Spherical weight clock escape wheel - hi I’m new

[Timbo]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I have been a watch and more recently clock hobby enthusiast for about 10 years on and off and I am in the south west of England. A work friend asked if I could look at a clock that has stopped working. It is an unusual spherical weight clock, a new one on me, and has ball bearings that need to be added to a carousel manually to charge the mainspring. The escape wheel pivot has gone so I thought a quick search on eBay would help find a spare. But I can’t identify the logo. It is an A.R in a circle with 540 8 after it. Picture enclosed. Does anyone have any clue on options for me here. I would be very grateful.

[KarlvonKoln]

I'm just following this thread.  And also hoping that one of the veterans chimes in, and can offer further direction.  It is an interesting clock, and one I plan to research a bit but, I have to be honest, I have never before seen a clock with a Ferris wheel as part of the driving train.  I mean, I wouldn't think it'd be too different from other clocks in the going train or escapement, but that's a guess on my part.

[Timbo]

Thank you for replying. I would agree it is a basic clock movement with the ferris wheel being weighted enough to keep the power source topped up. 

[clockboy]

Sorry Timbo have never worked or even seen one of these. I presume the same basic principles of repair and servicing apply to this clock.. Noticed it has a platform escapement so it should be possible to achieve a good performance. 
PS I could not find the makers logo either 

Edited November 6, 2022 by clockboy

[watchweasol]

Hi  Iam with clockboy with this.  one never had my hands on one either but the only difference to a normal clock is the delivery of power which is un usual.  as it has a platform escapement measuring the one fitted you should find one on the same dimensions but take note of the depth of the escape wheel pinion as to where it meets the contrate wheel as depths vary depending on the clock. Escapements are not cheap when new so may be a hunt on the web would be fruitful.

[LittleWatchShop]

Looks similar to this

The search term is "spherical weight clock"

 

I WANT ONE!!

[Timbo]

Thanks for your feedback.  I have much web searching to do!

[oldhippy]

Looks like one of Sinclair Harding and Bazeley clocks, if so that is a lot of money you have there. Is there any marking on the movement? they normally have a stamp on theirs. If it is I would get in touch and see if they can send you a replacement escape wheel. It would be possible to replace the complete platform if need be.    

[Timbo]

Thank you. There is indeed a similarity  with the Harding and bazely clocks however I did spot a dial make of comitti London which I think has the same mechanicals but is a vastly different case I would put at a lower quality. I aim to get in touch with them in the first instance. Thanks again. I will report back. 

Edited November 7, 2022 by Timbo
Wrong spelling

[oldhippy]

As far as I know Comitti still make clocks. 

[transporter]

if you are in the south west theres a gent in Lostwithial that repairs platforms/staffs/cylinders etc, his prices are reasonable, I use him for any of my customer clocks that need that work done, his laed time last time I used him was 3 months.

[Timbo]

Thank you. That is very helpful. I’m going to the Taunton watch and clock fair this weekend to ask around there as well. It may be cousins is the answer. I will let the forum know. Tim. 

[oldhippy]

If you can get hold of the copy of clocks magazine and look on the adds page I'm sure you will find somebody. Just be careful about prices and always ask for an estimate. The stalls with the most activity are the best ones to go for.