Heard recently that an old friend (and customer) of mine (Guy Ackers) had died. Shortly afterwards I heard from one of his sons that Guy had left me a clock. This morning Guy's son, Jon, and his wife, Ann, called to deliver the clock (pictured above) and stayed about an hour, coffeeing and chatting. Jon is very like his father - and that is a compliment to both of them. The clock is one I've always liked. It is an English timepiece alarm, also fitted with a single passing strike on the hour. The maker's name is on the lower part of the dial. It was made in England in the early 1700's. Guy purchased it from me about twenty years ago (or so). It was lovely to see it again -shan't sell it this time - one so rarely gets a second bite of the cherry.. It's now on my cellar wall, going well and keeping reasonable time, as far as one can judge of a single handed clock over a few hours. At the moment I'm having thoroughly mixed feelings about it - It's lovely to have the clock again, but shall miss Guy to talk with about clocks. We really must call on his widow, Gwen, soon.
Goodnight all.
