Carriage Clocks – Bringing Luxury Back To Your Home
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More and more things are beginning to make a comeback; not just in fashion and media, but also in interior design. Carriage clocks, for example, are again being used as a home decoration. The classic timekeeping device is now being displayed at both traditional and contemporary homes as such can help bring grace and elegance both in conventional and innovative style of home decorating.
Carriage clocks were first seen in the beginning of the 19th century. These are small clocks, typically rectangular in shape, which have glass faces and porcelain backgrounds. Some antique carriage clocks have backgrounds with painted scenes. Such clocks’ casings are usually made of wood or polished brass like those brass carriage clocks and French carriage clocks. They are also equipped with a sturdy and thick handle to make moving and transporting easier. There is also a miniature carriage clock available for even more portability.
Before wristwatches were made, carriage clocks are the timekeepers of people who travel by carriage. Although such are relatively bigger than the wristwatches we are accustomed to wear today, carriage clocks have a unique chiming feature to boast.
A clock carriage was then considered as a status symbol since only the wealthy class can afford to travel frequently and thus bring a handy clock with them. Carriage clocks were then considered as luxury items that are now deemed as timeless heirloom pieces.
Because of the expert craftsmanship put into each carriage clock, finding even just a single clock model can now be considered a rare item to own. Even with the many choices in selecting a style or design, limited styles are produced and you are sure to get one that is exceptional.
Online auction sites offer a wide array of style choices to choose from. Price range varies depending on the condition of the clock and the intricacy of design. Some clocks have the intricate floral motif or scroll work while others are designed with simple and plain lines. There are carriage clocks that are enhanced with gems or precious metals. Remember that these clocks were intended for the upper class society and so the craftsmanship, materials used, quality, and overall look are well-thought and match the refined and luxurious taste of the wealthier class.
Note however that these timekeepers may cost a little more than the costs of a typical indoor clock. Prices increase even more for hard-to-find models and antique types. But then again, consider the fact that these are great heirlooms to pass through generations and investing in one seems to be a sensible decision. In any case, whatever carriage clock design you choose will surely bring luxury and sophistication back to your home.
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