Just picked up this clock. I know history of clock. Wondering the value and if there is anything missing from clock. Was there a base to this? What is the silver tray near the level at the bottom left of clock? Any idea on age? Also I do not have a key to wind. Anyone know size of key? I do have original pendulum. There is a hook on the back-was this a hanging clock. Lastly where can I get info on this clock. Advice and help appreciated, thanks.

Mark,
Most time recorder clocks had a mechanism on the bottom for the recording of times that workers came and went. This portion has been removed from many of the clocks that hit the marts and antique shops today.

HERE is one place to look for information.

Thanks, didn't think of going there. Is this a "rare" piece?

Time recorders show up fairly frequetly. What separates them is condition. Many are not complete. That is, they are missing the labels, or the glass is not original, or the lettering is removed from the glass or the time recording devise has been removed.

I am attaching pictures of movement. Question-The minute hand does not move. Is there a special way of setting the time with this clock or is it a problem with the movement? Thanks.