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I have a Reid & Sons Newcastle on Tyne grandfather clock I would love to know more about. Does anyone have any information on these clocks? I know Reid & Sons were also Silversmiths, but this is a beautiful clock. Don't know how old...any help out there? I have pics but don't see a way to post in this forum? Any info would be welcome!

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Your question regarding the clock would probably be better put to a specialist clock forum, but for information on Reid & Sons of Newcastle see:

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 79&p=56917" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Trev.

Hey Trev.....Thanks for your reply. I had seen this post by dognose...in fact, when I Googled Reid & Sons, it is the only site that came up. I am wondering if they are no longer in business, as this post was from 2005, or if they no longer make clocks? Also, could you recommend a specialist clock forum that might be helpful to my search? I know several collectors of clocks, but they use eBay and I have had no luck there! Thanks again for your response. I will heed your advice and keep searching! :)

Jody

I also have a 8 day Reid and Sons grandfather clock from what I am told is the late 1890's. It has Westminster and Whittington chime capability as well as a night shutoff. The provenance of this clock, as I am told from the Canadian dealer whom I purchased it from, is that it was first purchased by Timothy Eton - the founder of the Eton merchandising empire in Canada. I am the second owner (if one doesnt count the dealer). It has a mahogany case. The face is highly engraved and appears to be gold plated. All parts are original and it keeps perfect time. I am going to contact Reid & Sons and see if I can get a copy of the bill of sale.

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Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

I'm sure we'll all like to see some images of your clock.

How to Add Images

http://www.tinypic.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is recommended.

Trev.

I hope I followed your picture posting instructions correctly! To njpolo....if you find Reid and Sons, let me know. It is my understanding they closed shop in 2008, but I have been unable to confirm this. Thanks so much for your post and thanks Trev for giving me the opportunity to discover more about this clock.

Jody Cody

Hi Jody,

That's a great looking piece, thanks for sharing it with us.

I visited their shop in November 2010, they were still there then, I'd be suprised if they are not there still.

Trev.

Hey Trev,

I have tried Googling them, but nothing comes up. Maybe they don't have a web presence? Thanks so much for all of your help on this. I will keep trying!

Jody Cody

Hi Jody,

Here you go:

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/store-locat ... wcastle-rs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Let us know how you got on.

Trev.

I know it has been sometime since the last post, but I'm also looking for some information on a Reid & Sons longcase Clock. I have posted a photo. Continuing to research but if someone has any information that would be of great help.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11Pomc ... k7pHTylWXg