Stay present with the task at hand by glancing at this contemporary clock. Its rounded obelisk shape melds precise timekeeping with earthy glazed pottery for a lovely and practical addition to your desktop or reading nook. At Simon Pearce, fine glassware is still hand-blown in the traditional style. Simon Pearce opened his first glassblowing shop in 1971 in Kilkenny, Ireland. Ten years later, the factory was moved to Quechee, Vermont, where it remains today. The Ottauquechee River provides clean, hydroelectric power for the facility. All Simon Pearce items are proudly made in the U.S.A.