How to Read an Antique Clock Before You Buy It

Every clock that crosses our bench tells two stories: the one its maker intended, and the one its owners added. This week our horologist opened a Black Forest hunting clock and found a folded 1911 railway timetable tucked behind the dial — the owner's way of remembering a journey.

When you buy an antique clock, look past the case. Check the movement for maker stamps, count the wheels, and ask when it was last serviced. A clock that runs today, with honest wear and documented repairs, will outlive us all.

Our rule is simple: we only sell clocks we would wind every morning ourselves.