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Clocks

Thanks Pedro. So spanning around 50 years although starting out as an optician. I'm assuming this was perhaps a more ornamental sundial as by the late 1800s, I'm guessing anyone who could buy something like this was more likely to invest in the more modern technology of a clock. Or perhaps it was produced for a particular client. Viv.
 
Victorian barometers by James Lucking & Co. of Birmingham, Worcester & Leicester on sale on-line. Further diversification?
 
Thanks Pedro. What an unusual clock. And cigarettes! It must be a clock that sat on the (meeting) table in the Lord Mayors Parlour as the cigarette drawers are on various sides. It's got to be a unique clock. Wonder if it still exists? Viv.
 
A fascinating engineering item, I wonder if this clock still exists? Maybe in the offices of whoever own the company now or by someone who rescued it from the junk pile when the factory closed down.
I wonder which of the many Birmingham bicycle companies had this clock made?
 
hi me again.i need spring mechanism for clock mentioned above. all i can see is it says westminster gong plate at the back of clock mechanism and on the brass plate of clock itself there is numbers -34335 printed or etched also no.4 on both corners of the back of face plate.where can i get the winding or spring drum.please any help im a novice at this.i have took it apart and got the drum which has the spring or coil inside
 
yes meeks or hancocks same road as meeks. Can you take a photo of parts needed and post them on site
 
Bhatti. What kind of clock are these workings out of. Not the wall clock you are showing surely ????
 
I see now. You really are better off buying a cheap clock that has Westminster chimes and just swopping the works over. Get a piece of cardboard and make a copy of your clock face just to make sure the winders all fit G
 
ok got mainspring from walsh's hockley.anyone know of someone locally who can fit it for me.meeks and hancocks wont just fit spring they want service aswell and i have to take clock there which is not practical,i just miansprint put into round barrel.thanks in advance
 
If Meeks or any other repair shop fits your new spring and then you find the clock is not working properly you will expect that repairer to put the clock into good working order free of charge. That is why any repairer worth their salt will insist on servicing the clock as they fit the spring then the service and repair will be accompanied with a guarantee.
 
What part of the city do you live, are you anywhere near Bournville. You need a small clock repair shop.
 
or if anyone has an old father clock similar to this-3 train westminster chime 8 day 51/2 ft high or parts ill gladly take it of their hands.willing to pay
 
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I have posted this image on this thread because there is reference to the clock that always hung outside.
 
Phil said:
The Sampson & Lion is still there today and it hasn't changed much externally other than the fact that it is some sort of Islamic Centre now. The clock is still there outside.
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The Samson and Lion will be open on Saturday 9th September 2017 from 2 til 5 as part of the Heritage Open Days programme - the internal workings of the clock will be on view too!Samson Lion clock workings_small.jpg
 
Bhatti, how are you getting on with your clocks is it ongoing or have you completed the project yet
 
There's a clock and watch repairer in Station Rd Stechford, he's an older person and only opens part time. The shop is located opposite the Rail station next to the dry cleaners about 3/4 doors from the railway bridge, hope this helps, J.
 
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