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What Is It? What’s It Worth? Imperial Clock (5/18/11)

Arnold H. bought this clock thinking it was a late 19th-century French example. Its previous owner didn’t know much about … More >>

Luman Watson Clocks a Timely Addition for Collectors (8/29/10)

Time: We all worry about it; we all watch it; and none of us ever have enough of it. … More >>

What Is It? What’s It Worth? A Long Case Clock (6/29/10)

Jennifer picked up this long case clock in Rhode Island. Her thoughts about the age of the clock were correct, but she was off about the origin. It’s not Early American but of Scotch manufacture.

Jennifer M. is trying to identify a grandfather clock she picked up. So she engaged WorthPoint’s “Ask a … More >>

Clean It Up but Keep It Original – Seven Hints on Restoring Antique Clocks (6/15/10)
Ken and Susan Markley, who run Old Timers Clocks on GoAntiques.com, have some great tips on bringing a luster back … More >>

New Haven Clock Company a Most Prolific Operation (8/18/09)

This pine and Rosewood-veneer clock with a painted glass door is a typical New Haven Clock Company cottage clock.

The New Haven Clock Company was one of the most prolific of the early American New England clock companies. Some … More >>

An Introduction to Marine Timekeepers (2/9/09)

Clepsammia, widely known today as the sandglass or hourglass.

This article could also be named “An introduction to transportation clocks,” because these types of clocks were used by navigators, … More >>

Interest in, Value of King Memorabilia Rise (1/13/09)

This month’s significance will be indelibly etched in American history with Barack Obama’s inauguration on January 20 as the nation’s … More >>

Timely Deals at Clock Auction (11/13/08)

Editor’s Note: Mark Peer, WorthPoint’s Worthologist specializing in antique clocks, reports on the recent Fontaine’s auction that featured many spectacular antiques. More >>

Auction Report: November 11, 2008 (11/11/08)

Freeman’s Auction House has not only the distinction of being America’s oldest auction house for art, antiques and collectibles, it has always been the forerunner presenting some of the best sales in Americana, as well. This sale, the American Furniture and Decorative Arts sale 1321, slated for Nov. More >>

Collecting clocks? Join the club! (9/3/08)

If you like old clocks, are curious or just like to fix intricate mechanisms, have a look around at www.nawcc.org. More >>