This is an orphaned case that was donated to me. It has wonderful original finish, the original glass, and the gong. The only issue with the case is a small break to the top.
The "Violet" is a very popular model (not at all rare) and I was able to find several photos to use for a pattern. This is a decent example of a Violet:
The pattern was made the same way as on the Waterbury Niles. This shows what the Photoshop file looks like when I work on a pattern. The image was resized to actual size (which is why it looks so blurry), and then a grid was overlaid on top. The darker grid lines are inches, and since the graph paper I was using had 5 squares per inch, I used 5 subdivisions on the grid.
The colour of the repair turned out well, and I was able to get a rough surface on the varnish/shellac, but I was NOT able to match the crackle effect. I tried multiple effects on some sample, and I wasn't able to get an exact match.
This is one of those clocks that is on the back burner. If and when I find the parts for it (dial and movement) I'll assemble it and finish it. For now the case is ready.
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