Wednesday 31 March 2010

MARCH 2010: LIVERPOOL CAUTION

A fairly uneventful month but for the appearance on internet sale sites of the same clock by Wyke & Green of Liverpool being sold in places as varied as North London, Aberdeen and even in Chennai in India. All the pictures were lifted from Ebay when this clock sold last year. The actual clock has been well restored and hangs in the home of its current owner and is not for sale. So if you see the clock and are tempted; caveat emptor.

Cheffins auctioned a round dial tavern clock for just over £3k inc. commission. Signed by that well known maker, tempus fugit, and in distressed condition it is a rarity as it has lead cast figures attached to the door, mmmmm.

Otherwise, an ebay offerring of the Wilson of Peterborough round dial, not sold. Moving up-scale the BADA Fair at Chelsea took place towards the end of the month but, alas, skiing prevented attendance. I had a report that a round dial by Wm Gass (Gafs) was on display but I have yet to see it. By the way the knees held up very well in Les Arc, a destination I can recommend.

The first 20 copies of my book leave India by Fedex tomorrow so the lucky few will get their review copies very soon. Restoration of the Henry Lane of Bristol (small round dial) is complete and the Orpheus Sumart of Clerkenwell proceeds apace. Just started on a black round dial which hung in the Castle & Ball Inn in Marlborough. Busy busy but hoping for a major update to the web-site by the end of April. Byefornow