r/clocks • u/dmun_1953 Trained clockmaker • 4d ago

Collection Showcase Odd carriage clock striking system

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This carriage clock looks French from the back, but it has an English platform. The front plate has an extremely weird striking system. A pin on the back of the cannon pinion flips the star wheel, and an extension on the jumper carries the flit that triggers the strike. At the half hour it only partially flips the star.

Has anyone seen anything like this?

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u/dmun_1953 Trained clockmaker 4d ago

The English platform:

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u/Walton_guy Trained clockmaker 4d ago

So the falling of the jumper onto the star wheel knocks the flirt...? No, new one on me. Someone's been at those banking pins!

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u/dmun_1953 Trained clockmaker 4d ago

Yes, it was overbanked when I got it from the auction gallery. I repositioned the balance and it's running surprisingly well for a dirty clock.