Why a Legacy Clock is the Ultimate Heirloom

Learn why a Legacy Wooden Works clock is a timeless treasure for your family.

• History of Wooden Works: 

Eli Terry’s “wooden works” clocks brought affordable timekeeping to American homes in the 1800s. Using wooden gears and minimal metal, his $15 shelf clocks (patented 1816) contrasted with $50+ brass clocks. Mass-produced with interchangeable parts, they lasted until 1845. ¹ Legacy Wooden Works continues this tradition with Legacy One and Legacy Two clocks, crafted from premium Walnut, Hard Maple, Cherry, or custom wood. Priced from $1,200 to $2,500, our numbered clocks with certificates are built to be cherished for generations. 

• Heirloom Value: 

A Legacy clock is more than decor—it’s a family story. Whether a Cherry Legacy One ($1,200) for a cozy study or a Walnut Legacy Two ($2,500) for a grand living room, each 20”H x 12”W x 5”D clock is a meaningful gift for weddings or anniversaries. Legacy Two includes a gift box; Legacy One offers it for $250.

Shop our collection or contact us for a custom clock using Mahogany or your sentimental wood. Create your family’s legacy today.

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¹ Historical details adapted from ‘Overview of Connecticut Wooden Shelf Clock Movements: Terry, Groaner, and Torrington’ by Andrew H. Dervan, FNAWCC, published in the Timepiece Journal, Fall 2015.