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| The "Brighton", manufactured by the Waterbury Clock Company |
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| Legend and instructions on the back of the cabinet |
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| Face details |
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| Close-up of the artwork on the face. |
I dreamed for years of having this clock as an heirloom and remembrance of my grandparents and parents, and of my childhood. It has passed from generation to generation, to the oldest child of each. Now it's my turn to be custodian and caretaker for a time.
Hearing the clock ticking away in the other room, striking the hours, brings a depth of feeling of days gone by, and of hope for days ahead.
14 comments:
What a wonderful remembrance of family and of times past. You are blessed to be it's caretaker.
That's how I feel about it, Vicki. It's a privilege.
What a wonderful family heirloom, Reverend. God bless. :-)
Thank you, Linda.
My Dad had a Waltham (I think) "Mantle Clock" that my sister now has. Yes, the sound of it resolutely ticking away was comforting at times.
Wonderful clock, and I agree you're blessed to have it.
Your sister's clock sounds like a good one, and you're spot on about the sound it makes. Our oldest girl, who will eventually inherit the clock from us, remembers my grandmother. That continuity is reassuring, too.
Beautiful, and a nice piece of family history. Good that it now resides with you.
Thanks, NFO. Seems like it's been a long time coming.
Funny, you don't look at old. Have a great week. Leaves turning here, way too early. Mostly turning yellow but it is a change
I don't feel that old, mostly, although there are days ...
Not much craftsmanship like that anymore. Enjoy.
Agreed, TB; thanks.
My parents bought themselves a present for "The Mortgage Burning" when they paid off our home in the 70's with a Grandmother Clock (a clock that's just a little bit smaller than a GrandFather Clock) I am it's present caretaker, and completely understand your feelings about yours.
Rich in NC
What a wonderful memory & keepsake they gave you. :)
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