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Founded and based in a town in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands, our online business specializes in selling antique/vintage Dutch clocks to clock collectors, dealers, enthusiasts and lovers from all over the world. Every one of our clocks in our collection is selected specifically for its authenticity, quality, and craftsmanship.

We started this business with the intention of sharing our passion for antique/vintage Dutch clocks with the rest of the world. The Netherlands has a long and rich history with regard to the art of clock making. Small family businesses have been manufacturing clocks for centuries. Over the course of time, many Dutch regions had produced their own distinctive type of clock. A perfect example is the so-called Zaandam or Zaanse clocks which were made roughly between 1680 and 1730 in the Zaan region of the Province of North Holland, near Amsterdam. These clocks became immensely popular when the Warmink Company began reproducing them for the masses during the second half of the twentieth century. At around the same time the Warmink family also manufactured Sallander clocks. The name Sallander stems from the Salland region where these clocks were made. The Salland area is located west and north of the present Dutch Province of Overijssel. As a last example of Dutch artistry, we shall mention the Frisian Schippertje clock. Its name is the English word for little skipper. Skippers had these clocks on their boat because they were the smaller version of the large Frisian tail clock and because these type of clocks were able to function well on seaLike the Zaandam/Zaanse clocks and Sallander clocks, the Frisian Schippertje clocks were manufactured by the renowned Warmink Company during the latter half of the last century. This company, which was founded in 1929 and located in Almelo, marketed under the Wuba brand. Ever since the company closed its doors for good, their clocks have become highly sought-after collectors’ items.

Here at Dutch-clocks.com, we pride ourselves on presenting only the finest antique/vintage Dutch clocks. Looking for a decorative and traditional Zaandam/Zaanse clock or a elegant and stylish Frisian Schippertje clock? Don’t look any further. Every single piece we offer for sale is genuine, original and unique. Not only are all of our clocks inspected mechanically, but also restored if necessary. On top of all that, we provide fast, free shipping on all orders, regardless of the size and value, to any location worldwide. All of our antique/vintage treasures are carefully and professionally packed to ensure their safe arrival.