Alabaster Metamec 786

The Metamec catalogue describes this clock as: 'An inexpensive mantel clock in real alabaster. Brass bezel and fret'.

The model number of the clock is 786 and the dimensions are 6.25" x 6" x 3".

The vase in the back ground is a Wedgwood copy of the Portland Vase. The original vase is now in the British museum - it is made of cameo-glass and believed to have been made in Rome between 5AD and 25AD.

The clock casing is made of Bakelite - but it looks like rusted metal.

'Mechanical Movement'

I bought this clock earlier this year at the Edenbridge car boot sale for under £2. It was in a working condition but a bit dirty and the base had broken off. I've just cleaned it up, stuck the base back on, wound it up and I'll see how long it runs for...


Reference: metamec-clockmaker-dereham - page 236

Granddaughter Clocks

This last week I bought two granddaughter clocks at an auction in West Sussex.

A granddaughter clock is similar to a grandfather clock, but is shorter than 1.5m (5ft).

The first clock I bought was described in the auction catalogue as follows:
A George VI GPO electric wall clock converted for use as a Granddaughter clock, with 8" dial having a crowned Royal Cypher, contained in an inlaid mahogany case 52" (estimate £30-50)

GPO (General Post Office) clock dial

The second clock was described as:
A striking Granddaughter clock (estimate £20-30)
No the cat didn't come with the clock!

The clock pendulum was missing so I've made a temporary pendulum using a stick, some wire and a ball of Blue Tack. The clock is now running but the pendulum still needs to be replaced.

Honiton Pottery Metamec Clock

The clock face of this Metamec clock was made by Honiton Pottery with the following inscription on the back of the clock: 'An original design for Metamec by Honiton Pottery'.

Quartz Metamec Honiton Clock - The clock is actually is a deep green but the glaze shows a lustre of many colours in the sun light.

The quartz movement in this clock is a Kienzle W175.

Some information about Honiton Pottery:

• Honiton is a town in the county of Devon which became famous for it's Honiton Pottery.
• Honiton Pottery started c1880 and stopped trading in 1997.
• There is a Honiton Pottery Collectors Society. Click here for more information.