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When we see a beautiful, high-quality, handmade grandfather clock, we see more than a clock or a piece of furniture – we see the mark of another human being. We intuitively understand what another person has given of themselves to shape and form – and imagine – this work of art. We understand the generations of innovation and discovery which led up to this precision timekeeping machine. When we see a beautiful, high-quality, hand-made grandfather clock, we know it’s something special.
These are the kinds of pieces we attach ourselves to. Through a clock like this, one with enduring quality, we feel connected to the past and the future – and the clocks forever carry pieces of us with them as they devoutly tick through the ages.
Graham and his wife didn’t want to miss a moment when they moved into their first house; a stately grandfather clock in the foyer was one of their first additions. They picked out a beautiful grandfather clock that suited the mid-century modern style of their new home in walnut. Their clock features beautiful triple chimes, and, being astrology lovers, they opted for a face with a moving moon dial.
Already the clock has become an integral part of their lives: teaching their three-year-old daughter her numbers from its face and sending her off to bed with well-timed chimes. She’ll have grown up at the foot of their family clock, and someday, it may even be hers.
A quality timepiece is often a treasured heirloom. It’s because of the connection, the pieces of us they carry with them. If you have a chance to hear someone talk about an old clock they’ve inherited, you’ll quickly hear just how treasured they are. Humans are designed for stories, and the owners of heirloom clocks tell the stories of their clocks to strengthen their connections to the people who came before.
If you have a new, handmade, heirloom-quality clock as Graham does, the most amazing gift you could give to future generations is a story. They will treasure your hidden messages, and it is so fun to leave little bits for people to find.
Here are six ideas to help your clock tell its story. Any of these items can be placed inside an envelope or packet inside the clock cabinet, behind the face, or on the back. Future heirs will be delighted to find the treasures you’ve left for them.
When you’re ready to start a new legacy, a handmade Amish clock from our collection will be the perfect heirloom to pass down for generations to come. These clocks are of true heirloom quality, custom-built by Amish craftsmen in the United States, and fitted with high-quality German movements – built to last a lifetime. Browse our grandfather clock collection today and customize your legacy.
