Mantel clocks were popular in France in the 1750’s and 60’s. The English mantel clocks started being produced about 10 years later. You can distinguish the English from the French styles because “the English have superb mechanisms” and those clocks “graced most studies and libraries.” (www.cilss.org) Seth Thomas began making mantel clocks in the U.S. ...
A number of new radio receivers are available which combine vintage style with new technology and features. Many such radios are relatively affordable, and they can be purchased at stores or online. Read on for details about several radio models of this type… TEAC SLD-80S: This dual-speaker stereo AM/FM unit also features a compact disc ...
Google is celebrating New Year’s Eve 2011 with the MMXI roman numerals. The search engine giant has replaced the normal Google logo with “GMMXIe”, surrounded by a night sky drawing bursting with fireworks. Google often switches its logo to a colorful logo for celebratory or notable days. What do MMXI roman numerals stand for? MMXI ...
Pocket watches are often reminiscent of upper crust society–gentlemen in their fancy suits, drinking brandies, casually reaching into their breast pockets to check the time. So smooth and debonair. Today, these relics of a sophisticated time gone by are very valuable collectibles. Many pocket watches were made in the mid-19th century so they are steeped ...
A variety of reproduction analog wall clocks can be purchased in a number of different antique styles. They range from tall wooden models with pendulums to smaller round units and even a model based upon old street clocks in London. While most antique style wall clocks hang directly on the wall, a few come with ...