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Curzon's Clock Ticks Again After 125 Years
21 Dec
Summary
- A clock gifted by Lord Curzon in 1900 was restored.
- The restoration took 2.5 years and cost 80,000 pounds.
- The restored clock will be reinstalled in January 2026.
A significant historical timepiece, originally gifted to Sri Darbar Sahib by Viceroy Lord Curzon in April 1900, has been fully restored and is ready for reinstallation. The restoration project, undertaken by the UK-based Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), spanned two and a half years and incurred a cost of 80,000 pounds.
The battered brass clock was discovered in late 2023 during conservation work at the shrine and subsequently transported to Birmingham, UK, for expert restoration. Research, including archival correspondence from the British Library, confirmed the clock's origin and its commission by Elkington & Co. Ltd. The clock was formally presented at Sri Darbar Sahib on October 31, 1902.
With the restoration complete, the clock is scheduled to be reinstalled at its original location in the first week of January 2026. This effort highlights the preservation of heritage by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and the dedicated service of the diaspora, linking colonial-era craftsmanship with contemporary conservation.
