12 Vintage Clocks That Could Be Sitting on Your Shelf Worth Hundreds

Luxury watches have long been thought of as smart investments, with many willing to splurge on high-end timepieces knowing they will grow in value and can even help build wealth. But a timepiece doesn't need to be Rolex or Cartier, or even a watch, to be worth serious cash. Some vintage or antique clocks are actually worth hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on the resale market.

Keep your eyes peeled at your local garage sales and antique markets for these 12 clocks, which could be worth small fortunes to the right collectors.

Seth Thomas 'peanut' wall clock

Current market value: $1,976

The Seth Thomas Clock Company began making products in the early 19th century, and select antique models are known to sell for thousands today. A dark wood clock with a unique peanut shape and two faces, one for the time and one for a calendar, is highly sought-after, and currently listed on eBay for nearly $2,000.

Birge & Fuller steeple clock

Current market value: $1,499

Burge & Fuller steeple clocks can sell for well over a thousand dollars if kept in good condition. As the description suggests, these clocks were made to look like steeples, with stunning wooden frameworks and spires beautifully placed around the clock face. An antique Birge & Fuller Fusee Double Steeple Clock from the late 1800s is listed for nearly $1,500 on eBay.

Lenox Village wall clock

Current market value: $1,000

Lenox Village products are having a resurgence among vintage collectors, and if you happen to have a rare wall clock that features a range of beautifully adorned doll houses surrounding the clock face, you could be looking at a $1,000 pay day (or more).

As a bonus, any other Lenox Village items you have lying around could be worth serious cash, too.

Friesian tail wall clock

Current market value: $1,350

An antique wall clock from the historic region of Friesland (Netherlands) could net you well over a grand on the resale market. Currently, a well-preserved clock said to be from the 1700s, with a beautifully decorated dial and long winding case, is attracting much attention on eBay with a starting price of $1,350.

Junghans Ato brass wall clock

Current market value: $1,000

Collectors may be willing to pay big bucks for vintage products from German watch and clock manufacturer Junghans. A rare Junghans Ato Brass Wall Clock, complete with golden Roman numerals and a stylish Plexiglass door, is currently listed on eBay for $1,000.

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller walnut clock

Current market value: $850

Vintage items from clock and furniture manufacturer Howard Miller can be worth a pretty penny in the collector's market, particularly unique finds like a sophisticated walnut clock designed by Arthur Umanoff.

It's a mid-century modern piece with unique features, like fashionably scalloped edges and dotted number marks, that's worth likely comes (at least in part) from its retro feel.

Resch 'Remember' wall clock

Current market value: $500

Heavy, antique, and strikingly beautiful (no pun intended), Gebruder Resch clocks have been known to sell for hundreds on the resale market. The Austrian clockmaker's signature "Remember" clocks, made of walnut, brass, and glass, can be worth quite a bit to antique enthusiasts.

Seiko 30-day wooden wall clock

Current market value: $250

Seiko got its start in Tokyo back in the late 1800s, and though they may be more well-known for their watches these days, a vintage Seiko clock can still net you good money on the resale market. A very retro-looking wooden Seiko wall clock, for example, is drawing a lot of attention on eBay with a $250 price tag.

New Haven Winnipeg clock

Current market value: $300

A rare "Winnipeg" clock by New Haven Clock Company, said to be from the Victorian Era, is currently garnering much attention on the resale market, even with a slightly worn condition. These clocks have a regal-looking face, pendulum, and wooden and glass body, and can still sell for hundreds of dollars even when in need of restoration (which some hobbyists might prefer).

M&M's Danbury Mint firehouse clock

Current market value: $225

Released in 2005, this wall clock features beloved M&M characters all huddled around a firehouse that happens to have a functioning clock on its front. It's a fun and rare find that has been known to garner hundreds on the right resale market.

Prentiss Clock Improvement Company wall clock

Current market value: $295

Collectors and hobbyists interested in restoring older clocks might be willing to pay serious cash for pieces from Prentiss Clock Improvement Company.

If authentic, these regal-looking clocks, complete with golden pendulums and, sometimes, working 60- or 90-day calendars, will be stamped with the "Prentiss" label somewhere on the body.

Spartus 'Here Kitty' clock

Current market value: $230

Another mid-20th-century wall clock that could net you quite the payday is the cutesy, retro kitty clock from Spartus. These kitty clocks have ticking tails and eyes, and a fun version in violet, listed for more than $200, is attracting quite a bit of attention from collectors on eBay.

Bottom line

Many hope to get into antiquing to make extra money on the side, but it's not always easy to develop an eye for value. Unfortunately, many old clocks aren't much more than dust collectors.

If you do happen to have a rarity, its condition and how recently it's been serviced will play a role in how much you can get for it. Still, there very well could be a clock worth thousands hanging on your wall right now.

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