How do you date a mantle clock?

You can begin to determine the age of your American-made mantel clock by reviewing history. American clocks date to the 1600s, according to DiscoverClocks.com. Most of those originals were the tall, grandfather-style clocks.

What are the most valuable clocks?

The act got us thinking about timepieces though, so we decided to take a look at the 5 most expensive clocks ever sold at auction.Chinese Ormolu Clock - $4m (£3.1m)Patek Philippes Magpies Treasure Nest - $2.3m (£1.79m) Thomas Tompion Clock - $2m (£1.5m) Cartiers Flamingo & Lotus Automation Clock - $1.2m (£935k) More items •28 Oct 2018

How do I identify an old mantle clock?

Using the Makers Name or Company Name to Identify an Antique ClockEngraved or printed near the center face of the dial.Engraved or printed around the edge of the dials face and may be covered by the bezel.Stamped or engraved on the clock movements backplate.A paper label pasted on the back of the clock.More items

What are old clocks called?

The longcase clock (also known as the grandfather clock) was created to house the pendulum and works by the English clockmaker William Clement in 1670 or 1671.