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| Waterbury Ship's Clock-- Opening | 12/4/2008 | Kenneth Saunders |
Q: I'd love to see if it works, but I can't figure out how to open the door to wind it. There is a ...
A: http://www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com/clockdetail.php?id=28143 ...
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| Seth Thomas Clock with a fish on it. | 12/4/2008 | Silverdollar Productions |
Q: My mother has a clock that she says is rare and old. I looked at what Ebay shows as Seth THomas, ...
A: Jo, Seth Thomas made a slew of metal cast, 1-day wind-up, novelty clocks back in the early part of ...
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| Waterbury Ship's Clock-- Opening | 12/3/2008 | Kenneth Saunders |
Q: I'd love to see if it works, but I can't figure out how to open the door to wind it. There is a ...
A: frozen I suspect- (there is no latch or keyhole on the right side, is there?) a little oil on the ...
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| fixing my clock that doesn't work anymore | 12/2/2008 | Ferdinand Geitner |
Q: I will be receiving an old grandfather clock from Germany. This clock belongs to my inlaws. My ...
A: Any clock can be fixed!It's just a question of time and money. If it worked before it may just be a ...
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| 8 day Mantel Clock-after repair needs rewinding after 5 days | 12/2/2008 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
Q: I inherited an 1830's English mantel clock 5 years ago, which was no longer working. I had it ...
A: Mainsprings don't "adjust". So right there the knowledge and ability of the second repairman is ...
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| Slow running mantel clock | 12/1/2008 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
Q: I have a Hamilton wind-up mantel clock I got at auction. I have no information on it, but believe is ...
A: The timekeeping error for the clock you described isn't going to be adjustable within the ...
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| Vienna Regulator not striking on certain hours | 12/1/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: I recently bought a 2-weight Gustav Becker Vienna regulator. I had the clock cleaned by a local ...
A: I don't believe this is a problem caused in transit. I do not not know if the clock was overhauled ...
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| french decorative cast metal clock | 11/30/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I have an ormental clock that was droped and the whate cast metal decorative ornament broke. I ...
A: White metal (pot metal) is very difficult to repair. Also, I don't know how much damage there is on ...
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| Grandfather clock not chiming | 11/30/2008 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
Q: My Salem Tempus Fugit clock stopped chiming. I tried oiling with sewing machine oil (worked a ...
A: A quick Google search shows a list of five possibles- ...
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| GE clock | 11/30/2008 | Silverdollar Productions |
Q: I've just inherited a General Electric Strike clock and am wondering how old it is. From where I got ...
A: Colin....Hello! Actually, the model number is probably 6B20 as the "B" signifies what rotor drives ...
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| Grandfather clock not chiming | 11/29/2008 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
Q: My Salem Tempus Fugit clock stopped chiming. I tried oiling with sewing machine oil (worked a ...
A: Sewing machine oil does not have the correct properties for use on a clock movement. You will need ...
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| Gilbert Mantle Clock | 11/29/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: I can see from other postings that I need to watch the direction of the 2 springs located at the 8 ...
A: Antique clocks do not keep perfect or near perfect time as would today's quartz time pieces. Spring ...
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| Antique clock adjustment | 11/29/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I have an 8 day clock that while keeping accurate time (within a minute or two) consistently rings ...
A: There are several possible causes of this problem, depending on the design of your clock. The most ...
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| Hamilton Wood Cased Mantle Clock | 11/29/2008 | Ferdinand Geitner |
Q: I received a Hamilton Mantle Clock for my 25 service anniversary from the company I work for. This ...
A: The Hour hand is pointing at the wrong hour. Turn the hands to chime the hour then gently take hold ...
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| Strikes wrong number on hour | 11/29/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I received a Hamilton Mantle Clock for my 25 service anniversary from the company I work for. This ...
A: If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
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| changing clock to battery | 11/29/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: How can I change my 30 day wind-up clock to a batttery operation? Also if changed will it still ...
A: First of all, a clock repair person can repair the spring powered movement. To change movements , ...
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| Pendulum wall clock | 11/29/2008 | Kenneth Saunders |
Q: I recently bought an antique wooden wall clock with a clock face logo of an "S" intertwined with a ...
A: Nice photos- thanks- will continue to try to get you an answer- But it is NOT Seth Thomas, sorry. ...
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| battery clock | 11/28/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I found a Bulova battery striking wall clock made in Japan at a thrift store. got it home and found ...
A: Pendulums for battery clocks are available from almost any clock supply house. Battery/quartz clock ...
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| Bailey Banks and Biddle | 11/27/2008 | Ferdinand Geitner |
Q: Last year I bought a small, what I think is a travel clock.It is by Bailey Banks and Biddle. It is ...
A: Bailey Banks and Biddle sold quality clocks for many years. Your clock sounds like a nice small ...
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| Seth Thomas movement adjustment | 11/27/2008 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
Q: My mother-in-law has a Seth Thomas Woodbury with an A401-003 movement that is not keeping time ...
A: While hoding the outer rim ("A") stationery with one finger,use a small pair of tweezers, bobby pin, ...
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| ATO Junghans Transistor Mantel Clock with 7 Jewels | 11/26/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: You very kindly said you could not advise me about how to replace a battery in this clock, and asked ...
A: I received one photo, the instruction sheet, headed "4. How to set the hands". If you would like to ...
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| 340-020, 82 Welby Div. Elgin Movement | 11/25/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: Currently the movement is not working. The wheel at the top of the movement will work for around ...
A: If this is a 1982 movement, it is quite old and should probably be replaced. However, I would ...
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| United Pocketwatch Wall clock Model 47 | 11/25/2008 | Silverdollar Productions |
Q: Was wondering if I could replace the motor for this clock with any comparable motor. Does not run on ...
A: Bob, Hi! There are no new replacement motors available for United clocks that I'm aware of. Your ...
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| Longcase Clocks | 11/25/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: Having recently purchased my first 30 Hour Longcase clock, I am now considering purchasing an 8 day ...
A: Bell Strike Hall Clocks of the typical type have no actual provision for silencing the hour strike, ...
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| Antique radio and record player | 11/24/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: I'm sorry for posting this in clocks but I can't find anywhere on the net to get a rough idea on the ...
A: It seems that Golden throat was the name given RCA products due to the sound quality. I again did a ...
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| Hermle Black Forest Clock 451-050H | 11/24/2008 | Kenneth Saunders |
Q: Our Grandfather clock is not working. The pendulum does not continue in motion. I am not sure if it ...
A: -The pendulum assembly begins at the top with a 1" two legged suspension spring pinned to a brass ...
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| Antique radio and record player | 11/23/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: I'm sorry for posting this in clocks but I can't find anywhere on the net to get a rough idea on the ...
A: I googled 1960's era record players. check out vintage stereos. I found several sites. Also look on ...
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| ansonia clock | 11/23/2008 | Ferdinand Geitner |
Q: i just got an ansonia clock handed down from my grandmother. i cannot find the model. it has a man ...
A: Ansonia made a variety of Figurine clocks between 1890 and 1915 which where, and still are, quite ...
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| Wm L Gilbert Clock Co. | 11/23/2008 | Silverdollar Productions |
Q: I have a clock that belongs to my 87 year old dad. He believes it was a wedding gift to his ...
A: Patty....I have reference to over 100 different Gilbert Clocks. Unfortunately, this is just a ...
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| How to wind an eight day clock | 11/23/2008 | Ferdinand Geitner |
Q: I was given an eight day clock and have had it cleaned and it appears to be working but how do I ...
A: Most clocks wind to the right and if it is an 8 day clock it should run for 8 Days+. You need to ...
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| Chelsea Ship's Bell general questions | 11/23/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I have a 4 1/2" Chelsea Ship's Bell clock, screw on faceplate, SN 20131. I just received ownership ...
A: 1) Ship's clocks have a unique striking system, and count "watches" rather than hours. The apparent ...
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| Telechron A1-G4 | 11/23/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I have an old doorchime with Telechron clock (model A1-G4). The transformer smokes when plugged in ...
A: Parts availability for Telechron clock motors is very spotty. The motor consists of a coil and a ...
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| Clock ID by Trade mark | 11/22/2008 | Kenneth Saunders |
Q: I have a German Clock circa 1920 It has a trademark on the movement that is a left facing Rabbit ...
A: Philipp Haas & Sohne St. Georgen Phillipp Haas & Sohne, Germany, walnut shelf clock, ca about ...
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| Junghans table clock chimes set up | 11/22/2008 | Ferdinand Geitner |
Q: IN A 30's JUNGHANS TABLE CLOCK, HOW CAN I SET UP THE HOUR STRIKES AND THE QUARTER CHIMES INTO THE ...
A: I have a question! Does the quarter chime sequence chime 4 notes on the 1st quarter??? The wrong ...
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| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock New England Clock Co.#102 | 11/22/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: I noticed your reference to the Abel Cottey Grandfather Clocks by New England Clock Company, and we ...
A: The new England Clock Company has been out of business for some time. The company made the wooden ...
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| steeple clock pendulum missing | 11/21/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: What does ATO on the dial stand for and where might I get a glass globe the this clock. Globe needs ...
A: The slotted suspension post holds the suspension spring; this is the flexible metal piece to which ...
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| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock | 11/21/2008 | Martin Meyer |
Q: I have a Seth Thomas Mantel Clock that my in-laws opted not to fix because of expense. It started ...
A: You should wind all three keyholes all the way, as far as the will go, once a week. The left hole is ...
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| Winding A Seth Thomas Mantel Clock | 11/21/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: I have a Seth Thomas Mantel clock that needs winding. It has three holes in the front and one key. ...
A: The left hole is the hour strike. the second hole is the time , and the third is the quarter chime. ...
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| Plymouth Mantel Clock | 11/20/2008 | Kenneth Saunders |
Q: I have a Plymouth Mantel Clock; I'm not sure what year it was produced. I have photos if you would ...
A: this brand name was made by Seth Thomas in Thomaston, CT about the 1950's- not much is written about ...
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| sessions clock | 11/20/2008 | Steve Skibicki |
Q: got a camelback mantel sessions clock.sez so stamped on the frame. no date only name,city and state. ...
A: There are no parts available for antique clocks except on the secondary market, Ebay. Parts like ...
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