The Clock Shop

Last week when we traveled to the mountains of western North Carolina and the Blue Waters Mountain Lodge, we stopped for dinner in the mountain town of Hendersonville, as we often do.  I wrote about Hendersonville a few years ago; you can read that post Here.  There's a clock shop there that always catches my eye, but I hadn't gotten around to taking pictures of it until this year.  They're always closed when we arrive in town, but I love looking in the windows.

It was closed when we arrived this year too, but we did finally manage to take some pictures.  It's hard to get good pictures looking through a plate-glass window from outside, so please excuse the quality of some of the pics.

A perfect name for a clock shop, don't you think?

The shape of this clock is so pretty with its ionic columns on either side.

Here's a closer look at the clock you see in the background of the picture above.  Gorgeous!
 

This has to be one of the most unusual clocks I've ever seen.  It's interesting, but not really my style.

These urns must be part of a matching set with the clock, since the green finish and the red marble bases are the same on all three pieces.  You can see some of the other clocks in the background here.  I'm guessing this is a commode chest (maybe French) that these pieces in the window are displayed upon; what do you think?  Another beautiful piece.

It's probably for the best that the store is never open when we're there.  I love clocks, but I don't dare look at the price tags for these lovelies.  We've gotten our son through college; now it's time to do some maintenance/improvements to our home and continue to save for retirement.

I thought this banjo clock was charming -- love the design on the glass case.  I really am fascinated by clocks, especially vintage or antique clocks.  We only have three pretty clocks at our house, but I'm awfully glad to have them.  :)

This is our vintage Seth Thomas banjo clock; I love to hear it chime the hour.  I don't have a close-up picture of this clock, but that's an American eagle on the top.

This clock used to be on our mantel until we got a print to hang there instead.  I think the clock looks just right on top of the corner cupboard.  This one is not old, but I still think it's pretty.

An antique anniversary clock given to us by my in-laws early in our marriage.

My husband's uncle, who collects and repairs clocks, found this one.  It doesn't show up so well on these shelves because of the stained wood.  I'm thinking of moving the clock to our guest bedroom once we get the room re-done.  I love the face on this clock.

Do you have a favorite clock in your home?  I'd love to hear about it!  Thank you for visiting; I always look forward to your visits and comments.  Have a wonderful day!

I'm sharing this post with at Patti and Paula's blog, Ivy and Elephants, for the "What's It Wednesday" party.  Hope to see you there.  :)

Denise