Antique clocks The term " Antique " does cover a very large grey area as to date of manufacture or origin of any clock. Personally I would class antique as before 1920. Antique clocks come in a very large...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
If you are selling watches or almost anything, and using Paypal to get payment, Here is something that you should be aware of, that has just happened to me, and could happen to anyone! I have been selling on...
Beware of buying what is advertised as an "antique clock" from China/ India region, there are many very good fake antique clocks on the market from this area and they are almost always copys, but advertised as...
This article is a guide to buyers buying vintage everyday clocks on Ebay - how to select better clocks, understanding clocks, their types and the jargon used, and living with a clockwork clock. Some of the...
Have you noticed how a lot of watches are sold on eBay with very out of focus shots??? Well my warning is if like me you collect and repair watches be very cautious of these picture problem adverts as some...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
This guide aims to provide a short introduction to the barometer from the collecting point of view. It covers most types you are likely to see for sale. At the end is a short list of useful terms. A barometer...