Chichester, Market Cross Clock
Maker |
Date |
Trains |
Escapement |
Winding |
Gillett & Johnston |
1903 |
Going |
Deadbeat |
Electric |
As a gift from Lady Farrington, a clock was given in 1723 without a bell. It was up to the Major at the time to supply one.
This clock, by an unknown maker, survived until 1903, when it was replaced by a small clock by Gillett & Johnston of Croydon.
In recent years, the clock has been converted to an automatic winding system. About a 12 rung ladder was required to access the level of the clock.
This clock, by an unknown maker, survived until 1903, when it was replaced by a small clock by Gillett & Johnston of Croydon.
In recent years, the clock has been converted to an automatic winding system. About a 12 rung ladder was required to access the level of the clock.
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 1903 CROYDON |
Photographs:
Photo: Derek Frampton, DAC clock advisor
Sources:
Sources:
- Derek Frampton, DAC clock advisor
