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An antique tool is generally defined as a tool over 100 years old, but often this definition is used more loosely to refer to any tool manufactured before World War II.

The use of tools is one of the primary means by which humans are distinguished from animals. Tools are the parents of all other antiques. Most manmade objects were made with the use of tools and great effort goes into the creation of newer and better tools to solve the production problems of the day. The study of antique tools provides a glimpse of human development and cultural preferences through history. People collect and use antique tools for a variety of reasons - some say they are better made than modern tools, and perform their jobs better. Others appreciate the handcrafting that went into their manufacture or their rarity or aesthetic value. Informally, those preferring hand tools to power tools are sometimes referred to as galoots.

The creation of a tool often makes possible the creation of more advanced tools. Advanced tools made possible the manufacture of internal-combustion engines, automobiles, and computers. In the future new devices will come along. But even the most advanced of these owes tribute to the most basic hand tools for their existence. Among those who like to collect, some may do so as part of a rigorous study program - they want to catalog all types of a specific tool, for example. Some collectors may wish to preserve some of the past for future generations. Some may collect as a financial investment. Some collect tools to use them - to be able to create things with them. Others perceive tools as works of art, or as fascinating mechanical design specimens.

Collecting tools

Some antique tools have considerable appeal as objects d'art. Beautiful designs, ingenious craftsmanship, and exotic materials are sometimes used in tools - and these happen to be the sorts of tools that hold higher value to collectors today. (see Sandor Nagyszalanczy's book The Art of Fine Tools). Collecting tools offers the opportunity to gather together with other like-minded people. Attending a tool show is an interesting experience.

With the advent of the Internet, sites have been created to assist collectors in sharing information. For example, those interested in collecting/restoring older power tools can utilize the resources at Old WoodWorking Machines to locate and/or identify older power tools they may run across. Search engines can be utilized to locate sites like this for whatever class of tools one may be interested in.

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19TH C 5 BRANCH BRONZE CANDELABRA CLOCK GARNITURES US $1.61 Very Old Vintage Clock Antique Metal Black Electric NR US $29.99
ANSONIA CLOCK 1880 T0 1900'S ( MADELEINE ) US $25.00 neat amber rhinestone pin brooch clock face vintage old US $9.99
benchmark alarm clock heavy paperweight thermometer !! US $4.99 antique Russian Vesna mantle clock US $100.00
seth thomas mantel clock US $74.99 Elgin 8 Day Clock, oversized Pocket watch US $8.95
Antique Vintage Early Automobile or Airplane Clock US $19.95 Vintage 1930s Cincinnati Time Recorder Clock. US $50.00
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE MANTLE CLOCK DOUBLE WIND OAK WOW US $16.29 Antique Kitchen Clock 1874, Walnut Case US $350.00
Antique Mantel Clock, Fancy Wooden Case, Weight Clock US $250.00 Vintage Bradley Gold Tone Alarm Clock US $5.00
Organ Clock musical US $3,600.00 Vintage SESSIONS Mantel Clock Forestville, Connecticut US $47.50
Antique EARLY! Electric Westclox Alarm Clock Model TS-1 US $9.99 Vintage Scotty Dog Clock US $74.95
Vintage 1930s 11'' Bakelite Telechron Wall Clock US $149.00 Mid Century GE Tune-A-Larm mantle clock US $1.99
Westinghouse United Metal Desk Clock Thermometer Barome US $89.00 Vintage 1950s Standard Electric Clock w Telechron Motor US $119.00
Vintage 1936 Sessions Jewelry Store Clock US $249.00 Greenwood Cemetery Clock US $249.00
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ANTIQUE SPANISH MISSION CROSS WALL CLOCK US $30.00 VINTAGE ART DECO DECORATED METAL KEY WIND CLOCK US $60.00
Vintage BRASS SHIPS WHEEL w COMPASS, ANNIVERSARY CLOCK US $11.99 Antique SCJ Oak Mantle Clock, VG US $99.00
Vintage 1943 Newman Detex Windup Security Clock US $189.00 Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sessions Table Lamp Clock US $249.00
VINTAGE SPARTUS clock Romanian Romania WIND RETRO alarm US $15.00 MANTEL SESSIONS CLOCK 1930 MAHOGANY US $50.00
Antique French Solid Brass Clock US $999.00 H WELTON WEIGHT DRIVEN 30 HOUR OGEE TIME & STRIKE CLOCK US $174.99
Vintage Antique CLOCK kitty cat feline JAPAN wind bell US $39.00 FRENCH ENAMEL SILVER DESK CLOCK CIRCA 1900s US $1,200.00
FRENCH DESK CLOCK CIRCA 1900s SEMI PRECIOUS STONES US $1,200.00 ORNATE OLD FASHIONED MANTLE WOOD CLOCK US $84.99
Vintage AVANTI JAPAN pocket watch CLOCK deer BUCK brass US $39.00 LG. PANDA BEAR CLOCK SPARTUS RETRO MODERN ART ZOO BEARS US $195.00
Vintage Antique ONYX rare STONE ROCK CLOCK precious OLD US $29.00 Vintage Antique Collectible Mantel Clock US $650.00
Urgos Antique Mantle Clock w/Key (circa 1930 - 1940) US $385.00 Howard Miller George Nelson Pendulum Wall Clock US $995.00
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