Image by: Mimi Schiffman, courtesy the Salt Archive
A man practices the ancient art of timekeeping. Read the full description.
When Chris Balzer hears a clock strike on the hour, he feels a certain pride. The sound is proof that he did his job. Chris is a horologist. He restores antique timepieces, from wristwatches to City Hall’s tower clock.
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When Chris Balzer hears a clock strike on the hour, he feels a certain pride. The sound is proof that he did his job. Chris is a horologist. He restores antique timepieces, from wristwatches to City Hall’s tower clock.
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Tick-tockThe clock sounds in this piece are lovely. |
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Posted on November 03, 2009 at 11:46 PM | Permalink
cuckoo
did i spell it right? wonderful story, loved the chimes