Antique Clocks/Questions Answered by Expert michael Porter
| Subject | Date Asked |
| French Mantel Clock | 5/15/2012 |
| Q: I've just inherited what I think is a large French Mantel clock, it was my great grandfathers. It ... A: Jim As you face the clock the left winding hole is for the strike and the right is for the clock ... | |
| jupiter 31 day made in korea wall/mantel clock | 4/10/2012 |
| Q: hi i have a jupiter 31 day made in korea wall/mantel clock in very good condition could you please ... A: Kathleen Pretty much any 31 day clock is not worth anything. Most clock shops do not even work on ... | |
| time adjust | 3/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a Bulova mantel clock (bell curve shape) circa 1970. it has a German movement with the ... A: Depends on what year the movement was made as to how to adjust. The newer ones have a screw you turn ... | |
| hamilton 340-020 mantle clock | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Where can I find a cheap priced new motor for this clock? Maybe an electric upgrade even? A: Tyler You can replace this movement with a new one for around $250.00. This same company (hermle) ... | |
| grandfather clock not chiming correctly | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that has a Jauch 77 movement. The clock keeps good time. As I wind the ... A: Barb A problem like this is hard to tell without seeing the clock. My guess would be the chime ... | |
| lauris grandmother clock | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandmother clock that was bought in Germany in 1982. It has cherub designs in the wood. ... A: Summer I have looked through the clock books I have and find nothing like it, so I really can't ... | |
| Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother's antique clock was passed down to me. Our family is trying to get some history on ... A: Holly I really can not tell you too much about this clock. I went through my clock books and could ... | |
| FHS clock | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: i had an old watch ,, it was for my father i want to know some information about it if possible ... A: Luay All I can tell from the picture is that it is a German clock probably with Westminster ... | |
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michael Porter
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Expertise
Any thing to do with the repair antique clocks,and modern german movements. Ithaca Calendar Clocks a speciality. Can do appraisals on Ithaca Clocks only. I do not follow history and values of clocks, other than Ithaca.
Experience
Have been repairing professionally since 1980. Revived the Ithaca Calendar
Clock Co. and reproduce calendar clocks, also do parts for the same.
Organizations
N.A.W.C.C.
Education/Credentials
Associate degree in accounting.
Awards and Honors
Local for building a large calendar clock for the locat airport to go with thier new terminal.
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