A rather interesting use of engine pistons...
“We are creating a very limited number of important Desk Clocks consisting of original historic engine pistons and connecting-rods with suitable period clock mounted into the con-rod’s ‘big-end’ where they were once secured to the crankshaft.”
All pistons/conrods utilised originate from very significant aeroplanes or cars and are both coveted and extremely rare in their own right, but the addition of a clock turns what would otherwise purely be a highly desirable collectible into an attractive useable artefact – a desk clock that very effectively combines function with history and form, guaranteed to gain comment from anyone who sets eyes upon it. And, once commented upon, there’s that fascinating background story to tell...
“We are embarking on creating an ongoing, but extremely limited, number of ‘Piston Desk Clocks’ featuring original historic engine pistons and connecting rods with suitable period clock mounted into the con-rod’s ‘big-end’. This is an exciting project, the rather unique desk clocks being visually very attractive.”
Current desk clocks include examples featuring pistons/rods from Battle of Britain Spitfire Mk 1 X4276 KL-B; Hurricane P2725 TM-B, the Buckingham Palace Road Hurricane; Junkers Ju88 Jumo and, with an automotive theme, Bentley Old Number Two.
Future clocks may involve original pistons/rods from the D-type Jaguar, R-type Continental Bentley and Bugatti Type 35.
D.C.
