It’s sad actually, because we have some of the greatest technology that has ever existed.  But, since things move and change so fast now, it will be a surprise to see what is around 100 years from now.  You probably will not be able to recognize some of the stuff.  It is an interesting thing to look into how some of these older objects were made or designed to work.  That is what we will spend a moment talking about with something like the traditional wood wall clock.  Most of these clocks were made with a wood case that had a glass face, behind which lay the keyhole.

This keyhole was where the special clock key was placed in order to wind it up.  Once wound, the clock would keep very good time.  Then, when it stopped working, you would simply wind it up again and away it would whirr and click until its next winding.  Over time, the springs and inner workings do wear out and need to be either replaced or cleaned to be as accurate as they once were.  But, think about something built today.  It will be a wonder if it works in 1 year, let alone 100.  How many cell phones have you gone through already?  Exactly.  True, wall clocks have a special place in the hearts of those who grew up with them or remember seeing them in their relatives’ homes.  There is just something unique about their character and design.

Written by the Staff at Wall Clocks Place