"Does anybody really know what time it is?"
"Does anybody really care....about time"? Sorry.. HAD to!
"Does anybody really care....about time"? Sorry.. HAD to!
who likes/collects clocks?
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My father in law did woodworking and furniture building as a hobby. He also collected, repaired and made clocks as a hobby also. He made himself a giant Grandfathers Clock with the fancy pendulum and glass front, which is my sister in laws now. He made us a chiming wall clock when we got married and made us a Mahogany solid door Grandfathers Clock when we bought our house. he collected coo coo clocks from Germany, to purchase them he would chip carve Santa Clauses every year and sell them. He had over 20 coo coo clocks in his house, plus all kinds of other clocks, mantel, those glass domed kinds, school house. All these clocks were running also. My mother in law always joked she never heard the end of a tv program because these clocks would all start doing their thing every 15 minutes. The first 7 pictures are some of the carvings he did. the others are the clocks he made us. The little hutch is my wife's from when she was little and the glass dishes are hers from back then also. The cradle, table and chairs, and the wood toys on it, he made for my daughter when she was born. He made a lot of the furniture we have. Sadly he passed away in 2017 and now the both clocks need some repairs.
My great aunt had a gorgeous grandfather clock.
On the night her husband died (in the house... typical deathbed scene), the clock chimed as he died. It was silenced until it was sold. Would LOVE to have that clock!
On the night her husband died (in the house... typical deathbed scene), the clock chimed as he died. It was silenced until it was sold. Would LOVE to have that clock!
texaskirbyguy
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Clock radios anyone?
Well, I guess I was/am a collector of old clock radios, which half belongs to this thread...
I got them more for the radios, but then liked to see the ways the clocks had displayed.
The two or three flip-clock-equiped units were obtained early on in my life, way before I started 'collecting'. I had just saved them for sentimental reasons, and now will not part with them.
One reason behind the madness was that, in the early-mid 80's, I had enjoyed walking into Service Merchandise to play with the radios that were on display. I always liked to find the one that sounded the best. Many of the old ones did sound good, with 3-4" speakers with soft edging and spiders. Panasonic and GE's usually were better. I still hope to find a GE programmable radio some day (not willing to pay ebay prices, though).
I still enjoy messing with these things, and will grab one from the thrift store if it interests me. Each one is disassembled, cleaned/washed, repaired if needed, and dials polished.
A few of my radios can be seen in the lower end of this list that I once maintained...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelonerider2005/albums/72157603569011135
I have not updated that site for years now, so many items are not shown.
I have about 6-8 more clock radios than what is pictured. If there is enough interest, I will dig them all out and get a group shot.
Well, I guess I was/am a collector of old clock radios, which half belongs to this thread...
I got them more for the radios, but then liked to see the ways the clocks had displayed.
The two or three flip-clock-equiped units were obtained early on in my life, way before I started 'collecting'. I had just saved them for sentimental reasons, and now will not part with them.
One reason behind the madness was that, in the early-mid 80's, I had enjoyed walking into Service Merchandise to play with the radios that were on display. I always liked to find the one that sounded the best. Many of the old ones did sound good, with 3-4" speakers with soft edging and spiders. Panasonic and GE's usually were better. I still hope to find a GE programmable radio some day (not willing to pay ebay prices, though).
I still enjoy messing with these things, and will grab one from the thrift store if it interests me. Each one is disassembled, cleaned/washed, repaired if needed, and dials polished.
A few of my radios can be seen in the lower end of this list that I once maintained...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelonerider2005/albums/72157603569011135
I have not updated that site for years now, so many items are not shown.
I have about 6-8 more clock radios than what is pictured. If there is enough interest, I will dig them all out and get a group shot.
Texaskirbyguy, I'm interested
I've always liked clock radios because they do more than plain radios. I used to have a few, but I sold most of my radio collection some years ago. I would like to see images of yours.
Joel
I've always liked clock radios because they do more than plain radios. I used to have a few, but I sold most of my radio collection some years ago. I would like to see images of yours.
Joel
Parunner58, I love your father-in-law's work
Very impressive, and the carved figures are fun and very pleasing to look at. Thanks for sharing.
Joel
Very impressive, and the carved figures are fun and very pleasing to look at. Thanks for sharing.
Joel
Thanks Joel. He had a whole house full of furniture he made and other carvings. He made a lot of of the furniture we have. I lived most of my life in Easton, PA. My daughter went to IUP in Indiana, PA, and best friend lives in Warren. I wished I would have known you then, would have loved to meet you, see your collection and chat
I just unearthed a Hoover clock
Actually, it was a service gift from Hoover. It'll go on display in June for the VCCC festivities.
Actually, it was a service gift from Hoover. It'll go on display in June for the VCCC festivities.
One day, though,
I'd love to put a "Grandfather Clock" out in the entrance hall.
I'd love to put a "Grandfather Clock" out in the entrance hall.
Many students were late today.
They 'forgot' about the clocks!
They 'forgot' about the clocks!
texaskirbyguy
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Sounds like their 'smart' devices forgot to adjust the time for them...
Really - how many times have you heard someone say that they do not need separate clocks or clock radios or alarm clocks because they have one in their phone (that is inseparable with them)?
Or they ask some device what time it is, even if they have to yell it from another room, or heaven forbid, have to walk to another room?
I have heard these lines quite often. I think it is silly, but to each their own...
I had to reset about a dozen clocks, but does not bother me.
Really - how many times have you heard someone say that they do not need separate clocks or clock radios or alarm clocks because they have one in their phone (that is inseparable with them)?
Or they ask some device what time it is, even if they have to yell it from another room, or heaven forbid, have to walk to another room?
I have heard these lines quite often. I think it is silly, but to each their own...
I had to reset about a dozen clocks, but does not bother me.
texaskirbyguy
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Dumpster clock
Found this little guy in a dumpster at a thrift store I frequent.
It looks like something is missing from it. These shades of blue are my ladyfriend's favorite colors, so she like it a lot.
The little dollhouse bathtub is solid metal, meaning it is quite old.
I am starting to find better things in their dumpster than I do in the store!
I have found lots of other good stuff from there but I will keep those in my Oreck dumpster find thread.
Found this little guy in a dumpster at a thrift store I frequent.
It looks like something is missing from it. These shades of blue are my ladyfriend's favorite colors, so she like it a lot.
The little dollhouse bathtub is solid metal, meaning it is quite old.
I am starting to find better things in their dumpster than I do in the store!
I have found lots of other good stuff from there but I will keep those in my Oreck dumpster find thread.
texaskirbyguy
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Oh - and here is my dumpster find clock radio from the last week.
Green display on the unit but blue projection on the ceiling.
It is by Homedics and has nature sounds also that actually sound realistic!
Green display on the unit but blue projection on the ceiling.
It is by Homedics and has nature sounds also that actually sound realistic!
texaskirbyguy
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cam2s - the projected display is about 8" square so I can even see it across the room without glasses. I can then read the projection when I could not read the display on the unit itself. I like this clock!
polkanut69
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If you decide to get a "grandfather" type clock but are limited on space consider a "grandmother" clock. [COLOR=#222222; font-family: ActaBook, Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; font-variant-ligatures: none; font-weight: 400]A grandmother clock is shorter than a grandfather clock, so it generally measures less than 6 feet 3 inches in height. With a slimmer case and shorter stature, the grandmother clock takes up less space in a room, making it an excellent choice for small rooms, halls, foyers and staircase landings.[/COLOR]
I probably SHOULD collect clocks because my sense of time is terrible, haha.
I am definitely drawn to cool and/or weird clocks though, especially mid-century "atomic" looking clocks or early-era digital clocks. I'm definitely lacking in atomic clocks or anything quite as interesting as what you described
A few pictures of the clocks in my life anyway:
<ul>
<li> 1 & 2 ) A Realistic (RadioShack brand) Chronosette 237 - clock/radio/cassette player all-in-one, made around 1987/88. I can't remember if I thrifted this or found it in the trash, but I love the sticker proudly advertising the "Simulated Walnut Grain Vinyl Veneer"</li>
<li>3) A Phillips Smartsleep Wake-up Light (sunrise alarm clock) model HF3520/60. Not my picture, but this model lives in my room and is one of my favorite things. I'm notorious for sleeping through typical alarm clocks.</li>
<li>4) Honey Bear wall clock by FoxKlox that came from my Aunt's house - also not my picture because mine is temporarily off the wall</li>
<li>5) A hand-painted clock by Denver artist Louis Recchia, was a gift from the aforementioned Aunt who had the bear clock. Its pretty, uhm, eclectic, but it brings me a lot of joy. The spot where it lives today doesn't do it justice</li>
</ul>
I am definitely drawn to cool and/or weird clocks though, especially mid-century "atomic" looking clocks or early-era digital clocks. I'm definitely lacking in atomic clocks or anything quite as interesting as what you described
A few pictures of the clocks in my life anyway:
<ul>
<li> 1 & 2 ) A Realistic (RadioShack brand) Chronosette 237 - clock/radio/cassette player all-in-one, made around 1987/88. I can't remember if I thrifted this or found it in the trash, but I love the sticker proudly advertising the "Simulated Walnut Grain Vinyl Veneer"</li>
<li>3) A Phillips Smartsleep Wake-up Light (sunrise alarm clock) model HF3520/60. Not my picture, but this model lives in my room and is one of my favorite things. I'm notorious for sleeping through typical alarm clocks.</li>
<li>4) Honey Bear wall clock by FoxKlox that came from my Aunt's house - also not my picture because mine is temporarily off the wall</li>
<li>5) A hand-painted clock by Denver artist Louis Recchia, was a gift from the aforementioned Aunt who had the bear clock. Its pretty, uhm, eclectic, but it brings me a lot of joy. The spot where it lives today doesn't do it justice</li>
</ul>
texaskirbyguy
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Sure like that old Chronosette. They may have not sounded that great but they sure made up for it in looks. Cannot beat the chrome and aluminum colored shine. I spent a lot of my childhood in stores twiddling the knobs of such display stereos.
The more lights and buttons and knobs, the better!
The more lights and buttons and knobs, the better!
maytag142c
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I don’t really have the time (pun intended) to get into clock collecting but I will say that I managed to score this grandfather clock Sunday evening out on the side of the road. Everything had to be adjusted and the chains put back on the gears. Once I moved the pendulum it started ticking away. Chiming every 15 minutes on the dot!
I see this thread is still active, so . . .
. . . here are images of four of my other cuckoo clocks (I have a total of six.) The traditional carved clocks (images 1 and 3) measure about 30" tall. Maytag142c, I love your grandfather clock! Tomorrow I'll post an image of my two.
. . . here are images of four of my other cuckoo clocks (I have a total of six.) The traditional carved clocks (images 1 and 3) measure about 30" tall. Maytag142c, I love your grandfather clock! Tomorrow I'll post an image of my two.
