I guess the reason I love vintage things over new things is the story behind the item. I always wonder who had the item, where was it placed, why it is in my hands...did they tire of it, did family members pass it on?
The items I'm sharing today are from my maternal grandfather. He was a minister that tinkered with clocks as a hobby. Because of him, I developed my appreciation for these timepieces...it's their faces that truly hold their story.
I'm linking with Cindy over at My Romantic Home for her Show and Tell Friday and Laurie at Bargain Hunting for her A Few of My Favorite Things Saturday. Be sure to drop by for loads of treats!
The items I'm sharing today are from my maternal grandfather. He was a minister that tinkered with clocks as a hobby. Because of him, I developed my appreciation for these timepieces...it's their faces that truly hold their story.
This is a little pocketwatch inside a cloche.
I wonder if most kids know that clocks were once wound with keys?
Looks like these two must have quite a story.
I wonder why this porcelain face needed repair?
This is the face of one of my favorites. The crackle is authentic.
Ahh, like a breath of fresh air... these are beautiful! Thank you for sharing these treasures with us!
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The detail is amazing...what treasures!
ReplyDeleteNot sure why, but I just love clock faces and your vintage ones are just lovely! Each one has such interesting detail!
ReplyDeleteClock faces are like our faces, they tell a story if you just look. Great post
ReplyDeleteI certainly have a thing for clocks. Don't know why, but I do. Those are some beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteI love clock faces too and I love yours! Thank you for sharing!
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Kim
Hi Sharlotte, Your first clock was made right here in Waterbury CT, where I was born! Several clock companies were based here, including Seth Thomas, in the town right next to Waterbury. So nice to find you. Linda
ReplyDeleteOh! they are wonderful - each one has it's own personality and beauty. I'm so glad you have these treasures, and I enjoyed seeing them. You just reminded me of a recent incident at my house. I was reading a book to my granddaughter. It had been my book when I was a child. When I read "She dialed the number on the telephone", my granddaughter asked what "dialed" the number meant! I had not thought about that she had never seen a phone with a dial! I'm so glad you will be linking these beautiful time pieces to Favorite Things Sat. laurie
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are so lovely. You are right about kids not knowing about winding the clock with a key. I must show them my parent's antique clock and get them to wind it up one day.
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Natasha.
Oh, I love the clocks. My grandfather is the inspiration for my collections too! Grandparents give us so much. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have these clocks that belonged to your grandfather! I love the old clock faces.
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Hugs, Sherry
I love old clocks! Great collection, Sharlotte!..Christine
ReplyDeletetreasuresJuly 17, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog. I also love things old and the history behind them. It is great that you have your grandfather's clocks. That is a special treasure.
ReplyDelete~ Julie
These are truly gems. I love the character of each one. Like you, I love the story that old things can tell us. ~ sarah
ReplyDeleteI love the story behind old things too! And I loved your story!
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ReplyDeleteI love clocks and special to see this pocket clock....in a cloche...
thank you sharing..
come by for a visit and have a lovely weekend
Judi
I knew they were wound with keys because I grew up with all these clocks!
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