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The two photos you see above are of the same clock, or more accurately, the movement. This will be made eventually into a Carriage Clock timepiece.
You'll note that it's a twin dial, and to date has been used on an automaton, the clock rotating on an inner plate, while an outer plate revolves in the opposite direction. The whole unit is mechanical.
The
escapement shown on the top of the movement would not be the one used
in any clock sold. While the escapement is perfectly adequate, it is
not of the highest standard, and I wouldn't consider allowing it out of
the shop unless the finest quality were fitted.
You
will note that the pillar screws require re-working, but please
remember that this movement has been in the musical automaton for some
considerable time.
As
stated above, all the movements shown actually run, and have run for
some time. Therefore, they should be looked upon as examples only,
certainly not clocks that would be 'taken off the shelf,' so to speak,
and sold to anyone.
I
treat any order on a strictly private and individual basis. I must
emphasize that prices shown are a guide only. Generally, I specialize
in Skeleton Clocks since I am not, neither do I profess to be, a case
maker.
Unlike
so many so-called hand made clocks, I make everything from scratch. The
plates are cut and shaped, the wheels cut and crossed. If the clock is
regulated by a pendulum, them I make the whole escapement, including
the escape wheel, pallets, verge, etc. Indeed, all I don't make are the
mainsprings. I make the dials too, but I realize fully that these are
inferior and will be using a qualified and highly skilled dial maker
for future products.
The timepiece shown above normally sits beneath a glass dome, and the price for such a clock would be in the region of $3,500.00. It would carry a lifetime warranty, of course, provided it didn't change hands, nor was it vandalized in any way.
