While the real estate trend is looking for large
living spaces (double living room, American-style kitchen, open kitchen, etc.),
the industrial or rustic type wall clock is sufficient, by its generally
imposing size, for dressing. of a wall to bring a vintage touch to your living
space. A little detour to a flea market will allow you to unearth these old
clocks but also - why not? - the elements to make one yourself.
From different eras and of varying qualities, where
can you get these old style wall clocks?
Go in search of your wall clock! You will find at
an antique dealer or an antique dealer specializing in watch making all types
of antique clocks including our much sought after wall clock. Of noble
materials, composed of exceptional mechanisms and of very good quality, they
remain however of a very high price and are thus reserved for the specialists
and true collectors. The annual watch making exchange meetings provide an
intermediary by bringing together tools, accessories, watches and clocks from
very different eras and prices. They will allow you to purchase a complete wall
clock or its components, while being advised by watch enthusiasts. For small
budgets, the flea market remains the best solution. If they can be harder to
find there, they are still present and often in a more requested style. As a
last resort and with a little luck, the garage sale can make it possible to
obtain real family pearls at a low cost.
The essential wall clocks to find for a decoration
in tune with the times
For a contemporary decor with a vintage touch, some
wall clock models are more recommended, if not essential.
Read also: Why vintage signs are essential for a roaring business?
Station
clock
True star of this new kind of decoration, this
clock is one of the most imposing. Usually made of black wrought iron with
Roman numerals on a white background, bearing the name of the station and the
city, it can be single-sided or double-sided and can be hung vertically on your
wall. It can also be single-sided and match the partition along its length. If
its diameter can reach 90cm, its price is not excessive. You will find old
versions restored or in their own juice, as well as new models modeled on the
vintage style.
Advertising
clock
For fans of vintage posters of old brands, you will
find pleasure in browsing advertising type wall clocks. Smaller in size to fit
in a shop or café, they can be rectangular or round, with various materials
(wood, plastic, etc.). It had to include the logo and sometimes the
representation of the product put forward by the advertisement. Often colorful,
these antique clocks can sometimes get damaged and lose their color, but this
only accentuates the desired retro style. To find them, you have to go to a
flea market.
Luminous
clock
Still in a vintage perspective on the theme of
brands, it's time to head into the retro years and get some luminous or “neon”
clocks. Essentially advertising, they put forward, by electrifying lights,
brands of drinks, cars or motorcycles and signs… The neon lights could be
integrated inside the clock or outside by signs circling it. . While they are
difficult to find in good working order, they are still easily repairable.
Build your
own vintage clock with flea market accessories
When shopping around, it is not easy to find
exactly what you want. The wall clock is not one of the best selling items on
the premises in USA, however, it is achievable from flea market accessories to
maintain that vintage look. Here are some ideas for making your wall clock:
Dial:
Cable reel (drum), wooden pallet planks, vinyl
record , bicycle wheel , cork plate, slice of wood block
Number:
License plate numbers, dominoes, street numbers,
buttons, beer caps, painted or steel Roman numerals
Needle :
Sewing needles, cutlery, clock needles, Vintage Neon Clocks,
vintage
signs, etc.
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