I've had this clock for about 15 years. It's been a little bit pushed to the side. But I realized I haven't posted it here yet.
To start, I think we're looking at a 1960s restoration job. Whenever this clock was restored, it's been a while given the appearance of the movement.
There are several Smarts, London, listed in Loomes that are possible candidates. But somewhere second quarter of the 19th c. seems right.
There are some crude aspects to the case and movement construction. This maker did not appear to be hell bent on quality. But the clock does have a quaint, if not massive, feel to it. Including some lovely white mold in the case.
There is a nice shaped pendulum, and bottom door lock with key.
The hands that came with the clock look like subpar replacements. They are blued steel, but the hour hand is too loose and unusable in it's current state.
The last photo shows a really nice pair of hands I had made for this clock. This second set of hands is made from relatively thick steel, but it does look like they can be made to work. The bluing is superb.
So another clock I squirreled away.
To start, I think we're looking at a 1960s restoration job. Whenever this clock was restored, it's been a while given the appearance of the movement.
There are several Smarts, London, listed in Loomes that are possible candidates. But somewhere second quarter of the 19th c. seems right.
There are some crude aspects to the case and movement construction. This maker did not appear to be hell bent on quality. But the clock does have a quaint, if not massive, feel to it. Including some lovely white mold in the case.
There is a nice shaped pendulum, and bottom door lock with key.
The hands that came with the clock look like subpar replacements. They are blued steel, but the hour hand is too loose and unusable in it's current state.
The last photo shows a really nice pair of hands I had made for this clock. This second set of hands is made from relatively thick steel, but it does look like they can be made to work. The bluing is superb.
So another clock I squirreled away.












