Many people love antique clocks and with good reason – they are a real, solid piece of our past, and by preserving them we pay tribute to a time when life was maybe harder, but less complicated, and when things were built to last. Antique clocks are one of the most useful antique objects to hold onto. There are not many heirlooms and precious items from the 18 an 1900s that can both look attractive and still do the job it was designed to do as well.
If you already have one or more antique clocks, you need to be aware of how to safely clean it and maintain it. Although any mechanical repairs should be left to a professional clock maker, here are a few quick tips for making the clocks life a little easier:

1. Dust build up is a big problem for many old clocks. PC and electronics stores sell a product called dust off, all it is is compressed air in spray can. It comes with a thin straw attachment, and is perfect for gently and safely blowing dust, pet hair, and fluff out from inside your antique clock.
2. Use a toothpick or small cotton bud to gently spread a tiny bit of oil on the exposed teeth of gears or pinion wheels every 6 months or so. You will find the mechanism is quieter, run longer between windings, and there will be less wear and tear.

If you are interested in buying antique clocks to complement your home, the easiest choice is something like a carriage clock or a mantle clock. Both are small enough to fit into a normal living or dining room without being to visually dominating, and are fairly affordable to buy. Buying a larger clock like a grandfather (or longcase clock) can be tempting, but is not recommended unless you have a big house with lots of space and tall ceilings.

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Trackback URI | Comments RSS