Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Dec 6, 2009, 1:49 am
The following clock is a synchronous/mechanical clock. When the electric mains supply (220V) is available a synchrounous motor powers the clock and winds a mechanical mainspring. If there is a power f...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Nov 14, 2009, 1:24 pm
The Metamec catalogue describes this clock as: 'An inexpensive mantel clock in real alabaster. Brass bezel and fret'. The model number of the clock is 786 and the dimensions are 6.25" x 6" x...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Nov 8, 2009, 4:53 pm
This last week I bought two granddaughter clocks at an auction in West Sussex. A granddaughter clock is similar to a grandfather clock, but is shorter than 1.5m (5ft). The first clock I bought was d...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Nov 3, 2009, 4:33 am
The clock face of this Metamec clock was made by Honiton Pottery with the following inscription on the back of the clock: 'An original design for Metamec by Honiton Pottery'. Quartz Metamec H...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Oct 25, 2009, 4:37 pm
In the UK the clocks go back 1 hour today from British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The 1 hour I gained by switching to GMT will be lost resetting my clocks :) British Summer Tim...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Oct 7, 2009, 12:50 pm
I haven't had a chance to post anything on my blog for a while, this is the reason: New arrival Nursery clock, teddy bear and jack-in-the-box
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 23, 2009, 1:40 pm
The two brass lantern clocks in the foreground of this photo were made by Smiths. Their model name is: Nell Gwynne, which was part of Smiths range of classic and reproduction clocks. The left lantern ...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 22, 2009, 4:48 pm
I tried searching Google for more information about this clock, but with a name like Democrat all I got back was page after page of information relating to politics. Not exactly what I was looking for...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 19, 2009, 3:22 pm
The clock below is a 1930s Ferranti electric clock which I bought last weekend. It's in a pretty bad condition and is falling apart. When/if I get it working again it will strike on the hour and ...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 12, 2009, 1:47 pm
The Smiths clock below (circa 1960) uses an 8 day floating balance movement. Smiths 8 Day Double wound suspension spring (centre of photo). Just below the spring is the spring guard, and below that ...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 9, 2009, 3:09 am
Since today's date is 09/09/09, it seems appropriate to have a photo of a clock showing 09:09am. Smiths Mechanical Alarm Clock: 09:09am Model: Clarion 2 Dates Produced: 1959 to 1964 Mov...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 8, 2009, 5:03 pm
Acrylic Metamec Mantle Clock Kienzle W 715 quartz movement This is another Metamec clock I picked up at a car boot sale over the weekend.
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Sep 7, 2009, 5:01 pm
I finally bought the book 'Metamec The Clockmaker Derenham' by Clifford Bird from the Antiquarian Horological Society (AHI). The Metamec factory was in East Dereham, Norfolk - giving the ...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Aug 30, 2009, 10:12 am
Until recently the main focus of my clock collecting has been on Smiths clocks, but recently I've acquired a number of Metamec clocks. Here is a series of photos showing my Metamec clocks: Batter...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Aug 27, 2009, 5:28 pm
This Metamec model 845 synchonous alarm clock was made from the late 1950s until the mid 1970s: Model 845 The Metamec clock factory in Dereham, Norfolk produced clocks from 1947 until 1984. It was o...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Aug 12, 2009, 5:16 pm
Wrest Park is an English Heritage property in Bedfordshire. It was the home to the De Grey family from the 13th century until 1910. The magnificent manor house is surrounded by 90 acres of impressive ...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Aug 9, 2009, 5:00 pm
Last Sunday I had a pretty successful shopping spree at two car boot sales in Bedfordshire (Pulloxhill and Lidlington). Here is a photo of what I bought: Many thanks to N&N for the help finding thes...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Aug 2, 2009, 2:17 pm
This is a Smiths 5 hour mechanical (hand wound) timer, produced from 1969 to 1971 - model number QLR 900. I was lucky to get the timer in it's original box! Smiths Ringer Timer - model number QLR...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Jul 25, 2009, 3:15 am
The Clock Tower in Wimbledon Village is above the old fire station and dates back to 1890. '1890' 'The Old Fire Station, High Street, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon, UK' Wimbledon is ...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Jul 25, 2009, 2:05 am
The Clock Tower in the centre of Epsom was built in 1847. It replaced an earlier watch tower - called the 'Watch House'. The watch house contained a fire engine and and temporary jail where pr...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Jul 20, 2009, 2:01 pm
I haven't been able to identity the model of this Smiths Enfield clock - I'm not even sure if the clock case and face are genuine. The clock movement has been replaced with a cheap Sakura quar...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Jul 7, 2009, 3:24 pm
The pocket watch movement in the photos below has been an on going project of mine for a little while. The watch uses a fusee to deliver a constant driving force in the watch. Early watch and clock sp...
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Alan M. posted an article on Master Clock - Jul 6, 2009, 5:57 pm

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