Arthur Pequegnat Brandon time-only wall clock

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This my first Arthur Pequegnat clock and it is the Brandon II. The first edition was produced up to 1916. Though very similar in design, this second edition was made from 1917 to 1941.

Arthur Pequegnat Brandon II

The Arthur Pequegnat Clock Company made clocks in Kitchener, Ontario from 1903 to 1941.

Normally found in a Canadian schoolroom in the 1930s and 1940s or in an office setting it was one of Pequegnats more popular styles. It is an octagonal short drop, time-only schoolhouse clock. The first edition had the exact dimensions but with a more ornate frame around the dial bezel.

Schoolhouse clocks were generally time-only as there would be other methods, such as a bells or alarms, to mark key points in a typical school day. If situated in an office environment a strike train would be too distracting to the employees. Brandon clocks also came with calendars, a useful feature for both school or office.

Clock face Arthur Pequegnat Canadian Time clock
Clock face Arthur Pequegnat Brandon clock

Both the case, which is made of quarter-sawn oak, and the brass movement were made by the Arthur Pequegnat Clock Company in their small Kitchener factory until 1941. Brass shortages during the Second World War caused the company to abruptly end production.

The time-only movement is relatively simple with few gears and little to go wrong. It was reliable, dependable and made to withstand the abuse of a school or office environment.

This clock was owned locally by an antique collector who after having it for a number of years decided to sell it in his antique shop in Great Village, Nova Scotia. The price was reasonable.

Arthur Pequegnat Brandon time=only movement

The case is in excellent condition, as is the face and bezel. Although the clock runs and keep reasonable time it has an annoying squeak suggesting that something is definitely amiss. I discovered that the first wheel had considerable pivot hole wear. This is the kind of repair I am unable to do at this time since I have neither the tools nor the knowledge. I brought the clock to a horologist in Halifax, Nova Scotia where the servicing was completed.

Five bushings were installed, the mainspring was cleaned and the movement was oiled.  I believe it is a worthwhile investment and I expect it to be ticking away for years to come.

21 thoughts on “Arthur Pequegnat Brandon time-only wall clock”

  1. Just found your blog! Congratulations! Photos are great.
    I have been looking recently for a Pequegnat clock and spotted a Brandon. Ouf, not cheap! Still negotiating…
    I’ll keep in touch.

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    1. Most Pequegnats command higher prices. I found mine in a local antique store. It worked but it was not without issues and I think this clock had a very active life. I decided to I have it professionally repaired. It required 6 new bushings and a new suspension spring. The clock was dis-assembled, cleaned and oiled in the process. The case was in top condition and seemed well cared for and need little cleaning.

      Between the cost of the clock and the repair it was around $500. I see these often in the $800 range on EBay and such. Calendar clocks will command as high as $1200. Time, strike and calendar Brandons are quite rare.

      Hope this helps

      Ron

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    1. Thanks for coming to my blog. I have been scouring the internet and many of the sites are commercial ones that are selling clocks and services. I have yet to find a blog that is like mine but perhaps that is a good thing. I recommend NAWCC which is forum site for those inteteted in clocks and watches, The Canadian Clock Museum (just type these in Google) and there are are a number of clock Facebook sites that I subscribe to, so you may want to take a look at those as well.

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