Tall Case Marquetry Clocks

WOW!!! incredible!!!!

-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon

awesome!

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

You said, “It seems that the world of mechanical clocks is shrinking and in danger of disappearing in our modern world.” That means there is more opportunity !!!!

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

This is a very beautiful and impressive clock. We still have a few hobbyists making clock works from brass here in Norway, so not all is lost. Let’s hope that your contributions will help keep these mechanical works of wonder alive. What tools do you use to create such detailed marquetry?

-- Mike, American in Norway

I studied under Dr. Pierre Ramond at ecole Boulle, in Paris for 4 years. I use the traditional “chevalet de marqueterie” and have a school here in San Diego, the American School of French Marquetry, which offers basic classes in these methods.

Thanks to this site, the chevalet is starting to be more popular. It allows very precise cutting of veneers, and is able to cut thick veneers and thick packets, including metals and exotic materials with ease and comfort.

-- WPatrick, San Diego, http://www.WPatrickEdwards.com

Absolutely stunning!

-- "everything is beautiful, but not everyone sees it" ~confucius-551-449 b.c.~

Tripple WOW beyond impressive ,true master pieces.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

You have me Patrick, no words …........
and you know how uncharacteristic of me that is. :-)
I eagerly anticipate seeing the work in progress next month.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Your work is amazing as always.

-- Best regards, Jack -- I may not be good, but I'm slow -- www.BarnhillWoodworks.com

Yes, I like your clocks!!

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence

I really admire the marquetry, I can’t even imagine cutting something like that. Beautiful work.

-- Tom D

Patrick, you are a master craftsman, and these clocks are truly inspirational work. The London makers such as Daniel Quare, Thomas Cartwright and Peter Garon would be pleased to see that the high standards they worked to are still relevant in today’s age and being preserved by you. After spending 800 hrs on them though, I can’t imagine how you bear to part company with them at any price.

I ‘m with Paul, I can’t wait to see your progress on the Lecount clock in February! Can you share anything else with us about the particular clock that you are working on?

Not to hijack your thread, but if anyone is interested in seeing more examples of marquetry tall case clocks, check out my board on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/mnedman/tall-case-marquetry-clocks/.

-- You either think you can, or think you can't. Either way you are right. Henry Ford

All of that beautiful work and only two pictures : (

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Patrick,

Your attention to detail is absolutely mind-boggling. We, too, wish you would share more pictures.

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

It is a treat for the eyes to see your work! Thanks for sharing!

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive