My Collection
Over the years, I've acquired a number of beautiful
timepieces, and would like to share with you a few of my favorite pieces.
1840's Unsigned 11" Skeleton Clock
 I
acquired this highly individual unsigned 11" tall skeleton clock at a
clock convention in Florida. It was made in the USA in the 1840's. The
chapter ring is similar to those employed on English skeleton clocks at
the same period but the frame is lighter in construction and the pillars
do not correspond to any of the designs seen on English skeleton clocks.
It has a going barrel with a three wheel train that employs helical
gearing throughout with the wheels meshing directly with the centre and 'scape
wheel arbors. The Wolfs Tooth 'scape wheel has 120 teeth with a narrow
anchor spanning only seven teeth. The pendulum has a thin metal rod with
brass bob, silk suspension and front regulation.
1900 Calendar #33 by Waterbury Clock Co.
 I
like this clock because it's one-of-a-kind and was made by someone that
wanted to create something totally unique. I traded for this clock
in Columbus, Ohio in 1991. It is a Calendar #33 made by Waterbury Clock
Co. in 1900 in the USA. The 8" dials and solid oak are all original. It
has hour and half hour strike on a cathedral gong, eight day running, and
a perpetual calendar clock
I like this clock because it is an excellent example of an all original
large double dial wall clock in near mint condition.
Early French Porcelein Clock
 The
French had the ability to add much more style and flair than other
manufacturers. This clock is a charming example of a very early
French porcelain clock with excellent china case and an outstanding French
monument - a combination that is still hard to beat!
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