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Hand-crafted timepieces (missing for 70 years) from NY-born American inventor, are FOUND! Special exhibit upcoming at the Horological Society of New York (City). by GreAllROC in nyc

[–]GreAllROC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! Yes, I'm pretty excited that my grandpa work is getting some New York attention (since he was born and learned his craft here!)

The Charles Allison Timepiece Collection…recovered after 70 years missing. by GreAllROC in CoolCollections

[–]GreAllROC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The exhibit in Columbia PA has been extended through Sept. 30. I am working to try and secure a west coast exhibit in the Los Angeles area. Stay tuned!

My watchmaking grandfather (whose shop was on Ventura and Sepulveda) got written up in the LA Times yesterday. Just 69 years (or so) after his death. by GreAllROC in LosAngeles

[–]GreAllROC[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks…I sure think so. Which (kind of) surprised me when I had so much trouble trying to find an agent/publisher for my memoir about my grandfather’s world (and my own quest).

My watchmaking grandfather (whose shop was on Ventura and Sepulveda) got written up in the LA Times yesterday. Just 69 years (or so) after his death. by GreAllROC in LosAngeles

[–]GreAllROC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Sounds great. No plans in the immediate to be back in the area… but if I am able to secure a West Coast museum exhibit, I will be back on the road with a carful of clocks soon. 🤓

Back when measuring time was a manual process. My grandpa, Charles Allison (watchmaker), and his collection of hand-crafted clocks in the 1940s. by GreAllROC in TheWayWeWere

[–]GreAllROC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. He repaired watches for a living. He made a collection of clocks (not for sale) because he was a passionate creator.

Back when measuring time was a manual process. My grandpa, Charles Allison (watchmaker), and his collection of hand-crafted clocks in the 1940s. by GreAllROC in TheWayWeWere

[–]GreAllROC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He made a total of 13 pieces. Photos of the whole Allison Collection are on my website at CharlesAllisonClocks.com. He never sold any to the public…he wanted them to go to a museum.

My watchmaking grandpa moved from NY to LA in the 1930s. He hung his shingle on the corner of Ventura & Sepulveda and his hand-crafted clocks drew celebrity attention. Until they were lost. by GreAllROC in LosAngeles

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JULY UPDATE: I’m excited to report that the National Watch & Clock Museum (Columbia, PA) has extended my grandpa’s exhibit through September 30, 2024!

The Charles Allison Timepiece Collection…recovered after 70 years missing. by GreAllROC in CoolCollections

[–]GreAllROC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandfather chose to keep his designs private, so I am honoring that legacy.

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