by John.R | Jul 31, 2018 | Moon Dials
In days of old, why might you find people doing a moondance if their treasured timepiece had a working moon dial? It’s simple: in the early 1700s, there were no street lights, so a full, or nearly full moon provided light at night. And then there were the ship...
by John.R | Jul 31, 2018 | Moon Dials
If you’re a Creedence Clearwater Revival fan, you know it can be trouble when there’s a bad moon rising. So if your timepiece has a moon dial, it’s important for it to be operating correctly. Once you have had your timepiece serviced and the moon dial is in good...
by John.R | May 18, 2018 | Status of Timepieces
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,...
by John.R | May 18, 2018 | Keeping Time
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...
