Your options for placement seem pretty narrow--why can't a clock go between, say a door and window, or between two of either?

For an 1890s house, you will not use an electric clock--but one which winds with a key...or a portable model which winds with a knob on the back. Check out Westclox 'Big Ben peg leg clocks' on ebay--I found a nice one which sits on my dresser.

For a wall-mounted clock, you would want a 'regulator' style, or a smallish clock with a pendulum. My main clock in the entry hall is about 2.5-3 feet high, has a cherry case, brass pendulum and roman numerals on the dial...I got it about twenty years ago at Meijer's for $36! I wind it once a week, and it keeps very good time! The clock is a Duncan Pfyffe colonial style.

Personally, I find nothing brings to mind a comfortable home more than the quiet ticking of a clock...and you don't need to reset it when the power goes out!

Here is a link that might be useful: Peg Leg Clocks

This post was edited by columbusguy1 on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 15:48

There are some nice, original kitchen clocks, late 19th century that would be appropriate. Original kitchen clocks have a spring that you wind with a key. If you want a clock to go on a wall, I would be looking at a schoolhouse clock.

We love Merrits, have bought many tallcases and other style clocks from them.

Here is a link that might be useful: Merrits Clock shop

I realized you may not know what an antique kitchen clock looks like so my link would not be too helpful. They were ornate looking but affordable at the time. The wood was usually pressed so it had a design, some had applied carvings or moldings. Some kitchen clocks have timers. Many have been refinished, the ones that have not been are very dark at this point.

I am including a link to a kitchen clock so you can see an example.

Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen clock

Maybe just a simple round clock with a wooden frame