Royal Crown Derby and Smith of Derby have collaborated in creating a Royal Wedding Celebration Clock.
Smith of Derby’s luxury brand – a gold plated Whitehurst movement, unique in the world of horology movements, finished with a bone china dial, combine to create a unique piece. This timepiece is destined to become a personalized ‘celebration clock’ for any unique and special occasion
The bone china dial and cameo is decorated in wonderful Royal Crown Derby hand finished livery designed by June Branscombe. The Sweet Briar Rose, a lovely old fashioned wild pink bloom, represents Catherine as an English rose, emerging from the marriage of the sweethearts as a Princess. The Shell is a central emblem of the coat-of-arms of Prince William and Wheat explores the fertility and fruitfulness of the joining together and a sheath of wheat is the traditional symbol for weddings. It also symbolises plenty, a wish for the future prosperity of the country. A ribbon and bow ties the knot. On the cameo is the monogram - intertwined C and W, with Prince William’s Coronet above. Finally, a symbol of heraldry is depicted by the circlet of gold showing on the outside with two strawberry leaves, two fleur-de-lis and a central cross patty.
This new, 7 day weight-driven timepiece, with its design based on the original turret clocks of the 17th and 18th century, incorporates much of the original engineering found in well known Whitehurst pieces. It is meticulously hand built, piece-by-piece, marrying new technology and three hundred year old techniques. Wheels, crafted in brass, have been carefully hand-polished through an eight-stage process and finished in a protective, 24 carat gold, to ensure a flawless result that can only be achieved through original techniques.
You will receive an official certificate of provenance & ownership upon delivery, wherever you are in the world. The care and support you receive is in keeping with the flawless Whitehurst experience. Each piece is designed to require minimal care from the owner.
Delivered in a specially designed secure, heavy duty carry case to ensure your clock is delivered to you in perfect working order.
This fabulous clock is individually numbered and will only be available during 2011.
Height to top of dome:41cm . Diameter of base: 25cm
