Tag: Wall clock

Scottish tall case clock

A Scottish Longcase Clock from Newton Stewart: Piecing Together the Story of Clockmaker William McLachlan

August 31, 2026

One of the more intriguing clocks in my collection is a Scottish longcase clock signed by William McLachlan of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland. For years, I have estimated the clock’s date as circa 1848. Recent research into McLachlan himself, combined with a closer examination of the clock, suggests that the estimate may be remarkably accurate. … More A Scottish Longcase Clock from Newton Stewart: Piecing Together the Story of Clockmaker William McLachlan

Why Won’t This Gilbert Gallery Clock Keep Running?

August 24, 2026

Gallery clocks are often called pub clocks, canteen clocks, or office clocks. Gallery clocks are often found in public galleries and exhibition spaces, where they serve both functional and decorative purposes. They are usually placed on prominent walls and are designed to be easily visible to visitors. These clocks can vary in style, ranging from … More Why Won’t This Gilbert Gallery Clock Keep Running?

Podcast Episode: Did This Mauthe Wall Clock Originally Have a Crown? Solving the Model 247 Mystery

August 3, 2026

Pip: There is a specific kind of itch that only a century-old German wall clock can scratch — and Ron Joiner has been scratching it since at least 2018. Mara: This episode follows one Mauthe wall clock from a distressed Facebook Marketplace find all the way to a question about what once sat on top … More Podcast Episode: Did This Mauthe Wall Clock Originally Have a Crown? Solving the Model 247 Mystery

No Monday Post This Week – See You on Canada Day

June 29, 2026

Just a quick note to let everyone know that there won’t be a regular blog post today. Instead, I’ve prepared a special article that will be published on Wednesday, July 1, in recognition of Canada Day. I hope you’ll stop by and join me in celebrating this special occasion. Although Canada Day is uniquely Canadian, … More No Monday Post This Week – See You on Canada Day

Daniel Dakota wall clock, one of Tempus Fugits more popular models

The History and Significance of 1970s Chinese Wall Clocks

June 15, 2026

Over the years, as my clock collection has evolved and my interest in Canadian horology has deepened, I’ve found myself crossing paths with a wide range of clocks from around the world. One group that continues to spark curiosity—and conversation—is the Chinese-made mechanical wall clocks that became so common in North America during the 1960s … More The History and Significance of 1970s Chinese Wall Clocks

Did This Mauthe Wall Clock Originally Have a Crown? Solving the Model 247 Mystery

June 8, 2026

In the fall of 2018, I came across an interesting clock on Facebook Marketplace. The photos were far from ideal and showed a very distressed piece that had clearly spent years in a hot, humid environment—my guess was an attic. The seller was asking quite a lot for it, but I replied that the clock … More Did This Mauthe Wall Clock Originally Have a Crown? Solving the Model 247 Mystery

FrankenClocks – A Cautionary Tale for Clock Collectors

May 18, 2026

There is a curious term you might have heard in relation to clocks and clock collecting. The term is FrankenClock. Have you ever bought a clock and, as much as you hoped that every mechanical part, finial, and piece of trim was original, later found out through experience, research, or knowledge that it was not? … More FrankenClocks – A Cautionary Tale for Clock Collectors

The Arthur Pequegnat Brandon II Schoolhouse Clock – The Clock That Started My Collection

May 11, 2026

Looking around my home today, I can count twelve Arthur Pequegnat clocks, but the Brandon II will always be the most important one. It was the first Pequegnat clock I ever bought, and the one that started me down the Pequegnat road. This particular clock is a Brandon II. The first edition was produced up … More The Arthur Pequegnat Brandon II Schoolhouse Clock – The Clock That Started My Collection

Restoring the Balance of a Mauthe Horse Crown Vienna Style Wall Clock

April 13, 2026

Some clocks have a way of drawing you in immediately, and this Vienna-style wall clock made by Friedrich Mauthe was one of those pieces. The moment I saw it, I knew it had presence—it becomes part of the room. With its rich walnut case, turned columns, and the distinctive horse finial crowning the top pediment, … More Restoring the Balance of a Mauthe Horse Crown Vienna Style Wall Clock

The Rise of the German Box Clock: A U. M. Müller Example

April 6, 2026

U. M. Müller clocks were once a familiar name in households across Europe, yet today the brand is not as widely recognized among collectors as some of the larger German makers. That is a bit surprising, because the company produced clocks that could easily stand beside the finest German manufacturers of the early twentieth century. … More The Rise of the German Box Clock: A U. M. Müller Example

Gustav Becker 2 weight clock

Re-Bushing, Reassembly & Testing of a Gustav Becker Regulator

March 30, 2026

This two-weightGustav Becker regulator wall clock, purchased in 2016 as a “project clock,” proved early on to be more challenging than I thought. This is the third and final post in this series. For the story behind this clock and an analysis of the steps taken so far, the first and the second posts can … More Re-Bushing, Reassembly & Testing of a Gustav Becker Regulator

Daylight Saving Time and Mechanical Clocks — A Love-Hate Relationship

March 7, 2026

Twice each year, most people casually change the time on a microwave or stove clock and carry on with life. Those of us who collect mechanical clocks, however, prepare for what can only be described as a seasonal endurance event. Yes — Daylight Saving Time has arrived again. For the general public, DST is a … More Daylight Saving Time and Mechanical Clocks — A Love-Hate Relationship

A Return to the Bench: Wear-Related Strike Problems in a Gustav Becker P27

March 2, 2026

I wrote recently about a two-weight Gustav Becker regulator wall clock that my wife bought for me in 2016. It was sold as a “project clock.” While the case presented its own challenges, the real difficulties lay in the movement. At the time, I was unfamiliar with Gustav Becker movements and only gradually realized that … More A Return to the Bench: Wear-Related Strike Problems in a Gustav Becker P27

Siezed time-only movement

Can a Seized, Rusty Clock Movement Be Saved? An Ansonia Case Study

February 23, 2026

Some time ago, I was up for a real challenge when I bought an old clock that seemed hopelessly irreparable. While picking up another clock, the seller threw this one in for a few dollars more. The clock, an Ansonia Extra Drop, was in pieces and had been stored in a barn—literally—for many years. The … More Can a Seized, Rusty Clock Movement Be Saved? An Ansonia Case Study

Gustav Becker 2 weight clock

Ten Years Later: An Odd Strike Issue in a Gustav Becker P27 Movement

February 9, 2026

In 2016, my wife gifted me a two-weight Gustav Becker regulator wall clock. It was a much-appreciated gift, and I spent many hours restoring it, as it had been sold as a “project clock.” The case certainly had its issues, but the most challenging problems lay in the movement itself. At the time, I was … More Ten Years Later: An Odd Strike Issue in a Gustav Becker P27 Movement

A Clock Collection in Motion | The Dynamic Nature of Clock Collecting

January 5, 2026

If you’re a collector of any kind, you’ll relate to what I have to say in this blog article. In the early years of collecting anything, many of us follow a very familiar path. We begin with breadth rather than depth, acquiring whatever speaks to us, and for me, it was mantel clocks, shelf clocks, … More A Clock Collection in Motion | The Dynamic Nature of Clock Collecting

Echoes of an Unknown Maker: A Banjo Clock’s Journey Through Time

November 24, 2025

The American Banjo clock — often just called a banjo clock — got its name from the shape of its case, which resembles a banjo musical instrument. Although the design was patented in 1802 by Simon Willard, a renowned clockmaker from Roxbury, Massachusetts, Willard referred to his invention as the “Improved Timepiece,” not a banjo … More Echoes of an Unknown Maker: A Banjo Clock’s Journey Through Time

Echoes of Time: The Ansonia Wall Clock That Waited Fifty Years to Tick Again

November 17, 2025

We live in the northern part of Nova Scotia, and a trip to the Annapolis Valley for clock hunting is always a pleasure on an early fall day. It’s one of the province’s most beautiful regions — a mix of rolling hills, orchards, small farms, and picturesque little towns that always seem to welcome you … More Echoes of Time: The Ansonia Wall Clock That Waited Fifty Years to Tick Again

The Lank House Clock: Tracing a Mauthe Wall Clock Through Parrsboro’s Past

November 3, 2025

Not long ago, my wife and I were attending a medical appointment in Springhill, Nova Scotia. While we were in the area, we decided that a side trip to Parrsboro fit the bill, as the town was less than a half-hour drive away. It was a leisurely, sunny fall day as we drove through the … More The Lank House Clock: Tracing a Mauthe Wall Clock Through Parrsboro’s Past

Junghans Crispi wall clock

A Box of Parts, and a Special Clock That Journeyed Through Time

October 13, 2025

Every old clock has a story to tell — where it came from, who owned it, and the moments in time it quietly witnessed. Unfortunately, as clocks are sold, traded, or passed down, those stories often get lost along the way. The clock may keep ticking, but the people and places behind it fade into … More A Box of Parts, and a Special Clock That Journeyed Through Time

Safely Using Brasso: Polishing Tips for Antique And Vintage Clock Collectors

October 6, 2025

After retiring from active duty, my father continued to serve in a reserve unit for several years. As a child, I still remember the formal occasions that called for his ceremonial uniform, when every detail had to be perfect. Before heading out, he would sit down with a tin of Brasso and a soft cotton … More Safely Using Brasso: Polishing Tips for Antique And Vintage Clock Collectors

Your Clock Has Stopped | Follow These First 5 Steps Before Calling A Clock Repairer

September 15, 2025

There are few things more frustrating for an antique or vintage clock owner than when a favorite clock suddenly stops. Mechanical clocks are intricate machines, but that doesn’t always mean the problem is complicated. In fact, many stoppages are caused by small, simple issues that can be corrected at home without tools or technical expertise. … More Your Clock Has Stopped | Follow These First 5 Steps Before Calling A Clock Repairer

An Odd But Very Rare Hamilton Clock Co. Wall Clock

September 8, 2025

Every so often, a clock turns up that makes you stop and think, “Well, that’s something you don’t see every day.” That was certainly the case when WT of Peterborough, Ontario, sent me pictures of an interesting find—a Hamilton Clock Co., rather ordinary-looking short-drop schoolhouse-style wall clock with an unusual twist. At first glance, the … More An Odd But Very Rare Hamilton Clock Co. Wall Clock

New Acquisition | A Box Clock By Friedrich Mauthe GmbH & Co.

September 1, 2025

After working on my brother-in-law’s clock earlier this year, I was so taken with it that I decided I wanted the same—or at least a similar—clock in my collection. I nearly succeeded when I found a comparable clock in Ottawa, Ontario, this summer. I had been monitoring the sale of the clock for about two … More New Acquisition | A Box Clock By Friedrich Mauthe GmbH & Co.

Clock face Arthur Pequegnat Canadian Time clock

The Arthur Pequegnat Regulator No. 1: A Canadian Collector’s Dream

August 25, 2025

One clock that’s high on my wish list is the Arthur Pequegnat Regulator No. 1. It’s a single-weight, 8-day, time-only wall clock, and it’s a rare one. Every so often I’ll see one for sale, but the price tags are usually well out of my reach—for now, anyway. Pequegnat as a clock company was Canada’s … More The Arthur Pequegnat Regulator No. 1: A Canadian Collector’s Dream