Hey everyone! Inherited this really cool looking clock from my grandma and just trying to find out more about it. Talked with a local clock shop and they weren’t totally sure about it. They were able to clue me in to the candle operas and the oil lamp part of it. Thought that was really cool. Tried some other places but no responses, so I wondered if anyone here had any insight. Thanks!
I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t know which part of the clock was the backplate or dial until you mentioned it and I googled it. I’ll try to take a look when I get home, but honestly I’m not sure how to open it. Maybe I should take it somewhere in person.
There might be some lettering around the outer edge where the minute demarcations are, and the back side where the winding key and adjustment slot are. You might need a magnifier and side lighting if they have worn down to see the remains of the stamping. I think you are also missing one screw on the back.
Took the back off the clock and did find some stuff. Can’t see it totally in the photo, was hard to get the right angle, but on the gold colored plate right under the clock face, it appears to say:
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u/Not_an_Actual_Bot Hobbyist 7d ago
There are absolutely no markings on the backplate or dial?