Wonderfully, not everything needs to be measured by its value in money... Some things are so lovely, it's just a joy to own them, e.g., your clock. 👍🏻👍🏻

I paid about $2,250 for mine 23 yrs ago and recently had it serviced for $900. I love to hear it strike…in my heart, it’s priceless.

My mother always said a house doesn't have a heart unless it has a clock. Priceless regardless of what others will pay for it. Antiques values are cyclical. Right now antiques are under appreciated and getting thrown out in favor for cheap modern works, ensuring a raise in antique values down the road.

In 2023 they are cheaper than ever

anything traditional is completely out of fashion now. eventually, appreciation for antiques and traditional things will come back

Why does everyone talk of value and investment? If I owned a Clock like that - I .wouldn’t give a hoot how much I paid - to what it was worth today, because I would have purchased it because I wanted it! It would still mean the same value to me - because I love it and would want to keep owning it! I’d never purchase anything for an investment. Of course if it ended up being worth more some time later - tat would be a bonus - but frankly, I wouldn’t care... The kind of person who needs to purchase to make money as an investment probably couldn’t afford it in the first place... I’m sure you still love it - and so why the tears? Just enjoy owning what you purchased because you liked it - and not because of its market value in the present. I love and collect Gramophones for example. I’ve often purchased some that I’ve paid a lot for - some I know have overpaid - but I don’t care, because I love them, and therefore would never sell them, otherwise I wouldn’t have bought them in the first place... . If they ever become worthless - it wouldn’t bother me a jot...

Surprising or what?

I detest electric and battery clocks I really like my 2 ogee weight driven clocks wind them every day,they are tuned and match my cell phone time

They're lovely, but the cost of overhaul is prohibitive

I don't care that they are not as valuable as they used to be. I love the look of a grandfather clock. I purchased one this weekend.

It's a beautiful clock, and sometimes we buy things to appreciate and admire them. Never mind the loss just now, enjoy! Thanks David, very interesting...

well that was a shock hope time will repay you David love the clock by the way

I have two Grandfather clocks both of which have been handed down to me. I love them and look after them as they have been put into trust and its my duty to preserve them. Also if you enjoy your grandfather clock it doesnt matter how much yuo spent on purchasing it 20 years ago. As long as it gives you joy then it doesn't matter if it goes down in price.

Lovely craftsmanship, unfortunately most folks don't appreciate and/or do not have room. Also, you mentioned earlier generations didn't know how to read a clock face, unbelievably that holds true today.

Another fantastic video .so informative and such a pleasure to watch .keep em coming

Not always about the financial investment. If you enjoy owning the clock that's all that matters! I love mine

Wow, love Grandfather clocks, actually all old clocks, especially old Cuckoo clocks ☺️ Love watching you on Bargain Hunt, and absolutely love your tight coloured pants 👖 🐍

Thank you for the video! It's very helpful. And the clock is beautiful

I’ve seen you on antiques road trip I think!! Great video! I do like antique longcase clocks and I do eventually want to get one!

What an incredible piece of history. Some objects' value have so little to do with money . I am so glad I found your channel. You just gained a new subscriber! Thank you for the informative video! That was fascinating !