I've never run across that particular cross and there are so very many hybrids. But let's look at the parents for ideas. Your plant is a cross between Oncidioda Charlesworthii (itself a cross between Cochlioda noezliana and Oncidium incurvum) and Oncidium maculatum. So, the fragrances in your cross: - mild honey or lilac from the incurvum - lily of the valley from noezliana - mushrooms from the maculatum Your plant could be a version of any of the above, a combination of any or a new fragrance, but it's a start. Good luck! Julie Here is a link that might be useful: RHS -

That looks like an 8 day wind-up mantle clock. Unfortunately, you could find no labels. I would have expected to have found a label on the inside. There should be a back door on this clock to permit access to the pendulum and thatg is where I would expect to see markings and sometimes a repairman's note. When you do get it all sorted out, do not be surprised if you find two names: one will be on the clock works and the other on the clock case. In many models, the clock maker makes only the cabniet and orders the mechnical assembly form a factory. The clock maker may also supply the face and hands, In some instances, a dealer or jewelry store orders a batch of clocks bearing the name of their business. The clock maker orders the works from a maker, makes the cabinet, assemblies the clock and applies the business' name. A tip: Pendulum clocks should not be transported with the pendulum weight attached. The pendulum weight should be removed even when moving the clock about the house especially if one has to carry the clock up or down a stairway. The escapement parts can be damaged if the pendulum is forced to move too far to one side, or the delicate pendulum support recieves a shock when the clock is set down too hard. A short move can be done with the pendulum weight attached if care is exercised against damaging motions. There might be a label on the bottom of the clock. However, this is an unusual location. Do not turn the clock over until the pendulum weight has been removed. You can look at the bottom of the clock by using an inspection mirror and a flash light. Use google with key words "clock, mantle, antique or collectible" to find sample clocks.

I own several antique pendalum clocks. Each one of them is unique & quirky. They have to settle in to a new environment. That can take several weeks to several months before they work consistently correct. Do not place it on an outside wall...they do best away from any drafts that expose the clock to quick temperature fluctuations. I have an English train station double-sided clock that drove us crazy when we moved a few years ago. It just wasn't a happy clock. Took us several tries before we found the 'perfect' spot where it's been happily ticking away for 5 years now. But, 4' away it refused our pleading with it to work. So, we ended up moving the furniture to accommodate the clock! If after fiddling with it for a couple weeks you can't get it to run for at least a couple hours...call a clock repairman. I'd highly recommend one that comes to your house. (Ours comes out every couple years & services our clocks) If you take it to the repairman...it's likely to again not work when you get the darn thing home. Best to let the repairman coax it to work in place. If you suspect the seller misrepresented the clock put them on notice in writing immediately that the clock is not working & your plans. Give a date certain when either the clock is working, as per your purchase understanding, or you get a return. Seriously, it isn't unusual at all for these old clocks not to work for awhile once moved. Love those clocks! Can't imagine my home without their sounds. /tricia

From a strictly aesthetic point of view I like it! It doesn't even look like a clock at first glance. It's a nice backdrop for the other pieces on the chest. From a practical point of view, which is NOT what you asked, but just for the heck of it: If it were in my line of sight frequently my subconscious would be trying to use it as a clock and I'd get frustrated being unable to see the whole thing. I also have cats who would love to send it rolling off the edge...but probably not before eating the plant and trying to swat the plus sign piece onto the floor. :-) Bottom line: I'm not an expert, but I don't see any aesthetic "rules" being broken. If the practical objections don't apply to you you're all set!