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Presented by The Curio Shop, Sennen Cove, Penzance. TR19 7DF Great Britain. |
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The Old English Clock Collection |
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Purveyors of Unusual Gifts & Other Fine Things |
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I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky . . . John Masefield |
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The Schatz Royal Range - a Special Nautical Gift These are top of the range quality instruments as found in the staterooms and saloons of the world's super-yachts! |
Schatz, the leading manufacturer of classic ships' instruments, and one of very few that still make the mechanical chiming movements that were so familiar to the naval and merchant seaman of 100 years ago. This brass ship clock range sound out the fascinating "Ship's Bells" watchkeeping system of four hours on four hours off, striking one bell after the first half-hour, two after an hour and so on until the end of watch "eight bells" - time to change crew and start the pattern again. The intricate workmanship is protected in stove- lacquered, solid brass cases with thick glass ports, secured by brass scuttle clamps. All go to make a classic nautical gift. |
Schatz Ship's Bell Clock This must be the ultimate Nautical Gift from the UK ! The first implemetation of the "Ship's Bells" watchkeeping system - long before clocks - was a man, a sandglass and a bell! To fall asleep at this post was a serious offence, as it could throw the entire ship out of synch. When clocks became reliable, and a clever inventor linked one to a separate bell, more . . |
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The Schatz Midi Range for the Smaller Vessel or to Enhance Your Home |
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The Curio Shop, Sennen Cove, Penzance. TR19 7DF Telephone 0870 901 1610 Facsimilie 0870 901 1067 email sales@curioshop.co.uk |
The Old English Clock Collection - Nautical Gift Range 2000 - 2008 All Rights Reserved
See Also - Tide Clock |
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