Newbie to clocks

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:54 pm     Post subject: Newbie to clocks

First of all, a big HELLO to all.

I am new to clocks, but not watches. I am about to purchase my first Grand Daughter clock from a house clearence shop near where I live.

Basically, I am looking for advice on what to look out for. What do I know so far? Not much. On the dial of the face is says " Chas .E. Rose Halifax "




I have done a quick search and found a Charles E Rose of Halifax, but little information. If this is one of the same person, would this be a later or earlier piece of their work? I also suspect that Charles (Chas) E Rose was possibly the retailer.

Thanks for any advice and again "Hello"

Andy

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:46 am     Post subject:

Could be a maker, or retailer.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:49 am     Post subject:

I would assume that Charles E Rose of Halifax and Chas E Rose of Halifax were one of the same person, but why the change of name? I am going to have a good look at it later today ( if it hasnt been sold ) and I may buy it blind.

Will let ya know later.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:18 pm     Post subject:

UPDATE:

Well, where do I start. As mentioned, I briefly saw this clock and took a quick snap of the face to do some research. I have gone back today with a view to purchasing the clock.

What a piece of the proverbial !!!

When I first saw the clock, I thought thats not a bad price for a Grand daughter clock (£40). It has now gone upto £75 in a space of 3 days!! So I thought I would have a quick look at the movement. Someone has ripped out the workings and replaced it with a quartz movement. I've never left a shop so fast.

I then went to my favourite wholesale antique dealer and bought an Enfield mantle clock for £20. I will post details in another thread as I want some info on it.

Lessons learnt
1. Get a very good look on your first visit
2. If it is good, buy it before they put the price up

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:51 pm     Post subject:

That maker didn't change his name, that is the way they abbreviated the name "Charles" back when I was a lad. You apparently are not old enough to remember people using "Jas" for James and "Thos" for Thomas and "Chas" for Charles to name a few. It wasn't a nickname as such, "Chuck was the nickname for Charles here in the states as was "Jim" for James and "Tom" for Thomas.