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… if you're likemost people, you want to give something unique and special. There are a lot of tried and true gift ideas out there, like gift baskets or winter wear, but forsomething truly unique, you've got to think outside of the box.

Time pieces are a gift that everyone appreciates for their home decor. They are one size fits all and everyone can use more clocks around their home and office. Insteadof wracking your brain over what to give this year, try one of these time piece ideas on for size. You'll be sure to find one that works for someone on your gift list.

1. Mantel Clocks - Mantle clocks come in all shapes, sizes and complete the look of your fireplace. A fireplace mantel just doesn't look complete until it's adorned with a fine quality mantel clock. We offer a complete selection of Handcrafted mantel clocks with both Key woundand Quartz movements in many different styles.  You can choose a piece tosuit the style of the gift recipient. Think about the home style decor theyalready have in their living room or den where the clock will be displayed andtry to match the style. Whether you choose a sleek, modern Seth Thomas mantle clock or one that is more elegant in design, your gift recipient will be sure to be pleased.

2. Desk Clocks - If you know someone with ahome office, you have an instant gift idea. Desk clocks make a wonderful giftsince they can be customized to the personality of the recipient. Desk clockscan be accompanied by other matching desk accessories. With a few simplechoices you can give your friend, coworker or family member a complete officemakeover.

3. GrandfatherClocks  -  have been in existence for hundreds of years, standing tall as one of history's most distinctive heirloom pieces of furniture. The fine craftsmanship and the decor that they provide to a home have been renowned across the globe.

GalileoGalilei is given credit for discovering, in 1582, that the pendulum was aninstrument that would record time. The pendulum (the long swinging weightinside the wooden case) is what keeps a grandfather clock's time regular.

In1670, William Clement discovered that clocks work more accurately with a longer pendulum, and so the "long case clock" was created. It stood about six-feet tall in a well-crafted wooden case, with an enclosed pendulum and weights. Over the years clockmakers enhanced the craftsmanship of the wooden case and added chimes.

Long case clocks (later called grandfatherclocks) were very exclusive to nobility, as their complexity made them very expensive. Eventually their construction became more cost effective, and in the1880s, England and America began calling them "grandfather clocks." The name became popular because of the song written by the American Henry Workin 1875 called "The Grandfather's Clock."

Todaygrandfather clocks are a great symbol of time and antiquity, acting as family heirlooms and museum quality relics.

4. Wall Clocks -From a romantic French hotel to a quaint town clock, wall clocks celebrate theinterpretation of time from the four corners of the globe. Embellished withdistinctive, antiqued hands, aged brass accents and decorative winding lugs,the wall clocks in our clocks collection are as distinctive on your wall todayas the originals were a century ago

5. Pub Clock - These unique wall clocks are great for any beer or spirits over. With a little research, you can find a clock for just about every winemaker or brewery. These clocks not only show that you know a little about the recipient's interests, but they can provide a finishing touch to are creation room, a kitchen or a bar area.

Time pieces make a terrific gift for the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and more... They come in so many different designs and various price ranges that you'll be sure to find one that fits your gift recipient and your budget.