Engle began work on his clock in 1857, devoting his free time over the next 20 years to it. After decades moldering in storage, it was purchased in 1988 by the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. The Engle clock had been carted all over the East Coast. “That’s a lot of rough treatment.”ADVolunteers from the association restored the clock to its former glory, and in 1989 it was unveiled. ADThe Engle clock retains its ability to surprise and delight.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2020 21:45 UTC