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New Haven schoolhouse clock | The case is in poor condition but what about the movement?

July 26, 2024

Accepting the schoolhouse clock as a restoration project, I was prepared for the inevitable wear and tear it had endured over time. Despite its condition, I wondered what it would look like if the case was rejuvenated. Decisions, decisions. My collection of wall clocks includes several schoolhouse models and I am continually impressed by their … More New Haven schoolhouse clock | The case is in poor condition but what about the movement?

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The Schoolhouse Clock: Unveiling its History

July 14, 2023

The origin of the name “schoolhouse clock” is not well-documented, and it appears that the term was not used during the time these clocks were made. Instead, it was later coined by collectors to describe a particular style of clock commonly found in school settings. Schoolhouse clocks were the standard design for early North American … More The Schoolhouse Clock: Unveiling its History

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