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Entries from April 2007

The English Grandfather Clock Tradition

April 16th, 2007 · No Comments

Written By: Kristy Annely
Like the storied countryside of England, grandfather clocks from that country are rich in history and tradition. The first known pendulum clock was made in 1656. Grandfather clocks got their name in 1875 from a song by Henry Work. Grandfather clocks are also known as longcase or tallcase clocks.
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A Brief History of Grandfather Clocks

April 12th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Written By: Kristy Annely
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have searched for a reliable way to keep track of the time. In the earliest days, months, seasons and years were tracked by careful monitoring of the phases of the moon. Later, the sun and stars were also used to help early people track […]

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French Carriage Clock (circa 1900) Listed on our Ebay Site Today

April 8th, 2007 · No Comments

If you are interested … feel free to check out our EBAY Auction started today, and watch the bidding (or bid yourself!)

7-day Auction End time: Apr-15-07 12:47:19 PDT
French Carriage Clock - circa 1900
- Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s
- Cylinder escapement
- Running condition
- 8-day Wind-up - Time only
- “Made in France” on the […]

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Advertiser Appreciation: March 2007

April 7th, 2007 · No Comments

I have been posting around the week of the 10th of each month a “THANK-YOU” post, like this one, to all the advertisers from the previous month listed as at month end. That’s a permanent link in this blog, under the category heading which I call .. “Sponsor Appreciation”. I know it’s hard out […]

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Advertiser Appreciation: February 2007

April 7th, 2007 · No Comments

I have been posting around the week of the 10th of each month a “THANK-YOU” post, like this one, to all the advertisers from the previous month listed as at month end. That’s a permanent link in this blog, under the category heading which I call .. “Sponsor Appreciation”. I know it’s hard out […]

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