My collection boasts more than 90 clocks, with 51 on display throughout my home, 6 at our summer cottage, and 19 running non-stop. The majority of my 90 clocks are operational, although I periodically switch out some of them to maintain the 19 that run continuously. One clock remains in its place in an upper … More The homeliest clock in my collection is also one of my favorites
Antique wall clocks hold sentimental and aesthetic value, and preserving them often requires delicate restoration work. Purchasing replacement glass and securing it to a frame is one such restoration project. Securing glass to the bezel of an antique clock can be achieved in several ways. It can be secured with tacks or clips or in … More Securing Clock Glass to a wood Bezel with Plaster of Paris: An easy Step-by-Step Guide
Some time ago I wrote an article on an interesting acquisition, an Ansonia Extra Drop, a true barn find. This Ansonia Extra Drop time-only Rosewood veneered wall clock was manufactured in the early 1880s by what was then known as the Ansonia Brass and Copper Company. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought … More Ansonia Drop Extra does not run and a rusty mainspring is the culprit
Antique and Vintage Mechanical Clocks 
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