The Clock

[stewey]

...says that it's almost time to cross the field in search of wobbly-pops. I don't think I should start restoring it when I return, do you?:). Anyway, tempus fugits...Have a jolly evening: cheers.

http://i62.tinypic.com/2yjziqd.jpg

[tonyav]

Blimey, that looks an old un, stewey, no leave the restoration until tomorrow !.
Have a jug for me stewey.

[stewey]

Not that old, Tony: around 1935. The jugs are 60ozs, so I'll share one with you.

[emmie]

is that the one you were trying to find details on, the mechanism?

[tonyav]

1935, stewey, that sounds pretty old to me, go on then I'll share a jug with you, stewey.

[stewey]

The one stamped on the rear plate "Made In England"? Yes, it is.

[tonyav]

Is the case made of wood, stewey.

[emmie]

its all made of stone, isn't it ?

[tonyav]

Just had another look at the photo, it looks like it could be, emmie.

[stewey]

A Canadian made wooden case with a walnut veneer married to an English Smiths Enfield 8 day clock movement assembled in Toronto.

[shoota]

Nay lad that's wood wi varnish peelin off

[stewey]

And the case was made by a Lithuanian named Walter Stokus...Join you later, tata.

[tonyav]

Thanks, how will you go about restoring the case, stewey ?.

[stewey]

I have no idea, Tony. I have always been interested in the movements not the cases, and this is the first time I've come across a case in this condition. I don't even know what type of wood is beneath the veneer. I'll have to give the situation some serious thought.