It would be best to start with a video :-). It has Westminster chimes every quarter & strike on the hour. (sorry about the kids screaming in the background)
The sound is all the more pleasing when you consider that this clock is just 190mm wide X 140mm deep X 210mm tall.

The glass is thick and bevelled.

The dial font is quite interesting. The Arabic numerals are engraved and filled with paint. The three winding arbours are for time, strike & chime.

This clock has a "silent lever" at three o'clock. One can silence the chimes & strike at night if one so wishes.

Some details shots of the woodwork....


The movement is accessed through a door in the back.

Lets see what's under the bonnet :-)

And now, the reason why this small clock sounds like a much bigger clock.

Here are the markings on the backplate . It was made in Germany by Peerless.


Hope you enjoyed reading about this lovely clock :-)
It's a lovely clock!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alan! I had a sneaking suspicion that you might like it :-)
ReplyDeleteits definitely more musical than the Big Ben :)
ReplyDeleteI believe this is the very tune that Big Ben plays :-)
ReplyDeleteI have wanted a clock with Westminster chimes for a long time now.
Aditya!!! You have been upto SO much! This is a revelation, nothing less. Your passion is inspiring. Way to go!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachita!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like my blog. As I have said before, appreciation always makes the effort worthwhile.
Aditya
Hello
ReplyDeletewow i found another one!! I have a Peerless one very similar to yours and the same tiny size but unlike yours despite its small size it has a pendulum movement. Id love to send you some photos of it to share with you as i havent ever seen another like it! if your interested email me at eddynorts@gmail.com
Hello Eddy,
ReplyDeleteThese do seem to be scarce. I would love to see pictures of your clock. Will email you soon.
Aditya