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Picture of Tom Seymour
posted August 02, 2004 22:26
Mythological giants strike the quarter hours on this clock above Sir John Bennett's jewelry shop. It was originally constructed in London, England, and now resides in Greenfield Village. The clock chimes the quarter hours (Westminster) and strikes the hours. This is the place where the Henry Ford Museum is, a great place to wander around! It is several stories shorter than the original building.


Any other animated or figural public clocks to share?

 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted August 02, 2004 22:27
Gog and Magog


Tom


 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
posted August 07, 2004 07:41
Hello Tom,

Since you are showing off Michigan attractions - how about the Glockundspiel at Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth? I do not have any photographs..
 
Posts: 53 | Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan USA | Registered: March 07, 2004
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted August 07, 2004 20:55
Andy,
That is a good one. I don't have any pictures of it either, but next time I go I will take the camera.


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted October 07, 2005 00:01
An update, or addition. Inside the Bennett Jewelry shop is this large glass sign.


Tom


 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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Picture of Mark Cross
posted October 07, 2005 13:24
"the two men on top drinking"? I see four characters holding pestal type mallets to hit the bells. Where are the drinkers? Confused

Regards! Michaelson
 
Posts: 3838 | Location: Estill Springs, Tennessee, USA | Registered: December 02, 2002
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted October 07, 2005 14:10
While they do look like they could be hoisting a pint in honor of..... they are actually as Mark described, and vent their frustration at not having a pint in hand, by banging on the bells each quarter hour.


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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