In my treasuring hunting adventures, I’m always delighted to meet the acquaintance of vintage clocks. I wind each clock and put it against my ear, hoping to hear that familiarly comforting tick and tock. A surprising number of vintage wind-up clocks still work brilliantly today, which is a testament to their enduring quality and engineering. Shall we take a peek at a few of the nostalgic time-keeping treasures that have come across my path? I’d love to hear about the vintage clocks in your home too!
I took this photo to send a subliminal message to my husband: time to travel!
Don’t you think this German “Oldtimer” was simply begging to be with an antique library card catalog?
Even vintage Baby Ben clocks could not resist the grooviness of the 1970s!
Mid-century type found a happy companion in the face of a Baby Ben.
Can we say sibling rivalry?
11 responses so far ↓
1 erin // Aug 21, 2009 at 12:32 pm
i love theses! you’ve done such a lovely job. i definitely have to keep my eyes peeled for a vintage clock of my own!
2 cindy // Aug 21, 2009 at 12:42 pm
i just love the first one and the subliminal message. you have a wonderful collection. enjoy your weekend!
3 Krissy // Aug 21, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I agree with Cindy- the first one is stellar! love them all- my husband has a thing for vintage clocks- most don’t work anymore. I should photograph them…
4 Rachel (Heart of Light) // Aug 21, 2009 at 6:01 pm
These are all lovely! We went on a clock hunting expedition a couple weeks ago and came home with two great finds.
5 tina of forrestina vintage // Aug 22, 2009 at 3:03 am
love ‘em, clocks are always classic
6 shellbell // Aug 23, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I have these vintage clocks everywhere in my home…most of which DO NOT work…I cut electric cords off the back of ones that are electrified…I set the clocks to important times in my life…the time my kids were born…the time I got married…the time I was born…my husband…they get attention from everyone that enters!!
7 Suzanne // Aug 24, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Hey Miss Grace,
So…where might you be travelling!? My “vintage” clock is actually my very first wrist watch, a “Cinderella” watch that I received when I was about six years old. ‘Must be a Timex body ‘cuz it keeps on ticking!
Stunning photos, as usual.
Ciao bella,
Suzanne
8 darlingsavage // Aug 26, 2009 at 4:13 am
i want a vintage clock now! even if it doesn’t work, i love the look…
9 Minnie // Aug 26, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Oh, I love these photos. I just bought my first vintage clock at a thrift store the other day. It’s not nearly as beautiful as these, but I love it because it has a rotating dial with more than 50 cities around the world and the seconds hand has a little red plane on it. And since the worker didn’t know if it worked, I got it for a bargain, under $4!
10 paul overton // Aug 26, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Ooh. I love these. I used to have a Big Ben when I was little. Loud!
11 Agnes // Aug 28, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Oh wow! I am so impressed by your beautiful site! Can’t wait to stay and read more.
xoxo
Agnes
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