Quality clocks have always been an expensive acquisition, and very coveted ones at that. Clocks often come into a family at the time of marriage, or as gifts at some other milestone in the family history, such as a birth. For this reason, clocks are often passed down from generation-to-generation, not just as symbols of wealth and prosperity, but also carrying with them sentimental stories for generations to come.
Creating Heirloom Clocks
With these facts in mind, many young families of today, if they do not already have an heirloom clock, often plan to create one. Sometimes they choose with an eye on the history of their family-where in the world they came from, and what were their professions (nautical, for example, would warrant a maritime clock). Others recognize their wonderful freedom of choice and simply go for the most beautiful clock they can find.
All kinds of styles are examples of potential heirloom clocks; carriage clocks, grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, cuckoo clocks and so on. Clocks are in such demand today-perhaps more than they ever were-that companies that specialize in reproduction and high quality clocks are doing extremely good business. Everyone wants an heirloom clock.
Your Heirloom Clock
If you are thinking of creating an heirloom clock for your family, why not have the best of both worlds. You might take into consideration the predominant nationality of your ancestors, and then choose a style that is synonymous with that part of the world (for Germany it would be cuckoo clocks of course). You will not be restricted, whatever you decide. As far as heirloom clocks are concerned, the world is our oyster.
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