Clock and Watch Links
Here is a list of links which I have found interesting, useful, instructive or entertaining!
Good quality or interesting second-hand ("used") clocks for sale on the internet are usually (for me!) prohibitably expensive. I prefer "cheap" clocks (because of their simplicity) which I buy from conventional ("junk") shops, car car boot sales, garage sales etc. At these places if an old clock catches my eye I can wind it up and move on: if it's still on the table and still ticking an hour later then I'll start to talk about the price...
Watches, on the other hand, I would consider buying over the internet: they can be inexpensive, and you can have some confidence if you find what appears to be a reputable vendor! Also I think there would be a certain romance in wearing a watch from a distant country that could have "seen" who knows what history..
I have yet to buy any clocks or watches from any of the sites mentioned below- this is not because I have had any bad experiences- it's just that I haven't bought anything. So in mentioning a site where you can purchase a timepiece I am not endorsing the site in any way. I have to say I spend a lot of time surfing vendor's sites and considering what to buy...!
Mainly Identification
http://www.2-clicks-antiqueclocks.com Antique clocks directory - one of the largest antique clocks directories for antique clock collectors in 2 clicks.
http://www.antiqueansoniaclocks.com 1,001 color photos of Antique Ansonia Clocks, plus Clock Model Names, Trademarks and Labels and the history of the Ansonia Clock Company.
Mainly Valuation
Antique Clocks Identification and Price Guide Online Find descriptions and values for 15,699 antique clocks with 24,600 color photos. Shows actual auction and retail prices for American, English and European antique clocks of all types. Extensive help and information section.
Mainly Collections
DiscoverClocks.com Your complete guide to collecting, repairing, finding, or learning about antique clocks.
Clock Museum at Terminus Design A good collection of photos of antique clocks of a variety of styles. The page describing the clocks John has mended is especially interesting.
Other useful sites
Clocks Magazine: Established in 1977, Clocks has become the world's leading independent horological magazine.
grandfather-clock-info.com A very interesting, educational and informative site concentrating on Grandfather Clocks (with a superb list of manufacturers) - but it doesn't just cover this type of clock! Much also on mantel clocks.
References
- "The Book of American Clocks" - Brooks Palmer. The MacMillan Co. New York, New York. 1928, 1950, 1972.
- "The Clock Book" - William Nutting". Garden City Publishing Co. Inc. Garden City, New York. 1924.
- "The International Dictionary of Clocks" - Ed. Alan Smith. Chancellor Press. 1996