Info about Clocks

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Wall clocks

Wall clocks knew improvements from decade to decade and started from sundial which was based upon shadows casted by sun rays. Afterwards appeared wall clocks with brass dials, very expensive and intended for decorative purposes. Time spent producing such a clock was of approximately 6 months. First modern clock dials were produced in Britain and intended for mass use. They were much cheaper and used not only for timekeeping but they were considered to be pieces of art.


Nowadays wall clocks are mass-produced and use plastic and metal and technology that can produce thousand of clocks per month. There are also some craftsmen that appreciate art and create unique wall clock. These are usually sold for prices varying from 1000 euro to 50000 euro depending on the complexity and raw materials used. We can say that wall clocks resemble much to fashion industry. We can find out collections with various styles of quartz driven movements, various sizes and some can even be called architectural sculptures due to their impressive looks. Although it is very hard to find an original piece, which is most wanted, the ones produced usually satisfy ones need of house decorating turning your home into something really special. Materials used are oak, elm, stones of different colors even decorative fabric, copper and steel. Shapes vary from geometrical to modern wooden timepieces and statues shaped ones. When decorating or redecorating you must have at least one wall clock because it offer a unique distinguish accent especially if you find the old ones. Producers orient themselves now to classic designs because the request is higher for them than for contemporary ones and you may buy a clock with a case made out of hardwoods with German engineered clock movements and the air of nobility from the past. Wood can be treated and the aspect of the finished product will be of an old piece of art.