interested in a hanging a wall clock in your home office or at the ‘official’ work building office space, the same types are available.  However, with clocks in offices, it is more common to go with ones that have easily readable numbers and less flair to them.  They can still be quite handsome, elegant and worldly even, but just less in the way of ‘fancy’.  Most offices have a ‘professional’ environment they are trying to portray.  A strong statement can be made by way of the type of clock you hang on the walls there.  Never the less, if you work at a company like a Google for example, you could probably get away with a Dr Seuss, multicolored and whimsical type of wall clock.  And, yes, you can find those as well.  If it is a home office you are looking to decorate, then you will likely be happy with one of the types mentioned above.  You can find a nice wood faced clock or an antique looking one that will make your home office a very nice place to get your work done.  In the end, choices in wall clocks are just like anything else – personal preference.  You might find that you break every ‘rule’ that I’ve suggested above and your space looks absolutely magnificent.  What ever the case, enjoy the time (wink wink) you spend in making your decision.