Time is a precious possession and has always played an important role in our life. Clock refers to a device to measure and display time. As its an important instrument to indicate time, Clock has been made of different objects like wood, metal and many more. Mankind has always been fascinated by woods, wooden clock is one of the oldest handicraft. It has been the silent onlooker of the development of mankind and has gone through several different physical changes over the millennia, culminating into modern clocks.

The history of wooden clocks runs through a never-ending series of improvements in order to sub-divide time into increasingly uniform units.

Every one wants to have a beautiful collection of clocks, specially wooden clocks to increase the inner beauty of their home.Well-to-do families by the late nineteenth century probably had a wooden clock in every room as a status symbol.

Designs and finishes
Fine crafted wooden clocks are also coated with many layers of lacquer to produce smooth and lusturous finish. Some wooden clocks are highlighted with gold finished brass accents. The attraction of wooden clocks lies in the combination of mechnical and aesthetic form.

Types of wooden clocks

• Wooden Wall Clocks:The wooden wall clocks have two styles of tops and bottoms – conical and traditional.
  
  
• Wooden Mantle Clocks: The mantle clock can be placed on the shelve or mantel or can even be hung on the wall.
  
  
• Wooden Photo Clocks: The wooden photo clocks have photographs, and customs designs. In these clocks the photographs are either permanently printed on ceramic tiles or the clock has glass and mat where the photograph can be inserted.

Features of Wooden Clocks

• Wooden clocks can be of modern classic look and the Victorian as well.
• Wooden clocks is used in office, home to give a perfect decor.
• All wooden clocks rely upon the creation of a motion that is constant.
• Wooden clocks are made from different types of wood ranging from sandal wood to softwood.
• They come in various sizes that could be small to large ones.
• Wooden clocks are an elegant way to exchange gifts. They play a pivotal role in enhancing the value of gifts with their artistic presence. They are useful to not only enhance the value of the gift but preserve delicate gifts.
• Wooden clocks with their traditional and cultural richness still have it own sweet fan following.
• They display time as well as a majestic look to the decor.
• Care & maintenance of wooden clocks is a must for their longevity.