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Old Dominion NAWCC Chapter 34
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
| 10:30 AM | Exhibit Opens |
| Mart Opens | |
| 11:15 AM | Program Part I |
| 12:00 Noon | Luncheon |
| Following Lunch | Business Meeting |
| Program Part II |
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder
6945 Pocahontas Trail - Williamsburg, Virginia
Program #1 11:15
Theory of the Verge Escapement
Presented by Lowell A. Fast and L. A. “Tuck” Tompkins
Old Dominion Chapter No. 34 Members Lowell Fast and Tuck Tompkins will present a program and demonstration on the theory of the verge escapement.
Program #2 After Lunch
Henry J. Davies and The Mystery Under Glass
Presented by Michael W. Tyler
Old Dominion Chapter No. 34 Member Michael Tyler of Mechanicsville is the presenter. The program is a brief overview of Henry J. Davies with the main focus on the Crystal Palace Clocks and the patents utilized in the design and movements as well as a speculation of the difference inferred by the term “Extra” in the model line. Additionally, some related clock models will be discussed as to how they are related to the Crystal Palace line.
Michael developed an interest in things mechanical at an early age. He began collecting clocks at age 15, and his first clock purchased was a Crystal Palace #4, although no one he knew could specifically identify the clock at that time. He enlisted the services of former NAWCC member and family friend David Lipscombe to help determine the maker. From there, the hunt was on after Mr. Lipscombe found information written by Brooks Palmer referring to the Crystal Palace clock and showing ten different models in a price list.
An NAWCC Fellow, Michael is a past president of the Old Dominion Chapter No. 34 and has served as Chair for several Mid-Eastern Regional meetings. He recently retired as a firefighter/haz-mat technician/EMT with 31 years of service with Henrico County, Virginia. His interests beyond Horology include genealogy, researching Confederate veterans from Hanover County, aviation and space exploration.
Edwin L. (Ed) Fasanella, President
Richard (Rick) Robinson, Vice President
Judy Draucker, Secretary Contact Judy
Janet L. Tyler- Treasurer
