My New Old Clock

This is an E. N. Welch Co. Ogge clock that has been in husband's family for over 50 years. He had it shipped from Falmouth, MA when he went up there before Christmas. It dates back to the late 1800's and is very good condition.

We had to bring it to our clock repairman in Ocean Springs, MS.....actually twice between January and February. Just got it home today and it is working great. It is a 30 hour wind clock with heavy weights.

First, we put it on fireplace mantel but it competed too much with my Cathe Calhoun Pelican picture. Tried it few other places before decided to hang on wall here. Mr. Englehardt, the wonderful man that repairs clocks told us this interesting story.... around the time of the Revolutionary War, our American ancestors began making clocks. They needed a cheap clock for their humble homes as the French and English clocks were so expensive. With typical American ingenuity, they used local trees for the wood, fabricated inexpensive interior parts and sold these clocks for a few dollars. All the clock companies that sprung up in the New England area thought people would buy a new clock every few years. In essence, theses clocks were meant to be "throw-aways". But these clocks kept on working and working...they were even imported to Europe since they were so cheap. But the clock companies all eventually went out of business as the demand was no longer there. With a little love and care these beautiful clocks are still ticking today!