Beautiful feature in "CLOCKS" Magazine.

"CLOCKS" magazine did a wonderful feature dedicating the entire issue to my collection,  front and back covers,  and a full center spread. Be sure to get a copy for your library.

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"And hear the pleasant cuckoo, loud and long; 

 The simple bird that thinks two notes a song." 

 (William Henry Davies) 

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dedicated to automated clocks from the Black Forest Region of Germany!

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From the early stage beginner and novice to the more advanced collector or curator, we hope that our site has something of interest for everyone! While we will focus primarily on clocks, we will on occasion also feature other interesting items made in the region by the same craftsmen.


We will make available to our site visitors our private collection, and we welcome others to partake in our journey!

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