MY CLOCK SHOP

P. O. Box 942 - Sandwich, Massachusetts


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CLOCK SALES

In addition to providing quality repair service for our customers, MY CLOCK SHOP also offers for sale a variety of antique, vintage and modern clocks that have been thoroughly cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. When you purchase a clock that has been serviced by MY CLOCK SHOP, you are assured that it will be in working order.

While MY CLOCK SHOP does not offer watch repair services to the public, we periodically offer for sale antique and vintage watches and other horological items. Visit our on-line store to browse our current inventory of antique, vintage and modern clocks, watches and other items of interest.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A CLOCK

There are several things to consider when buying an antique, vintage or modern clock. Listed below are several factors that you may find useful in the process. It is not intended that this list be considered all-inclusive, as there are likely additional factors that will be important to you. Ultimately, the decision to purchase a clock is a personal decision based upon many factors.

The case — what is its style, dimensions, finish, coloration, does it appeal to you visually, what is its condition;

The dial — what is its overall appearance, size, finish, the type of numerals, is it signed by the maker or reseller, is it original or a replacement, does it appeal to you visually, what is its condition; [not all clocks have signed dials]

The hands — do the hands seem properly proportioned to the dial and are both the hour and minute hand of similar style, what are their condition;

The glass — is it flat, convex, round or other shape, does it have a reverse painting, is it original or a replacement, what is its condition; [not all clocks have glass]

The label — does it have a paper label, does the label match the movement and case, what is its condition; [not all clocks have labels]

In mechanical clocks — what is the duration of a full winding of its springs or weights--is it 8 days or 30 hours or some other duration;

Its time sounding mechanism — is the clock designed to strike or chime, does it have an alarm mechanism or play music, is the sound appealing to your ear; [not all clocks strike, chime, play music or sound an alarm]

Its age — when was the clock made, does the date or the period in which it was manufactured have personal significance to you; [the precise date of manufacture of antique and vintage clocks can not always be determined—many times it is only possible to estimate the age of the clock]

Its maker — what clockmaker or company made the clock, does the maker or place of manufacture have personal significance to you;

Does the clock work — is the clock in running order, does it strike or chime and operate as designed;

Economic Value — is the clock priced appropriately according to all of the factors under consideration, will it likely appreciate in value over time, does it have current or future resale value;

Non-Economic Value — does the clock provide a nostalgic value to you, to other members of your family or to those whom you intend to give it as a gift, will it provide decorative value in your home or place of business; if the clock is of unusual design or otherwise unique in some way, will it provide conversation value in your home or office;

The seller — is the dealer or individual from whom you intend to purchase the clock reputable and knowledgeable about the clock; did he disclose the condition of the clock and fully disclose the terms of the sale.

Use of the above listed factors as a guide along with any other factors you deem appropriate will help ensure that your decision to purchase an antique, vintage or modern clock is both a memorable and enjoyable experience.