What Everyone Needs To Know About Dutch Traditional Clocks

Dutch traditional clocks are a symbol of grandeur and great craftsmanship. The most common and popular is the Zaandam style, also known as Zaanse or Zaanseklok. These wall and mantel Dutch traditional clocks are known for its intricately carved designs and decorative sculptures. Many collectors find this quality time piece a great find and they are willing to spend a lot of time and money to go looking for the best pieces available.


Collectors and clock enthusiasts who want to get a rare piece can go to Warmink. This Dutch company has been in the clock making business for 75 years. The Warmink family has retired from manufacturing clocks and the remaining pieces they have left still continue to be sold but won’t be manufactured anymore. This unfortunate retirement news only makes the fine Dutch traditional clocks that they have even more valuable and special. Warmink produces a number of different traditional clocks such as Grandfather clocks, mantel clocks and wall clocks. The wood used is usually oak or walnut and the products are priced anywhere from $100 up to $5,000. You can order Warmink clocks through online retailers like the Clock Emporium, eBay and Amazon. Clock Emporium also still offers Warmink clock parts for a limited time.


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Dutch Antiques also offers a number of different Dutch traditional clocks like longcase clocks, bracket clocks, carriage clocks, wall clocks and electric clocks. This retailer is based in Western Australia but have an online site where you can order a product. Aside from Dutch traditional clocks, they also have clocks made by different manufacturers in Austria, Germany, France, Australia and England. Most of the longcase clocks they have stored are from England and can cost from $4,000 - $12,000. They utilize quality wood casing like mahogany, pine and oak. Additionally, they also sell antique furniture like chairs, tables and bookcases. You can browse their website for more information about the products available. The website also provides contact information and where you can find their shop.

Alma Klokken B.V. is one of the most popular producers of Zandaam style Dutch clocks and traditional Christiaan Huygens clocks. Most Zandaam style clocks have an 8 day movement, meaning you have to pull a lever or the weights once every 8 days so that the clock can tell the accurate time. Clocks like these are laden with very intricate and detailed decorations using brass, silver and fine wood as materials. Zandaam Dutch clocks are small wood boxes decorated with extravagant baroque ornaments which are attached by brackets to the wood case. Most of them are topped with the God Atlas, who is said to be the carrier of the world. You might also see the statement “Nu Elck Syn Sin”, which when translated in English means “To each his own”. This is a very typical attitude in Holland during the 17th century. Clocks like this would usually cost around $300 - $600 depending on the manufacturer and the detailing of the work.

The beautiful Dutch clocks are just one of the many contributions the Netherlands have brought to the society. People consider these clocks as some of the best made in all over the world. Understanding the history and story behind the product can help you appreciate it more and also help you recognize its value and beauty.




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