While this isn't exactly my newest clock acquisition (Dec 2020), it was just a few days ago I could see the next step in the puzzle.
Acquired out of Florida via eBay, this is a painted iron dial wall clock with a religious theme. As purchased there were portions of the dial painted over with sea-green paint. I thought there might be lettering under the over-paint.
Luckily I was able to find a semi-local professional paint conservator who had the skills to remove the over-paint layer. It will be a challenge now to decipher the lettering that was found under the over-paint.
Does anyone know a person with the skills to allow a translation of the lettering? I've made a brief attempt to have a go at it myself, but quickly realized that its not as easy as it looks. I was able to get far enough to be reasonably sure that it is Germanic in character. I think/hope .....text continues after the photos.
the context of the writing will be a big help in the areas where the paint has been damaged.
Acquired out of Florida via eBay, this is a painted iron dial wall clock with a religious theme. As purchased there were portions of the dial painted over with sea-green paint. I thought there might be lettering under the over-paint.
Luckily I was able to find a semi-local professional paint conservator who had the skills to remove the over-paint layer. It will be a challenge now to decipher the lettering that was found under the over-paint.
Does anyone know a person with the skills to allow a translation of the lettering? I've made a brief attempt to have a go at it myself, but quickly realized that its not as easy as it looks. I was able to get far enough to be reasonably sure that it is Germanic in character. I think/hope .....text continues after the photos.
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