The Foundling Museum has an incredible collection of old clocks, some dating back to the 1700's. Clocks like these require the skills of some pretty special people to maintain and repair them. These experts are from West Dean with decades of experience between them.The clock being taken apart here is an 1850's mahogany table clock with a silver dial signed by J R Losada of Regent St. (Clocks of this era would usually have the name of the retailer on them).
It needed a fine tune to ensure its strike was regular and perfect. Dust and heat can cause problems. However this one should be fine for several more years after being put back together.
Mo, you do get into some interesting places! Of now to look at Foundling Museum, thanks.
ReplyDeleteMust be interesting do see these professionals at work.
ReplyDeleteAngie, I intend to do a post on the Foundling Museum in the next few days. A very interesting place.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, this is very very cool. There's something about clock makers and clock repair-men that make you feel like you're back in time a bit...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat has to be a vanishing skill.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating job to have! I imagine you need to have very nimble fingers!
ReplyDeleteCool. It is a job which I have to honour in our fast time.
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ReplyDeletebeautiful image
this one has vermeer-like lighting(!)
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ReplyDeleteAs time goes by.
Most encouraging to see these skills being practiced in this day and age.
ReplyDeleteSomehow reminds me of a quote by the late William Conrad ...
- Listen creep, I'm gonna to take you apart like a clock!
(Pilot episode theme for "Jake and the Fatman" here.)
I love old clocks. i don't know why but i have an odd fascination with them.
ReplyDeleteYou really get to see sooooo many different things!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is beautiful, and I hope you will publish a book......
Have a nice weekend!