PICTURES OF THE WEEK: From the Stunning Private Collection of Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston, IL -- See by Appointment Only

Incredible wall-sized Tiffany window illuminates the stairwell at the Halim Time & Glass Museum leading from the main floor up to the second story. Scroll down for a look at more art glass and clocks...

The Halim Time & Glass Museum showcases a private collection of one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of rare and historic clocks, watches and immaculately restored stained glass windows, along with priceless art glass.

Opening September 2017, it was an 11-year project for area hobbyist and collector, Cameel Halim, along with his wife, Hoda, and their three daughters. 

"We believe that when items get to this level (of accumulation), you don't own it—you just keep it for a while," says Halim. "Most of our clocks are 300 years old; they're made in the 1700s. They're such important items. They're not meant to look at yourself; you're meant to share it with the public."

The museum features 1,100 clocks from around the world and 80 stained glass pieces—some as tall as 25 feet—in a five-story building. Located at 1560 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL, the museum is open by appointment-only for private or group tours. Group tours for up to 10 guests cost $250 plus tax. Additional guests can be added for $25 each.

Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Tours last 90 minutes and are guided by one of their well-informed, full-time staff members.

You can book at: 224-714-5600; or by email at info@halimmuseum.org

TOP RIGHT: Pair of Moser sculptured and enameled "Amberina" vases, circa 1885

BRITISH DECORATIVE ART: Derby biscuit porcelain mantel clocks made in the 1780s and 1790s BY Benjamin Vulliamy.

This incredible mechanical clock by Richard of Wallingford is a 20th Century replica of the one at St. Alban's Abbey in England about 25 miles north of London dating to 1356. It is assumed it was destroyed by Henry VIII during his Protestant Reformation and dissolution of the monastery in 1539.