Your Oratory » antique wall clocks http://youroratory.com Mini speeches from the collective. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:20:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Your Wall Clock Dilemma http://youroratory.com/your-wall-clock-dilemma/ http://youroratory.com/your-wall-clock-dilemma/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:56:08 +0000 whaleadmin http://youroratory.com/?p=256 wall_clocks_hubwoodwc12So, you are looking for wall clocks to help shape your home décor, but you are not quite sure where to focus your attention in terms of searching or styles.  Well, the good news is that you can search for nearly anything online and come up a whole bunch of results.  However, this might not help clear anything up for you.  The trick is to do a specific search for say wood wall clocks or antique wall clocks.  The more you can narrow down your exact interests, the better your results will be.

After you know the type of wall clock you are interested in, then you need to find out how to get one.  You can go online again for this effort using services like Ebay, Craig’s List or Amazon and see what you find there.  Another option would be to go garage and estate sale shopping and see what you find that way.  To save time, you may be able to call and inquire about these objects prior to driving all over town.  This is where the dilemma is solved by going the online route.

]]> http://youroratory.com/your-wall-clock-dilemma/feed/ 0 The Charm of Antique Wall Clocks http://youroratory.com/the-charm-of-antique-wall-clocks/ http://youroratory.com/the-charm-of-antique-wall-clocks/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:41:33 +0000 whaleadmin http://youroratory.com/?p=138 Once you experience the character and warmth that an older clock can give to a room, there is really no going back.  That is how I feel about antique wall clocks.  There is just something special about a finely crafted piece of art that just happens to tell time as well.  These older jewels were usually constructed of wood, as this was the most readily workable material.

Larger clocks, like the ones on the sides of buildings or on clock towers were usually made of wrought iron or other steel fabrication to withstand the elements.  It is not surprising that they have lasted many decades.  Some of the clocks that were installed in train stations and hotel lobbies in the late 1800s and early 20th century are still functioning today.  These antique clocks have probably outlasted many of the building’s plumbing and all of the staff.  It just goes to show you that quality craftsmanship lasts.

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