Mantel Clocks

Clocks equipped with a large face and hands are often referred to as mantel clocks. These clocks can often be seen from a distance. These types of clocks are frequently made from wood. Many mantel clocks are very easily moved from one location to another but are often positioned on shelves or fireplaces. Mantel clocks, unlike other clocks, are not equipped with carry handles which sets them apart from the other types of clocks. Mantel clocks are normally always used for decoration.

Here are some of the most popular and famous mantel clock manufacturers:

Howard Miller Clock Company

One of the most popular and famous mantel clocks is the Howard Miller Clock Company. The Howard Miller Clock company was established in the 1920s. The company only built mantel clocks until the 1960s. During this time period they changed and started producing grandfather clocks. Many of Howard Miller Clock Company's clocks are created using hardwood pieces. These hardwood pieces are carefully laid out to create an overall elegant designed mantel clock. The company's most expensive mantel clocks sold by this company can cost as much as fifteen thousand dollars.

Franz Hermle Clocks Clock Company

The Franz Hermle Clocks Clock Company set the standard for mantel clocks when it was launched. The company was created by Franz Hermle and established in Wurttemberg, Germany and is currently in its third generation. The company has become and still is one of the most famous mantel clock makers in the world. The company has become one of the leading forced in the clock manufacturing world and is very advanced and automated.

Seth Thomas Clock Company

The Seth Thomas Clock Company is very famous for creating some of the most famous and advanced mantel clocks. The Seth Thomas Clock Company is the leading force of mantle clock makers in the United States. Seth Thomas began having his own thoughts of entering the clock business. Eli Terry sold his business to Seth Thomas in 1810. In 1812, Seth Thomas determined that he wanted to sell a partnership of his company in 1812. He instead created to establish a clock manufacturing factory in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut. The Seth Thomas Clock Company has established themselves as one of the leading forces in the world of clock manufacturers. The company will forever be remembered by anyone who else decides to purchase a mantel clock. The company is still a leading forced in the world of mantel clocks during the modern era.