Anniversary Clocks
The Clock is the First Choice for 1st Anniversary Gifts

Anniversary clocks are the modern 1st anniversary gifts. In addition to being great ideas for first wedding anniversaries they are equally perfect to celebrate any number of years together, whether married, engaged or simply to celebrate your love. Buy your special clock from the wonderful selection below and wish someone a truly Happy Anniversary. They're an excellent choice as a decoratively useful general gift too.

Anniversary clocks are a special type of timepiece whose movement is controlled by what is known as a torsion pendulum.  Rather than the back and forth tick-tock style, a torsion pendulum is a weighted wheel with metallic balls which are usually ornately decorated.  This wheel rotates whilst suspended on a thin wire or cord which is referred to as the torsion spring. As the wheel rotares, the energy is effectively stored in the twisting spring, to a point where the spring eventually has enought energy to slow down, then reverse the direction of the rotating pendulum.  The process then begins again, with the spring first releasing its energy until the twist has gone, then, as the rotating pendulum continues to rotate by its own momentum, storing the energy in the reverse-direction twist. The idea of the torsion pendulum itself was first patented by the inventor Robert Leslie in 1793, but the 1st actual torsion pendulum clock was invented and patented by Aaron Crane in New Jersey, USA, almost 50 years later in 1841.  The Anniversary clock started ticking here - or umm, rotating.  The torsion pendulum design allowed these timepieces to run far longer between 1st winding and the next wind, as a result of the fact that the slow rotation of the pendulum uses a very small amount of energy. In 1852 Silas B Terry from Plymouth in Connecticut, USA obtained a patent for the idea of a torsion pendulum marine clock.  Silas was the son of Eli Terry who was famous for being considered as the first person to mass produce clocks in the USA.  Silas formed the Terryville Manufacturing Company and built a new factory at  Pequabuck, Connecticut, where he became the manager.  Although the torsion pendulum marine clock's were successfully produced, only few were sold.  Silas remained manager at Terryville until selling his interest in the company in Autumn 1854, when he returned to his own shop.  Sadly, Silas went bankrupt in 1859, causing his shop and assets to be disposed of.  Undefeated and undaunted, Silas became manager of W.L. Gilbert & Company's clock movement department in Winsted, Connecticut for around 2 years, after which he moved to Waterbury in Connecticut where he was similarly employed. With his superlative skills as a designer and clockmaker, it appears that working for someone else was not what Silas was truly intersted in, and in 1867 he created a new concern named the Terry Clock Company with his 4 sons at Waterbury.   Although the company was able to obtain patents for a number of ideas, it suffered from a severe lack of capital, and after Silas' death in 1876 ,his sons were only able to keep the business running until May 1880 when the dread hand of bankruptcy struck once again.  Three of the sons were taken on by an investment group from Pittsfield who took over the bankrupt business, keeping the name of the Terry Clock Company, but the business went under and was taken over in 1888 by creditors who renamed it  Russell & Jones Clock Company, and ran the business for around 4 years.

Howard Miller Geneva Quartz Mantle Clock 612-455 Free Shipping <b>Geneva Quartz Mantle Clock from Howard Miller</b> Since 1926 the Howard Miller Company has been known for its incomparable workmanship and unsurpassed quality. Howard Miller understood the need to create products that would be steeped in quality and value. Howard Miller was schooled in the fine art of clockmaking by his father, Herman, in the Black Forest region of Germany. Howard developed into a visionary whose keen sense of innovation spawned a tradition of excellence that has been uncompromised through three generations. Six-sided anniversary clock with glass mirrored panel back. Brass case with delicately screened flowers on the two side glass panels. Decorative brass finial graces the top. Quartz movement includes battery. Actual finishes may vary from product photography shown on this web site. Manufacturers one year replacement or repair guarantee. Dimensions: Height: 10" Width: 8¼" Depth: 5¾" $238.00 Save on recommended retail price of $297.50 Bulova B8825 Festivity Clock Bulovas award-winning collection of classic and contemporary clocks is produced with strict adherence to Bulovas quality standards. Each clock features: A one-year guarantee. A state-of-the-art precision movement. The quartz, battery-operated chime and standard movements are guaranteed to be accurate to within three minutes a year. Bulova keywind mechanical movements are produced in Europe to the exacting standards of master clock makers. The finest quality materials including carefully selected woods, solid brass, lead crystal, imported marble, porcelain and leather. Attention to design and engineering details. Bulova Clocks are distinguished by their precision movements, painstakingly assembled wood cases, engraved dials, flawless finishes and unique designs. Bulova clocks span a range of styles and forms with unmatched artistry and technological excellence. This Festivity anniversary clock features a solid brass case. It has a decorative screened glass front and side panels and a revolving pendulum. It requires one AA battery, which is not included. 8 1/2in W x 9in H x 6in D Sale price $187.50 Save on normal price of $253.13

Bulova B8915 Amesbury II Clock Bulovas award-winning collection of classic and contemporary clocks is produced with strict adherence to Bulovas quality standards. Each clock features: A one-year guarantee. A state-of-the-art precision movement. The quartz, battery-operated chime and standard movements are guaranteed to be accurate to within three minutes a year. Bulova keywind mechanical movements are produced in Europe to the exacting standards of master clock makers. The finest quality materials including carefully selected woods, solid brass, lead crystal, imported marble, porcelain and leather. Attention to design and engineering details. Bulova Clocks are distinguished by their precision movements, painstakingly assembled wood cases, engraved dials, flawless finishes and unique designs. Bulova clocks span a range of styles and forms with unmatched artistry and technological excellence. This Amesbury II anniversary clock features a silvertone case with clear sides and back. It plays the Westminster melody on the hour. It has a crystal revolving pendulum. A 2in x 1in oval engraving plate is included. It requires four AA batteries, which are not included. 7in W x 8 1/4in H x 4 1/4in D Sale price $48.71 Save on normal price of $63.32

Bulova B8912 Telford Clock This Telford Anniversary Clock features a polished brass base. The dual-chime German movement plays Westminster or Ave Maria chimes on the quarter hour, and counts the hour as well. The three-position chime switch offers choice of full chime, silent or lowered volume at night. It has a glass dome and a revolving pendulum. It requires 2 AA batteries, which are not included. 9in W x 6in H Sale price $93.75 Save on normal price of $126.56

Geneva Anniversary Mantel Clock Small Parcel:Ships within 24 to 72 hours This beautiful anniversary clock is six-sided with a glass mirrored panel back. Its brass case impresses with delicately screened flowers on the two side glass panels. A rack and pinion direct the pendulum drive system, assuring many years of enjoyment. Features: *Decorative polished brass finial graces the top *Quartz battery movement with levelers (battery included) *Dimensions: 10 inches high x 8.25 inches wide x 5.75 inches deep Weight: 3.75 pounds. Sale price $238.00 Save on normal price of $340.00

Bulova B8913 Tavistock Clock Traditional anniversary clock with brass base. Dual chinme movement plays Westminster or Ave Maria chime on the hour. Counts the hour. Night shut-off. Glass dome. Genuine Swarovski crystal revolving pendulum. 7 5/8in W x 12in H x 7 5/8in Ext Sale price $131.25 Save on normal price of $177.19

Festivity Mantel Clock Small Parcel:Ships in 2 to 3 weeks This anniversary clock is constructed of a solid brass case. With screened glass panels and revolving pendulum, this mantel clock is unique from others, and is certain to add character to any decor. Features: * Solid brass case * Screened glass panels * Revolving pendulum * Anniversary clock * Recommended battery type: AA * 1-year guarantee * Overall Dimensions: 9 inches high x 8.5 inches wide x 6" D Sale price $142.35 Save on normal price of $195.00

Nordale Rich walnut finsh makes this Anniversary clock a classic. $125.00

Isabella Silvertone Anniversary Clock by Seth Thomas * Silvertone metal base, scrolled Roman dial * German quartz movement. * 9" x 6" x 6" Usually ships in 1-2 weeks. Sale price $44.99 Save on normal price of $84.99

Cordova Goldtone Anniversary Clock by Seth Thomas * Goldtone metal base, Roman dial * German quartz movement * 9" x 6" x 6" Usually ships in 1-2 weeks. Sale price $44.99 Save on normal price of $84.99

Bulova Julieanne Anniversary Clock Only 1 left! JULIEANNE Brass base. Two-tone scroll design on dial. Glass dome. Revolving pendulum. H: 9" Dia.: 6" Manufacturer one year guarantee. Gift Warehouse is a authorized Bulova Dealer. Sale price $59.96 Save on normal price of $79.95

Howard Miller 81st Anniversary Clock - Elaine We celebrate a long tradition ofquality-focused designs andhand-crafted workmanshipwith this Howard Miller 81st Anniversary Clock.81 years of creating heirlooms and treasured timepiecesis truly something to celebrate! Celebrat $349.95

Kinkade Victorian Light Anniversary Clock Hear The Time When The Bells Chime! Westminster chimes strike each hour on this clock featuring Thomas Kinkade's "Victorian Light" acclaimed artwork. Porcelain dial and base with acrylic revolving pendulum; chime shut-off switch. Quartz movement and pendulum require 4 "AA" batteries (not included). 6 inches wide x 9 inches high with removable glass dome. What a unique gift idea! $39.95

Bulova Amesbury II Anniversary Clock AMESBURY II. Silvertone case with clear sides and back. Westminster melody on the hour. Revolving crystal pendulum. 2" x 1" stainless steel engraving plate included. H: 9.75" W: 7.25" D: 4.25" Manufacturer one year guarantee. Gift Warehouse is a authorized Bulova Dealer. Sale price $54.99 Save on normal price of $64.95