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… if you're like most people, you want to give something unique and special. There are a lot of tried and true gift ideas out there, like gift baskets or winter wear, but for something truly unique, you've got to think outside of the box. Timepieces are a gift that everyone appreciates for their home decor. They are one size fits all and everyone can use more clocks around their home and office. Instead of wracking your brain over what to give this year, try one of these timepiece ideas on for size. You'll be sure to find one that works for someone on your gift list |
Bit of Clock History - Galileo Galilei is given credit for discovering, in 1582, that the pendulum was an instrument that would record time. The pendulum (the long swinging weight inside the wooden case) is what keeps a grandfather clock's time regular. In 1670, William Clement discovered that clocks work more accurately with a longer pendulum, and so the "long case clock" was created. It stood about six-feet tall in a well-crafted wooden case, with an enclosed pendulum and weights. Over the years clockmakers enhanced the craftsmanship of the wooden case and added chimes. |
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