The clock was ultimately appraised at $1,000 by an acquaintance who collected clocks.

Why shouldn't I collect green clocks?

He collected machinery, too, including machinery that was knit into daily life: cars, of course, but also clocks, vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances.

Ryker collects clocks; this is the third I've bought for him.

Making no friends, he had contented himself with collecting old clocks and books, especially old Latin books.

He kept the job for a further year, acquiring a fascination and passion for collecting antique guns, clocks, watches, and classic cars.

He lovingly collects clocks, even an old schoolhouse clock he rescued from a trash can.

Mr. Atwood began collecting clocks and watches in the 1960's.

"Matthew collected clocks all his life, since he was a kid," Ms. Wilder said.

His chief hobby was collecting and repairing antique clocks.