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Reference numberRAH/5/3/14
TitlePendulum Wall Clock
DescriptionPendulum clock with wooden case and glass front.
Datec.1830s
Physical DescriptionThe present pendulum is not the original one, which was lost or stolen possibly during one of the balls or dances. Previous work on the clock had been carried out by "Strike One", a London dealer (end 1900's probably) and cleaned by A Keusei/Kewuct?(Bad scratch signatures on plate) in December 1862 and August 1867. The movement is six-pillared, built like the proverbial brick "outhouse" and of the very best quality. There are a number of alterations to the back-cock mounting for the pendulum but these may be original as is the obvious change from the power being transferred by gut-line to chain. No numbers on movement otherwise I could date very accurately. The pinions are worn but will run for many years in the future if the clock is cared for.
Broken glass on lower pendulum window.
Extent1 clock
LevelItem
Creator NameMade in London by Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy (1780-1854) who was clockmaker to four monarchs - George III, George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria.
Administrative HistoryThe clock was presented to the Royal Albert Hall on its centenary (1971) by The Corps of Honorary Stewards - Mr Harold Sice, Mr Fred Phelp, Mr Lloyd etc. to be hung in the main entrance of the Hall at Door 6 (see Council minutes 1140th meeting - 30 September 1971 - 3225 (d)).

The clock was also hung in the Prince of Wales Room (previously the Council Room) until its redecoration in 2009, and the Hall's Boardroom before being moved to the Archive where it now hangs.
Custodial History5 July 2009 - email from The Whitehurst's - Cleaned in 1862 and 1867 (scratch marks on movement). Records of two more recent restorers also. Unfortunately no number on movement to narrow date down.
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