Op Shop Find

[Geelongirl]

I visited my local Op Shop today and was surprised with what I found there. It was a pre decimal clock made from copper with a replica of the 1930 penny. Around the clock face are numerous coins including a 1937 Crown. I paid the $19.25 that they were asking for it and quickly exited the shop. I have searched the net and can find no other. Has anyone else seen one of these, or was I lucky enough to get the one and only.

 

[Geelongirl]

 

[Geelongirl]

 

[Geelongirl]

 

[Ramjet]

Very nice. I like it.

 

[Heatho]

Awesome find!

 

[AtomRat]

I like the fact you ran out. Great technique.. I use it all the time and smile once I'm out the door ( after I've payed of course )

Not sure about your score though for a value unless you just want to keep it because it looks cool but to me, what you payed was generous. When I like something though and I know its worth it, I have no issue giving full amount to charity for it. Is the clock plastic / battery powered?

It doesn't matter..I've looked 3 times at the pics now, looks cool

Can you see any markings for a signature or is it a label. Any text will help identify it.

 

[Dirtdemon]

A great find , id say someone has put a lot of effort into making that in their garage , id say its a one off for sure , and probably has a bit of age to it too , maybe salvaged from a deceased estate.

 

[AtomRat]

Sorry, I've just noticed the whole thing is copper now. At first sight I thought the background was a print and didn't realise it was pressed. My oppinion is completely changed now cameras hide features at the best of times..

 

[Geelongirl]

AtamRat...definitely pressed copper. I still can't believe my find.

 

[AtomRat]

Its a great find mate, sorry for my confusion

Can you see any markings on it of the maker though? Must be something

 

[Geelongirl]

Nothing at this time AtomRat. It has a backing and we have not removed it yet

 

[Sandta]

Awesome score !
The coins would have to be worth that much

 

[Dirtdemon]

The copper work certainly looks hand done , the lettering around the coin is not uniform , so doubtful in my mind to be something mass produced by way of a template that the copper was hammered on .

The COMMONWEALTH part of it , particularly the O, N, W, in the middle have not been shaped as well as the other letters which to my eye definately give it that "home made " character

 

[SteelPat]

Nice find

 

[Goldpick]

Cool find, amazing what you can find rummaging around such stores.

 

[nucopia]

Im sooooo jealouse !!!
Na nice score. Keep us all informed on what you find out about it .. Might be worth more then you paid for it to a collector

 

[treasureman]

very cool score that one. id have that in my house any day

 

[jamie]

That's cool, when I was in primary school we made our own copper wall art, to me it looks hand made and I can really appreciate the work that goes into doing it, great find

 

[Martin]

Very nice find!