is a time only tower clock a tower time piece?
Some weeks ago I posted a picture of a small tower clock I acquired. I knew little of its history and I am still somewhat in the dark, but had help from the Board. I am not posting a number of pictures documenting the process of restoration. I hope the readers find it interesting. The pendulum is wood, but I rhink when I get back to california I will manufacture metal one or at least one of harwood. I have not painted the gold trim yet because i am not sure how to go about it with a steady hand. Or is there a special technique?
Unfortunately I could not post the pictures in order, but thre are 9, in the top row, form left to right
1. Making a dial and motion works
2. The completed dial
3. Cock as received. No pendulum, Crutch removed
4. Disassembled clock (not all parts shown)
5. ystery crutch. I could not figure out how this was ttached to the pendulum. But it was quite simple. Te ariculated reversed V was actually a safety device designed to disconnect the pendulum from the crutch in case of a bump.
Bottom row
1. Colck with pendulum. Very long, 127cms. I was not sure of material so I used a simple pine stick and a hardwood bob with a decorative brass center.
2. Detail of pallet
3. Painted and assembled clock. What do you thing of the green?
4. Proud owner with temporary pendulum to figure its lenghth... and before much of subsequent work.
I have many more pictures for interest members. This is one of three tower clocks acquired while in Spain. The other two will be restored after I get back, as they are much larger and have striking trains.
Thanks for looking!
Giorgio Perissinotto
Some weeks ago I posted a picture of a small tower clock I acquired. I knew little of its history and I am still somewhat in the dark, but had help from the Board. I am not posting a number of pictures documenting the process of restoration. I hope the readers find it interesting. The pendulum is wood, but I rhink when I get back to california I will manufacture metal one or at least one of harwood. I have not painted the gold trim yet because i am not sure how to go about it with a steady hand. Or is there a special technique?
Unfortunately I could not post the pictures in order, but thre are 9, in the top row, form left to right
1. Making a dial and motion works
2. The completed dial
3. Cock as received. No pendulum, Crutch removed
4. Disassembled clock (not all parts shown)
5. ystery crutch. I could not figure out how this was ttached to the pendulum. But it was quite simple. Te ariculated reversed V was actually a safety device designed to disconnect the pendulum from the crutch in case of a bump.
Bottom row
1. Colck with pendulum. Very long, 127cms. I was not sure of material so I used a simple pine stick and a hardwood bob with a decorative brass center.
2. Detail of pallet
3. Painted and assembled clock. What do you thing of the green?
4. Proud owner with temporary pendulum to figure its lenghth... and before much of subsequent work.
I have many more pictures for interest members. This is one of three tower clocks acquired while in Spain. The other two will be restored after I get back, as they are much larger and have striking trains.
Thanks for looking!
Giorgio Perissinotto
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