Half a lifetime ago, my dad built a mantel clock as a gift to me. I had it in a place of pride for many years. It stopped working, but I kept it there, anyway. I found a new clock motor online. Installed it, and now it works again. Cleaned and polished the case. Simple but I'm happy. No chime, but the pendulum works. Also, I have an antique with a chime so that's fine, He used wood cut from cedars on the family farm. He also carved those animals. He liked doing that, so I have a bunch of them. There was another clock - old but not vintage. I found it while cleaning out the old house. It was missing the insides and the face. I found a quartz replacement works online, cleaned it up and polished up the case, and put it all together. i don't need more clocks, but they are fun to look at.
That's a most beautiful heirloom! I love it when people restore things, instead of throwing it in trash and get something new, (I loathe consumerism)... I admire the Japanese culture and society for such mindset. As they also are always upcycling things in their own homes.
Your clocks are truly fascinating and unique, particularly the one crafted by your father; it's a real gem. I also have a clock collection, though none are antiques, and I concur that they are delightful to observe. You can view my collection of clocks here - Life n Memories: Search results for clocks (kk-lifenmemories.blogspot.com)
@Daniel W unique clock because of the addition of the folk art. Love the shape of the second one @KK Ng impressive collection. Nice variety
I thought I would add another clock. I bought this one at an estate sale. It wasn't working, so I found a clock repair guy. I don't know how old it is - 100 years, maybe? 90? It runs fine. I wind it up every day. I like the chimes.
Nice clocks , love the carvings (my grandfather was a woodcarver) I always love to see other carvers carvings
Could it have been the thought of the cuckoo-ing every half hour? I had one, I don't know what happened to it. Probably lost in one of the moves.
