Keeping up with the Joneses

In the “old days” — way before phones, watches and battery clocks were available to tell time — having a timepiece in your home was a status symbol. Purchasing a tall case clock was a luxury few could afford. It was not a priority when compared to feeding the family,...

Are You Wound Too Tight?

The most common ailment I hear when customers say their clocks have stopped is that they must have wound them too tightly. I would estimate that in 99% of the cases, it is not overwinding that has stopped the clock. Usually, there is an underlying issue with the...