Collecting Conversations, Episode 1: Early American Clock by Joseph Ives (1782-1862)

In this episode of Collecting Conversations, Philip Morris, renowned writer on early American clockmaking, shares his knowledge about two extraordinary American clocks from the collections of the National Watch and Clock Museum. In 2011, Philip published American Wooden Movement Tall Clocks 1712-1835, which stands today as the definitive reference for this fascinating area of American horology.
Become captivated as Philip shares his insights into two extraordinary wooden clock movements by Joseph Ives. Looking at the decorative under-painted glass dial, the wooden gears with roller pinions, and unusual use of the torsion pendulum in the Merriman Ives shelf clock. These clocks are displayed in a special exhibit at the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia PA. Learn more www.nawcc.org/...
The National Watch and Clock Museum is packed with amazing horological technology and decorative arts. Sometimes just seeing the object in a showcase is not enough to really appreciate the uniqueness or importance of a clock or watch. In this series of short videos called Collecting Conversations, our members share their expertise to explain the details of these fascinating objects. Subscribe to our channel to tune in!

[@catherinegorton7740]

Loved watching the Merriman Ives clock work close up, especially the scalloped wheel and flutter fly.

[@weejohnoo]

Great video, very informative, thank you.