| Project by Big_Bob | posted 1899 days ago | 2229 views | 2 times favorited | 11 comments |  |
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This is the clock I made as a gift for my oldest daughter when she graduated college.
I found the inspiration for this clock in a book by E. J. Tyler called Clocks & Watches. The third photo is the scanned image from the book. I liked the simple lines and I especially liked the ribbon shaped crown.
Of course there were no plans available for this clock so I bought a set of plans for a Vienna Wall Regulator just I could get the dimensions right. Then I redrew them to emulate the photo of the original 18th century clock.
The wood is Honduras Mahogany, the movement is German, the dial is hand painted by The Dial House in Georgia and the finish is MinWax Antique Oil.
If you would like a copy of the plans I can send you a free copy by email me at bigbobclark@sbcglobal.net.
-- Bob Clark, Tool Collector and Sawdust Maker
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Scott Bryan
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#1 posted 1899 days ago
Bob,
This is a beautiful clock. The ribbon crown definately adds an unusual detail to it. I am sure that your daughter loves it.
Thanks for the post.
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GaryK
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#2 posted 1899 days ago
I bet your daughter was happy to get it. Great job!
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#3 posted 1899 days ago
Excellent work Bob. Your daughter will have a lifetime piece of beautiful furniture.
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#4 posted 1899 days ago
Nice looking timepiece. I am sure your daughter will cherish it forever.
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#5 posted 1899 days ago
Bob,
Wow. What a beautiful clock. Thank you for sharing. That time piece is a family heirloom, for sure.
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#6 posted 1899 days ago
looks great… by the way, what time is it?
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#7 posted 1899 days ago
Hi Bob
Simply beautiful clock. You did a wonderful job on this one. Love the top. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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TomK
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#8 posted 1898 days ago
I too like the top piece. Very unique. Excellent work.
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#9 posted 1520 days ago
Great time piece
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#10 posted 1403 days ago
Bob,
That clock is awesome. I am sure your daughter will always treasure it.
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#11 posted 1403 days ago
Hey Bob
Very unique clock and so well done
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