Stan bray books

[KerrsyParticipant @kerrsy32347]

Hi All

I recently purchased a book by Stan Bray called "Making Clocks"

On page 109 there is a picture of a rather Unusual clock.

Could any one tell me anything about it are there any plans available etc.

Thank you

Alan

[KerrsyParticipant @kerrsy32347]

Picture on page 109

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Hi Alan,

I dropped Stan, who is in his nineties but still going strong, and email. This is what he has to add:

"I cannot now recall where I saw the clock and it is most unlikely that any plans are available for it. I am quite certain that basically it is a standard mantle clock mechanism on which the minute train has been omitted. A special base has been used to support the chapter ring and a hand special designed for appearance. In other words a very nice bit of personalisation which also means it is both attractive and easy to make."

Neil

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

You might find some inspiration here, Alan : **LINK**

http://www.roger-russell.com/mysteryclocks/mysteryclocks.htm

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

See also: **LINK**

https://www.the-saleroom.com/fr-fr/auction-catalogues/cuttlestones/catalogue-id-cuttle10006/lot-eb413b03-6693-4adc-9c6f-a422008e39fd

and, for a basic explanation:

https://www.ianburton.com/antiques-for-sale/92/dent-london-mystery-clock-circa-1975

 

MichaelG.

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Edit: I have not yet located the patent, but there are some useful details here:

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=adpgAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=%22john+schmidt%22+%22mysterious+circulator%22&source=bl&ots=-QzOatDyaf&sig=ACfU3U3dANIdgFXCZNlRKsi5i4sWko5VzQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj_1JXF_JrgAhVkQxUIHUOEAsAQ6AEwD3oECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22john%20schmidt%22%20%22mysterious%20circulator%22&f=false

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 01/02/2019 16:43:47

[KerrsyParticipant @kerrsy32347]

Thank you very much for all your trouble,

I can't believe how much trouble you have gone to.

Thank you Neil for contacting Stan.

Thank you Michael, great link, I've no idea how you found it but again thank you.

My very best wishes

Alan

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Still can't find a copy of the patent, but … See p435 of this: **LINK**

https://ia902300.us.archive.org/27/items/oldclockswatches00brit/oldclockswatches00brit.pdf

MichaelG.

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