Wood Wall Clocks

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Like with all items that become part of one's home, there is just something about wood that is timeless and elegant. It doesn't matter your home design or interior decorating tastes, there is always a place for some wood elements in your home. So, it should come as no surprise then that there are many popular styles of wall clocks that come in various materials, one being wood.

Wall clocks are one of those special items that can be enjoyed by one generation and then gifted to the next as an heirloom. You might even have one hanging in your own home that was one of your relatives or a gift from someone in your family. Because of their quality and timeless message, clocks are great gifts for anniversaries or special occasions like wedding gifts. When you give the gift of a wall clock or any clock for that matter, it is as if you are giving the gift of time. You are wishing the recipient a life of joy, peace and prosperity. They might be marking very memorable and historic moments in their life with your gift.

Different Wall Clocks Made of Wood

This is certainly not the case. In the past, with the way that things went, wood was by far the easiest to work with and most available material. You would see wall clocks that varied from very ornately crafted to more simple designs. Just like with other antiques and collectible items, there are periods in history that are reflected in the works that were done during that time. If you try to find a wood wall clock from a time in history, expect to pay a fair amount. These highly collectible treasures come and go on the auction blocks and in other auction forums.

Occasionally, you can run across an antique wood clock in an estate or garage sale. Often, the wall clocks you find at these types of sales are no longer working, but you can still see their charm. And, if you are really interested in having it act as a functional piece of artwork, your local clock repair specialist (sometimes a restoration specialist) will be able to tell you if it is a repairable problem and how much that can be expected to cost. You see, just because you found the clock doesn't mean you can find all the parts for it. That wood wall clock that you found in the box might be close to one-hundred years old.

These wooden wall clocks typically had a simple geometric shape to them, like a rectangle. These clocks would be hung on a wall and have a spring wound mechanism that would keep the gears turning and the clock keeping time. Well, after so many days, the springs would need to be wound up again. This was done by using a special key that fit into the keyhole on the face of the clock usually. With the springs wound, all you needed to do was move the hands on that wall clock to the right time and you were good for a few more days. If cared for properly a wood wall clock could easily get five figures in an auction currently.