Welcome to the second edition of our Clocks 101 series!Here, you’ll learn more about wall, mantel, skeleton, and automaton clocks. These clocks can be very intricate and are collected all over the world. You will be able to see examples of clocks from our collection. Click the photos to learn more about each item. AutomatonAutomaton […]
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This is the beginning of our 40th Anniversary year at Solvang Antiques!Time is something to be cherished. In this post, you will learn about pocket watches, and the intricacies to thee mechanical marvels, as well as why they should be celebrated and cherished. Click the photos to learn more about each item.
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Antique clocks are highly sought after for many reasons, including beauty, function and nostalgia.Today, we will introduce you to various floor clocks, including month and year long regulators, seven tune functions, musical disk playing, as well as those that track the tides, have temperature compensating pendulums, and many more.Be sure to watch for the continuation […]
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January’s birthstone is Garnet, a beautiful gem with a history as deep and rich as its color.Read along and learn more about January’s birthstone, as well as some garnet pieces from our collection of antique and estate jewelry.
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Ormolu is mentioned in many of our descriptions, including those of clocks and furniture. What does the term mean? What is the history? Read below to find out more about ormolu and see some of the beautiful examples here at Solvang Antiques.
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