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Mantel clock
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Collectible clock
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Collectible mantel clock information. An unique piece of luxury with a large history. Check models, prices and places where you could find many of collectible mantel clocks.
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Collectible Mantel Clock
Mantel clocks are relatively small, moveable kind of clocks traditionally placed on the shelf, or mantel, above the fireplace.
The form that was first developed in France in the 1750s can be distinguished from earlier collectible mantel clock models of
similar size due to a lack of carrying handles. These early clocks, called 'chamber clocks', were of the 'lantern' type.
The name 'lantern' may come from their appearance, or else is a corruption of the word 'latten', meaning brass. They
were hung from a hook on the wall and weights hung down below them on ropes, later chains. There were up to three weights,
for the time, the striking and sometimes also an alarm. They had no pendulum, which was not invented until 1658.
Mantel clocks are collectible clock models often highly ornate with decorative works. These clocks are most frequently
constructed from any combination of ormolu, porcelain, and wood. Many cases, collectible mantel clocks are covered with
thin veneers of wood. The most common woods are oak, walnut, mahogany, ebony and rosewood. Wooden cases may be decorated
with marquetry (patterns made from different woods), lacquer, applied metal mounts, brass inlay (on rosewood cases), or
a combination of tortoiseshell and brass (boulle work).
A collectible mantel clock is an unique piece of luxury that every top of a fireplace should have. The finest of all kind
of clocks have a big number of fans that dedicate an entire live to collecting them.
The price of collectible mantel clocks generally is over US$100.00, but we could find some bargains from US$29.99 to US$99.99,
we just need to take time passing through all the antique store and on-line shops to find the right one, that piece of stylish
that will bring brightness to our living room or any other special place.
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Capodimonte clock
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The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 Collectibles Today
- On-line shopping services. Find exclusive designs of collectible clocks, at low prices. Shipping services around US. www.collectiblestoday.com
Capodimonte Shoppe
- If you think you know what collectible mantel clocks look like, take a closer look. Capodimonte clocks designs will be the first thing to catch your eye. Online shop. Shipping service around US. www.thecapodimonteshoppe.com
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Mantel antique clock
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Wooden clocks
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Porcelain mantel clock
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Antique mantel clock
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