Discussions conserning clocks and clock companies.

Historical research on the Herschede Hall Clock Company.

Historical research on The Howard Watch and Clock Company.

Historical research on Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, CN.

Chronometer, watch & clock Makers from 1894 to the present time. Now located at 32 Bury St St. James London. There were several members of the Frodsham family engaged in the watch & clock industry. The most famous being Charles Frodsham b.1810-d. 1871.

"The Frodshams" by Vaudrey Mercer.
"100 years of Precision Timekeepers from John Arnold to Arnold & Frodsham" by Hans Staeger.

The firm was established by Edward John Dent . Dent's chronometers were used by some of the most influential and colorful explores. He made astronomical clocks, one of which was for the British Admiralty. Dent received a Royal Warrant as the official watch and clockmaker to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. His most famous contribution was that he was given the contract to build The Great Clock for the Houses of Parliament, familiarly known as "Big Ben".

"Edward John Dent and his Successors" by Vaudrey Mercer

J.L.W. Smith & Sons St. Johns Square Clerkenwell London established 1780. They produced many fine clocks in the 19th Century. They made longcase, turret, and vast numbers of skeleton clocks. At The International Exhibition, London 1862 they were awarded a medal for "Excellance and Cheapness in Turret & House clocks.

"Skeleton Clocks" by F.B. Royer Collard FBHI

The father & son made many watches, chronometers and clocks during their lifetime. (1762-1843)

"John Arnold & Son" by Vaudrey Mercer

Founder of Thomas Mercer, 1858 Chronometer and Clockmakers of St Albans made over 6,000 2 day & 8 day marine chronometers. Thomas Mercer jnr. b. 1876 d. 1935 took over the business with his brother in 1900. They made 2 day & 8 day marine chronometers as well as watches. The company also made electric wind and chronometer clocks until 1984, when the business was bought by Sinclair Harding of Cheltenham, Glos, where the trade was carried on.

"Chronometer Makers of the World" by Tony Mercer

One of Englands greatest clock and watchmakers. He made some of the first watches with balance-springs. In 1701 he was in partnership with Edward Banger and in 1711, in partnership with George Graham. There are several one year clocks (two in Buckinghamn Palace). His watches and clocks are seen in most of the worlds museums.

"Thomas Tompion his life and Work" by R.W. Symonds & Thomas
"Tompion at the Dial and Three Crowns" by Jeremy Evans.

Wood Works Clocks Picture Gallery and Discussion forum. Please place a picture of your clock for the Gallery to provide discussions.

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