Provenance

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

Just read the BBC account of a message in a bottle discovered in a lighthouse in Gallway.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje0x5j7wgjo

Written by the team installing the new lamp it lists their names and the names of the keepers and some details of the lighthouse.

Can I encourage you all to do something similar with your models and clocks in the form of makers plates and other details.

An old friend made a table clock using wood from an ancient mulberry tree from the garden of a large house in his village. I persuaded him to write details of the source of the wood and his name and who he was and slip it into the case.
At SMEE we often acquire old models and finding out details of their provenance hugely increases their interest.

Easy to do and often overlooked so think of your descendants and ‘sign’ your work.

regards Martin

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Yes, I agree ! The little snippets of information show who we were, what we did, how and with what or from where ! May seem of little consequence now but in 100 years or more this info to historians and the like will be invaluable. I’m lucky enough to have the first 3 volumes of ME, they are fascinating to read. Most of the technology we take for granted was in it’s infancy, or not even thought of.   Noel.

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