Antique clocks The term " Antique " does cover a very large grey area as to date of manufacture or origin of any clock. Personally I would class antique as before 1920. Antique clocks come in a very large...
This guide is intended to give a brief outline of the history of the pocket watch, from its beginnings in the 16th century, up until the early part of the 20th century. It covers the technical development and...
SETTING UP, PUTTING IN BEAT YOUR PENDULUM CLOCK A difficult topic to address, as there are quite a few different types of pendulum clock. Each will require a different approach, although the principle is...
This article is a guide to buyers buying vintage everyday clocks on Ebay - how to select better clocks, understanding clocks, their types and the jargon used, and living with a clockwork clock. Some of the...
Please visit my shop The Fairy Ring The secrets and the truths of the pendulum are revealed. Learn how to use one. This ancient, mystical, divination tool was used by the Persians, Romans, Greeks, and the...
Science Cigarette Cards I've been collecting and selling early collectors cards and cigarette cards for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card collecting newsletters for...
A pedometer senses your body motion and counts your footsteps. This count is converted into distance by knowing the length of your usual stride. Wearing a pedometer and recording your daily steps and...
Set Up Instructions for 20th Century Mechanical Clocks Mechanical striking clocks can be notoriously difficult to set up. The key thing to focus on is having the clock standing on a level surface. All the...
TIME: THE MOST PRECIOUS THING WE HAVE click here to visit our eBay shop where we have branded watches at bargain prices ---direct link to the online shop In the last quarter of the 13th century came the...
Its only "overwound". There are only two things that really annoy me here in "eBay land"; sellers who rip buyers off for post and packing and people who say the clock (or watch) they are selling is...