CLOCKS
 

Definition clock

The Clock in our common use we identify it as an object that allows us to recognize the time and to measure the time itself.
It is a device made up of an engine that manages energy and tells us the time.
We move from the creation of Pendulum Clocks , to Table Clocks , to wrist watches.

History of the clock

Owning an Antique Clock has always been seen as the ability to be able to control time, as a precious object to be treasured.
The production of the first Antique Table Clocks dates back to the sixteenth century, with different appearances depending on the social class to which they belonged.
The first instrument with similarities to an Ancient Clock is the sundial, discovered in the 3rd millennium BC
The flaw of the sundial is that it didn't work at night, it marked the passage of time from sunrise to sunset.
This is why particular, alternative Table Clocks are made, such as the water hourglass, water clocks, Mechanical Clocks , which were inserted, over time, in the various bell towers of the larger cities.
In the 18th century, the creation of the first Spring Clock was used, used on ships to calculate longitude.

What types of antique clocks are there?

Column Clock : very tall and usually made of wood, they date back to around 1700 and were placed in the corridors of houses.

Mantel Clock : small in size, they could be decorated or, in their simplicity, built with geometric shapes.

Pocket Watch : they were made around 1800, among the various options we can find the indicator of the day, the month, the moon phases and it indicates the sunset and the sunrise.

Antique watch catalogue

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In the online catalog you can find all our available pieces.
If you would like to see them live, just contact us and you can make an appointment in our stores. A seller will be able to help you in your choice thanks to the experience gained in over 20 years of DiManoinMano. Antique Table Clock or Pendulum Clock for Fireplace , but not only. Our cooperative has been operating in the sector of buying and selling antiques, modern art and design for over 20 years. If you want to get rid of your Antique Clocks or Vintage Table Clocks , but you don't know what to do, sell it! Contact us and we will let you know the evaluation of your piece of furniture as soon as possible.

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