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1880's Arnold & Lewis Tower Clock Restoration

The Author of theSalmonFarm Blog is close to finishing the restoration of a tower clock built in the 1880's by the Arnold & Lewis Clock Company of Manchester England.   About the only piece remaining to be fashioned is the pilot face.

 

The craftsman documents this clock's journey from a dirty, greasy, idle, collection of machine parts to the beautiful timepiece it is today.

 

These pictures really don't do the running clock justice.  When it is in motion, it is a beautiful dance of precision and balance.

 

It was a treat to see it in action!

Note:  Fourth photo from bottom and bottom photo courtesy of theSalmonFarm.
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Pkeener said at 1:52 a.m. on Jun 11, 2007:
This is a very intruiging Tabblo. The photos are so crisp and the light perfect. The first shot is very fine. What a great tribute to this old time piece. Thank you for hte links!
Brian_Doyle said at 7:00 a.m. on Jun 11, 2007:
Lovely to see such a grand old master. As a minor collector of clock this was informative (with the links). I saw a similar tower clock in NZ which i wanted to buy and put in the house. My wife said no i dont know why? great and different Tabblo thank you
Mashpee_Paula said at 12:26 p.m. on Jun 11, 2007:
Very nice Roy ~ each picture has a story to tell! Thanks. :)
Roygoodwin said at 8:36 p.m. on Jun 11, 2007:
Dear Pam, Brian, and Paula,

Thank you all for visiting this set. I'm glad you enjoyed it and found the links helpful/interesting. Thank you for your encouragement.

Best,
Roy.
Humptybump said at 9:16 p.m. on Jun 11, 2007:
your tabblo's are always an wondrous combination of documentary and art exhibit. This one makes me feel like I'm a Lilliputian climbing through gear works !
Akeke said at 8:50 a.m. on Jun 12, 2007:
Great tabblo! Really shows the power of Tabblo! Interesting and well composed!
Siagian said at 9:45 a.m. on Jun 12, 2007:
wonderful textures and details. very nice.
Tmannon said at 2:50 p.m. on Jun 12, 2007:
Very nice photography Roygoodwin!
Noe said at 7:13 p.m. on Jun 12, 2007:
Wow... this is gorgeous, the clock and your photos are fantastic! =)
Roygoodwin said at 8:33 p.m. on Jun 12, 2007:
H-Bump, Åke, Woody, Tmannon, Noe,

Thanks everyone for the kind words and for visiting!

This Arnold & Lewis clock has been a source of inspiration in my own life. (thanks H-Bump) It encouraged me to further the research my Sister had done on my Great Great Grandfather Stephen Hasham, who was a clock maker from the late 1700's to the mid 1800's. My brother and I went to visit one of Great Great Grandfather's clock in a museum in Pittsfield MA.

This summer, the journey continues. My siblings and I will be visiting a still-running clock made by Great Great Grandfather in Norwhich VT. It strikes the hours on a Paul Revere bell.
Humptybump said at 9:09 p.m. on Jun 12, 2007:
It's hard to imagine the science and art that went into these clocks 100+ years ago. Stephen Hasham's time pieces are among the most ornate. He had a passion for symmetry. It's a little bit sad to think nearly all of these clocks went into service, only to be seen by one or two people over the course of most years. Some clocks have been restored and put back into service and a rare few are now on display for young and old to see. Your Tabblo has exposed this clock to more "visitors" than it will probably see for the rest of my lifetime - Thanks !

BTW - the clock has been adjusted and is now keeping what was considered "best time" - less than +/- 5 seconds per week.
Dave.delay said at 10:48 a.m. on Jun 13, 2007:
Great stuff, Roy.
Anjad said at 4:00 p.m. on Jun 14, 2007:
Wonderful and informative tabblo Roy. Thanks for sharing.
Woland783 said at 4:40 p.m. on Jun 14, 2007:
great idea! i like it!
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