Permits

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) issues this Maintenace/Restoration Permit to the applicant: Marieta Buys, on behalf of Stellenbosch University, for the proposed restoration of the specifically declared antique grandfather clock (Clock Administration Building B University of Stellenbosch Victoria Street Stellenbosch)

The permit is issued under the following conditions:

• The restoration work will be carried out by Mr. Chris Snyman, Antique Clock Restorer, and member of the British Horological Institute, at his premises in Paarl;
• Care must be taken to ensure that the clock is not damaged in transit;
• The restoration work is to ensure the continued functioning of the clock, and also to serve as a precautionary measure, to prevent any future problems, e.g. the seizing up of the internal mechanism;
• All restoration work must ensure that the integrity and significance of the clock is not reduced;
• Any alterations and replacements should be stylistically in keeping with the original;
• Any parts removed from the clock should be retained and returned to Stellenbosch University, who is required to ensure that they are appropriately preserved;
• Replacement parts should be, if possible, sourced from spare parts of a similar period. Where this is not possible, replacement parts that have to be manufactured should be stylistically in keeping with the original, and should be marked with the maker’s mark, and date of manufacture (unobtrusively engraved on each part);
• All restoration work should be reversible;
• Methods followed should be, as far as possible, in keeping with the original methods;
• SAHRA must receive a full report on the conservation and restoration work, which should include recommendations for possible future conservation treatment. The report must be submitted, via email, to the relevant heritage officer at SAHRA within three (3) months of the completed work (chahndiek@sahra.org.za);
• SAHRA shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, or injuries to persons, or properties, as a result of any activities relating to this permit;
• SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit upon notice to the permit holder;
• Restoration work may only be conducted after 14 calendar days of the issuing of this permit, to allow for any appeals that may be lodged.