The Importance of Time
June 25, 2010 by Clock-Stock
Filed under Wall Clocks
The man who invented time must be called a genius. Imagine a world without time and for sure the world would be in chaos. There would be no way to tell when it’s time to work or go home. There would be no sign if you are late for an appointment. Without it, no one [...]
History of Neon
June 21, 2010 by Clock-Stock
Filed under Clocks
The word neon comes from the Greek term “neos” meaning “the new gas”. French inventor Georges Claude applied electrical discharge to a sealed tube of neon gas and created a light. The first neon light sign in the United States was used by a Packard car dealership in LA. Outdoor signage advertising became a hit. [...]
A World With No Clocks
June 2, 2010 by Clock-Stock
Filed under Cuckoo Clocks
What would do the world become if there was no machine that can keep track of time. People would have no means of knowing when it’s time to eat, sleep or work. There would be no unifying time frame where the people in a company go to and leave work. There would be no way [...]
The Charm of Mantle Clocks
June 1, 2010 by Clock-Stock
Filed under Wall Clocks
Old houses usually have ornate timepieces made in flamboyant styles. Wooden clockswood clocks were very popular in olden times and continue to do so at present. These are made of wood and have large clock faces and hands that can easily be read from a distance. Some of the most popular wood clocks are mantel [...]
