I’ve always loved clocks. The universal passing of time – mixed in with their individual musical chime – along with their decorative faces, hands and features…just does something for me!
It’s no surprise then that my favourite possession after my piano (bought by my wonderful mum when I was a child) is my grandfather clock – another bargain find on eBay of all places! This one dates from 1836 and hosts a beautifully decorated and painted dial face and surround. Isn’t it stunning!
You’d think that I would be wholly satisfied with such a humongous piece of furniture and time apparel – especially as I have other clocks around and about…and realistically how many clocks does one house need!? But, in fact, if I could, I’d have a whole house full of grandfather clocks!!!
I also seem to have developed a new ‘fetish’ for clock faces – although have only purchased 4 so far! I think they look great hung on the wall just as they are – or propped strategically against something to add a bit of colour and character! Want to see them?
What do you think? I had thought about giving one or two of them away as presents to people – but how on earth do I decide which ones to keep!!?? Precisely!…which is why I know I’ll probably end up keeping them all and finding homes for them around the house. That is until I buy my next one…!!
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Oh Al these are fabulous….where in the world do you find just clock faces….they are beautiful….as is the clock…and you bought it on E-Bay….I’m assuming it was very close to home….We have a huge Grandfathers clock in our entry hall but it’s new…no fancy paintings on it but it reminded us of a French rail station clock…and ofcourse it has Westminster chimes that keep me awake all night…..I bought it for the Boss last year for his birthday…it brought back memories of his mother’s when he was a child…..they do have a certain charm about them…..Hope your summer is going well and not too hot….it’s so hot here that our pool feels like a cup of tea…the other day the temp in the water hit 96 degrees….with it being a salt water pool I was tempted to cook up some pasta!……Sue.
Yes Sue, the guy we bought the clock off lived locally and he delivered it for just £10 I think! ;-)
Your clock sounds great too – due to uneven floors, ours is not balanced enough to work for more than half an hour! This is fine, cos we have other clocks in the house that keep time and chime beautifully – and I also believe that the grandfather clock would just keep me awake all night!!
Hot? Doesn’t seem to want to stop raining here!!!
Hope you’re well xx
Love those clock faces. I sometimes come across them here but they are usually plain. I don’t know which I’d give away either – so, like you, probably none!!
My Dad was a great collector of clocks and when we were young he’d let us wind the grandfather clock as a treat. The faces are wonderful and what a great idea to hang them on the wall as pieces in their own right – always at the cutting edge of style Al!! xxx
LOL thanks Amber ;-)
They’re so gorgeous! I’d keep them all, although they’d most likely end up stored in the garage. Would you mind if I pinned some of the photos on Pinterest?
Nope, I don’t mind at all ;-) x
I like the one that looks a bit glum :(
I love antiques and your clock is very nice indeed.
P.S. You could be an interior designer. These flowers in the middle of the room, oh, my… what a lovely place to live in.
Your blog and photographs are stunning.
Thankyou very much and thanks for stopping by :-)