Introduction Dates of Some Popular Antique Clock Styles

For those of us not well versed in horology and history or clock evolution, it is sometimes difficult to quickly identify the time period from which a antique timepiece belongs. While doing some research on antique clock styles, I came across a couple lists online that helped quickly identify antique clock styles and their introduction dates. Hope this helps someone as it did me.

• Dial with Drop Trunk (England) c. 1720
• Dial or Gallery (England) c. 1770
• Dial or Gallery (USA) c. 1845
• Skeleton (France) c. 1750
• Skeleton (England) c. 1830
• Banjo (USA) c. 1802
• Carriage (France) c. 1803
• Carriage (England) c. 1820
• Cuckoo (Germany) c. 1730
• Portico or Column (France) c. 1804
• Pillar and Scroll (USA) c. 1816
• Lyre shape (USA) c. 1820
• Lighthouse Shelf (USA) c. 1822
• Looking-glass (USA) c. 1822
• OG, brass works (USA) c. 1830
• Etched Glass Tablets (USA) c. 1840
• Steeple (USA) c. 1840
• Beehive (USA) c. 1847
• Iron Front (USA) c. 1850
• To-and-Fro Swing (France) c. 1860
• Black Mantel (USA) c. 1870
• Walnut Parlor (USA) c. 1875
• Drop Octagon/Schoolhouse (USA) c. 1875
• Novelty Clocks c. 1875
• Oak Kitchen (USA) c. 1880
• 400-Day ("Anniversary") (Germany) c. 1880
• Round Alarm (USA) c. 1880
• Art Nouveau Style c. 1890
• Swingers (France) c. 1880
• French Style Swingers & Figurals (USA) c.1890
• China or Porcelain Case (USA) c. 1890
• Tambour c. 1900
• Mission Style (USA) c. 1900
• Art Deco Style c. 1925

This list can help you determine the age of your antique clock and also aid in quickly identifying the age of an antique clock while shopping markets, yard sales, estate sales, etc... which are all good places to stuble upon great antique clock deals for the trained eye.

NOTE: I'm sure there are others that are missing from this list and I will correct as I do more research. I'd be happy to hear of any you may know of and want to add as well as any corrections to this list.