I originally was a geologist but then gave it up and became an ornamental blacksmith.
I practiced as a blacksmith for 35 years making ornamental gates, staircases, and balustrades. I also did a lot of work for the restoration of Cape Dutch buildings and for new Cape Dutch style buildings.
My hobby was model engineering. I made 3 Five-inch gauge locomotives which ran at our track in Plettenberg Bay.
I then tried my hand at clocks starting by making clocks of other people’s designs. I then decided I was capable of making clocks to my own design.
I make all the working parts for my clocks. The frames I design myself and have them cut from stainless steel. Other than the spring and the screws which I buy, I make everything. It is a very time-consuming hobby and attention to detail and finishing takes a lot of time. Hence, they are not cheap.
They all keep very good time. I always tell people that a clock maker 250 years ago would understand everything about these clocks. The workings of the clocks are put into a modern design to produce a unique and stunning clock.