Lowfield Heath Clock
Maker |
Date |
Trains |
Escapement |
Winding |
Gillett & Johnston |
1895 |
Going : Strike |
Deadbeat |
Manual |
Cased in the middle chamber is a the small clock by Gilletts that sadly had a broken suspension spring in January 2022, worst of all, the going train weight was fully wound!
When working, the clock is wound manually, and shows the time on 4 blue dials on each of the walls.
It strikes the hours only on a single bell using a count wheel striking system.
According to the Gillett records, the clock and bell were installed on August 31st, 1895.
When working, the clock is wound manually, and shows the time on 4 blue dials on each of the walls.
It strikes the hours only on a single bell using a count wheel striking system.
According to the Gillett records, the clock and bell were installed on August 31st, 1895.
Inscriptions and Engravings
*Text is inscribed on the dial & plates*
Dial |
GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON 10 20 30 40 50 60 |
Plates |
GILLETT & JOHNSTON AD MANUFACTURERS 1895 CROYDON |
