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This was my wife's grandfather's clock. As near as we can tell from research on antique sites, it was sold somewhere around 1913.
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A little closer on the detail of the etched glass
(and yes, it still works, although we seldom keep it wound because of how loud it strikes) |
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TS, I guess you could call that a true "grandfather clock":-)
Very nice shot and beautiful clock. The detail work is fantastic. Mugmar |
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That is a very beautiful clock, great photos.
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Very nice submission. Great clock and great photos. We have a grandfather clock that plays the Westminster chimes on the quarter hour and louder chimes on the hour. I thought it would keep me awake at night but after the first night, I don't even hear it.
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I am an antique collector and this post made my eyes light up. I love pieces from the late 1800 early 1900's and this clock is very nice. Really enjoyed seeing the photos!!
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For something over one-hundred years old, it's in great shape. Nicely done.
Any chance of some shots of the inner working? Aloha |
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This is the best I could do on the works without a lighting assistant, and I don't think my wife would appreciate me getting her up to hold a light so I could get a better angle. :-) The clock has a screw affixing its back to a wall stud to prevent any untoward accident, and, of course, it's at an awkward angle to the room light, so I had to use a handheld work light that was a little harsh, and an f1.7 28mm lens to get close enough that I could get both good lighting and shadow contol (while standing with one foot on the sofa above whichthe clockis mounted)
hmmm.....maybe a photo of my Rube Goldberg technique would have been a candidate for the Funny Fotos forum...... When I figure a way to get a lens angled up into the gears (they're impressive), I'll post. Paul |
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This alone is impressive to see some of the workpersonship behind the hands.
Thanks. |
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