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

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  • @britishmuseum
    @britishmuseum  ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Need more clocks? More watches? More Oli? We've got it covered: th-cam.com/play/PL0LQM0SAx600xVMIZO9L6zXTP_-K8rcDC.html
    Cheers for taking part in the premiere. Think we'll start doing these again. It's always super fun to chat to you all.

    • @Splash_of_Freedom
      @Splash_of_Freedom ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This subject "ticks" all my boxes, thank you!!

    • @steveshoemaker6347
      @steveshoemaker6347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much and i just Sub'ed to your channel....
      Shoe🇺🇸

    • @jasonpressler7111
      @jasonpressler7111 ปีที่แล้ว

      anybody else miss the L the first time they read clocks?

    • @britishmuseum
      @britishmuseum  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasonpressler7111 It took far longer than I thought it would for this to be mentioned. I missed it a couple of times when uploading, and I made the thumbnail...

  • @erictompson3212
    @erictompson3212 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    More horology content please! The collection at the museum is sublime!

    • @britishmuseum
      @britishmuseum  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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!

    • @sjain8111
      @sjain8111 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@britishmuseum yes thanks! I adore this video 🕰️

  • @daveyates8113
    @daveyates8113 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    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

  • @china100
    @china100 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That rolling clock has to be one of the best things I have ever seen.

    • @rodgibble213
      @rodgibble213 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      very clever, but does it keep accurate time where gravity wobbles??

  • @Mystterrio
    @Mystterrio ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Yes! Oliver is back! Can you guys make more videos with him? Such a talented and knowledgeable man :)

    • @time4clocks
      @time4clocks ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He would make such a great neighbor!

    • @91JLovesDisney
      @91JLovesDisney ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right?! I wanna be friends with this man

    • @SkiSkillsMontana
      @SkiSkillsMontana ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Type a dude that would peep in your windows

    • @IvanSN
      @IvanSN ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SkiSkillsMontana yeah to look at your clocks!

    • @SkiSkillsMontana
      @SkiSkillsMontana ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IvanSN you misspelled cock

  • @causewaykayak
    @causewaykayak ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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.

  • @wemailbill2
    @wemailbill2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

  • @causewaykayak
    @causewaykayak ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a charming person. So interesting to listen to as well.

  • @Skibbityboo0580
    @Skibbityboo0580 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a watch collector, I am so hyped for this!!!!

    • @britishmuseum
      @britishmuseum  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Judging from the live chat, I can verify this!

  • @nintendy
    @nintendy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @beth12svist
    @beth12svist ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an absolute fantastic Gentalman. Someone who is atuned to his pasion and work is one of my heroes

  • @Dept_Of_Ducks
    @Dept_Of_Ducks ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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- th-cam.com/video/UNmLI2kHzCQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @TheGrenadier97
    @TheGrenadier97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Art, class and engineering. Absolutely wonderful collection & dedication; heaven for us that enjoy mechanical watches and clocks!

  • @crc.agoodguy
    @crc.agoodguy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @jasonsummit1885
    @jasonsummit1885 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A clock curator who looks exactly how you would imagine, and I could converse with him for hours on this subject.👍😁

  • @chrisj683
    @chrisj683 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Posting Curator’s Corner when Objectivity isn’t posting is a great move. There are so many great artifacts at the BM.

  • @jimbrittain402
    @jimbrittain402 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

  • @blenny47
    @blenny47 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just pure Horology bliss thank you for your time and upload

  • @ChrisPollitt
    @ChrisPollitt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!"

  • @cynn3367
    @cynn3367 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What an absolutely fascinating video! I learned things I never even suspected. Suddenly life in the Middle Ages seems more alive.

  • @barkebaat
    @barkebaat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting stuff!
    And Mr. Cooke is brilliant and charming.
    More, please !

  • @CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb
    @CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To be honest, I clicked because the thumbnail looks like John Candy. But excellent video - loved that rolling clock!

  • @PromorteD
    @PromorteD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @mariblue72
    @mariblue72 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @JJONNYREPP
    @JJONNYREPP ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke | Curator's Corner S8 Ep1 1620pm 16.3.23 excellent!!!

  • @coffeeisgood102
    @coffeeisgood102 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Cora.T
    @Cora.T ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @johnstyron6543
    @johnstyron6543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this!! It’s like when I was a child and my uncle would explain clocks to me. More please!!

  • @renlam2905
    @renlam2905 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow
    Never seen anything like it. Love it. Please more watch and clock videos. :)

  • @DuncanClocks
    @DuncanClocks ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @vintagelady1
    @vintagelady1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @glorialange6446
    @glorialange6446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am totally fascinated! Found the vid by accident and will absolutely watch more.

  • @time4clocks
    @time4clocks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally, a channel with superb content! 🌷🌷

  • @mirygalas6508
    @mirygalas6508 ปีที่แล้ว

    So creative and beautiful! It defeats the idea that any current generation is the climax of innovation.

  • @vibingwithvinyl
    @vibingwithvinyl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For some reason Oliver reminds me of Gary Strang from 'Men Behaving Badly'. Go figure. Edit: absolutely loved all the clocks. Excellent presentation!

  • @golfpark94
    @golfpark94 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you, “so there you have it”.

  • @beautifulsmall
    @beautifulsmall ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @wyrdo1501
    @wyrdo1501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Insignifant
    @Insignifant ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oli's back! that's about the best news in all things "british" in years.

  • @Rincypoopoo
    @Rincypoopoo ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @mreckes9967
    @mreckes9967 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curators Corner, the place where all the clever and interesting dweebs are selected enlighten us all.

  • @worldtraveler930
    @worldtraveler930 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time I hear someone discuss Horology I am reminded of the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie!!! 🤠👍

  • @mitre1
    @mitre1 ปีที่แล้ว

    The clock and watch section of the museum is a source of never ending fascination

  • @perisssss
    @perisssss ปีที่แล้ว

    love! big love for all of these pieces and the "minds" behind them

  • @timothycivis8757
    @timothycivis8757 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great presentation . Thanks for taking the time to make this.

  • @CH-bn7qb
    @CH-bn7qb ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch this guy all day 😂

  • @ptonpc
    @ptonpc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always a pleasure to watch these :)

  • @susannjarvis5587
    @susannjarvis5587 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was absolutely fascinating. Such beautiful time pieces. And such innovative approaches to marking time.

  • @karyne826
    @karyne826 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting and enjoyable video.

  • @stischer47
    @stischer47 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quite sad really.

    • @fins59
      @fins59 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @YanestraAgain
    @YanestraAgain ปีที่แล้ว

    A very special presentation. Many thanks.

  • @Itzmihowz
    @Itzmihowz ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating. Thank you for an intriguing glimpse into past time keeping

  • @buddycollier5056
    @buddycollier5056 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely! So glad I found this video! Thanks

  • @goboogeeee
    @goboogeeee ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really delightful. I really enjoy this series and look forward to more episodes. Hope to visit your wonderful museum some day.

  • @MikkellTheImmortal
    @MikkellTheImmortal ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello British Museum people. I just wanted to say that I am a bit of a frugal chap, so I do most of my TH-cam watching on my cell phone instead of the television to save money on power, but whenever I watch your videos I put it on the tv for better viewing.

    • @britishmuseum
      @britishmuseum  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated. The clocks look much better on the big screen!

  • @Leebearify
    @Leebearify ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable !!! Thank you so much you are fabulous !! My goodness, I would LOVE to come for a visit!!!

  • @fishm0nger
    @fishm0nger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow. So many thanks for this video!

  • @WalterBurton
    @WalterBurton ปีที่แล้ว +4

    More of Oliver and his clocks, please.

  • @gabadiamond
    @gabadiamond ปีที่แล้ว

    This man loves clocks and I respect it so much

  • @Martin1911A1
    @Martin1911A1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful, informative and enjoyable. Thank you so much for making this.

  • @davidkelsey2864
    @davidkelsey2864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so love these quirky devices.

  • @okancanarslan3730
    @okancanarslan3730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing clocks and passionate curator

  • @cook5381
    @cook5381 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, fascinating. I could watch more of this for hours!

  • @racamon
    @racamon ปีที่แล้ว

    This is genius horology, on this video! I am loving it.

  • @TheRealStructurer
    @TheRealStructurer ปีที่แล้ว

    Just love the first one! Takes a lot of space, but I want one! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @prof.heinous191
    @prof.heinous191 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always good to see a curator who knows how to let his hair down!

  • @coranova
    @coranova ปีที่แล้ว

    He's fantastic to listen to!

  • @thinghammer
    @thinghammer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating. It looks like he's wearing a Datejust. I started humming "Blinded me with Science" after seeing him.

  • @mxtb1888
    @mxtb1888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kudos for not editing out that off-camera question. Got to see Mr. Cooke’s sense of humour.

  • @DipityS
    @DipityS ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fascinating and the clocks were gorgeous - thank you.

  • @rolandmagiera3728
    @rolandmagiera3728 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The rolling clock is a nice metaphor for daily life. It starts every morning at its peak and then constantly moving downwards until it comes to a stillstand at the lowest level.
    Very interesting video, thank you!

  • @michaelparker6907
    @michaelparker6907 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, very clever pieces. Thank-you.

  • @Bob-Whiting
    @Bob-Whiting ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply Amazing! Loved it sir.

  • @piccalillipit9211
    @piccalillipit9211 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRILLIANT - more clocks please...!!!

  • @royc998
    @royc998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating. More please 👍

  • @Birkguitars
    @Birkguitars ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel so at home here 🤗 What a wonderful channel.

  • @jaymorgan7728
    @jaymorgan7728 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing craftsmanship!

  • @butcherwoman3753
    @butcherwoman3753 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! So glad I found this channel. I have a fondness of all clocks, watches and mechanisms that tick tock. Fascinating. Many thanks. 🕰️

  • @alocino96
    @alocino96 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah, another curator's corner season, so fun, very interesting clocks

  • @nilo70
    @nilo70 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please , more clocks ! Cheers from California 😊

  • @michelblanchet142
    @michelblanchet142 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a smile on my face while watching your vidéo 🙂

  • @tthomas9160
    @tthomas9160 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is wonderful.

  • @TheRealDrJoey
    @TheRealDrJoey ปีที่แล้ว

    I live on a little boat, and in my (pitch black @ night) V-berth I have the modern day version of that wonderful little Eveready projecting clock. This one is automatically regulated by the US Navy's atomic clock in Colorado---it recently automatically changed to DST for me---and it casts a warm, glowing amber circle on the wall with the time, in am or pm.

  • @Travelin2Wit
    @Travelin2Wit ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful presentation! Thank you.

  • @CaskStrength777
    @CaskStrength777 ปีที่แล้ว

    That alarm mechanism at the very end that's just fantastic. I've never seen anything like it

  • @29lookingood
    @29lookingood ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really interesting. Thank you 👍🏾🇬🇧💙

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 ปีที่แล้ว

    im a mechanical and automatic watch nut. i have all type of movements. from cheap to not so cheap. lol. thank u for the video mate. i apricated it.

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Cooke even looks like a proper English Clock Museum Curator.

  • @tuffymartinez
    @tuffymartinez ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Oliver Cooke... I am a home shop machinist in California and wondered where or where can any interested craftsperson acquire working plans for clocks? PLEASE enlighten me... TM

  • @MakerBees333
    @MakerBees333 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is incredibly interesting 🤔 so many cool mechanical ideas just waiting to be reimplemented with new tech to make some beautiful art ❤❤❤.

  • @ozdigg9254
    @ozdigg9254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this. Thank you. Especially the alarm bell (something Wallace might have invented) :)))

  • @sandieking9007
    @sandieking9007 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Curator's Corner!

  • @jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171
    @jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long ago was the first electronic Door Bell push button installed? And where was it? I ask because I have one DoorBell button that is painted with colored enamels. I wouldnt know what it was, if it weren’t for the obvious copper coil spring that was spiral shaped amd precariously screwed into a tiny piece of wood within. I really wish that I had some familiarity with and that I knew about old antiques. THANKS FOR SHARING ABOUT THESE PIECES!!

  • @fitchlekvoda8721
    @fitchlekvoda8721 ปีที่แล้ว

    A quick comment on the flying pendulum clock...
    My grandfather was a CMBHI (Craftsman of the British Horological Institute), and he had a flying pendulum clock among the many clocks he had, and from how his worked and your example does, your is set up wrong. The umbrella is, in fact, part of the escapement, the wires coming down from it should be in line with the upright ones on the clock itself. In this setup, the flying pendulum will first catch the down wire and then wrap around the upright one, then upon unwinding wrap only around the upright, before coming fully free to move to the similar setup on the other side. This means it should wrap and unwrap twice on each side per each full cycle. It won't really make it any more accurate, and you don't want this clock near any cats, but your example will run at double time if not worse with the umbrella removed.

  • @ozdigg9254
    @ozdigg9254 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Oliver :) I'm interested to know which watch you have chosen to wear on your wrist?

    • @britishmuseum
      @britishmuseum  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So Oliver is wearing a Longines Conquest V.H.P. Perpetual Calendar (model No. L1.627.3). It has an ETA 252.611 thermo-compensated movement, which is specified with a typical rate of ± 10 sec./year.

  • @samharper4289
    @samharper4289 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some very interesting pieces there!

  • @williamkuhns2387
    @williamkuhns2387 ปีที่แล้ว

    The "flying" pendulum clock mechanism is my favorite!

  • @suzettecalleja3122
    @suzettecalleja3122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely loved it. Thank uou.❤

  • @scottmeeker9971
    @scottmeeker9971 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant !! Thank you for sharing