Halifax Town Clock Miniature
Halifax Town Clock Miniature
Free shipping over $125 CAD
US orders ship free over US$200, duties included
Made in Canada
Cast and finished by hand in Fredericton, NB since 1972
Guaranteed for life
Free repairs and cleaning, any time
Details
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, was a stickler for detail. Based in Halifax from 1794 to 1800, the commander-in-chief of all military forces in British North America insisted that his troops be disciplined and punctual.
Before his return to England in 1800, the Prince arranged to have a clock built to ensure that everyone at the Halifax Garrison would know the exact time. On October 20, 1803, the Halifax Town Clock began marking time.
The clock, a three-tier octagon tower set atop a Palladian-style building, still has the mechanism that was crafted by the House of Vulliamy a famous family of royal clockmakers based in London. Wound twice a week, it continues to ensure that the citizens of Halifax know the exact time so they can be “disciplined and punctual.”
The Halifax Town Clock Miniature is so beautifully designed and skillfully crafted, Prince Edward himself would have been impressed.
As Canada's leading pewtersmith, Aitkens Pewter takes pride in sharing with the world the stories of our nation's rich natural and cultural heritage.
Size - 2.5" x 2"
Materials + Care
Caring for your pewter
Wash after use with warm water and a mild soap. Jewellery and pieces that don't touch food or drink can also be cleaned with Windex and paper towel. Never put pewter in the dishwasher.
Polished (shiny) finish: bring back the shine with a jeweller's rouge cloth. We use Fabulustre, but any rouge cloth from a hardware or jewellery store works.
Satin (matte) finish: buff out scratches and dullness with a Scotch-Brite or scouring pad, rubbing with the grain.
Shipping + Returns
Free shipping on Canadian orders over $125 and US orders over US$200. US prices include import duties, so there's nothing to pay on delivery.
In-stock pieces ship within 1-2 business days.
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Handcrafted Since 1972
Every piece begins as molten pewter. Jewelry, ornaments, frames and coasters are cast, chased and finished; mugs, goblets, vases and bowls are spun on a lathe. Each one is polished by hand before it's packed. All our pewter is lead-free and nickel-free, a good choice if other jewellery irritates your skin.