Episode #13: Spencer Family Clocks

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We set out to get all of Althorp's clocks ticking again, beginning with the Boulle mantel clock that has been the heartbeat of the house for over 180 years.
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[@karenbyers]

I have really enjoyed these videos of Althorp. The amount of work needed to keep it going is amazing. So good to see how much Karen has done to return the house to its glory. And such a classy, caring lady.

[@WendyLSchmidtPhantomPoetess]

I love the soothing sound of an old clock.

[@janettflannigan4276]

Mathew is a God sent.. Wow, what a job all that is !! Very beautiful for sure.

[@simonepimentelcr2628]

Thank you so much for the video! It’s so precious to hear the history behind each piece in this historical home ♥️🤗

[@b.walker5955]

In terms of HEARING can you imagine all the ears that would hear that chime, that Lady Spencer JUST heard for the first time? Important meetings, church services, guests arriving...those chimes were present at ALL special events of Althorp. What an honor to HEAR them once again.

[@elizabethw.5494]

We inherited some old furniture from Paris and many pieces came locked without their keys! We discovered that we could purchase a "passe-partout" key online that opens most pieces, what a joy! It's not always necessary to rely on finding the old keys!

[@germaineprien7691]

I din't know why but watching these little snipits into Althorps origins is so interesting, maybe it makes us all feel a little closer to Lady Di and her family, a warm feeling for sure!!!

[@jessicaspencer5540]

I am so interested and amazed by each one of these videos. I am a Spencer and very proud to be one. Never in a million years would I have began to think about all the history that Althrop offers about my namesake. A trip to England to see it in person would be absolutely amazing.

[@carolinekuvschu]

Thank you so much for these videos! I love antiques, specifically victorian antiques and I swoon from the clocks you have. Amazing furniture, art, and clocks. I'm 22 and really enjoy the knowledge and information you've shared.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

"The titles of preservation, restoration as well as vastness of blessings, it is as common to be a part of the wealth that consists the wealth at work, its manner of growth accordingly, that restores the vastness thereof, for herein are truth, designed to be as excellent, as it is written and an oath to truth, to honesty, to its people, and to its way of life. How grandeur is as simple, and great is as vast, in the vastness thereof, immense and cannot be removed, as artful, as classical, as founded and established". Salutations to thy House, the House of Spencer. HRH HRH HRH HRH

[@alina3254]

I love these vlogs!! How wonderful, relaxing and informative too! Keep them coming!

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

I love your videos. Such beautiful clocks are a treasure to your family and nation. Great work.

[@ritabowles293]

Wonderful series!

[@stephenburns3678]

Lovely. Thank you Lady Spencer

[@dragonclaws9367]

So relaxing. So beautiful. It's like being transported thank you!

[@susanthompson5142]

I have no words...just beautiful. Thank you for sharing Karen. You are so Blessed to be living in a home , where everyday there is a new treasure waiting to be discovered and restored. The boxes of keys is a massive treasure hunt itself . So magical ✨

[@christina-yp6jy]

You have a beautiful clock collection

[@RaeAnnaLynnW]

I am loving these videos. Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us.

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you for sharing those beautiful Clocks. What magnificent Time Pieces.

[@Lornicopia]

That was such a fun video!

[@stefaniesombaty8980]

Those boxes of keys! The perfect hunt for me. I'm grabbing my label maker and I'll be right over.

[@shahriarsiam5235]

Beautiful video

[@janemackrell3733]

I think you are very lucky if you can find a good clockmaker. I have a number of clocks and watches that don’t work and no one has been able to sort them out so far

[@cotedetexas]

Is he the clock man from Windsor? They look so similar!! If not they are doppelgängers. That one clock with the black brass?? sculptures was gorgeous. Would love to hear that one chime.

[@susanfabian1521]

So cool 😎

[@b.walker5955]

I am reminded of the segment that presented the special horologist in service of the Late Queen. He and only he has access to set/change the clocks. Daylight savings in the Spring is a breeze in changing the 1400+ clocks. But in the fall, winding them all correctly in the manner in which they need to be handled (precious movements) it takes well over 18+ hours- and several locations. And many if not most also have keys! I wonder though, is he (the horologist) also the clock mechanic/technician? Like your specialist he recognized the need of oiling but not just any oil, and not too much and not too little. All of that must be logged as not to be lost to the next "curator". How many clock specialist will be coming up behind the skilled craftsmen/treasure you found in yours? Quartz movements and AA batteries pretty much ended that career-way before smart phone etc. ~ Time the only thing we aren't making more of. How precious does that make it!

[@jodalinkus5538]

A team of horologists needs to be present in case those relic gadgets begin to knell simultaneously.

[@reneoliver1186]

Is that Georgianna the same one who married the Duke of Devenshire?

[@thechatelaine]

🧡🧡

[@zacconemanagement2141]

Thank you so much! So wonderful to hear the history of the clock. You are so very lucky!

[@TrudyAnnBarker]

Countess Spencer !! You are amazing I love watching how you are bringing the old back to life 💕 you are doing such an amazing job I love watching your videos !!

[@music_makeup_n_more2897]

It brings me so much joy to see the joy you have in restoring and documenting certain aspects of this magnificent place!

[@diekriegerinwz81]

Fantastic Video. Really enjoyed it. So many beautiful and precious clocks. Althorp is a treasure box.

[@Wlf5953]

So cool and relaxing. Love clocks and it’s sad that people don’t / won’t take the time to appreciate them. Thank you for sharing this.

[@marion370]

Love old clocks,I have an old clock with its key but it chimes so loud like big Ben lol,but I still love it,got it from an antique market circa 1889

[@ronniealex5523]

The best part is these outstanding houses create work for the most brilliant craftsmanship

[@nathanpgraf]

Countess Spencer is a lovely lady. She seems very knowledgeable about the inner workings of Althorp. Earl Spencer must be very proud of her.

[@leislavalon3391]

The first thing I thought of was The Repair Shop! I loved that show, I wish they didn't cancel it. I can't deal with a ticking clock, I end up hearing the tick tock & nothing else. I also end up shaking my foot back & forth to the rhythm. Lol. BUT... what a beautiful clock & chime!

[@Susan.I]

Karen, I am American. I live in North East North Carolina.

[@rhondamartin3575]

They're amazing! I love old clocks! Beautiful ❤️!

[@NathanaelJB]

Such beautiful timepieces 😊

[@ritabowles293]

Karen, you’re a treasure!

[@EnqlishRoses69]

A nice collection of beautiful clocks. We have a small Grandfather clock that we can't get fixed properly. We've had it since the 80's. It doesn't work at the moment..it was neat to hear the chimes.

[@JP_realestate04]

Lady Spencer, thoroughly enjoyed this segment and what a treasure to have such “timely” expertise to keep them in perfect order. 🙏