The first mechanical clocks were invented in Europe around the start of the 14th century and were the standard timekeeping device until the pendulum clock was invented in 1656. There were many components that came together over time to give us the modern-day timekeeping pieces of today. For centuries after the invention of the mechanical clock, the periodic tolling of the bell in the town church or clock tower was enough to demarcate the day for most people. But by the middle of the 15th Century, a growing number of clocks were being made for domestic use, for your antique clock to be worth anything, it must be the real deal, If it is a 20th-century reproduction of an 18th-century antique clock, it won't be highly desirable. If you can verify the period it's from, then its always best to get it looked at first, often people send clocks to charity But why donate to a charity shop when you could earn some cashback by sending them through to our experts at Pack It Post It.
A clock must be more than 100 years old to be considered an antique, their are 4 main types of Antique Clocks, Grandfather Clocks, Wall Clocks, Mantel Clocks and Cuckoo Clocks. these types of antique clocks come in a never-ending variety of materials and styles and sadly with the advent of the digital age where the time of the day can be found on your smartphone antique and vintage clocks within the home have become less in vogue. As a result, many people will pay thousands for the latest smartphones but very interest in buying themselves a fine georgian ebonised striking mantel clock for their homes. Thankfully at Pack It Post It we're always interested in buying antique and vintage clocks.
Maybe you already have a pretty good idea what you consider antique versus a vintage item, but their is still lots of confusion out there in this regards. So Antique vs Vintage, the term Antique is reserved for items that are over a century old a work of art, piece of furniture, or perhaps a decorative object. Vintage however has become so misued but when its comes to vintage clocks the general rule of thumb is a clock that is younger than 100 years old but usually older than 50 years old. There are always going to be rare exceptions but generally speaking nothing that has a quartz movement is vintage. In some circles however, jewellery for instance, anything over twenty years old is considered vintage. Some choose to expand the definition even further to include “near” vintage and “true” vintage items. What does that mean? So if something is 48 years old is it “near vintage”? If it is 50 years old is it “true vintage”? The reality of the situation is that some people think anything vintage was made before they were born. To be clear, anything over 50 years but under 100 is a reliable measure especially when it comes to antique or vintage clocks.
Suppose you have an antique clock to sell, which brands are worth selling and which ones aren’t? Some clocks are very valuable and rare, but their are so many different brands and equally so many fakes of those brands it really is hard for the avenge person to try identify whether they have a gem or a lemon, You can sell your vintage and antique clocks to Pack It Post It, our network of experts have the much needed knowledge and experience to look at antique and vintage clocks checking for any makers name or company identifying symbols stamped or engraved on the clock movements backplate that can help to properly identify whondhe clock was made by and when.
At Pack It Post It, we value a massive range of antique and vintage clocks sent to us, and they all have a story. If you are interested in parting with your antique or vintage clock, you can send them to us for evaluation. You may have an item you aren't sure is an authentic piece. This is expected as many companies were making these through-out the centuries, our network of Industry experts in their fields carry out our appraisals, so you can safely know that your items will be assessed appropriately. It can often be hard to navigate the world of antiques and vintage items. Particularly when so many people seek to make their items appear older than they are and use methods to age or distort objects to achieve a certain aesthetic. This can, unfortunately, trick someone into purchasing a dupe. However, tremendous respect is taken with all items, giving it the care and dedication they deserve. We have specialist extensive item delivery options for you to choose from too. If you want to get the process underway but are unsure how to start, feel free to contact us at admin@packitpostit.co.uk or drop us a call at 08001125512, we can't wait to hear from you.
If you like the idea of getting cash for your vintage memorabilia, collectibles and antique furniture, order a seller pack and send us your items using our prepaid postage labels or select the option for a home visit if they’re too large to pack and post.
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