When you are looking for authentic antique collectible mantel clocks you may need to get in touch with an expert on these items and these are usually antique dealers who have sterling credentials and rather expensive pieces on sale.

If you are simply looking for novelty collectible mantel clocks that you can begin your collection with, go to your nearest mantel clock makers shop and start with the rather whimsical pieces you can find.

The different designs that you can pick your collectible mantel clocks from may include antique inspired pieces, true antique pieces, comical clocks and simply functional clock designs.

Most collectible mantel clocks are made in the antique designs that are classy and elegant and are often made with wood, wrought iron, brass, ceramic or a combination of any of these.

The more famous collectible mantel clocks that a lot of clock enthusiasts buy are those that are miniatures of certain objects like steamships, riverboats, carriages or coaches, churches and even trains.

There are also those that are actually figurines or replicas of old fashioned items, like turn of the century phones, with a clock face or a timepiece on them.  Mantel clocks collecting  is a nice and challenging hobby.