Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 E1

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Everyone's favourite Horologist Oliver Cooke delves through the cupboards of the British Museum's Horological Study Room to bring you six curious and novelty clocks and watches from across time. See below for a list of links to find out more about each one in the video.
CONTENT WARNING:
This video features a staggeringly low number of accurate timepieces. We can't express it enough, most of these would not reliably tell you the time or wake you up. They're pretty interesting though.
CHAPTERS:
00:33 Inclined Plane Clock (1680-1690)
04:00 Flying Pendulum Clock (1875-1885)
06:00 Time-projecting Night Clock by Eveready (1913)
08:03 Bradley Snyder Visually-impaired Watch by Eone (2014)
10:31 Nuremberg Horizontal table clock (1535-1545)
11:21 Nuremberg Horizontal table clock alarm attachment (1535-1545)
12:30 Pair Cased Watch (1770s)
12:50 Alarm Device for Pocket Watch (1835-1845)
15:09 Clocks and Watches at the British Museum
Inclined Plane Clock: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Flying Pendulum Clock: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Time-projecting Night Clock by Eveready: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Bradley Snyder Visually-impaired Watch by Eone: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Nuremberg Horizontal table clock and alarm attachment: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Alarm Device for Pocket Watch: www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 285
@britishmuseum
@britishmuseum Рік тому
Need more clocks? More watches? More Oli? We've got it covered: ukposts.info/slow/PL0LQM0SAx600xVMIZO9L6zXTP_-K8rcDC Cheers for taking part in the premiere. Think we'll start doing these again. It's always super fun to chat to you all.
@bobbybigboyyes
@bobbybigboyyes Рік тому
Steve Fletcher on The Repair Shop fixed a rolling clock just like that one, and it worked and rolled on a shorter ramp. It may be on the BBC I-Player. 🕛😊
@Splash_of_Freedom
@Splash_of_Freedom Рік тому
Could watch these horology videos all day. Was so happy to see this new one posted and very much enjoyed it. Enjoyed the night click video as well. I hope you make more! Thank you!
@theflyingfool
@theflyingfool Рік тому
This subject "ticks" all my boxes, thank you!!
@steveshoemaker6347
@steveshoemaker6347 Рік тому
Thanks very much and i just Sub'ed to your channel.... Shoe🇺🇸
@jasonpressler7111
@jasonpressler7111 Рік тому
anybody else miss the L the first time they read clocks?
@daveyates8113
@daveyates8113 Рік тому
You can see from this video that Oliver is so absorbed by his profesion and place that he absolutely loves what he does. Thank you fro the pleasure is watching him explain and demonstrate his art
@erictompson3212
@erictompson3212 Рік тому
More horology content please! The collection at the museum is sublime!
@britishmuseum
@britishmuseum Рік тому
You've got a little bit of time before the premiere, here's a playlist of all our other horological content. Glad you like it!
@nintendy
@nintendy 4 дні тому
People may well think it's odd to talk to Clocks - but I have names for all mine! LOVE Clocks (only the mechanical kind) can't get enough of them. Always had a fascination for Clocks and Time , and it's just a bonus that we can't live without them! Thanks for sharing!
@causewaykayak
@causewaykayak Рік тому
When you live so far from London that visits are not possible, these lovely videos Curator's Corner are like having your own personal expert guide to some of the world's most attractive things. There's more too, abstract treasures such as deciphering ancient scripts and teaching us wonderful secrets such as Egyptian alphabets ... Thank you Curator Ilona and friend Nick.
@china100
@china100 Рік тому
That rolling clock has to be one of the best things I have ever seen.
@Mystterrio
@Mystterrio Рік тому
Yes! Oliver is back! Can you guys make more videos with him? Such a talented and knowledgeable man :)
@time4clocks
@time4clocks Рік тому
He would make such a great neighbor!
@91JLovesDisney
@91JLovesDisney Рік тому
Right?! I wanna be friends with this man
@SkiSkillsMontana
@SkiSkillsMontana Рік тому
Type a dude that would peep in your windows
@IvanSN
@IvanSN Рік тому
@@SkiSkillsMontana yeah to look at your clocks!
@SkiSkillsMontana
@SkiSkillsMontana Рік тому
@@IvanSN you misspelled cock
@jasonsummit1885
@jasonsummit1885 Рік тому
A clock curator who looks exactly how you would imagine, and I could converse with him for hours on this subject.👍😁
@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb
@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb Рік тому
To be honest, I clicked because the thumbnail looks like John Candy. But excellent video - loved that rolling clock!
@causewaykayak
@causewaykayak Рік тому
What a charming person. So interesting to listen to as well.
@wemailbill2
@wemailbill2 Рік тому
I hadn’t ever heard the term horology before I saw Oliver’s first video on this channel. It sent me off on a whole new area of interest. More like this please.
@Skibbityboo0580
@Skibbityboo0580 Рік тому
As a watch collector, I am so hyped for this!!!!
@britishmuseum
@britishmuseum Рік тому
Judging from the live chat, I can verify this!
@ChrisPollitt
@ChrisPollitt Рік тому
11:33 The OG of add-ons! I love it. 16th century clock seller: "Well, what you reallly need for this clock is the alarm add-on!"
@beth12svist
@beth12svist Рік тому
This is wonderful; so many interesting clocks, and wow, the old alarms! The clock videos were some of my favourite Curator's Corners, so this is a strong start to the new series for me!
@daveyates8113
@daveyates8113 Рік тому
What an absolute fantastic Gentalman. Someone who is atuned to his pasion and work is one of my heroes
@chrisj683
@chrisj683 Рік тому
Posting Curator’s Corner when Objectivity isn’t posting is a great move. There are so many great artifacts at the BM.
@cynn3367
@cynn3367 Рік тому
What an absolutely fascinating video! I learned things I never even suspected. Suddenly life in the Middle Ages seems more alive.
@worldtraveler930
@worldtraveler930 Рік тому
Every time I hear someone discuss Horology I am reminded of the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie!!! 🤠👍
@TheGrenadier97
@TheGrenadier97 Рік тому
Art, class and engineering. Absolutely wonderful collection & dedication; heaven for us that enjoy mechanical watches and clocks!
@jimbrittain402
@jimbrittain402 Рік тому
What a great video! I love the nifty mechanicals... and Mr Cooke (Dr Cooke?) is just a delight to watch; he's obviously so taken with the devices. More!
@barkebaat
@barkebaat Рік тому
Very interesting stuff! And Mr. Cooke is brilliant and charming. More, please !
@CH-bn7qb
@CH-bn7qb Рік тому
I could watch this guy all day 😂
@karyne826
@karyne826 Рік тому
Very interesting and enjoyable video.
@renlam2905
@renlam2905 Рік тому
Wow Never seen anything like it. Love it. Please more watch and clock videos. :)
@blenny47
@blenny47 Рік тому
Just pure Horology bliss thank you for your time and upload
@prof.heinous191
@prof.heinous191 Рік тому
Always good to see a curator who knows how to let his hair down!
@coffeeisgood102
@coffeeisgood102 Рік тому
If I lived across the pond I would repair that rolling clock for you. I love bringing ancient artifacts back to life. When I ran my repair shop my motto was “your clock arrives broke, it doesn’t leave till it’s fixed”. Thanks for the interesting horology journey.
@vibingwithvinyl
@vibingwithvinyl Рік тому
For some reason Oliver reminds me of Gary Strang from 'Men Behaving Badly'. Go figure. Edit: absolutely loved all the clocks. Excellent presentation!
@PromorteD
@PromorteD Рік тому
Lovely educational video. I especially appreciate all of the background research on each item that Oliver has conducted in preparation to be able to deliver so much information in a relatively short time. Kudos!
@crc.agoodguy
@crc.agoodguy Рік тому
I am quite certain that this individual is the most undisputedly colossal nerd I have ever seen! So I donated! I couldn't possibly be more impressed with this level of nerdery! Ad&d, Lord of the Rings, step aside here is your new king!
@DuncanClocks
@DuncanClocks 5 місяців тому
Thank you so much I was an apprentice instrument maker and I also worked for a London clock maker for many years I still restore and service clocks and are still fascinated by them Your video and the way you present these lovely items is amazing thanks
@johnstyron6543
@johnstyron6543 Рік тому
I love this!! It’s like when I was a child and my uncle would explain clocks to me. More please!!
@Dept_Of_Ducks
@Dept_Of_Ducks Рік тому
The Repair Shop fixed a rolling clock before, so I hope the museum can get theirs working. The board length of the repaired clock was similar to the length this one was sawn down to. Link to the clock- ukposts.info/have/v-deo/jX6egH9pon6rpIU.html
@buddycollier5056
@buddycollier5056 Рік тому
Lovely! So glad I found this video! Thanks
@vintagelady1
@vintagelady1 Рік тому
Clockmakers must be the most fun people in the world to conceive of these wild & crazy timepieces--and the most skilled to make them! I love clocks--or more like, I love knowing what time it is, watching the dance of the hours. I caught a glimpse on a video of a hanging clock that was attached to the underside of a birdcage & I'm obsessed with making my own as a DIY. I have a birdcage, exactly 12 inches diameter, bought a cheap clock that it fits into perfectly, now all I need to do is fancy everything up & decide where to hang it! Not exactly great art--but great fun!
@timothycivis8757
@timothycivis8757 Рік тому
That was a great presentation . Thanks for taking the time to make this.
@golfpark94
@golfpark94 11 місяців тому
I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you, “so there you have it”.
@Itzmihowz
@Itzmihowz Рік тому
Fascinating. Thank you for an intriguing glimpse into past time keeping
@ptonpc
@ptonpc Рік тому
Always a pleasure to watch these :)
@mariblue72
@mariblue72 Рік тому
I never thought I'd be interested in clocks and watches, yet here we are. Now to watch (pun not entirely unintended) any other videos with Oliver because this was genuinely fascinating!
@coranova
@coranova Рік тому
He's fantastic to listen to!
@time4clocks
@time4clocks Рік тому
Finally, a channel with superb content! 🌷🌷
@royc998
@royc998 Рік тому
Fascinating. More please 👍
@susannjarvis5587
@susannjarvis5587 Рік тому
This was absolutely fascinating. Such beautiful time pieces. And such innovative approaches to marking time.
@Martin1911A1
@Martin1911A1 Рік тому
Wonderful, informative and enjoyable. Thank you so much for making this.
@michaelparker6907
@michaelparker6907 Рік тому
Brilliant, very clever pieces. Thank-you.
@mreckes9967
@mreckes9967 Рік тому
Curators Corner, the place where all the clever and interesting dweebs are selected enlighten us all.
@scottmeeker9971
@scottmeeker9971 Рік тому
Brilliant !! Thank you for sharing
@goboogeeee
@goboogeeee Рік тому
This was really delightful. I really enjoy this series and look forward to more episodes. Hope to visit your wonderful museum some day.
@fishm0nger
@fishm0nger Рік тому
Oh wow. So many thanks for this video!
@perisssss
@perisssss Рік тому
love! big love for all of these pieces and the "minds" behind them
@jaymorgan7728
@jaymorgan7728 Рік тому
Amazing craftsmanship!
@WalterBurton
@WalterBurton Рік тому
More of Oliver and his clocks, please.
@Cora.T
@Cora.T Рік тому
This makes me so grateful to have laser accurate time literally in my back pocket. As someone who comes from a culture where punctuality is key, I can't imagine the stress of only having something that is so inaccurate that it only tells me the hour. Though I imagine since everyone was subjected to this, people where less worried about punctuality
@cook5381
@cook5381 Рік тому
Thanks, fascinating. I could watch more of this for hours!
@YanestraAgain
@YanestraAgain Рік тому
A very special presentation. Many thanks.
@DipityS
@DipityS Рік тому
This was fascinating and the clocks were gorgeous - thank you.
@JJONNYREPP
@JJONNYREPP Рік тому
Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 Ep1 1620pm 16.3.23 excellent!!!
@thinghammer
@thinghammer Рік тому
Fascinating. It looks like he's wearing a Datejust. I started humming "Blinded me with Science" after seeing him.
@Bob-Whiting
@Bob-Whiting Рік тому
Simply Amazing! Loved it sir.
@Travelin2Wit
@Travelin2Wit Рік тому
Wonderful presentation! Thank you.
@Leebearify
@Leebearify Рік тому
Unbelievable !!! Thank you so much you are fabulous !! My goodness, I would LOVE to come for a visit!!!
@suzettecalleja3122
@suzettecalleja3122 Рік тому
Absolutely loved it. Thank uou.❤
@davidkelsey2864
@davidkelsey2864 Рік тому
I so love these quirky devices.
@alocino96
@alocino96 Рік тому
yeah, another curator's corner season, so fun, very interesting clocks
@wowmanhaha
@wowmanhaha Рік тому
Marvellous stuff!
@stischer47
@stischer47 Рік тому
When I visited the Greenwich Observatory a number of years ago, the guide showed us a clock that was the old GMT. He said that the clock took two beats to advance, one being called a "deadbeat" because it didn't do anything. I asked if that's where the word, deadbeat, came from to describe a person who did nothing. It made sense. He looked at me as if I had just asked him to explain Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
@jonka1
@jonka1 Рік тому
Quite sad really.
@fins59
@fins59 Рік тому
Plenty of people in jobs in which they're not quite up to the task, at least the guide only has to learn a script and lives are not depending on his competence.
@FranzKafkaRockOpera
@FranzKafkaRockOpera Рік тому
@@jonka1 I don't think a tour guide being hesitant to confirm a little-known piece of etymology that, from my cursory research, appears to actually be apocryphal merits this degree of pathos.
@okancanarslan3730
@okancanarslan3730 Рік тому
amazing clocks and passionate curator
@jrpeet
@jrpeet Рік тому
Great episode. Thanks
@samharper4289
@samharper4289 6 днів тому
Some very interesting pieces there!
@mirygalas6508
@mirygalas6508 Рік тому
So creative and beautiful! It defeats the idea that any current generation is the climax of innovation.
@MrPhotodoc
@MrPhotodoc Рік тому
Mr. Cooke even looks like a proper English Clock Museum Curator.
@mitre1
@mitre1 Рік тому
The clock and watch section of the museum is a source of never ending fascination
@TheRealStructurer
@TheRealStructurer Рік тому
Just love the first one! Takes a lot of space, but I want one! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
@piccalillipit9211
@piccalillipit9211 Рік тому
BRILLIANT - more clocks please...!!!
@jimmyzbike
@jimmyzbike Рік тому
Amazing thanks for sharing
@beautifulsmall
@beautifulsmall Рік тому
Love the aftermarket alarm adapters. My first view on this channel. subscribed. Always wanted to build a shortt clock, would love to see a deep dive of that or P. Woodwards W5.
@jrendt2157
@jrendt2157 Рік тому
Wonderful, absolutely wonderful..
@butcherwoman3753
@butcherwoman3753 Рік тому
Awesome! So glad I found this channel. I have a fondness of all clocks, watches and mechanisms that tick tock. Fascinating. Many thanks. 🕰️
@stevemyers8330
@stevemyers8330 Рік тому
My favorite corner!
@acidcatheter8645
@acidcatheter8645 Рік тому
This feels like something out of a Wes Anderson film and it’s beautiful
@christianvalenzuela225
@christianvalenzuela225 Рік тому
Very interesting! ❤ Thanks!
@chump54
@chump54 Рік тому
brilliant, thanks
@tm502010
@tm502010 Рік тому
Delightful! ❤
@glorialange6446
@glorialange6446 Рік тому
I am totally fascinated! Found the vid by accident and will absolutely watch more.
@britishmuseum
@britishmuseum Рік тому
Welcome to the channel!
@29lookingood
@29lookingood Рік тому
Really interesting. Thank you 👍🏾🇬🇧💙
@mxtb1888
@mxtb1888 Рік тому
Kudos for not editing out that off-camera question. Got to see Mr. Cooke’s sense of humour.
@tthomas9160
@tthomas9160 Рік тому
This guy is wonderful.
@STOG01
@STOG01 Рік тому
That's just lovely.
@racamon
@racamon Рік тому
This is genius horology, on this video! I am loving it.
@Birkguitars
@Birkguitars Рік тому
I feel so at home here 🤗 What a wonderful channel.
@jobr2394
@jobr2394 Рік тому
Love the video!!!
@Rincypoopoo
@Rincypoopoo Рік тому
Oh my ! The clocks that you have ! I have spent many happy hours enthralled be the sheer intricacy and beauty of your collection ! And you get to touch them ... Mind you I did just repair a fusee movement from the bank of England ! That was thrilling.
@paillette2010
@paillette2010 Рік тому
Love this!!!!
@shellyharry8189
@shellyharry8189 Рік тому
very interesting! thank you!
@richardbrobeck2384
@richardbrobeck2384 Рік тому
Great Video !
@Insignifant
@Insignifant Рік тому
Oli's back! that's about the best news in all things "british" in years.
@wyrdo1501
@wyrdo1501 Рік тому
i have always loved and been fascinated by old clocks, the intricate mechanisms and especially the very delicate and precise parts people were able to make hundreds of years ago with the tools they had available, it might sound odd but these things make me proud of humans and what we are capable of. the rolling clock and the flashlight clock are amazing, well they all are pretty cool but those two are my favorites. i do think the last "alarm clock" thing you showed would be pretty reliable tho if it was kept on a level surface.
@gracefulonthetrail2244
@gracefulonthetrail2244 Рік тому
More! More! More!
@nilo70
@nilo70 Рік тому
Please , more clocks ! Cheers from California 😊
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