While you could always glance at a cell phone or wristwatch to check the time, there’s nothing like the charm of having an antique standalone or vintage wall clock in your home. These timepieces are equal parts furniture and decor that can add character to any room. Take advantage of the following guide to learn more about popular models to include around your house.

A Guide to Antique Clocks

1. Grandfather Clocks

These clocks are likely looked at as pieces of furniture since they take up at least a square foot of floor space and stand as tall as—if not taller than—a person. They feature a swinging pendulum and often ring on the hour, letting out a long, low, and resonant chime.

These clocks were named after an 1876 song titled, “My Grandfather’s Clock,” which talks of a clock so large it “stood 90 years on the floor.” These are often encased in dark wood with ornate carvings and feature gold hardware. They fit well in entry halls, foyers, or parlors and living rooms.

2. Cuckoo Clocks

These charming clocks originated in Germany and feature a pop-out element. Originally, this feature was a bird that would cuckoo or chirp on the hour.

Today, cuckoo clocks are made with a wide variety of different animals. These vintage wall clocks are often shaped like birdhouses. You might mount a cuckoo clock above the kitchen sink or in the entry hall as a fun and welcoming feature.

3. Mantel Clocks

While today’s families often gather in living rooms around a TV, in past decades, families would congregate around a fireplace where a clock on the mantel would keep everyone abreast of the time. Mantel clocks originated in France and often looked like miniature grandfather clocks with handles for easier carrying. Those made from the 1930s to the 1960s took on more modern, geometric designs, such as sleek triangles.

If you need clock repairs for your antique or vintage wall clock, trust the Tic Toc Shop in Mason, OH. This clock shop has been fixing a variety of treasured timepieces for Tri-State area residents since 1963. If you’re attached to a majestic grandfather clock, you can rest assured your item is in competent hands. To learn more about their antique clock repair or quartz clock movement replacement services, visit them online or call (513) 922-0315.