I'm not suggesting they're a bad thing. Just that in todays homes, they'd take up a lot of room. Personally, they're not my cup o' earl grey and prefer more interesting clocks that work with the décor though I'm sort of talking crap because I have what can best be described as an eclectic look in my small home, after downsizing last year. That was such a stressful move and it was difficult letting go of so many beautiful items but a little less dusting is not a bad thing. 🙂