The best way to decide what would be the most appropriate antique clock for your collection would be to visit a clock museum. My personal favorites are carriage clocks—French, English, German—doesn't matter I love them all for their beauty and versatility; they'll fit with almost any decorating style. But there are a seemingly infinite number of different types of antique clocks to be found.
What a Selection!
The selection is so varied that experts tend to specialize in one type of antique clocks. There are long case clocks, bracket clocks, mantel clocks, cuckoo clocks, pendulum clocks, nautical clocks, wall clocks, art deco clocks, and so on. I think we could fill an entire website with names of different types of antique clocks!
How to Care for Your Antique Clocks
If you have taken the time to search for the particular clock of your dreams and have been lucky enough to find it, chances are it was a major investment for you. So it makes sense to take great care of your prized possession. It makes sense to only use traditional cleaning materials to care for your clock. Modern chemicals may react with original varnishes and finishes. It's not worth taking a risk. It is vital that you learn about the mechanism of your particular clock. They vary tremendously among antique clocks.
Learn About the Mechanism
If you are not familiar with a particular mechanism, you could try a local antiques dealer or clock repair specialist for help. Some common problems are the minute hand catching on the hour hand, the mechanism shifting within the case as a result of winding, or working with an uneven beat. Beware of damaging your mechanism by winding it too tight. If you have a marble clock case, never lay it on its back or sides as this will place undue strain on the reinforcing wires used for cementing the parts of the case together and could cause irreparable damage. Antique clocks with large cases should always be handled with extreme care.
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