Corydon Clock – The Blog

By: Charles Kassotis Tick-tock, tick-tock, a clock sounds like a heartbeat, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s one of the reasons that so many people enjoy collecting clocks, showcasing them at home, or buying them as presents for others. If you’re not a devoted fan of clocks, you may wonder what all the excitement is about. After [...]

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By: Rita Preece ‘My Grandfather’s clock was too large for the shelf, So it stood ninety years on the floor… …And it stopped short, never to go again, when the old man died.’ Do you remember that song? The grandfather clock actually exists and the story it tells is a true one. In fact, it’s [...]

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By: Peter Bishop Watches are classic. They are an essential part of every wardrobe, but they must also possess style and functionality to the wearer. For years, watches have been extremely popular gift ideas while remaining a constant self-indulging accessory. In 1881, Kintaro Hattori opened a clock shop in Tokyo, which established a foundation for [...]

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Everything has its beginning. And if you believe that time starts from somewhere, also consider the beginning of time measurements. Early people have devised a system to tell the exact date. But a device that exactly tells the precise time comes much later. Water clocks, sundials, and candle clocks are the earliest instruments that somehow [...]

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