A Collection of Antique Clocks at Our Summer Refuge

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My collection of clocks is divided between my home in Nova Scotia and our cottage in Central Canada. Part of my collection is there because I am not the type of person who abandons a hobby; I make it a part of my everyday life.

Although not an even split, about 15% of the collection is at our summer cottage in central Canada. The clocks at the cottage, though not particularly special, add a charming ambiance to the space. They often serve as great conversation starters when guests are over, contributing to the cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Let’s begin in the sunroom, the focal centre of our cottage. In this room are two German box clocks, a Mauthe and a Kienzle, which has been a recent acquisition. Joining the two box clocks is a 30-hour Ansonia cottage clock.

Mauthe time and strike box clock (the wall to the left is under construction)
Kienzle time and strike box clock

Check out this recently posted article for more information on the Kienzle clock.

Ansonia 30-hour cottage clock

Inside the main part of the cottage which comprises the kitchen, dining, and living area are 3 clocks, a Hemle time and strike weight-driven wall clock, passed on by my wife’s uncle, known as a wag-on-a-wall clock, an Empire time-only gallery-style clock from England, and a 30-hour New Haven miniature ogee.

Hermle wag-on-a-wall clock
Empire time-only gallery clock

This New Haven clock might look good from a distance, but closer inspection reveals that the front veneer has been stripped, likely due to significant loss or damage. This condition is not common with old veneered cases but unfortunately, it is what it is.

New Haven mini ogee clock

In our bedroom is one clock, and one clock only, and it is placed there for a reason. It is a time-only GIlbert gallery clock. Gallery clocks, in other parts of the world, may be known pub-clocks, canteen clocks, or office clocks.

Gilbert gallery clock

This time-only gallery-style clock made by the Gilbert Company of USA is nondescript and quite ordinary looking. There is nothing special or distinctive about it but it is in excellent condition.

Check out this article on how having a clock in the bedroom can aid in getting a restful night’s sleep. The article describes how providing a gentle reminder of the time helps regulate your sleep patterns and creates a more restful environment.

So, there you have it—time flies at my summer cottage with these clocks. They may not be particularly special, but they surely tick all the boxes to enhance my summer experience!

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4 thoughts on “A Collection of Antique Clocks at Our Summer Refuge”

  2. My dad was a collector and mender of clicks. Every room had st least one and at the bottom of the stairs stood the old grandfather clock whereas in the attic there was alsorts and of vourse all running and chiming at different times. Myself i currently have one in the besdroom and 3 in the living room, some g/mother wall clocks in the spare room, and in my unit… old and battered g, father and mother clocks. So all my life i’ve been surrounded by clocks! My dad took me to one collector who had to not only reduce but significantly remove all clocks… otherwise his wife had threatened to divorce him! My dad was lucky. We bought lots of clocks and my mother didnt batter an eyelid! Guess his live of clicks has passed down to me too! 

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