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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique clock set - Boer War?

« on: September 10, 2012, 07:08:45 am »

Here's the closeup of the signature:
I can't quite make out what it says.
As for the movement, I tried cranking it but it was quite stiff, so I didn't press it. I think it would need to be taken apart and tuned up.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique clock set - Boer War?

« on: September 09, 2012, 03:12:35 pm »

Sorry for the delay! Finally got some better pictures snapped. What are your thoughts with these?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique clock set - Boer War?

« on: July 16, 2012, 03:00:06 pm »

Thanks for the replies! You're right, the picture could be clearer. The clock is at my mother's. I will see if she can take some new pictures and post them here.

Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique clock set - Boer War?

« on: July 16, 2012, 07:25:01 am »

Hi there,

This clock set was given to my grandfather when he met his namesake in England, 50 or 60 years ago. He then had it shipped to Canada. I inherited it as I carry the middle name.

As you can see from the picture, the sword has been broken off (still have it, need to have it reattached). The pieces are very heavy as they are real marble.

I remember my grandfather saying that he thought it was a piece based on the Boer War, but I can't be sure. I was hoping someone might have some feedback on where it may have been made, by who, when, etc.? I'd be curious on approximate value (though I won't be parting with it!).

Thanks in advance if anyone can satisfy some of my curiosity!