Mechanisms

Most of the clocks we build employ a pendulum to regulate the time. Although we may use automated winding the energy used to drive the clock is generated by raising a weight. These two methods have been used to reliably regulate time for 600 years and remain simple and elegant. The Clock mechanisms we use vary, depending on the ethos of the clock. Our range begins with movements made by Keininger in Germany, a subsidiary of Herman Miller. These are well made reliable movements that, if regularly maintained, will last 100 years or more. These mechanisms can simply strike the hour or have full chimes. All include optional night silence.

Hand made, signed, English movements offer a step up in quality and price. Although the accuracy will be much the same as the Kieninger, aesthetically they are more pleasing. With thicker plates and hand finished components, the maintained life will be longer. This will be reflected in the resale value in years to come.

For our reclaimed range of clocks we hunt out antique English movements which may be up to 300 years old. The prices vary depending on age, quality, complexity and found condition. Each of these clocks are rebuilt to the highest standard so their useful life can continue for another two to three hundred years. The cases into which we install these clocks are built from reclaimed material, and although the designs are unashamedly modern, the average age of the components in the completed clock will already be around 200 years. The details of the previous lives of the separate parts, as far as known, will be included in the life book that accompanies all our clocks.

We also create our own mechanisms from the simple "time string" to impressive "lobby art" and we are very proud of our 1000 year clock built for reliability. We use technology and common sense to create stunning centrepieces that provoke admiration and conversation.

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