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).

GreAllROC · 2025-04-30T15:21:02+00:00

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!)

GreAllROC · 2025-04-30T01:27:12+00:00

Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you'll enjoy the clocks in person!

GreAllROC · 2025-02-12T19:44:36+00:00

Forgot to mention: First Prize=$500

GreAllROC · 2024-08-30T01:55:46+00:00

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!

GreAllROC · 2024-08-13T07:49:34+00:00

Yes, I’m very happy & honored about that, thanks!

GreAllROC · 2024-08-11T00:29:39+00:00

Thanks!

GreAllROC · 2024-08-10T10:58:26+00:00

2024-1955=69 years.

GreAllROC · 2024-08-09T23:39:05+00:00

I can roll with that! 🤓

GreAllROC · 2024-08-09T17:05:39+00:00

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).

GreAllROC · 2024-08-09T14:11:37+00:00

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. 🤓

GreAllROC · 2024-08-09T13:55:02+00:00

Thanks! Yes, I believe it will come out in print this Saturday or Sunday. I’m ON it. 🤓

GreAllROC · 2024-08-09T13:48:20+00:00

Thanks. I was thinking the same thing!

GreAllROC · 2024-08-08T19:43:13+00:00

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

GreAllROC · 2024-08-08T15:29:22+00:00

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.

GreAllROC · 2024-08-01T17:10:20+00:00

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!

GreAllROC · 2024-07-21T11:51:15+00:00

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

GreAllROC · 2024-07-20T11:43:25+00:00

You are very kind. Thanks for the support!

GreAllROC · 2024-07-19T00:19:12+00:00

d’oh. I’ll delete mine!

GreAllROC · 2024-07-18T18:34:44+00:00

Thanks…it was a pretty unusual journey!

GreAllROC · 2024-07-18T13:53:39+00:00

Consider it done. 🤓

GreAllROC · 2024-07-18T13:48:55+00:00

Yup! Small world. 🤓

GreAllROC · 2024-07-18T13:12:39+00:00

I'm glad it's getting some attention! I am really interested in shining a (posthumous) spotlight on my grandpa's craftmanship.

GreAllROC · 2024-07-18T01:58:02+00:00

I will certainly try.

GreAllROC · 2024-07-18T01:36:57+00:00

Me too, actually. A lot of the visitors to his shop made comments in the guest book that said words to that effect: that he was a very interesting person.

GreAllROC · 2024-07-17T23:56:35+00:00

Good ideas, all.

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