In Conversation: Seth Kennedy

Continuing their In Conversation series, Rue Pigalle will speak to antiquarian horologist Seth Kennedy about his work.

In the twelfth month we typically look back on the year, hoping that the balance between the good and the not-so-good will net out in the positive. Why do we keep time? When did the concept of time emerge? How have civilizations been keeping time and what value did they attribute to time? How is time part of the craft world? What objects have been crafted to keep or represent time?

Mechanically-minded Seth came to antiquarian horology after working as a design engineer. He now services, repairs and restores antique pocket watches using his own tools and techniques, a method endorsed in a treasured letter from the great British watchmaker, George Daniels.  Seth is also developing his pocket watch case-making skills, particularly rose engine turning for decoration.