Famous Wall Clock Makers

Where known the location of the company and the dates of clock manufacture follow the name.

Famous wall clock makers.

The ansonia clock company specialized in upscale novelty clocks such as swinging and statue figurine clocks. We have 38 769 antique clock prices images and descriptions as of october 4 2020. In some instances the company consisted of a single person. Dates of birth and death if known.

The ansonia clock company was based in bristol ct and brooklyn ny. Sadly like most clock makers on this list they folded in the early 20th century as the depression and the popularity of wristwatches rose. A good clock for most rooms has a classic design that will work seamlessly with different types of decor. Ansonia made mantle wall grandfather and alarm clocks.

It was based on the famous clock of the dai ichi life insurance company that sits at the corner of hibiya crossing in japan. The list is sorted by the lifetimes of the watchmakers. Covers american european and continental clocks of all types. The shepherd gate clock adorns the wall outside the gate of the royal greenwich observatory building in greenwich london.

This chronological list of famous watchmakers is a list of those who influenced the development of horology or gained iconic status by their creations. This fine looking 24 hours clocks whose divisions are marked with roman numbers is famous as it provides the greenwich mean time which is the standard measurement of time zones. Find out what dealers and collectors have actually paid for antique grandfather mantel or wall clocks like yours. Ansonia declined after world war i.

They were produced from 1850 1929. You can find following information. Other famous grandfather clock makers. That being said a well placed feature such as a wall clock can enhance the quality and visual appeal of any room.

They produced clocks with a quick beat train of 18 000 beats per hour. A round clock face is a traditional choice and one with a white or cream background provides the best contrast with the numerals making it easy to read from a distance or at an angle. One of the most successful clock makers of all types seth thomas produced their pocket watches from 1884 to 1915. The 25 best modern desk lamps the 10 best floating shelves.

The following is a list of notable companies that produced or currently produce clocks. Tempus fugit the tempus fugit term is a latin word that means time flies it is not a recognized brand of timepiece but what makes it famous is its incorporation with the top grandfather clock makers such as howard miller and kieninger. Silent and well crafted this minimalist wall clock includes a white dial with black square shaped markers in place of the usual numbers. Plumeet 13 modern wall clock.