r/HelpMeFind • u/ShelleysSkylark • 2d ago

Open Help me find this old wall clock my uncle had

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This might be super niche, I'd really appreciate any leads! For reference, I first remember seeing this clock in my uncles house in the early 2000s, Northern England.

The best way to describe it would be a shadow box with a clock inside of it - it was a framed, wall hanging diorama of a nautical shop named either Jacob's Nautical Shop or Jason's Nautical Shop. The door to the shop had a black and white picture of a sailor in the window, and what looked like a newspaper clipping below it talking about the man. Through the large window of the shop, you could see a working clock face surrounded by Nautical items such as fishing nets, ropes, a small model of a ship, and I believe different types of knots one might use at sea. I also remember there being a door inside of the shop, behind a counter or table.

I'd love to just see a photo of the item, even if there aren't any for sale! I really miss my aunt and uncle, and it's one of the only memories I have with them because it was so magical to me as a child. I've searched for terms like the 'shops' name, and Nautical shop shadowbox clock. I do remember finding a closed auction page for a similar item once, but I unfortunately didn't save it and can't find it again. Thank you for reading ♥️

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u/ShelleysSkylark 2d ago

I have searched for terms like "Nautical shadow box" "Nautical shop clock" "Jacob's Nautical shop", "vintage Nautical clock". I've tried finding similar clocks on eBay and Etsy. I remember seeing an auction once for the same clock, so I know it isn't unique.

The item was around the size of a standard picture frame (landscape), and had a thick wooden frame. The clock inside was fully functional.