Antique Clocks/Questions Answered by Expert Steve Skibicki
| Subject | Date Asked |
| SETH THOMAS MANTEL 8 DAY | 5/22/2012 |
| Q: I'm trying to get more specific info to a black/wood mantel seth thomas with 2 plastic(?) columns ... A: The columns are made of celluloid . The column tops and base feet are white metal. A hundred year ... | |
| cuckoo chain wheel | 5/15/2012 |
| Q: I have a D. Hones (Titsee-Neustadt) 23.5 cm (Regula)cuckoo clock. The time Chain Wheel click keeps ... A: You didn't say if the clock is 8 day or 30 hour. The wheel obviously has a worn click which can be ... | |
| small french table clock | 5/10/2012 |
| Q: I found this french clock and I am curious what it is? It is in running condition but stops after a ... A: I haven't found this particular model but its an American clock probably made by the Ansonia clock ... | |
| Dutch Zaanse Wall Clock | 5/6/2012 |
| Q: I have purchased a Zaanse clock that's not working. It appears clean and in good order inside (I ... A: The clock needs an overhaul . Looking clean can be deceptive, even if the seller told you the clock ... | |
| Waltham pocket watch | 4/30/2012 |
| Q: i'm curious how much my pocket watch is worth. its an American Waltham Watch Co. 14k-serial no on ... A: You did not say if the watch runs or not.The movement (mechanism) condition is considered when ... | |
| antique clock | 4/17/2012 |
| Q: I want to know if GE westminster chime model 424 had a cord,someone told me that it was battery ... A: These clocks are plug in electric clocks. If it now has a battery that would mean that someone ... | |
| Elgin Pocket Watch | 4/2/2012 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the worth and identification of a certain elgin pocket watch in my ... A: The date of manufacture can be had by comparing the serial number with Elgin serial numbers . Pocket ... | |
| New Haven Clock Tambour No. 74 | 3/29/2012 |
| Q: For as long as I can remember my grandmother had a New Haven Clock Tambour No. 74. In 2005 I ... A: The tambour is a 20th century design .Clock manufacturers made clock models like the 74 for several ... | |
| Statue Liberty clock 1950s | 3/28/2012 |
| Q: I am looking for a working motor and clock for an electrical United clock... the clock is one inside ... A: All clocks wear over time. The fiber wheel was made to quiet the motor as it runs. Fiber wheels ... | |
| no pendulum needed..... | 3/21/2012 |
| Q: how would i get the clock to run? i wound both winding points. but nothing has happened. thank ... A: One winding point is for the time and the other is for the strike. The clock should start ... | |
| pendulum for 1982 brass gothic clock | 3/19/2012 |
| Q: greetings clock expert, i have an italian brass gothic clock with matching candelabras. the inside ... A: In the upper left hand corner of the movement you can see that the clock has what is called a ... | |
| Black Forest Dunhaven Cuckoo Clock | 3/11/2012 |
| Q: I have had this clock for years as a hand me down from my late grandfather. First and foremost I ... A: To prepare the clock for moving, remove the weights and pendulum. Gather the chains and wrap a trash ... | |
| New Haven Clock Co | 3/2/2012 |
| Q: Hey Steve - I saw a question posted to you about a particular clock - ... A: The value of a clock on the market today is based on what someone is willing to pay for one. Clocks ... | |
| Gilbert Kitchen Clock Alarm Set and Identification | 2/28/2012 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a Gilbert Kitchen Clock with Alarm. It has an oak case. I can't figure ... A: My literature did not list the model of this clock . These clocks were made from the 1880's in to ... | |
| dutch wall clock | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: We'v recently purchased this clock from a second hand shop in the netherlands. We have brought it ... A: When you push the pendulum can you hear the clock tick? Don't use a level on this clock but shift it ... | |
| Black Forest Cuckoo Clock | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Some one is selling a Bachmaier & Klemmer Cuckoo clock that says [Made in Germany - "U.S. Zone"]. ... A: After World War 2 Germany was occupied by four countries. The US...United States occupied West ... | |
| Howard Miller / Regulator 1977 era | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1977 H-M Regulator wall clock with a sounding ring problem. I realize this is not a high ... A: The bezel (glass housing) has nothing at all to do with the chime or strike sound quality. Lift the ... | |
| Regula 711 weights | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Steve, I think my first email may not have gotten through, so hoping it works this time. I have a ... A: The first email did get through. I had to research an answer. The 711 has to be a model number of a ... | |
| Jawako clock/1 several | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: This clock hung on a wall in my elderly mother's house in Colombia, SA for many years; it did not ... A: Jauch was a German clock company that went out of business sometime in the 1970's. A local clock ... | |
| 1957 coo coo clock chime | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I have an old coo coo clock that my sister got in 1957. The clock movement works good, but the ... A: You should seriously consider having the entire clock overhauled. There are new governors on the ... | |
| New Haven Clock Co Tambour Number 52 | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Steve, Just purchased a New Haven Clock Co Tambour Number 52. Needs new hands or at least a minute ... A: You will not find any original hands from a supplier. You will have to pick out a set that resembles ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I have an MI-KEN made in Japan Cuckoo clock. I think it might be from the 1960's. It was in non ... A: As clocks age they do indeed get dirty but they also wear out. Your clock needs an overhaul , ... | |
| hanging height | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: We were told to hang our 3-weight cuckoo 6'10" from the floor to the hanging screw. Apparently this ... A: This is an 8 day clock which means it should have the capability of running for a week on one ... | |
| Elg-Art alarm clock | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited from an aunt an old alarm clock. I can easily adjust the time and set the ... A: There should be a key threaded onto the back of the clock amidst the setting knobs. Sometimes the ... | |
| grandmother/grandfather chime | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Have a grandmother clock that seems to work fine except it only chimes on the even hours and the ... A: First of all make sure you have the weights hung in the correct order.The heaviest weight powers the ... | |
| bim bam strike | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have what I think is a Hermle movement - 69 241-030 85cm/70.77 bim bam chime grandmother clock. ... A: Nancy The first thing to look at is the paddle that gets picked up by the lift wheel. Sometimes ... | |
| information | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I asked one of the other experts on this site for some guidance. Either he did not know or did not ... A: The object of this site is to give answers the way we see them. Certain people with questions on ... | |
| information | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I asked one of the other experts on this site for some guidance. Either he did not know or did not ... A: I never said that it is too hard. I tried to explain the fact that it is not something that is ... | |
| information | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I asked one of the other experts on this site for some guidance. Either he did not know or did not ... A: Clock repair is a broad field. It is not a quick study and go into business type of occupation. A ... | |
| value of thorens coockoo clock | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: Grand father gave me a thorens coockoo clock and would like to know something about it. It has a ... A: Thorens is the name of the company that made the music box. The words mean Blue Danube ... | |
| Kyoto watch | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Skibicki I found a watch KYOTO in my house. It was from my mother and I don´t know if this is a ... A: I didn't refer to any specific link I took a quick glance and talked to a watchmaker friend. The ... | |
| grandfather clock will not chime | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: after advancing clock for daylight savings it will no longer chime. A: I always tell customers to set the time going clockwise and pause on the quarter hour to allow the ... | |
| Colonial of Zeeland Grandfather cuckoo clock | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: Any idea of its worth? Thanks ... A: The movements in this type of clock can cost more than buying a standard rod chime floor clock. What ... | |
| Colonial of Zeeland Grandfather cuckoo clock | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Any idea of its worth? Thanks A: I highly recommend having a local clock repair shop have a look at the clock before you buy it. ... | |
| Style 53 Penthouse Art Creations | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm cleaning out my attic for a yard sale and found a pretty cool clock I'd like to get working. It ... A: There are and have been a lot of little mom and pop companies that made clocks, I could only guess ... | |
| Jauch wall clock | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Jauch wall clock that I bought in Germany in the early 80's and it has quit working. The ... A: The Jauch clock company went out of business in the 70's. Your clock is certainly worth something. ... | |
| Dunhaven Mantal clook doesn't chime | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: We purchased a DunHaven 340-20 mechanism clock at a garage sale. The clock has not chimed since we ... A: First of all be sure to wind the clock all the way if you don't the clock will not have the power ... | |
| Unused rod-loop in Ingraham mantle clock | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Steve, I recently acquired a circa 1880 Ingraham mantle clock. Everything works fine. There is a ... A: This is a strike correction rod. Once in a while the hour strike may not be in sync with the hands. ... | |
| Seiko Chime Mantel Clock | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: this is my first time visiting this site and I am pleased there is help available. I am trying to ... A: A photo would be helpful . Seiko started out as the Seikosha Company early in the 20th century. ... | |
| Tiffany Grandfather Clock | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I inherited an antique Grandfather Clock made by Tiffany. Unfortunately, the pendulum was lost ... A: Finding an original would be hard to do . The size and type of pendulum depends on the movement used ... | |
| Enfield Clock | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I came across this website seeking answers for the enfield clock that was left to me. The clock was ... A: This is a time only clock, no chime or strike. It wouldn't present a problem to a good repairman to ... | |
| Kit or plan for UW32/12A clock | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I've inherited a grandfather clock with a UW32/12A movement that was built from a kit about 40 years ... A: Go online to a company called Klockit . They have everything needed to make a clock . The case ... | |
| cookoo clock | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a clock and I am wondering if you can give me an idea and of how old it is and ... A: Your clock is probably of 1950's vintage. Most clocks are impossible to evaluate sight unseen . The ... | |
| Herman Miller Mantel Clock | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a mantel clock that was given to me by my mother. There doesn't seem to be any stamp or ... A: The "P" is the Hermle date code for the year of manufacture 2003. I don't know what it could be ... | |
| Perry Greaves Birmingham/Elliot London Mantle Clock | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a Perry Greaves Birmingham Mantle clock in full working order and excellent condition what ... A: This is not the type of forum to ask about valuations. A clock must be seen first hand in order to ... | |
| Weight driven Seth Thomas | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: and think maybe this time I am over my head. I just purchased a Seth Thomas weight driven old ... A: First of all make sure the pendulum and related parts are connected properly.Does the pendulum hang ... | |
| Heritage Grandfather Clock | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: My Grandfather Clock is a Heritage Model 7503. We have recently moved it. The time is keeping ... A: Did you look inside and remove any packing materials? Do you have an access panel on the left that ... | |
| 1969 Wall Mission clock, wind up | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1969 wood Mission Wall clock with brass numbers and wind up and brass pendulum. The key ... A: Is this clock 1969 or 1869 ? The estimate of value seems extraordinarily high. Even if the clock ... | |
| Identification of 400 day clock | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited what I think is a 400 day clock made in Germany and am interested in its age and ... A: Your clock was made by the Badische company in the Black Forest of Germany. The pendulum you ... | |
| Empire 9 chime movement | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a Empire 9 chime movement with a Moon dial. The clock has been keeping good time in the ... A: I'm going to say this from a professional standpoint and my years of experience. I'm a clockmaker ... | |
| Clock Question! | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My grand father, Henry Kass, was given this grandfather clock from the national cash register ... A: Sometimes the hood or top of the clock slides off. The back is probably screwed on. I don't ... | |
| schmeckenbecher clock part | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure what it's called but it holds the suspension piece in place and has a small backplate ... A: This is called a suspension bridge. The British call it a back cock and others call it a suspension ... | |
| Clock Question! | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: My grand father, Henry Kass, was given this grandfather clock from the national cash register ... A: This is a nice 5 tubular bell clock. The tubes are the pipes hanging inside the clock to produce ... | |
| waltham 30 day clock | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: how can i adjust the time on my clock.it looses time? thank you denise. ps. it is a 30 day double ... A: First of all make sure that you are winding the clock all the way, this way we have a fully powered ... | |
| chimes | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I just purchased a Colonial by Zeeland grandfather clock. We were told that ... A: The chime part of the clock is on the right, the heaviest weight hangs there and no where else. Are ... | |
| Chiming on clock | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: "Steve, I must have not been having a very good week with clock winding. Attached is the picture ... A: Are you sure? Sometimes they are painted black. The main portion of the bushing is in the back of ... | |
| Chiming on clock | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: "Steve, I must have not been having a very good week with clock winding. Attached is the picture ... A: This particular problem is not related to winding. The minute hand(long hand ) is at fault. The ... | |
| Correct chiming of regulator clock | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Steve, Shelly again. I also bought this regulator clock last year. It keeps great time but it has ... A: I wish you were close enough for me to look at these clocks. This looks like a Japanese clock. ... | |
| Apprialsals | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: While I was in the Army I bought a Cockoo clock that was made by E. Schmeckenbecker. It has a ... A: I restore these clocks almost every day . The Schmeckenbecker clocks are no longer made and so that ... | |
| kienzel pocket watch | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: i have a kienzel pocket watch that has been over wound the numbers on the inside are 147172c.you can ... A: Any time you have a wind up watch or clock the correct thing to do is to wind it fully. Winding it ... | |
| Smith Enfield chimes | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Smith Enfield mantle clock which keeps perfect time but won't chime. The hammer doesn't ... A: First of all make sure that you are winding it all the way. Winding the springs supplies power to ... | |
| seth thomas series #124 mantle clock | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: When I punch in the series # on the internet a totally different clock picture comes up, it is a ... A: They made a series of clocks using the 124 movement. They used a variety of cases during that time. ... | |
| Small Lux Mantel Clock ? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: Inheirited this clock.What is it? 8" wide by 5" high-Bronze in color and says Lux on the face.Key ... A: Lux made a full line of mostly novelty type clocks in the 40's and 50's. Most of these are very ... | |
| chime- danerker clock | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: We have a daneker Grandmother clock. Probably 70 years old. It works fine. Too good. Is there any ... A: Your clock is approximately 35 to 40 years old. I have overhauled quite a few of these. In a short ... | |
| Hermle #E537-001 | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Helmsman with Hermle #E537-001 movement, and my question concerns correcting a ... A: The movement is set up incorrectly. The clock should strike double hammer blows and the last note on ... | |
| repair | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a German coo coo clock that the chiming is all messed up on. It goes off at 10 minutes past ... A: My specialty is cuckoo repair. When I first entered the business the other shops turned down cuckoo ... | |
| repair | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a German coo coo clock that the chiming is all messed up on. It goes off at 10 minutes past ... A: The minute hand needs to come off or get loosened so it can be repositioned correctly. The clock ... | |
| vienna wall clock chime problem | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a lovely old vienna wall clock which I recently allowed to run down by mistake. Since ... A: Moving the bob (large brass disc) up and down controls the timekeeping. On the very bottom of the ... | |
| Modern Strike Clocks | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if there are any modern quartz strike clocks with a real recording. I have noticed ... A: They make some very nice sounding quartz clocks today. One of them replicates a tubular bell ... | |
| 1970'S Seiko Electromagnetic Chiming Wall Clock | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: Steve I have a Seiko electromagnetic chiming wall clock,as far as I know it is from the 1970'S,it ... A: I believe that this is the model with a bim bam strike , two hammers on two rods. I have rebuilt ... | |
| Keeping glass door from popping open | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: How can I keep the round glass door that covers the face of my antique clock from opening by itself, ... A: I saw this question answered by one of the other experts this morning. He was correct. The glass is ... | |
| Chauncey Jerome Steeple Clock 30 hr | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I just had this clock repaired and cleaned. I've never heard a clock like this run before and did ... A: Perhaps he was refering to bushings that needed replacement. Bushings are replacement bearings. ... | |
| Chauncey Jerome Steeple Clock 30 hr | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I just had this clock repaired and cleaned. I've never heard a clock like this run before and did ... A: I never tell anyone that I am going to clean a clock . Cleaning is only part of the total job. ... | |
| Contrary Pendulum Clock | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My clock is a "Regulator" pendulum clock. Clock ran good for several years. Now it will run for ... A: I don't know how old this clock is but I think it is time to visit the local clock shop and have it ... | |
| Antique Clock Movement | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an old antique wall clock. I have tried to identify the manufacture of the movement with no ... A: The numbers you provided do not help at all. Replacing an older or antique movement can be more ... | |
| cuckoo clock minute hand | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: my cuckoo clock minute hand will not continue to turn. It will run for a few minutes to a half hour ... A: You did not tell me what movement you are working with. On Regula movements there should be a washer ... | |
| vienna wall clock chime problem | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a lovely old vienna wall clock which I recently allowed to run down by mistake. Since ... A: You can either remove the minute hand and reposition it in the correct orientation or, using the ... | |
| Fortron Westminster Clock | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I need help locating a movement replacement or kit for a West Germany Fortron Westminster quartz ... A: If the clock runs it might be worth taking it to a pro to be checked out . Clocks likes are usually ... | |
| zaanse pendulum clock | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: estate purchase. complete clock does not run but appears to be functional. bushings all seem tight. ... A: Good afternoon I never recommend that anyone attempt to clean a clock without taking it completely ... | |
| NO Tick Tock Sound?? | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: We have a Weight driven Model 200M or 300M Triple chime Emperor Clock. It came from my wife’s ... A: If the clock was working as it should then all three weights should have been at the bottom. My ... | |
| Cuckoo clock fault | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I am writing from Australia, so I'm afraid you're not going to get any local business from me. But ... A: A winding wheel has a part known as a click or a pawl that digs into the winding wheel and holds it ... | |
| Syroco | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering why my Syroco 8 day clock winds in the back, all that I have seen have the winding ... A: Clock companies never stick with just one style or form of clock . Styles vary to appeal to a wide ... | |
| Mantel clock by Gustau Becker | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Trying to get clock out of cabinet, but the outside ring of face of clock seems to be holding it, ... A: Its not a matter of agreeing or disagreeing its hard to do something sight unseen . Look at the back ... | |
| Mantel clock by Gustau Becker | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Trying to get clock out of cabinet, but the outside ring of face of clock seems to be holding it, ... A: This clock should come out of the case through the back door . If the chime rods are blocking the ... | |
| Cuckoo clock Repair | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Our cuckoo clock stops at 5 to the hour. Can you help? Everything else is working well! Thanks! A: I'm going to assume that this is a musical cuckoo clock. The clock begins the strike sequence at ... | |
| Mantel clock by Gustau Becker | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: Trying to get clock out of cabinet, but the outside ring of face of clock seems to be holding it, ... A: Gustav Beckers are nice clocks. It would help if I had a photo to know what clock we are talking ... | |
| My mantel clock can't chime 12 | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I bought an Enfield Mantel Clock, circa 1930s several months ago. It keeps great time, but lately ... A: I can think of a few reasons for this to happen . To repair it involves removing the movement from ... | |
| Farmer Daughter Eloper Cuckoo Clock | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I’ve acquired a Farmers Daughter Eloper Cuckoo Clock but only half of it is working correctly. The ... A: Did you pay for this clock? If so get your money back. Someone put this clock together knowing that ... | |
| Regulator | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased an older Regulator clock. When we first got it home it worked. While moving ... A: The movement itself may hold a clue, the major ones are stamped . I would wait until it needs repair ... | |
| clock | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I bought this clock at a sale, and know nothing about it. It shows Howard Miller on it, as well as ... A: This is an example of an electro magnetic clock. This dates to about 1960. Set the time with the ... | |
| Regulator | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased an older Regulator clock. When we first got it home it worked. While moving ... A: Did you make sure that the clock was in beat? Push the pendulum and listen for an even ticking. If ... | |
| clock motor | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an old beer clock (electric) that quit working. The motor has a stamp on the back that says ... A: Electric clocks are not made anymore and most of the motors are obsolete. Sometimes these motors can ... | |
| pin and pallet adjustment | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a small spring wound Wintermantel clock which looks to be a pin and pallet type escape ... A: The clock has power problems. It could be as simple as being dirty and needing a cleaning but it ... | |
| Antique clock stopped chiming | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Steve hi, I bought this piece on ebay ... A: This looks like a nice piece. The proper way to wind the clock is to wind it all the way once a ... | |
| Herschede | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: and how old . Thank you Mario A: A rough guess I would say about the 1930's. I have repaired several of these and they usually nice ... | |
| junghans chime wall clock 1976 model sr1126 | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: my grandpa bought this clock in 1976,. been working perfectly,. i recentley inheretid it when he ... A: This is easy. Take the minute hand around until it strikes the hour. Now remove the hand and put it ... | |
| black forest clock emperor waltz thorens movenent | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: children wound too tight will not run A: The proper way to wind these clocks is to pull the chain all the way up. If the clock or music unit ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a clock with the following numbers on the back. A2F , 3-72. Made in Germany REGULA E. ... A: Your clock was made in March 1972. This is a hunter style case , the design is a hunting lodge. ... | |
| Identifying Markings of Enfield Mantle Clock | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I came across a wood Enfield mantle clock. Measures approximately 12" x 8-1/2". I have no knowledge ... A: The markings on the door are most likely repair dates written by the repair man. Enfield clocks are ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: My cuckoo clock is stopping all the time, if I start the clock it will run for an hour or so and ... A: Make sure the clock is in beat. Give the pendulum a slight push to start it and listen for an even ... | |
| antique Seikosha wall clock | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a circa 1920 antique wall clock with fifteen-day movement that strikes on each hour on two ... A: The clock was made by the Seikosha Clock Company in Japan . The Miller Beer Company most likely ... | |
| Seth Thomas Corsair E 537000 | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Corsair Model # E 537000. I think I wound it too tightly. It doesn't work, ... A: The clock is not over wound. If they do not work after being wound they have mechanical problems. I ... | |
| welby mantle clock | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: We just received a Welby mantle clock but have not been able to get it running more than a few ... A: I would show the clock to a good clock repair person. Chances are you either inherited or bought a ... | |
| Value of antique clock | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a mantel clock, supposedly made by E.R. Weems, in 1846 - Hartford, Conneticut. It chimes on ... A: I checked out the name E.R. Weems in my resources and found nothing. He could be an obscure ... | |
| welby mantle clock | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: We just received a Welby mantle clock but have not been able to get it running more than a few ... A: The clock is out of beat. Turn the clock around. Gently swing the pendulum until it ticks. Watch ... | |
| welby mantle clock | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: We just received a Welby mantle clock but have not been able to get it running more than a few ... A: The part with the pin embedded into it is a suspension spring, be very careful handling it as it is ... | |
| old schoolclock | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have and old school clock by westclox, but the motor pack it in. It's an electric motor ,monitor ... A: This like most other electric clock motors are obsolete. You could keep an eye on Ebay for the same ... | |
| Linden 31 Day Grandmother wall clock | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a Linden 31 day grandmother wall clock. It is about 35 years old and has always been in my ... A: The clock is 35 years old, its time to have it overhauled. There is nothing that you can do ... | |
| Junghans #2582 mantle clock | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I inherited this clock from my brother who purchased it in England back in the 60's. It has a label ... A: Gluing dials is usually reserved for dials made of paper or celluloid . Dials are attached to the ... | |
| Clock will not stay running | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a franz hermle 78 340-020 clock....it will sometimes run for a day sometimes only a few ... A: Wind the clock ALL THE WAY. The manufacturer uses a spring with precise measurements to power the ... | |
| Clock will not stay running | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a franz hermle 78 340-020 clock....it will sometimes run for a day sometimes only a few ... A: First thing, be sure that you are winding the clock fully , all the way once a week. The number 78 ... | |
| Junghans Grandfather clock | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: My brother did not pull up the weighs on my parents Junghans Grandfather clock and of course it ... A: Gently set the time with the minute hand and bring it up to the hour. Count the hour strikes by ear. ... | |
| 1965 New England 8 day Spring Wound Wall Clock | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Was wondering if you knew where I could get a key for my clock? And would a 1965 be considered an ... A: There are several definitions of what age an item has to be to be considered an antique. An antique ... | |
| Dnhaven chime problem | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Steve, The clock keeps time well but the chimes will run constantly until the spring expires or the ... A: There are a few things that can cause this, a pin missing from a wheel , a pin missing from a cam, ... | |
| grandfather clock | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I have an old revere clock with telechron motored chime made in Cincinnati Ohio that my great aunt ... A: Electric clocks are not high on the list for clock collectors although that may be slowly changing. ... | |
| Linden wall clock out of chime | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a linden wall clock with westminister chimes when its 12:00 my clock chimes 7:00. How do I ... A: This is an easy problem to correct. Set the time on the clock with the minute hand and bring it up ... | |
| Clock Hands | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas #124 Tambor in need of a minute hand. Where can I obtain one, or, a replacement ... A: Original parts for this clock have been obsolete for a long time now. You will have to find a ... | |
| Inherited sessions clock | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have just inherited a sessions clock and I know nothing about winding clocks. I have figured out ... A: Wind the clock all the way once a week. To correct the hour strike is simple, take the minute hand ... | |
| grandfather clocks | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a 1979 Handcrafted by Thomas Snyder baby grandfather clock. All the hardware is there ... A: This can be difficult to do without removing the movement. The two side chains are usually a snap to ... | |
| Seth Thomas Model 0974 or 0794 clock | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Wondering if you could inform me if a clock with a glass dome (which is chipped and cracked) is ... A: Clock repair is my full time job. I am asked all the time if a clock is worth repairing. The only ... | |
| Information of a Reglator wall clock | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I inherited this wall clock several years ago. I know nothing of this clock other than it is a ... A: This is a clock originating in the Orient most likely Chinese. It looks to be of 1970's or 80's ... | |
| Kern Clock | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: i have got a Kern clock that has 4 small handpainted porcellain rococco figures in stead of 4 balls. ... A: This is an example of a 400 day clock. If you continue to wind the clock in this manner you will ... | |
| Ridgeway grandma clock | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a ridgeway grandma clock. where do you find the model and when it was made on ... A: Sometimes the model is inside the door, other times it is in the compartment with the movement. The ... | |
| hands assembly | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: How can I order a "pin" to go on my old Mission syle 7 day wind up clock? Thanks Bonnie A: You will need a pin and a hand washer. The supply houses will not sell just one of these parts you ... | |
| Ingraham Mantle Clock | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an Ingraham Mantle Clock that originally belong to my great grandparents it has the numbers 8 ... A: This is a kitchen clock also known as a gingerbread clock. The Ingraham Company produced these ... | |
| MOVEMENT DATE OF MANUFACTURE | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Steve,I recently bought a vintage 60's era Elgin bracket chime clock.It's movement shows: E [above] ... A: My reference shows this as being made in 1992. As far as the new improved bushings extending the ... | |
| New England Company / American Cuckoo clock | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I was given the above noted type of clock back in the 1960's as one very fascinated with cuckoo ... A: The reality of giving an estimate of a clocks value requires that I actually see the clock to get ... | |
| Schatz Clock | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: My mom has a Schatz clock, the globe is gone & it is now inside a wooden cabinet that my father ... A: JAHRESUHRENFABRIK is the "Year" Clock Company. The name was changed to Schatz soon after. The ... | |
| Clock problem | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: we have all the chains aligned now but we cannot seem to keep the pendulum moving? what could be ... A: If the clock has been standing and running on the same spot for some time forget the level, leveling ... | |
| grandfather clock | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: german grandfather clock FHS 82 Won't chime after moving Can you help? Thank you Bud A: Make sure the heaviest weight is on the right. Make sure no packing materials are still in the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Steeple Clock | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: about 1950, German movement, cannot sync chime with hour of day. example 8pm chimes 12 times. A: Using the minute hand set the time to strike the hour. Count the strikes by ear . Slide the hour ... | |
| s haller simonswald clock anniversary clock | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently received this mantle clock. It didn't come with any directions on how to wind it. Could ... A: The clock winds counterclockwise. Hold the clock firmly with one hand as you wind with the other. ... | |
| Adjusting chimes | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I was given an old New Haven mantle clock that has the number 344 on the face. There are three ... A: The hole at 12 is the regulator. You should have a winding key with a slender shaft on the ... | |
| 36 day pendulum clock | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: My aunt gave me a 36 day pendulum clock that has a wood case that looks like an Elliott but says ... A: This clock is most likely a Korean product. Don't waste your time doing any research , you won't ... | |
| Williamsburg Daneker Grandfather Clock | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: We just inheritaded a "Williamsburg" Daneker Grandfather clock made in Fallston, MD. We were ... A: Daneker clocks were made from the late 1940's up until 1976. Like nearly all modern clock companies ... | |
| Telechron Motorized Clock, Revere Chime | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Telechron Motorized Clock, Revere Chime mantel clock. Model 183600. The number on the ... A: Clock repair people give a price based on what it costs to do a job profitably. We give that price ... | |
| Emperor Mantle clock | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mantle clock that was given to me years ago in excellent condition with cherry wood case, ... A: For the most part Emperor clocks were kit clocks. You would get a box with the lumber and the ... | |
| Antique crystal regulator clock | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an antique table top clock that was my great grandmother's. My grandmother had some repairs ... A: In the clock repair business the value of the item is not a consideration in the repair quote. We ... | |
| Antique crystal regulator clock | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an antique table top clock that was my great grandmother's. My grandmother had some repairs ... A: This is a French crystal regulator dating from the 1880's to the 1900's. Take it to a nearby clock ... | |
| Clock motor | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a model 20 United Clock. It is a medium size electric circular wall clock, with 8 clusters of ... A: The clock probably dates from the 50's to 60's. The motors for United clocks are obsolete. Electric ... | |
| Clock Parts | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hamilton mantel clock which I am trying to repair. The clock mechanism appears to be fairly ... A: The clock was made in 1978. What parts are you looking for? A part or two will not repair this clock ... | |
| clock | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I`ve got an old ansonia 8 day clock.the clock run good but the striker need winding after about 3 ... A: First of all make sure that you are winding the clock ALL the way once a week. Some people take ... | |
| R941 Revere restoration | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Hey Guys, How's the weather? Hot and sunny in L.A. CA. I have a Rever R941 that I have had plugged ... A: The weather is cool here, I love the Fall. The clock should work immediately when you plug it in. ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 door musical cuckoo clock made by cuckoo clock MFG. One door for the bird, the other one ... A: When you cleaned and oiled this clock did you take it apart? A lot of people believe in just ... | |
| clock | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: any value to the enclosed A: This is a clock with a pin pallet balance wheel mechanism. The clock has to be in good working ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 door musical cuckoo clock made by cuckoo clock MFG. One door for the bird, the other one ... A: This sounds like a clock that needs to be taken completely apart piece by piece and overhauled. I ... | |
| FHS Clock | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: my Dad has a clock with the markings FHS 130-070 82, and I was just wondering if you could give me ... A: A friend of mine asked me a similiar question months ago. Value would depend on the overall ... | |
| FHS Clock | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: my Dad has a clock with the markings FHS 130-070 82, and I was just wondering if you could give me ... A: I've worked on many of these reproductions either of Italian or Middle Eastern origin. It seems as ... | |
| FHS Clock | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: my Dad has a clock with the markings FHS 130-070 82, and I was just wondering if you could give me ... A: The movement was made by Hermle in 1982. The movement is a time and strike with 2 bells. Is there a ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 door musical cuckoo clock made by cuckoo clock MFG. One door for the bird, the other one ... A: Sometimes a misadjusted music linkage can cause repeated striking. The stop wheel in the strike ... | |
| Mantle clock bong | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: It does quite fine on the hour. Any way to fix the half hour strike? thank you. Nancy A: Some of the old American clocks had what is known as a passing strike on the half. The hour strike ... | |
| Clock not running | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Sessions clock that stops running. I wind it up and it runs for a couple of minutes ... A: First of all make sure that you wind the clock all the way once a week. When was the last time the ... | |
| Smiths Enfield clock | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Purchased one recently keeps very good time. chimes on the half hour consistently, however the hour ... A: The clock requires only one key, use the one that seems to fit the best, not too loose not too ... | |
| janch clock | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: i was giving a janch clock. it says west germany pl21cm and 3 74 on it. the key wont turn and i ... A: The clock is not wound too tight. Wind it up all the way once a week. The clock was made in 1974. ... | |
| regulator clock | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought an old (about 40) regulator clock. It's running very fast and the pendulum is down all the ... A: I don't know the over all condition of this clock but I would recommend an overhaul. There is a ... | |
| Wall Clock Must Hang Crooked on Wall | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: My oak case (1930's) Gustav Becker wall clock (21" long) must be tilted about 2" off center on the ... A: Your clock is out of beat. Straighten the clock. Give the pendulum a slight push. You will note that ... | |
| adjusting time | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Have a battery operated Seth Thomas German made anniversary clock,I have been trying to adjust for ... A: When you make an adjustment do you reset the clock to the correct time? Reset the time after each ... | |
| grandmother clock chime | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: my grandmother chime works but for some reason it is adding 1 more bong at the end of the chiming ... A: The chime timing is off. The chime cylinder needs adjusting. The chime cylinder is the part with ... | |
| quartz anniversary clock | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: The battery that turns them is broken. I've looked at all the normal places - timesavers, etc. for ... A: I don't know who manufactured this clock. There are very few repair parts for these clocks. You ... | |
| repair of electircal cord | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Spartus turquoise ceramic clock with a gold deer across the left bottom. It is a ... A: When I repair electric clocks like this I go to Walmart or a drug store and purchase one of the ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I was given a clock and it needs alittle work but dont know if it is worth fixen. Kenbury-IE model ... A: I do not know the value of this clock but we can do it this way. A good overhaul should make it run ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I was given a clock and it needs alittle work but dont know if it is worth fixen. Kenbury-IE model ... A: First of all make sure that you are winding it all the way each week. If not the clock will lack the ... | |
| Budweiser Clock motor | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My father has an old clock motor that he says is from a budweiser clock and he's looking for the ... A: I thought you were trying to identify what clock went with a motor you have in your possession. ... | |
| Budweiser Clock motor | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My father has an old clock motor that he says is from a budweiser clock and he's looking for the ... A: Just like today's clocks your clock is the product of two different companies. The case was made ... | |
| Missing piece from double barrel pendulum | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: my beloved grandmothers mantel clock lost a part. I am heart broken - she has been gone for 20 ... A: The knobby thing is called a rating nut. The original pendulum adds to the value of your clock. ... | |
| Syroco Clock | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have Syroco 8 day clock, I believe it is called "Sunburst" but I'm not sure if that is the correct ... A: This style of clock is known as a sunburst. These were popular in the 60's so that date is probably ... | |
| cuckoo clock time out of sync. | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I was given an old German cuckoo clock that has the bird that comes out and a little lady that comes ... A: This is not a hand related problem. The clock prepares to strike about five minutes before the hour. ... | |
| How to connect the Pendulum? | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: my name is Mark from Adelaide, South Australia, I have my grandfathers old Grandfather clock, the ... A: First we will attach the suspension. Going with the photo, we are concentrating on the center . At ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantle clock with Hermle quartz 1217 inside | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any idea or quess as how much this mantle clock would be worth? I am having a yard sale ... A: Sometimes for either the inability to perform a repair or the fact that most electric motors are now ... | |
| vandor mantle clock | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I was given my grandmothers vandor mantle clock and was told it didnt work. With time it has started ... A: The clock is chimimg on the hour but the minute hand is out of phase. Most modern chime clocks have ... | |
| grandfather clock | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: My neighbor has a grandfather clock for sale & I would like more info on it if possible. Made by ... A: The best thing to do here is to treat this the way you would if you were thinking of buying a used ... | |
| anniversary clock | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 anniversary clocks that the bottoms were taken off of.The lady that did it had heard to ... A: These can be replaced but I do not recommend it as a do it yourself project. The spring has to be ... | |
| anniversary clock | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 anniversary clocks that the bottoms were taken off of.The lady that did it had heard to ... A: The proper thing to do when moving an anniversary clock is to remove the pendulum. You can do it ... | |
| Ansonia clock? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I can't identify the clock at all and the spring in the movement is broken and I'd like to replace ... A: The problem then becomes one of mounting a different manufacturer's movement into your case. These ... | |
| Ansonia clock? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I can't identify the clock at all and the spring in the movement is broken and I'd like to replace ... A: This clock is an antique and no new parts are available. You can buy a spring but you have to remove ... | |
| Keinzle Wall Clock, | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Keinzle Wall Clock, with just a reguglar chime on the half hour and on the hour. I had ... A: Always wind the clock fully or all the way. The clock has a problem unrelated to winding. You did ... | |
| Chiming bells for a 1790 Meissen clock | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I have purchased a c1790 Meissen clock recently. It chimes one bell on the half hour and on the hour ... A: The clock should strike according to the hands. I don't know what kind of movement we are talking ... | |
| wm. l. gilbert clock | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a clock by wm. l. gilbert clock co. it is a mantel pendulum with a gold leaf painting of a ... A: I think you have a shelf or kitchen style clock but I need more data preferably a photo before I can ... | |
| Schmeckenbecher Mantel Clock | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: 74 and 340-020 are markings on back: For several years now this clock has continued to run fast and ... A: This clock was manufactured in 1974 which in the modern clock world makes it an elderly clock. I ... | |
| Anniversary (400 day) clocks and their running | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a 400 day clock off the net and set it carefully on a level surface and ... A: When buying a used clock be prepared for problems. First of all most of these clocks look shiny and ... | |
| runs fast | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a WUERSCH from Fall River, Ma. ships bell clock. The clock runs fast, up to 10 minutes a day. ... A: I do not know the service history of this clock but my opinion is that it is time for an overhaul. ... | |
| Colonial of Zeeland | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: So my Mom has a "grandmother" clock from her Mom. On the top above the face it has 4 pictures - a ... A: The numbers in the arch are considered to be a lunar calendar. The pictures do not represent the ... | |
| green Marble column clock 63 cm | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: please find enclosed pictures of our Green Marble clock. the clock stands @ 63cms tall, we are ... A: Was this clock a recent purchase? The reason that I ask is because I think this is the movement that ... | |
| Minute hand not engaging hour hand as it moves around dial on a Gilbert clock | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Gilbert Clock at home which has a problem with its minute hand. When you turn it around it ... A: Simple repairs are rare. Gilbert clocks have a manufacturing defect. The hand carrying shaft is ... | |
| Westminster chime set up | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: My New Haven Tambouor style clock was recently overhauled but the chimes are out of "tune"..I think ... A: In your original question you said the clock was overhauled. An overhaul involves taking the ... | |
| Ridgeway Granfather clock | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: With the recent passing of my parents the family members are determining for estate purposes the ... A: I did not avoid answering the question. A clock or anything else for that matter is almost ... | |
| Ridgeway Granfather clock | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: With the recent passing of my parents the family members are determining for estate purposes the ... A: My thoughts on the clock come from many years in the repair field. I do not know the service history ... | |
| Ridgeway Granfather clock | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: With the recent passing of my parents the family members are determining for estate purposes the ... A: What you need to do is find a local clock repair shop and ask them to take a look. The clock needs a ... | |
| Seth Thomas Helmsman clock(s) | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two Helmsman clocks which I had cleaned several years ago by a local shop,when I got them ... A: Did the shop only clean and oil the clocks or did they replace the movements? The Helmsman by Seth ... | |
| Identifying Seth Thomas clock | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have attached a picture of a clock that was at my grandmother's house in Iowa City; I inherited it ... A: Your clock dates from the 1940's or 50's. This is one in the "bury" series of clocks by Seth Thomas. ... | |
| Seth Thomas E537-000 wrong striking | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have the Seth Thomas Corsair-W clock which I had purchsed for my Father in the 1970's I think. The ... A: First of all , always wind the clock all the way. Winding the springs is what powers the clock. A ... | |
| french mainspring jumpy | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Do you routinely replace mainsprings in the round french movements, or only when broken, short? I am ... A: Don't get me wrong I do replace weak and damaged springs. I used to replace springs in every clock I ... | |
| french mainspring jumpy | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Do you routinely replace mainsprings in the round french movements, or only when broken, short? I am ... A: I do not routinely replace any spring. Did you remove the spring and clean it? I pull the springs ... | |
| Ansonia with suspected faulty pendulum crutch | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I attach a picture of an Ansonia [has New York written on front] which we are having trouble getting ... A: There are many reasons why a clock refuses to run. I don't see a suspension unit in the photo. There ... | |
| Plymouth mantel clock | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: My mantel clock keeps perfect time but the chimes are out of sync. It strikes 2-3 minutes after the ... A: There are two probable causes for this. The first one is that the hole in the hand has become ... | |
| Sessions Tambour Mantel Clock Model Name & D.O.M.????? | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: To Whom it may Concern; The Picture attached to this e-mail is of a Sessions Tambour Mantel ... A: The model name is Dawson.It was manufactured between 1915 and 1922. The cost of restoration depends ... | |
| repairing an unwound spring | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: we have a sessions clock in which one of the springs appears to have become unwound (i.e you try to ... A: The spring may be unhooked or the end broken. The winding mechanism may also be at fault. A ... | |
| Seth Thomas Corsair E537-000 | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: After my father passed away about a decade ago, I inherited a Seth Thomas clock from him. He always ... A: The hand may be stuck a little . Some hour hands are hard to move. Try to move it by grasping it ... | |
| Seth Thomas Corsair E537-000 | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: After my father passed away about a decade ago, I inherited a Seth Thomas clock from him. He always ... A: First of all wind the clock ALL the way. This is an 8 day clock. You will not harm the clock by ... | |
| Hours off by two | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a grandfather clock that we brought home from Germany in 1976. My wife found it in a barn. ... A: This is an easy fix. Count the hours struck and then carefully slide the hour hand to the correct ... | |
| splendex brass clock | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: i have purchased a small splendex brass clock,could you tell me please if it would be worth fixing ... A: The truth is just about any clock can be repaired. The only way to find out the repair cost is to ... | |
| getting zaandam wall clock started | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My mother recently gave me a dutch zaandam wall clock she has had since I was a baby. It does work ... A: The brass tear drops are actually weights, the power source for the clock. One powers the time side ... | |
| The resonance of a clock chime or rather lack of it.. | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: We have just got a grandmother clock chiming again but its "lead chime" [i.e. before it passes over ... A: The hammer or hammers are too close to the chime rod. At rest they should not be touching the rod. ... | |
| Daneker Fallston clock | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: We're trying to find a replacement part for this clock named "The Senator". One of the brass weight ... A: Go online to timesavers.com Find where it says shop online and go to keyword search. Type in ... | |
| Grandfather clock not chiming exactly at the prescribed quarter hour intervals but always in between | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: we have got our grandfather clock chiming again thanks to your good advice. However an issue we have ... A: I answered the first question according to the data you gave me. This is a different problem. Remove ... | |
| age of clock | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon Steve: Do either of these numbers on my antique clock determine its age? 8506964 and ... A: I believe that you have a clock made by the Seth Thomas Clock Company. Sometime I believe the late ... | |
| Hamilton mantel clock 340-020 | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: we have been working on this clock and have it cleaned and chiming but it is losing time....can you ... A: Did you clean the clock or was it done by a clock shop? The reason I ask is that this clock is over ... | |
| Hamilton Mantel Clock | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My father received this clock in 1975 for his 30 years with Bell Tel. After winding it and to my ... A: This clock uses a German Westminster chime movement. Set the time with the minute hand going ... | |
| Hermle 75th Aniversary skeleton wall clock | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hermle skeleton wall clock-found this out by searching the web. It has been hanging on the ... A: The weight is the power source so wind it up. Give the pendulum a gentle push and listen for an even ... | |
| Daneker 8 day grandfather clock | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Steve, The clock seems to be working just fine-Thanks again for your help. Inside the pendulum ... A: I used to know one of the Daneker grandsons. I met him at my Maryland shop years ago. The family ... | |
| Daneker 8 day grandfather clock | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Steve, I have followed your directions and everything is working very well. Hopefully this will be ... A: When the clock gets up to the next hour, count the hour strikes and slide the hour hand to the ... | |
| Daneker 8 day grandfather clock | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Steve, I did what you said and the clock is keeping good time. Two more issues. 1st- the hour hand ... A: First the hour wheel, the hour hand fits onto a tapered post . Just gently slide the hour hand in ... | |
| Daneker 8 day grandfather clock | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: The clock is new to me. I wound the clock,the strike and the chime. I set the correct time. I ... A: Wind the springs all the way each week. Give the pendulum a gentle push to start it. Listen to the ... | |
| grandfather pendulum | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: One was the pendulum stick - they had the weight bob. The clock is running but very fast and I've ... A: The condition of the movement will also greatly affect time keeping. Go to timesavers.com Put ... | |
| grandfather pendulum | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: One was the pendulum stick - they had the weight bob. The clock is running but very fast and I've ... A: I have no idea what clock movement we are concerned with here. Were the weights marked as to hanging ... | |
| clock works repair-reconstruction | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a mantel clock put out by Wm. L Gilbert on the clock work frame center it says Wm L Gilbert ... A: This is a typical American time and strike movement. This type of movement uses a countwheel strike ... | |
| clock works repair-reconstruction | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a mantel clock put out by Wm. L Gilbert on the clock work frame center it says Wm L Gilbert ... A: The most important fact you need to know is that the two springs in this clock are very dangerous. ... | |
| Cord for Antique Clock | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Warren Telechron electric clock and the cord is missing. Where can I find a ... A: A friend of mine read my answer and informed me of the situation. Unfortunately this particular cord ... | |
| waterbury movement | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have Waterbury Hull presentation banjo clock,weight driven. The movement is stamped waterbury but ... A: There are more variations to be found in the world of clocks than there are stars in the sky. The ... | |
| Cord for Antique Clock | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Warren Telechron electric clock and the cord is missing. Where can I find a ... A: I buy my cords in the local drug store or WalMart. You buy a small brown extension cord, cut the end ... | |
| chimes of an Elliott mantel clock | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an early 20th cent., Elliott of London Westminster/ Whittington chime mantel clock. It keeps ... A: The three winding holes usually go..strike , time and then chime. Wind each hole all the way once a ... | |
| new haven banjo | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: This is a windsome chime that chimes every 15 min. Is there a way to make chime only on the half ... A: The hole at 12 is for reguating the time. The slender end of your key fits into the hole to turn ... | |
| Seth Thomas Repair | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an early SETH THOMAS ELECTRIC WESTMINSTER MANTLE CLOCK. Details: PAT#: 1,933,591, NO.1703 ... A: Go ahead and try the shut off it should work both ways. There is rarely a quick fix in clock ... | |
| Urgos UW32/12a Grandfother clock movement | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: The clock keeps good time The chime is the problem The chimes 1 through 11 are correct. at 12 it ... A: Did someone work on this clock recently? Its hard to make an exact diagnosis sight unseen but it ... | |
| new england clock | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: the pendulum on my clock keeps stopping A: You have not given me much to go on here. I assume that this is a wall clock. Make sure that you ... | |
| antique wind- up wall clock | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an old wind up clock that has belonged to my family for several generations. It says Miller ... A: The Howard Miller company started making clocks in the 1920's. They started out making small clocks ... | |
| hands don't move | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: The pendulum moves, good tick tock but the hands don't move and the weight is not dropping. I'm not ... A: The weights provide the power to the clock. The center weight powers the time portion . The hands ... | |
| hands don't move | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: The pendulum moves, good tick tock but the hands don't move and the weight is not dropping. I'm not ... A: The middle weight is the for the time, is this the one that is not dropping? How old is your ... | |
| Daneker finial | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My in-laws were given a Daneker floor clock stype c66 but it was missing the finial. Do you know ... A: The Daneker Company has been out of business for many years. There are no parts available . You ... | |
| Cuchoo Clock Music Box | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: As the music plays there is a screeching sound. I have eliminated the governor and barrel causing ... A: The missing pieces are known as dampers. This happens many times when a music unit is cleaned ... | |
| repairing pendulum on Enfield mantle clock | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been given an old Enfield mantle clock with Westminster chimes. The pendulum has two small ... A: The broken piece is called a suspension spring. The spring is secured to a slotted post. Carefully ... | |
| Patent markings on a French mantel clock? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a mantel clock, it is apparently French and dated c. 1900. It is made of ... A: A picture is worth a thousand words but you are describing a French clock probably dating from the ... | |
| antique clock | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I saw an antique clock, and want to buy it, but don't know what it is. It is a wall clock, and has a ... A: This is a Japanese clock. There are several logos using a Hebrew type of star. Your photo closely ... | |
| antique clock | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I saw an antique clock, and want to buy it, but don't know what it is. It is a wall clock, and has a ... A: I found some literature concerning Japanese clock logos. There are quite a few. One company does ... | |
| antique clock | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I saw an antique clock, and want to buy it, but don't know what it is. It is a wall clock, and has a ... A: The logo doesn't ring a bell with me right now but there have been countless manufacturers in the ... | |
| clock | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Clairetta antique clock has 3 holes with a key I've been trying to find an antique dealer ... A: The first thing to do is to take it to a local clock shop or clock repairman. When a clock is ... | |
| clocks | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: what is a 31 hour clock? who used them and why 31 hours? A: Early American clockmakers made 31 day weight driven and also spring driven clocks. They were ... | |
| Smiths Enfield clock stopping abruptly | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Smiths Enfield chiming clock (one at the half hour and number of times for ... A: Overwinding is the question we get the most here. The springs are the power source and your clock ... | |
| wall clocks | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I've found a President wall clock with pendulum and chime in my loft It says on the back made in ... A: Every clock is of value to someone. How much in cash is open to debate. Take a look on the internet ... | |
| cuckoo rewind | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been give a Bachmaier& Klemmer cuckoo clock. It runs great except the left weight will not ... A: Are you familiar with weight driven clocks? The left weight powers the time side of the clock. The ... | |
| Baldwin Clock | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I hope you're able to answer me concerning the following. Through the death of my parents, we've ... A: According to the photo this is a mechanical 8 day clock. look at the dial(face) you will see the ... | |
| Removing clock hands | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to fix an Elgin Quartz anniversary clock, but can't figure out how to remove the hands so ... A: The nylon wheels break if the time is set by setting the hands manually. Always use the rear set ... | |
| New Haven Mantle Clock | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I looked at a New Haven mantle clock to purchase. I have a couple of concerns the hands seem to have ... A: The minute hand could be worn from many years of use. The square that fits to the post has become ... | |
| chiming clock question | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a chiming clock which used to chime according to the hour and then chime only once on the ... A: Clocks are interesting little machines. All machines need periodic maintainance . Clocks run 24 ... | |
| Colonial Grandfather Clock | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Colonial clock with the following stamped on the back: 0002 4120 Nov 1975. It ... A: The entire clock from the case to the movement must be inspected . Tubular bell movements are very ... | |
| chime stopped working | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful Arts & Crafts oak mantle clock with a KIENZLE brass movement. Clock keeps good ... A: The clock is telling you that it is time to visit a good clock repair person. The slapping that you ... | |
| hour strike incorrect | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: my howard miller grandfather clock model # 610-745 will not strike the correct hour it is two strike ... A: This is a very easy fix. Count the strikes by ear and reposition the hour hand to the hour struck. ... | |
| pendulum adjustment | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have an older clock with a french movement. It is running fast. The pendulum can be raised or ... A: If the clock is running fast lower the pendulum. Do the reverse to speed it up. Most of the French ... | |
| Sessions Clock | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a beautiful Sessions Clock as a gift for my partner but I cant find out any ... A: I do not know of a site that features sessions clocks. There is an antique clock site but that ... | |
| zandaam clock | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: just purchased this clock and wld like to know how to set the strikes. the clock hands say each hour ... A: This is a common problem. Count the strikes by ear. Reposition the hour hand according to the hours ... | |
| Hamilton Wheatland MantelClock | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: My father received a Hamilton Wheatland Mantel Clock upon his retirement from DuPont. He recently ... A: My suggestion is to take the clock to a clock shop and have it cleaned and properly lubricated. The ... | |
| motor | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1937 session westminster chimes mantle clock. the motor burned out, where can i get a ... A: Most electric clock motors are obsolete today. There are people that can repair and rebuild them but ... | |
| Clock stops at 3:00 or 9:00 | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: 00 or 9:00. It doesn't stop at every 3 or 9 o'clock but once every couple of days. I also read on ... A: No the clock cannot be over wound. Wind it until it is tight. Think of it this way, you pull into a ... | |
| Clock stops at 3:00 or 9:00 | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: 00 or 9:00. It doesn't stop at every 3 or 9 o'clock but once every couple of days. I also read on ... A: The clock cannot run or chime or strike without power. If you do not wind the clock all the way you ... | |
| Hamilton 340-020 | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I think my clock is beyond repair, but wonder if I can get the works for this clock. It is wound ... A: The choice is yours but I recommend a having a professional do the job. The movement will of course ... | |
| 400 day clock fork problem. | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have just cleaned a 400 day clock and renewed the suspension wire, replacing the original fork. ... A: Be careful with the new suspension spring they can easily be twisted into a spiral shape and that ... | |
| Looking for Bim Bam | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a good quality wall clock with mechanical movement and a bim bam strike. I had an ... A: The truth is unless your clock was run over by a train it can be repaired as good as new. Many ... | |
| 400 day clock fork problem. | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have just cleaned a 400 day clock and renewed the suspension wire, replacing the original fork. ... A: Its not as easy as just cleaning and replacing the wire spring. When you cleaned the movement did ... | |
| Gilbert Tambour 8 day clock | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased this old clock and want to know which way the key is to be turned to wind the clock ... A: The weight of the pendulum bob is not the problem. Listen to the clock as it ticks. You want to make ... | |
| clock by Kieninger & Obergfell. | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a glass clock by Kieninger & Obergfell, and the key will not wind anymore. Is it ... A: Try winding the clock counter clock wise, most of these clocks are wound in this manner. If the ... | |
| Daneker Grandfather Clock | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: How can you tell if the pendulum is attached correctly as you can't see up in there? Is there a ... A: Some clocks have removeable side panels at the top of the clock. If your clock has these simply peer ... | |
| S.Haller Anniversary clock. | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would be able to provide me with some information about this clock maker at ... A: This clock is known as a 400-day clock because in good condition and in the correct environment it ... | |
| mantle clock chimes | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: WE HAVE JUST BOUGHT A VICTORIAN MANTLE CLOCK, WHICH KEEPS TIME VERY WELL, AND CHIMES BEAUTIFULLY, ... A: I believe we have a striking clock, a clock that strikes the hour and half rather than one that ... | |
| cockcoo clock | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: clock coocoos 1/2 hour& hourely but will not play music, i can trip the lock by hand but seemes to ... A: The wire that activates the music is fitted into a brass collet . The collet is screwed onto a post ... | |
| Ansonia Clock | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ansonia Clock ( Model # 1220 & SR K4613 ). This clock runs on 2 "c" batteries. It's worked ... A: The movement is the mechanism . These movements are not meant to be repaired they are throw away ... | |
| Junghans grandfather clock | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Bought Junghans grandfather clock at auction 7 years ago. I have no idea its age, but appears quite ... A: The clock isn't unlocking the hour. The chime has a cam with 4 lobes , one for every quarter ... | |
| Antique Grandmother's Clock | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a vintage grandmother's clock. It doesn't have a brand, it's something that's been in the ... A: Some of these clocks have a chime silencing lever, I would look at that first. If all you did was ... | |
| wangja clock | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: wangja clock. can't seem to find any info. Any suggestions on finding info. What it's worth, how ... A: The clock is a Korean product. It was probably made in the 1970's. I can't give an idea of what it ... | |
| setting Seth Thomas mantle clock | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My Seth Thomas mantle clock strikes the hour on the 1st qtr hour. This clock is one that has to be ... A: Using the minute hand set the time until it chimes and strikes the hour, in your case it will ... | |
| Silencing a Colonial Mfg Model #1615 | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I finally have my old Colonial Clock running and keeping good time. As you probably know, it has no ... A: You can silence them but you also have to silence the hour chime. The clock will strike the hour but ... | |
| E N Welch Parlor Clock | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have our family E N Welch parlor clock, circa 1880-1890. During its life the clock crest was ... A: I would check out Ebay. New clocks and parts come up there everyday and you never know what you will ... | |
| Kern Key Torsion | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We just got a Kern Torsion clock, engraved on the bottom is 235/282 and a Mark PJT, and it has a key ... A: This clock winds counter clockwise. Wind it all the way. The feet on the base of the clock are ... | |
| Seth Thomas Clocks | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I inherited two clocks and would like to know something about them. The Seth Thomas is an 8 day half ... A: The Seth Thomas King Bee is a wall clock in a gingerbread type design. It was manufactured around ... | |
| TALL CLOCK STOPS AT SAME TIME | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 90 year old Herschede clock, 2 weights, cable drive that has been cleaned and oiled. The ... A: I'm sorry that you have to call someone else. Clocks do indeed need cleaning but there are many ... | |
| TALL CLOCK STOPS AT SAME TIME | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 90 year old Herschede clock, 2 weights, cable drive that has been cleaned and oiled. The ... A: The next time a clock repair person tells you a clock only needs to be cleaned and oiled call ... | |
| Value of Clock | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My dear aunt has recently died, she left me her Abel Cotty 8 day, Westminster chimes. The clock was ... A: This is a hard thing to do sight unseen. Do determine what it may be worth requires a hands on ... | |
| tall case clock | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: They told me it was from england & 1700s worth thousands but i was trying to look the name up & ... A: I must apologize, my lack of sleep led me to miss the name at the end of your question. I could not ... | |
| value of clock | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: Am wondering what the value of my Colonial grandfather clock model Dorset 4172 purchased in 1979. ... A: The first thing to do is have the movement evaluated by a clock repair person. Besides the pretty ... | |
| Fixing the hands on Cuckoo clock | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hones 8 day cuckoo clock which is about 5 years old. The minute and hour hands are small ... A: The brass cylindrical piece should be attached to the hour hand. The hour hand bushing is turning ... | |
| ingraham mantle clock | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: ) I just bought an old Ingraham mantle clock - it runs good but is running very slow. I've turned ... A: Did you wind the clock fully...all the way? Unless its fully wound the clock will be incapable of ... | |
| BACHMAIER & KLEMMER CUCKOO CLOCK | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I just received a BACHMAIER & KLEMMER CUCKOO CLOCK and I'm trying to find out how old it is - there ... A: The company started making cuckoo clocks in 1948. Take this clock along with you to the repair shop ... | |
| bells out of sync | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1968 Seth Thomas Ship's Bell Clock, Model E537-000, Corsair-W. The bells are out of sync. ... A: The hands have been moved out of position. Bring the clock up to the hour and count the strikes. ... | |
| cleaning/adjusting mantel clock | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: question 1: I have a Sessions mantel clock that has been in storage for years and the the finish is ... A: I would recommend having the clock movement professionally gone over.I never recommend just ... | |
| Colonial Grandfather clock not running | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock manufactured by Colonial of Zeeland, Mi. It is a reproduction of a Ford ... A: Don't blow the movement out with air it is wasted energy. Do not oil the clock , the time to oil the ... | |
| Waterbury over wound | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I take meals on wheels one day a week to an elder lady who has a Waterbury mantle clock, mid 1800's, ... A: Wes A clock being overwound is in most cases a myth. If you wind a clock and it fails to run it has ... | |
| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I just acquired a Abel Cottey Grandfathers Clock from my mom and dad. We have centered it on the ... A: First thing to do is to wind the clock. The 3 brass weights are the power source for the clock. Wind ... | |
| German Silver Company Clock | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wedding Anniversary Clock that was given to me by my grandmother. It is made by the German ... A: The back plate is the rear of the clock , the winding arbor is sticking out of the back plate. ... | |
| German Silver Company Clock | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wedding Anniversary Clock that was given to me by my grandmother. It is made by the German ... A: The National Silver Company produced silver items. I can't tell if your clock was plated with silver ... | |
| German Silver Company Clock | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wedding Anniversary Clock that was given to me by my grandmother. It is made by the German ... A: Gary Sometimes identifying these clocks is not an easy task. A picture of the backplate of the ... | |
| Gustav Becker 400 Day clock | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am repairing this clock and had it running for a month and then it stopped. I discovered the ... A: The "locking screw" needs to be loosened to adjust this piece. It will be tight but it has to be, if ... | |
| Gustav Becker 400 Day clock | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am repairing this clock and had it running for a month and then it stopped. I discovered the ... A: The slotted piece is the saddle and that is what you adjust for beat. There is a micrometer type ... | |
| Gustav Becker 400 Day clock | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am repairing this clock and had it running for a month and then it stopped. I discovered the ... A: When you have a clock apart check everything from rough pivots and worn bearings to loose and worn ... | |
| Seth Thomas Empire Regulator clock | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have this clock that is running slow that started at 2 minutes slow and is about 4 minutes slow ... A: First wind the clock all the way to give the clock optimum power. Turn the nut clockwise to make the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Sharon Steeple Clock | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Steve: I bought a Seth Thomas Steeple clock on e-Bay. It arrived today. I unpacked it and set it on ... A: This is one of the problems involved in buying clocks on ebay. There is nothing wrong with ebay but ... | |
| antique cuckoo clock | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a hunter style cuckoo clock with quail. im trying to find out its age? the movement has Rob ... A: I've repaired hundreds of cuckoos in my time. The original Robert Herr was born in 1876. However ... | |
| How to do basic clock set-up | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Recently purchased an antique, 8-day Sessions mantel clock. The clock runs and I have the double ... A: Turn the minute hand to set the time clockwise. Go slowly as you approach the hour .Allow the clock ... | |
| Sychronization of chimes | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Ridgeway Grandfather Clock .... Clock chimes 20 times on the hour and strikes the correct time ... A: The clock has a chime self correction feature . Normally if this is needed you do nothing but set ... | |
| HALLER PRE WW2 MANTLE MAIN SPRING | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I am quite a new boy in the field of clock making and refurbishing. Perhaps a lifetime interest but ... A: Removing the spring barrel requires disassembling the clock. Before attempting to do this make sure ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantle clock | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas mantle clock with a pendulum and a key to wind it. It was given to my husband ... A: I would take it to a clock repair shop. Even though the clock has been unused it will need to be ... | |
| Waterbury mantle clock | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: We have an old Waterbury mantle clock and don't know anything about its name, history, and the ... A: Wind the left hole clockwise and the right hole counterclockwise. Wind them all the way and do not ... | |
| 1973 Colonial clock Zeeland | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: "I bought this beautiful 1973 Colonial clock marked Zeeland.I believe it is a small grandfather ... A: The clock was made in Zeeland Michigan. This is a tubular bell clock. There should be 5 tubes in the ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantle clock | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas mantle clock with a pendulum and a key to wind it. It was given to my husband ... A: The Seth Thomas #124 winds counter clockwise. Do not be afraid to wind it. Winding it gives it the ... | |
| clock Value | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seikosha Tokyo Japan wall clock that I am trying to find the value on and any kind of ... A: Estimating a clocks value is very difficult sight unseen. The clock should have the dial removed to ... | |
| no chime | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a grandfather clock. The invoice called it a "Marylane Hall Clock" made by ... A: The clock has three weights. Weigh them on a bathroom scale. Place the heaviest weight on the chime ... | |
| Abby Cottey Grandfather clock NE#102 | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I was given this grandfather clock by inlaws who purchased it at a yard sale. The poor thing needs ... A: Go online to the A.W.C.I. American Clockmakers Watchmakers Institute. On their site they have a ... | |
| Kienzle replacement parts | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 34 year old Kienzle grandfather clock and I need to replace the weights (3) and the ... A: None of the clock suppliers will list parts or accessories for older clocks such as this. You need ... | |
| Ansonia gingerbread clock | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an ansonia gingerbread kitchen clock that looks like it has never been cleaned. How do i ... A: With the gingerbread cases I usually take a stiff brush and clean off the dirt. For very dirty ... | |
| Waterbury Mantle Clocks | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a Waterbury Mantle Clock and are looking to find out where it may have been made and in what ... A: The Waterbury Clock Company was in Waterbury Connecticut. This is a parlor clock from the 1880's. ... | |
| Door Hing area damage | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Regulator clock that has been in the family for years. It has been well used. The ... A: I try to keep things as original as possible. There are a lot of products on the market to do this ... | |
| erhard jauch uhrenfabrik grandmother clock | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have this grandmother clock and the suspension piece broken. I find that it is a J77 Jauch ... A: You are correct. This movement has been out of production for many years. You could look on ebay and ... | |
| Howard Miller Quartz Movement 2114 not work | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I bought the desktop clock from an estate. The clock looks beautiful inside and outside, but it is ... A: These movements have a nice sound quality but the design leaves a lot to be desired. First of all ... | |
| Chime now out of sync. | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband inherited a grandfather clock and a few months ago we moved it into our house and set it ... A: I was not aware of how old the clock is. Some of the older clocks have the correction feature but ... | |
| Chime now out of sync. | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband inherited a grandfather clock and a few months ago we moved it into our house and set it ... A: Modern chime clocks have a self correction feature . This is a mechanism that allows the clock to ... | |
| Seth Thomas Antique clock | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know more about this clock, and am attaching some pictures. This clock belonged to ... A: You only need one key to wind the clock, it should fit both winding arbors. The clock is a steeple ... | |
| Sessions clock | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything that can be done to chime at the top of the hour? Thx A: This can be repaired but the adjustments to correct it should be done by a clock repair person. ... | |
| Franz Hermie 340-020 | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: This mantle clock continually plays and then gongs once at the end its cycle. How can I fix this ... A: This is a job for a clock repair person. One possibility is that the chime adjustment has been ... | |
| How to set my clock. | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Danekar clock The Senator that I do not know how to set. When it first came to my home it ... A: I'm assuming this is a grandfather clock, the same principals apply regardless. First position the ... | |
| chime on striking clock | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: The chime on my striking clock keeps chiming . It does not stop on the hour or half hour but keeps ... A: There is nothing that you can do about this. There is either a stop pin missing from one of the ... | |
| tall clock stops running | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a tall clock which I moved recently. I have set the clock up and leveled it. The clock runs ... A: You did not tell us what kind of tall clock or the age. Does the clock have two or three weights? ... | |
| thorens music box for a koocoo clock | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Where can I buy the comb for the movement. The clock is about 25 years old. A: The answer is no where. Parts for cuckoo music boxes are practically obsolete except for a few ... | |
| Revere Grandfather clock Model 318 | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have purchased (within the last year or so) a Revere model 318 Gothic ... A: I repaired one of these a few years ago with a new motor that required modification of the motor and ... | |
| Winding Instructions for Antique Seth Thomas Clock | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: We recently acquired a brass and beveled glass Seth Thomas clock that we believe to be from about ... A: The left side is normally the strike side and of course time is on the right. Put the over winding ... | |
| Adjusting a 30 hour clock circa 1850 | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a 30 hour clock. The guy I bought it from said it had been cleaned oiled ... A: Cleaning is the first step in a good repair job . Most of the time clocks need more work than just ... | |
| new england mantle clock | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a "new england" mantle clock without a movemment... can you tell me who makes the ... A: The company made many different clocks and case styles. They also used movements from two different ... | |
| Banjo wall clock | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: We were given a banjo wall clock without a book on it..its not an antique as it was made in ... A: This is a Korean 31 day clock. Wind it up all the way. You will not damage it by winding, ... | |
| henley mantel clock | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: clock ID: 78, Welby Div. Elgin National Watch Co. West Germany two jewel, unadjusted, 340-020. clock ... A: This clock was made in 1978. The reason your chimes do not work is because the clock is worn out. ... | |
| HERSCHEDE GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A HERSCEDE GRANDFATHER CLOCK PURCHASED IN PORT TOWNSEND WA. IN THE EARLY 1950"S. IT IS MARKED ... A: This is always a difficult question to answer online. The Herschede is a beautiful clock and ... | |
| dunhaven mantel | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: clock runs slow and there does not appear to be an adjustment on the works. it's about 25 years old. A: The movement is the Hermle 340-020. Instead of a pendulum the clock uses a balance wheel. The clock ... | |
| New Haven Thoreau | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: First, thanks so much for you time in answering questions! What a valuable website! I acquired a ... A: You read a lot of things on the internet. I don't believe that you have a dirty finish but a finish ... | |
| New Haven Thoreau | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: First, thanks so much for you time in answering questions! What a valuable website! I acquired a ... A: This clock was made circa 1900 but this model was manufactured for a few years. The finish is or was ... | |
| seth thomas clock | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: how do i advance this clock to get the date on the right date. it changes at noon ANSWER: Hi Don I ... A: Sorry, Anytime you advance the hands in this manner you have to allow the clock to strike at each ... | |
| seth thomas clock | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: how do i advance this clock to get the date on the right date. it changes at noon ANSWER: Hi Don I ... A: Go into the back of the clock and look for a lever . If there is no lever the date wheel may be in ... | |
| Waltham Office Style 8-day weight Regulator | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 day weight driven office regulator clock serial number 151.It is running condition. I ... A: The best thing to do is to show it to a local clock repair person. Estimates of value particularly ... | |
| Clairetta wall clock | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: "I have a "Clairetta" wall clock, it has three key holes at 5,6, and 7. Which keys do I wind for ... A: Bring the clock up to the hour. Now, remove the minute hand. There should be a nut securing it in ... | |
| Antique swinger clock | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: We have a spelter swinger clock in the family that bears a plaque "Recreation par flora". It is ... A: I could not find a clock listed with this particular name or title. In its present condition the ... | |
| old cloak | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an old mechanical cloak with no pendulum and i would like to know how to workout the length ... A: Some pendulum lengths can be determined by trial and error such as an old American kitchen or shelf ... | |
| French "Odo" clock... | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm a collector, and I bought a french art decor "Odo" (La Fabrique D'Horlogerie)clock, from a ... A: My research shows the company producing clocks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Any ... | |
| Clairetta wall clock | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: "I have a "Clairetta" wall clock, it has three key holes at 5,6, and 7. Which keys do I wind for ... A: Wind the center hole for time. My advice is to wind all three holes. In a chime or strike clock ... | |
| New Haven Clock | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Steve, this clock has been in the family as long as I can remember. It was on a high mantel at my ... A: The case is made of white metal . The finish was a gilded finish. The value of any clock depends on ... | |
| Hermle | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have to reassemble hermle movement 341-020. What is the system to reassemble easily? If any? A: I am not aware of any easy system to reassemble a Hermle or any other movement. If you completely ... | |
| Gilbert mantel clock | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: If possible please help me with this clock. It will run for a while then stop. Where do I oil it? ... A: There are a few things to consider. Is the clock fully wound? It has to be wound all the way to ... | |
| elgin quartz anniversary clock | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: the clock keeps perfect time.but the pendulum wont stay running.there is a plastic arm on the ... A: First of all make sure the batteries are fresh . The pendulum is very delicate and will break or ... | |
| colonial zeeland grandfather clock | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: we just moved clock from one house to another it was working great before but now wants to stop ... A: There could be quite a few things wrong with this clock. If everything was installed exactly the way ... | |
| Antique Seikosha wind-up wall clock- need schematics | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for schemattics for an antique seikosha wall clock in need of repair. Was wondering ... A: The Seikosha clocks were modeled after Ansonia wall clocks. There are a few variations but time and ... | |
| repair mastercrafter motion clock | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased the mastercrafter motion clock, swinging playmates. The clock works but the ... A: I have repaired many of these clocks over the years. Your jeweler is correct, there is a nylon wheel ... | |
| cuckoo | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: would like to know what this clock is worth. I need to clean it up though. A: The clock looks as if it could use a total restoration. I honestly could not tell you what it is ... | |
| Antique Seikosha wind-up wall clock- need schematics | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for schemattics for an antique seikosha wall clock in need of repair. Was wondering ... A: There are general clock repair manuals on the market but no schematics. The Seikosha clocks were ... | |
| westminister | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Gerald A: Chiming grandfather clocks as we know them today came into production in the late 1800's. European ... | |
| Winding problem | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1975 New England spring wound regulator no.ne271g Farmington, Conn. 14 day cathedral gong ... A: I don't know the service history of your clock but my recommendation is to take it to the shop and ... | |
| Pendulum adjustment | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an antique pendulum mantel clock that runs fast, but I have adjusted the pendulum as far as ... A: First of all make sure the clock is fully wound. Some people only take a few turns because of a fear ... | |
| Gilbert Curfew Clock | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently unboxed a Gilbert Curfew Clock from my grandmother's attic, and I am wondering if the ... A: Sometimes clocks were made with different dials. I can't tell if the dial has been replaced without ... | |
| WEST GERMAN CLOCK | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR PARTS FOR A MOVEMENT, MFG. BY CUCKOO CLOCK MFG. CO. INC MADE IN WEST GERMANY. CAN ... A: Cuckoo Clock company used movements made by other movement companies. They used Jauch movements in ... | |
| hamilton 1050-020 clock | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My mother has over wound (we think) this beautiful clock that we belive is about 33 years old. I can ... A: The clock is not overwound.Always wind it all the way. This provides the power to run the clock for ... | |
| bending crutch | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My Waterbury mantle clock is out of beat. I had tried the shim method, and it did not work. When ... A: First thing is to make sure the clock is wound all the way. This gives the clock power. Make sure ... | |
| gold cherub clock | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a gold cherub mantle clock her holding a basketful of flowers with a book on the side with ... A: I did a little research and found that Sculpturite Creations made plaster statues with a gilt ... | |
| Ethan Allen Clock | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: We recently moved from the U.S. to Greece. After we set up the Ethan Allen grandfather clock we had ... A: I googled to check on clock repair business in Greece and found none. That does not mean of course ... | |
| winding clock not chimes | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Is is always the rule that the time wind is on the left and the chime is on the right? I want my ... A: You never told me that the clocks have a silent mechanism in them. There is absolutely no harm in ... | |
| clock chime | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: recently for no reason I can figure,my gilbert mantle clock chimes at 10 to the hour...I cannot ... A: There is always a reason behind mechanical problems. One reason is of course that its had a lever ... | |
| winding clock not chimes | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Is is always the rule that the time wind is on the left and the chime is on the right? I want my ... A: In most cases the time is found on the right side. Not winding the strike side could cause a clock ... | |
| Grandfather Clock stopped chiming | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: We went on vacation for a week and I stopped the pendulum on our grandfather clock while we were ... A: The weight on the left is for the hour strike and cannot operate without the chime side unlocking ... | |
| Chimes on clock | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock with Westminster chimes. The clock runs very well but I cannot get it to ... A: Winding it is the first step . I am assuming that you tried the lever both ways with no good ... | |
| VALUE OF CLOCK | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ansonia Clock Co. Patented June 18th 1882. It has 'EIGHT DAY TROY' written on a sticker on ... A: There are book values for antique clocks. But like cars and the Blue book value the top prices go ... | |
| BUSHING TOOL!! | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR A USED BUSHING TOOL. DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE ONE TO SELL? I AM ALSO ... A: The only thing I can suggest is to check Ebay. Some bushing tools develop excess play in the spindle ... | |
| Trend clock | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Trend Grandmother clock. The face has three positions for a key. I use the middle one ... A: The 3rd wind hole is for the chime or melody. The one on the left is for the hour strike. Many ... | |
| Ansonia Mantel clock we talked abt... | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I had sent you a photo of the clock you helped me get running last week, do you remember? Over the ... A: The left hole is for the strike and the right hole is the time. In most antique American clocks the ... | |
| German weight driven shield clock | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My shield clock, which has been running fine since I bought it one year ago, recently has ... A: I do not know which form of strike work you have. One uses a rack and snail . Everything should ... | |
| German weight driven shield clock | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: My shield clock, which has been running fine since I bought it one year ago, recently has ... A: You did not say if the clock is new , used or an antique. In my opinion new clocks should be oiled ... | |
| antique clock value | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a mantel clock, "THE SESSIONS CLOCK COMPANY" made in Forestville, Conn. USA. It's an ... A: I believe your clock is a tambour style mantel that strikes a chord on two chime rods. My reference ... | |
| abel cotty #102 | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a abel cottey clock without a pendulum, what size do those take? A: Abel Cottey is the model name of the clock. The pendulum size depends on what movement is in the ... | |
| Tall Case Clock/Mantel Clocks | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am always confused by how and when to set and wind a clock. I have an antq tall case clock that is ... A: On all clocks , wind all winding holes once a week. The spring or the weight being wound is the ... | |
| Colonial of Zeeland Grandfather model 5075 | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: This clock was purchased in 1982. Model #5075; movement #620628, clock #265 of 300; jacob eby tall ... A: My reference material does not list the clocks produced in the 1980's. The condition of the clock ... | |
| Tall Case Clock/Mantel Clocks | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I am always confused by how and when to set and wind a clock. I have an antq tall case clock that is ... A: Start the clock. The answer to your question is no, you don't have to ever wait for the time to ... | |
| antique clock | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I was handed down an antique clock. I was wondering the history on it and if it was worth anything? ... A: This series of clocks was made by the Seth Thomas Clock company in the 1940's. Tambour refers to the ... | |
| linden mantle clock | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Skibicki; My parents have an older 'Linden' mantle clock that they received from a deceased ... A: The clock has a movement made by Hermle. First of all if the clock is running great as you say do ... | |
| wm. l gilbert mantel clock | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: WE HAVE A WM. L GILBERT MANTEL CLOCK. # 1033. IT IS IN WORKING ORDER-NEEDS TO BE LUBRICATED ETC., IS ... A: I don't know what model or style of Gilbert that you have. The value can probably be determined when ... | |
| gong's too fast | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: we have bought a E.Ingraham mantle clock. It runs fine and chimes on the half hour. On the hour it ... A: The speed of the strike is controlled by a fan. The fan is made up of an arbor with a brass blade or ... | |
| Bim-bam clocks | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an old banjo clock with a bim-bam chime. The clock has died and I'm told it isn't worth the ... A: Tim First of all never let anyone tell you that your clock is not worth repairing. Banjo clocks are ... | |
| old clock | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an old mantel clock, manross ???hard. ( cant read the front part of the name.) not in very ... A: The value of a clock like any antique is in its rarity and condition. The monetary worth of a clock ... | |
| mantel clock | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the approximate age of this clock? It was made by E. Ingraham in Bristol, ... A: The age of this clock is circa 1880's. The outer appearance of a clock is only one factor in ... | |
| Hamilton 340-020 | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently received my grandfather's Hamilton. It is a very nice clock. However, I don't know how ... A: Wind all 3 winding holes. Wind each wind fully and do not fear over winding. Winding provides the ... | |
| clocks | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock from new England clock. I would like find more about this company.could you help me? ... A: Tim The value depends on how rare a clock is and its over all condition. This is a very recent ... | |
| Repeater Button | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently had my bracket clock serviced and the repeater button was misplaced, would you happen to ... A: Check out Meadows and Passmore . you can find them online. The part you are looking for is called a ... | |
| clocks | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock from new England clock. I would like find more about this company.could you help me? ... A: The modern day New England Clock Company was started in 1956.The companies origins began as the ... | |
| seth thomas manle clock | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently received a beautiful Seth Thomas 8 day wind up ( three holes in front for winding) ... A: You did not say how long ago the clock was repaired. You did not over wind your clock. Always wind ... | |
| Mantle Clock | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a Hermle mantel clock at a thrift store and were wondering what the 3 arbor ... A: Winding arbors is the correct term. The one on the left is the hour strike, the middle is for the ... | |
| Revere Westminster Chime R-935 | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently came into possession of this clock. Decent condition and it works. Any estimate on value? A: Electric clock values are not very high as compared to their mechanical counterparts . The value of ... | |
| Age/worth of Junghans mantel clock | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My mother has recently given us a Junghans mantel clock. It is very plain design, relatively light ... A: My guess is that your clock was made in January 1953. What a clocks resale value may be is based on ... | |
| plymouth (8day) clock | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: we just bought a mantle clock from a clock shop in SD. the "guarantee and directions" in it say "the ... A: The Plymouth Clock Company was a product of the Seth Thomas Clock Company. There is not a lot of ... | |
| Jauch Clock | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I appear to have the same or similar clock to a question you answered on 2/17/2008. It is inscribed ... A: Hand nuts get lost from time to time. You can probably take the clock to a local repair shop and ... | |
| RE: Gilbert "Hawk" Kitchen Clock | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where/how I can find out the approximate age of my William L. Gilbert "Hawk" Kitchen ... A: The Gilbert kitchen clock Hawk was manufactured around 1896. The alarm in my opinion could serve ... | |
| insurance value of clock | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have an antique Seikosha wall clock. Medium in size and works fine. Please tell me what I should ... A: To honestly give an estimate of value the clock needs to be inspected inside and out. The movement ... | |
| black forest german clock | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a black forest clock that has one of the pineapples jammed, it will not release, so the chain ... A: The weight is the power source for the clock. You pull up the weight and a clock in good condition ... | |
| Won't stop ringing-tall case clock | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My 200+ yo roxbury style grandfather clock slowed down as the pendulum was reaching bottom. I wound ... A: The rack works along with the snail to strike the correct number of hours. The snail , named so ... | |
| Won't stop ringing-tall case clock | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My 200+ yo roxbury style grandfather clock slowed down as the pendulum was reaching bottom. I wound ... A: There several reasons why the clock will not stop striking. The most obvious problem with an old ... | |
| Zeeland Colonial Clock | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: The number 1639-5 is carved in back right side of this Colonial clock (looking at it front the ... A: My reference material does not list that model number. My guess is that you have a very recent model ... | |
| Norleigh Diamond Clock | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I wondered what the approx. value is of my wall clock. On the inside where the pendulum is, is a ... A: The age of a clock or any antique has very little if any bearing on its value. This is a factory ... | |
| Historical question | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a very nice wall clock in Germany. It's a 14 day movement wind-up, French ... A: The bells on morbier clocks are loud but I don't know if they are loud enough for a farmer to hear ... | |
| LeGant pendulum wall clock | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a LeGant pendulum wall clock for roughly around the 1960's. It was passed down from my ... A: In order for the clock to keep time it needs power. Wind each hole all the way. Do not count how ... | |
| chimes and time are out of sink | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: cleaned a 100+ year old grandfather clock, a little pinch of 3in1 oil and put it back together, ran ... A: If you have a nice old antique grandfather clock it should be oiled with good clock oil not 3 in ... | |
| new haven clock company | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock that has been handed down from 3 generations from the new haven clock company. It's ... A: Paul I would go ahead and use the clock as is. As long as it is running well thats all that you can ... | |
| new haven clock company | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock that has been handed down from 3 generations from the new haven clock company. It's ... A: The value always depends upon over all condition of an item. I would have to see the clock in person ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Martin, I have a Howard Miller grandfather (mother?), #115 triple chimes, model 4899, weight ... A: I'm not Mr. Martin but I will see if I can be of assistance. First of all are there removeable ... | |
| worth repair | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: this cuckoo clock was made in germany. i have no idea if its worth anything or not. i know its hard ... A: Whenever people ask if a clock is worth repairing I tell them that the answer is up to you the ... | |
| Chime blocks | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a circa 1965 Seth Thomas grand mother clock Series E660-E661. One of the chimes is broken ... A: In 1965 Seth Thomas was using German movements in their clocks. The numbers you provided do not tell ... | |
| Wentworth 31day Wall chime clock | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a Wentworth 31 Day Wall Chime Clock and it did not come with a key so I don't know ... A: This is a clock made in the Orient most likely Korea. The clocks made in the region are poor copies ... | |
| Seth Thomas Black Mantel | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I have asked you a couple of other questions about this clock and you have been spot-on, Thanks. I'm ... A: Yes, the rule of thumb is not to move a clock with the pendulum on. You can make adjustments to ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandmother clock | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: We recently had a house fire and our antique clock was destroyed by falling debris. It hung on the ... A: I don't have any way to identify Howard Miller clocks even with a number. You can go to websites ... | |
| CLOCK | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I reently bought a frnch drum clock, it has a giridon pendleum , It runs two hours slow in a twenty ... A: If there are no repair people in your area you could always ship it to someone. I use UPS and so far ... | |
| CLOCK | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I reently bought a frnch drum clock, it has a giridon pendleum , It runs two hours slow in a twenty ... A: Wd-40 is a much hated product in the clock world. It does all sorts of nasty little things to clocks ... | |
| CLOCK | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I reently bought a frnch drum clock, it has a giridon pendleum , It runs two hours slow in a twenty ... A: Did you wind the clock fully? Do not be afraid of over winding. Of course you know to slow the clock ... | |
| Gilbert kitchen clock | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I was told this is a series of clocks made for each state capitol--this one being Austin for Texas. ... A: The major American clock companies in the late 1800's to early 1900's created a series of clocks ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Age | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Have a grandfather clock that has been in the family a long time. It is a Howard Miller Model 4899 ... A: I get this question all the time about Howard Miller clocks all of the time. I don't know of a ... | |
| Seth Thomas Adamantine Shasta | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I was given a Seth Thomas Adamantine Shasta style black mantle clock for Christmas. I have two good ... A: A lot of people refinish the black mantel clocks. You can even find fully restored models in clock ... | |
| adjusting speed | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an Ingraham Gingerbread that runs app 10 min slow (over a 24 hr period ) ive set the beat ... A: A gingerbread clock has almost a generic type pendulum and increasing the weight will have no ... | |
| anniversary clock | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited a German anniversary clock that is about 50 yrs old. It includes an envelope with ... A: The spring is a replacement suspension spring. The thin wire the pendulum is hooked to is the ... | |
| adjusting speed | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an Ingraham Gingerbread that runs app 10 min slow (over a 24 hr period ) ive set the beat ... A: Don First of all its a rare thing to see an old American clock that can be brought to good ... | |
| welch mantle clock | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have an old welch mantle clock looks to be walnut with a heron or bird on the glass and the chime ... A: I don't really have any way to identify your clock but I am going to guess that we are talking about ... | |
| Daneker clock | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Daneker that has a plack attached inside that read: The Governor An Original by Daneker ... A: Daneker like most other American clock companies built the cases in their shop and used German made ... | |
| Random strikes Seth 124 movement | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Just bought a seth chime 60, when I first got it seemed to chime and count correctly and still ... A: Did the seller give you a guarantee ? The movement is a nice one but to repair it requires an ... | |
| woodworm | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have recently retrieved an 8 day Bentima mantle clock from my mothers attic and have discovered ... A: I guess you are lucky in the fact that the damage is in the rear of the clock. You might use a wood ... | |
| Clock identification | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find out who made my wall clock. It says 'clover' on the clock face and other parts ... A: The clock is a Korean 31-day clock. Made in Korea of course. Clover may be the company that made it ... | |
| Verichron Quartz Battery Operated Westminister Chime Wall Clock | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: My mother recently passed away and had this Verichron clock that always chimed. I took this clock ... A: First of all I recommend using good quality batteries not low budget batteries. Some of the lower ... | |
| Vienna Regulator not striking on certain hours | 12/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Gilbert Mantle Clock | 11/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| changing clock to battery | 11/29/2008 |
| 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 , ... | |
| Antique radio and record player | 11/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Antique radio and record player | 11/23/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock New England Clock Co.#102 | 11/22/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Winding A Seth Thomas Mantel Clock | 11/21/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| sessions clock | 11/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Large New Haven Banjo clock | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Steve, I have a large new haven banjo clock that has been converted to battery operation. Is there ... A: Sorry to say there is no supplier or parts house that has antique movements for sale. Figure out ... | |
| FLAT SOUNDING CHIME ON A MANTLE CLOCK | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A BENTIMA MANTLE CLOCK WITH A WESTMINSTER CHIME.WHEN IT CHIMES IT SOUNDS FLAT IN PARTS AND ... A: John My advice is do not touch the chime rod at all. They are very delicate and if you stress it ... | |
| Howard Miller clocks | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: What year did Howard Miller start making the Thomas Tompion clock? A: I don't know when this model came onto the market. German movements are used in these clocks. If you ... | |
| Gustav Becker Floor Clock | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Gustav Becker floor clock.It has two weights. The serial number on the clock works is ... A: There are not going to be any ready made off the shelf parts for this clock. The clock requires a ... | |
| Gilbert clock to identify | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: This ornate Gilbert clock was given to my grandparents as either an anniversary gift, or wedding ... A: The clock was made by the Gilbert clock company in Winsted Connecticut. It was made about 1910. If ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My dad made me a grandfather clock in 1989. It has worked like a charm until last summer. It still ... A: The age of the clock may be the answer. The movement...mechanism is at least 20 years old. Over time ... | |
| Clock strikes wrong time | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We have a clock that was purchased from J C Penney model #3178. It runs on a C battery. It has a ... A: Whether or not a clock should be repaired is solely up to its owner. At $250.00 when it was ... | |
| Antique Clock - William L. Gilbert | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a antique clock which was my Great Grandfather's, and would like to know around how old it ... A: The clock is not overwound. When you wind the clock always wind it all the way. This gives it the ... | |
| Antique Clock - William L. Gilbert | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a antique clock which was my Great Grandfather's, and would like to know around how old it ... A: The Gilbert #46 was made in the 1880's. This is a nice example of an American made shelf clock also ... | |
| Elgin Mantel clock won't start | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have an Elgin Mantel clock that won't start. on the back of the movement is stamped 79 - Welby ... A: The movement was made by the Hermle company and is still in production. The best thing to do is ... | |
| Smiths 8 day chiming clock | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: We've just been given a Smiths 8 day chiming clock that belonged to the wife's grandmother, it's the ... A: This is a minute hand problem only. Carefully remove the minute hand. The hand has a brass bushing ... | |
| Barrel Mainspring replacement | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a mainspring winder (Ollie Baker style) and I have a question about removing the mainspring ... A: David I am going to assume that this is the first time you have worked with a spring in a barrel or ... | |
| New England Cuckoo Model N.E. 240K | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Clock purchased early 70's. Moved twice in Jersey, to Florida and then to Arizona. Hanging on ... A: This is very simple. Adding more weight will never cure the problem. The clock dates from the early ... | |
| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock #102 | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: The right weight has been wond too tight, and now the time keeps running fast.The other two weights ... A: As you face the clock the weights hang as follows, the chime weight is on the right, the time weight ... | |
| New England Clock co | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a wall grandfather clock made by the New England Clock Co. It has the #273 on the back. Can ... A: There are a couple of possibilities. Number one, repair people frequently leave a card inside a ... | |
| New England Clock co | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a wall grandfather clock made by the New England Clock Co. It has the #273 on the back. Can ... A: The New England Clock company was formed in 1959 and closed up shop in 2000. It was started by ... | |
| Striking of Elgin mantle clock | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have an Elgin mantle clock having 3 key holes. It is running and chiming but it does not strike at ... A: First of all make sure to wind it all the way each week. Wind all three holes. If the clock has ... | |
| grandfather clock | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway floor clock. The chimes seem to be working fine. However, on every hour it only ... A: I don't know the age or the condition of your clock. There are several causes of the problem and it ... | |
| Clock weights | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Zaandam Dutch clock, but I lost the weights, I have bought a replacement in a antiques ... A: If you insist on using these weights try them on the clock. The clock needs the correct power to ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: My clock hasn't run in 12 years, my husband doesn't like the chiming. I thought it was over-wound, ... A: First of all the clock is not over wound. The clock was designed with mainsprings capable of running ... | |
| setting chimes | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: When I rewind my antique wall clock after letting it run down, the hour chime and time of day are ... A: This clock has a countwheel striking system. The best thing to do is to wind it every 7 days before ... | |
| Wire in a Sessions 8 day Mantle Clock | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I inhereted Sessions clock. 8 day keywound with chime and gong mechanism. Clock runs, chime works ... A: First of all be sure to wind the clock fully . This gives it the needed power to run and strike for ... | |
| Grandmother clock chimes | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have just had my grandmother clock serviced, but unfortunately the claok-maker who did it had to ... A: The first thing to do is to make sure that you fully wind it each week. This gives it the power for ... | |
| Ingraham banjo clock | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: My banjo clock (Nyanza model) is chiming 2 extra chimes at each hour. In researching a fix for this ... A: Letting the clock run down will not correct the problem. It would only be a stroke of luck for the ... | |
| Ingraham banjo clock | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My banjo clock (Nyanza model) is chiming 2 extra chimes at each hour. In researching a fix for this ... A: This is a frequent problem so don't worry we will solve it for you. The Nyanza uses the countwheel ... | |
| clock chimes | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a modern grandfather clock weight driven x 3 the works where removed for repair and ... A: If I understand you correctly your son turned a wheel that disturbed the chimes. The problem is I do ... | |
| chime off on old pendulum clock | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a Gustav Becker Two-weight Regulator, Circa 1900. When I have to change the time for ... A: We are going to solve this for you here and now. I think what you are telling me is that when the ... | |
| striking sequence off | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an old wall pendulum clock that has worked well. It is now striking the hour on the half hour ... A: I don't know what manufacturer made this clock or what type of movement you have so we will do this ... | |
| Hermele Grandfather - 'Upstop' | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: What is the proper name of the wheels that create the upstop on winding the Hermele movement. (The ... A: George, The wheels are known as stop works. Hermle uses them as winding limiters. They help ... | |
| anniversary clocks | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: i have two anniversary clocks.one the owner said it ran for years.is there a secret to setting it. ... A: 400 day clocks require patience and a little know how to set them up and keep them running. If the ... | |
| J.F. New York New Haven Clock Co. | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a old clock that has in the face just above the hands 'J.F. NEW YORK'. At the bottom of the ... A: J.F. New York was probably a jeweler or some other retailer who sold the clock. The movement is a ... | |
| cottey/chandlee | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Steve, Would appreciate any info on Cottey or his apprentise Chandlee as I have a Chandlee clock ... A: Benjamin Chandlee was born in Kildare Ireland in 1685. He emigrated to Philadelphia and apprenticed ... | |
| parts for a grandmothers clock | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Do you know where I can get weights and a pendulum for a senator grandmother clock by Danaher? My ... A: The clock was obviously not in running condition as received. It may need a bit more than just a ... | |
| kund 400 day clock | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: i have obtained this clock, bought in germany around 1954. enamel face red name kund on face. what ... A: The mechanical version of the anniversary or 400 day clock is no longer being manufactured. The ... | |
| kienzle grandfather clock 3 weight | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited this wonderful grandfather clock of Kienzle/Germany which has 3 chimes and 3 ... A: The center weight is for the time. The left is for the hour strike and the one on the right is for ... | |
| Batt. operated clocks on chimes | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have aquired a few battery operated wall clocks that chime. But they always chime 3 or 4 minutes ... A: There have been many battery movements produced over the years and they each have their own unique ... | |
| gilbert mantle clock | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: the minute hand moves but the hour hand does not move when i am reseting the time on the clock.also ... A: The hour hand fits on a tapered post. Use your thumb nails and make sure its snug. Secondly the hour ... | |
| Polishing antique clock | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought an antique mantel clock- it appears to be black stone and is quite heavy- is there anything ... A: The first thing to do is make sure the case is clean. This is preferably done when the movement is ... | |
| sessions gingerbread clock | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have an old sessions wind up clock, it worked when I bought it, even after I took it home, but ... A: Steve The clock needs to be in beat in order to continue running. Before you bend anything try ... | |
| 1955 IBM school clock | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: we have a 24 volt 60 cycle 4.5 amp IBM school clock type 77-55 circa 1955. we have a 24 volt ... A: I believe this is what they call a slave clock. A clock would be found in each of the school rooms ... | |
| sessions gingerbread clock | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an old sessions wind up clock, it worked when I bought it, even after I took it home, but ... A: First of all I want to caution you, the springs in a clock can be very dangerous . They cut like ... | |
| Gilbert clock | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an older Gilbert 1807 model that has quit. Looking at it I see that the pendulum is wipping ... A: I don't know what parts got bent. To correct the problem requires experience and knowledge . When ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel key wind Lynton | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Inside the wooden case on the door I found 3 sets of numbers. What do the numbers mean? They are ... A: In my research I found an electric plug in clock by Seth Thomas called the Lynton. The Howard Miller ... | |
| runs too fast | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I inherited this clock from my father. It actually works. Only a bit too fast. About 10 min avery ... A: There should be a round pendulum on this clock. A threaded rod runs through it with a nut at the ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock circa 1898 to 1905 Adamattine clock with the Lions head on the side. The ... A: Wind the clock completely and it should run a full week. Don't just take a wind or two wind it all ... | |
| Electric Sessions clock | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1930's era Sessions clock. It has a mechanical movement driven by two small electric ... A: Many clock shops today have ceased the repair of plug in clocks because replacement parts ... | |
| which key hole is which? | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have my dad's old Lauffer mantle clock, typical three key hole configuration on the face, It works ... A: The typical winding pattern is the hole on the left is the hour strike. The center is the time and ... | |
| Clock has nothing but number 11715 on back of clock works | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a German? tall case clock that is weight driven, and I cannot find a name of ... A: The clock was made September 1913. were there any trademarks on the back of the movement? Sometimes ... | |
| Mantle Clock | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a New Haven Clock Company Tambour No. 19. What can you tell me about it? I have not been able ... A: I could not find any reference to the #19. The tambour style originated in the early 20th century. ... | |
| warren telechron electric clock model BB serial 226033B | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: This clock has only recently stopped working, which is pretty amazing. It has been in my family for ... A: The truth is in its present condition not running it holds less value than a running clock. Most ... | |
| Able Cottey Grandfather Clock | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: My sister gave me her New England Clock Able Cottey #NE 102 and I can't get it to chime. Is there ... A: The weights may hold the key here. Were they marked as to hanging order? In other words left middle ... | |
| Franz Hermle | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Franz Hermle clock set. It has the 2 urns and of course the clock. The numbers on ... A: The correct key is a Hermle #3. These are available from timesavers.com. The 130 series movements ... | |
| 1982 Elgin Mantle clock | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I just purchase an 1982 Elgin Mantle Clock with Westminster chimes, Model 340-020 made in W.Germany. ... A: The clock is not over wound. When ever you wind a clock wind it fully. The clock is 26 years old. ... | |
| Cleaning painted dial | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to get your advice on how to clean a painted ST dial (white with black letters typical ... A: I do not know what material the dial is made from, paper , celluloid etc.. I don't recommend ... | |
| Bluing hands | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could share any ideas on your methods for bluing the hands and screws of my ... A: There are several ways to put a blue finish on steel. There are liquid gun bluing products. ... | |
| Chime is 4 hours behind | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased an old colonial manufacturing company clock..it works and chimes, but the ... A: Jason, Unless something is broken or someone took the clock apart we have a hand problem. Allow the ... | |
| Chime is 4 hours behind | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased an old colonial manufacturing company clock..it works and chimes, but the ... A: The hour strike is off. The fix is easy. The hour hand has moved. Listen and count the number of ... | |
| Gustav Becker pully cable replacement | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Steve, I have a G.B. two weight vienna regulator with broken pulley cables. Where would I find ... A: Finding the cable is easy, go to timesavers.com Putting the cable in is another matter. Most ... | |
| Winding Arbor | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I am cleaning up and repairing a Seth Thomas Round Band Movement. The only problem I don't know ... A: Ok, I don't quite know which movement we are talking about but it does not matter. Once the hook ... | |
| hair spring adjustment | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying to adjust the time on an old Japanese T and S clock made around 1920. It has an ... A: Neil, You could have several problems. I always stress to people that you cannot in most cases clean ... | |
| cuckoo clock musical movement | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Steve , I recently took all of the movements out of my clock for cleang and lubing. I have forgot ... A: Ernest, I am going to assume that we are talking about a music unit attached to the side of the ... | |
| Abel Cottey | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I saw your response to a question regarding a clock marked Abel Cottey #102. I was curious as to ... A: I answered that question several months ago and I do not recall where I found the answer. This ... | |
| Plymouth Clock Finish | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a tambor Plymouth Clock with nonretrievable finish. I can refinish but don't know what to ... A: The rosette shpould be wood like the rest of the case. I would refinish it in the same manner. The ... | |
| hair spring adjustment | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying to adjust the time on an old Japanese T and S clock made around 1920. It has an ... A: Neil, I'm going to assume we are talking about a balance wheel escapement and not a pendulum model. ... | |
| gustav becker regulator | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Steve, I've recently purchased an large antique, two weight regulator made by Gustav Becker. ... A: Kevin, Exact replacements are not available. Some of the suppliers sell case parts but again its ... | |
| seth thomas series 89 adamtine mantel clock | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I was just given this clock and i'm trying to get any information on it's history going by info i've ... A: The clock is of the style known as black mantel clocks. They were American interpretations of French ... | |
| Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Company | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Wm. L. Gilbert Mantle clock. I've given up looking at web sites. I have seen a list of ... A: I took a quick look on the internet and I could not find it either. Even the antique clocks website ... | |
| thorens movement cuckoo clock | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband just inherited his grandparent's cuckoo clock. We would like to know how to set the time ... A: Thorens is the company that made the music box in the clock. The clock will strike and cuckoo on ... | |
| Telechron Alarm Clock | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have what I think is a vintage alarm clock - The front has Telechron - Switch Alarm. On the back ... A: The value of any clock depends on the quality, condition and how rare the piece is. The best thing ... | |
| timekeeper clock | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a timekeeper wall clock that chimes,however the clock chimes are not very loud. I would like ... A: Take the plastic cover off. Check for anything like foam packing material inside which may be ... | |
| hamilton mantle clock340-020 73 | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: The small hooks on the winding arbors that catch in the hole at the end of the spring are broken or ... A: The arbor hooks in this movement are short. The 73 indicates the year the clock was made. this is an ... | |
| timekeeper clock | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a timekeeper wall clock that chimes,however the clock chimes are not very loud. I would like ... A: Is this a battery operated clock? Battery clocks have a volume knob in the back. Wind up clocks have ... | |
| Strikes incorrectly | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have the same problem as a previous writer. My old Seth Thomas mantle clock strikes erratically. ... A: Did you get a warranty and a write up of what work he performed? Most reputable clock repair people ... | |
| Strikes incorrectly | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have the same problem as a previous writer. My old Seth Thomas mantle clock strikes erratically. ... A: When a clock is this troublesome a few things come into play. First of all servicing usually ... | |
| Seth Thomas 89ad movement parts | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased an Adamantine ST clock with an 89AD movement and it turns out the last repair ... A: The dial is celluloid an early form of plastic. You could try Ebay. Or go to timesavers.com . The ... | |
| Seth Thomas 89ad movement parts | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased an Adamantine ST clock with an 89AD movement and it turns out the last repair ... A: I'm trying to understand some of your terminology.By the speed mechanism are you refering to the ... | |
| Herman Miller Wall clock | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently obtained a wall HM wall clock. It works well, however it chimes two hours short of the ... A: Sorry about the snap judgement I wasn't wearing my glasses. We have a weight driven movement. The ... | |
| Herman Miller Wall clock | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently obtained a wall HM wall clock. It works well, however it chimes two hours short of the ... A: This is a battery operated clock. Is there a glass over the dial? If not after it strikes the next ... | |
| Urgos manufacture date | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have an inherited Urgos Grandfather clock and would like to find out approximately how old the ... A: To my knowledge Urgos did not put a date code or year of manufacture on their clocks. Sometimes ... | |
| westminster chime mantle clock | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Good Evening Steve, I wonder if you can help. I have bought a rather nice Napoleon Hat style ... A: I am going to assume that you mean the hour strike is not correct. To correct it, count the strikes ... | |
| German made schoolhouse wall clock | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a oak wall clock bought in the late 1970's, it has west minster chimes, an ivory face, roman ... A: Clocks produced in the United States from the early 60's on up to the present time used German ... | |
| German made schoolhouse wall clock | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a oak wall clock bought in the late 1970's, it has west minster chimes, an ivory face, roman ... A: Here are your instructions, The clock has 3 winding holes. The hole on the left is for the hour ... | |
| Chime is way off | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1908 Seth Thomas Kitchen clock with the alarm. It does strike once on the 1/2 hour but I ... A: These clocks can be frustrating at times. When it strikes , does it strike and then stop only to ... | |
| Thorens Movement Edelweiss | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have this German cuckoo clock that was a gift to my Dad from my mothers family in Germany. I have ... A: I don't know the repair history of the clock. Its very possible that it could use an overhaul. First ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a cuckoo clock with the wrong size weights(1500 grms)too heavy for this size ... A: Phillip My problem with used cuckoo clocks is that the owners usually give them up because after ... | |
| mantel clock | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: my dad recently died and left me this clock which has been handed down from generation to generation ... A: Bill, Thia is an American clock. Its known as a shelf or parlor clock. It was made roughly between ... | |
| coo coo clock | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a coo coo clock that was working perfect, then one day it stopped singing and the people did ... A: Carol, The chain connects the dancing platform to the drive unit on the music box. I usually loosen ... | |
| zandaam clock | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have three of these clocks and have rebuilt all three of them, 2 run beautifully and the third ... A: troy, Did you take them completely apart and overhaul them? You did not specify whether these are ... | |
| chime adjustment | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Smiths Enfield Chiming mantle clock. It should chime on the hour either 1-12 times ... A: Your clock is a tambour style mantle clock. The tambour refers to the case style. This style was ... | |
| chime adjustment | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Smiths Enfield Chiming mantle clock. It should chime on the hour either 1-12 times ... A: I believe the hour hand is to blame. The next time the clock strikes count the strikes by ear. Then ... | |
| sessions mantle clock speed adjustment | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an old camel back mantle clock. I have been told it is a Sessions although I find no name on ... A: Perhaps the dial is a replacement as well. These clocks have a regulator .There is normally a hole ... | |
| Antique pendulum wall clocks | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I've got two pendulum wall clocks, one weighted, one wind-up. Both are adjusted so the pendulum ... A: Rick, I guess I'm not a good teacher at times. My aim in the last post was to instruct you how to ... | |
| Antique pendulum wall clocks | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I've got two pendulum wall clocks, one weighted, one wind-up. Both are adjusted so the pendulum ... A: Rick, Both of your clocks are out of "beat". Before doing anything listen to each clock as it ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that I am trying to identify, Markings: E. Lauffer Spez Fedrik mod Haus ... A: Connie, If I could see the clock I would be better equipped to answer your questions. The German ... | |
| Clock Info | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Steve-please look at my attachment and see what you might be able to tell me. I know it is an ... A: These are factory made clocks and they made thousands. Value is dictated by condition and how rare ... | |
| Junghans Movement | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a large Junghans Westminster 5 hammer movement and need to know how much weight I need to ... A: Sir, I checked a Junghans reference book. It gives no details as to weight or pendulum length. Both ... | |
| chimes off | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a waltham 31 day chime pendulum clock passed down to me from my grandmother and I can't seem ... A: First of all make sure the clock is wound all the way. A 31-day takes a lot of winding. What I tell ... | |
| Clock identification | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I am having a difficult time locating a successful avenue in my search to identify a Ridgeway clock ... A: Chad , Ridgeway is a modern clock company. The Ridgeway factory built the case. Like every other ... | |
| adjusting the weights on ridgeway grandfather clock | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired an antique clock from a deceased family member and unfortunately it didn't come ... A: The chime order varies depending on the manufacturer. The three basic chimes are Westminster, ... | |
| clock movements and pendulums | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a couple of clock movements. One striking the other not. I cleaned and oiled ... A: Dave Sometimes there are obvious features that will differentiate one from the other. Most modern ... | |
| adjusting the weights on ridgeway grandfather clock | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired an antique clock from a deceased family member and unfortunately it didn't come ... A: There is no adjusting of weights. The chain should have a hook on one end and a ring or solid tab on ... | |
| kienzle wall clock | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: my kienzle antique wall clock strike clutch is broken..took it to a repair man..... he said it ... A: Dennis, Most antique clock parts are not readily available. But the truth is they may be ... | |
| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock Chimes Quit Working | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently had this clock cleaned and serviced, so that is not the issue. We had let the clock stop ... A: Carol, Does the clock have a chime selector switch? A lever protruding through the front of the ... | |
| Abel Cottey Grandfather Clock Chimes Quit Working | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently had this clock cleaned and serviced, so that is not the issue. We had let the clock stop ... A: First of all check to see that the weights are placed correctly. Facing the clock the heaviest ... | |
| MainSpring for chiming clock | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a mantle clock that keeps great time but the chime train spring(if thats the right ... A: First of all what brand is the clock and approximately how old is it? The older chime clocks must be ... | |
| B Stewart Clock | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a black clock - very heavy. It appears to be made of stone. It says B Stewart on the face. ... A: Barb, The clock is either American or French. The B. Stewart is likely the name of a retail store ... | |
| Chime/Time adjustment | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: After being set to the correct time and chime sequence, the clock runs fine for several hours, then ... A: Dennis, The Seth Thomas 89 is an antique clock that uses the countwheel method of striking. A ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Problems | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a Seth Thomas mantel clock that has two problems. The first is that it seems to ... A: Pat, The fact of the matter is that there is nothing that you can do to correct this. It strictly a ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Problems | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a Seth Thomas mantel clock that has two problems. The first is that it seems to ... A: Pat, Its possible that the square on the winding arbor has been worn down enough not to engage the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Problems | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a Seth Thomas mantel clock that has two problems. The first is that it seems to ... A: First of all be sure the clock is wound all the way. One or two turns of the key won't do it. ... | |
| Elgin Mantel Clock (three holes on the face) | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: The Elgin Clock I have has three holes on the front for winding. The clock keeps excellent time. The ... A: Victor, Winding the clock gives it its power. The hole to the left is the hour strike. The center ... | |
| Westminster "London" old Wall clock encased in wood, glass doors anda single pendulum | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: We have a Westminster "London" wall clock. On the clock face is the address 305 Rue de Charenton, ... A: Mike, there are countless manufacturers of clocks. A Westminster chime clock is pretty much a 20th ... | |
| Gilbert Clock | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a clock that was my granfather's. Info I have: Gilbert, Bim Bam Tambour, dial reads 1807, ... A: Lynda, The number 1807 is the model number. A bim-bam means that the clock has 2 strike hammers ... | |
| Ansonia incorrect chiming | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an Ansonia mantle clock I believe from the 1970's. Recently, I moved it from my father's ... A: Glenn, If I could offer anything I thought you could do I would happily tell you.Aside from trying ... | |
| value of chelsea ship's clock | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: i have inherited a brass chelsea ship's clock that was actually removed from a ship sometime in the ... A: Condition and how rare a clock is determine the value of a clock. Scratches on the case or dial , ... | |
| Linden Westminster Chime Mantel clock | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: How can I tell how old this clock is. The serial No.is 340-020. The model No. is 8258 ore 8257 A: Ron, The 340-020 is the model of the movement. The company that made the movement is Hermle. The ... | |
| Sessions Mantle Clock | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I bought it for resale and want to restore the finish as it is badly alligatored. When I remove the ... A: The hour hand just comes forward. You may have to gently work it back and forth as you pull it. The ... | |
| grandfather clock | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I just inherited a grandfather clock that was his fathers and we need to know what is ... A: The best way is to contact a clock shop. A lot of them will dismantle them and pack the components ... | |
| Cuckoo clock does not 'cuckoo' | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Recently I replaced the 2 bellows of my cuckcoo clock. However, after I assembled the clock back, it ... A: How old is the clock? If the bellows were replaced because of deterioration then it may be time to ... | |
| Finding parts for cast brass cuckoo movement | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an old cast brass cuckoo movement that seems to be missing a part. I've been working on ... A: In my time I've overhauled countless cuckoos of every type. I'm going to try and interpret the ... | |
| Clock repair & ID | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have done several searches and have found a ton of info on Gilbert clocks but nothing on the one I ... A: Kevin, I checked my reference books and found one listing for the Gilbert Laurel. It is a ... | |
| pendulum and rod for diana huntress clock | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a seth thomas and sons diana the huntress clock with the original round movement..i do not ... A: Most clock parts are not a simple buy off the shelf and drop in. You will need an american pendulum ... | |
| How to look if my Garrard clock is a three train mechanism | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have by mistake turn the hands of my Genalex clock backwards and now it will not strike the hours ... A: Sometimes problems are hard to diagnose without seeing them first hand. Sometimes a silent lever ... | |
| elgin mantle clock | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: 3 slot key wind up westminster chime, the clock loses 20 mins. a day, can I fix it? thanks ANSWER: ... A: Dan Your clock has a balance unit instead of a pendulum. I still don't know if it is the older ... | |
| elgin mantle clock | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: 3 slot key wind up westminster chime, the clock loses 20 mins. a day, can I fix it? thanks A: First of all the age of the clock comes into play. A modern clock gets pretty worn out in 20 years ... | |
| revere grandmother clock | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: steve i just purchased a revere grandmother clock the clock is absolutely mint looks like new the ... A: The clock may not actually be missing a note, meaning an actual part missing. Chances are the clock ... | |
| Enfield Quarter Westminster Chime | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchaed an enfield clock. I have set it up and it has been working perfectly for 3 ... A: Does this clock have three wind holes? Three wind holes indicate a clock that plays a chime sequence ... | |
| colonial of zeeland grandfather clock | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Steve Just purchased a Used Grandfather Clock #7716233. Tried to find John Collins but his email no ... A: Unscrew the brass nut that holds the hands. Remove only the minute hand. There is a brass bushing in ... | |
| colonial of zeeland grandfather clock | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Steve Just purchased a Used Grandfather Clock #7716233. Tried to find John Collins but his email no ... A: I spent some time looking up your clock in my reference works. So far I have not run across the ... | |
| Cast Iron Clock | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have been given an Ansonia Pompeii cast iron clock, the movement has been overhauled, but the case ... A: The best time to deal with the case would have been while the movement was in the shop being ... | |
| Wall Clock Identification | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have two very old regulator wall clocks that were given to me by my grandfather (a collector)years ... A: The old American clock factories would put a label on the back of the clock and other times it would ... | |
| New Haven Banjo Wall Clock | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I am repairing the captioned wall clock for a friend. The suspension spring, rod and pendulum are ... A: The suspension rod and spring come as a unit. They are listed as suspension rods for American ... | |
| Clock cleaning | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: What causes a white film to develop on the clock components after or during the cleaning process? I ... A: The white film is a reaction to the clock either having been previously sprayed with a product such ... | |
| Daneker floor clock | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Senator Floor Clock Daneker Original and it has a missing finnial as well as a ... A: Daneker clocks are no longer in production so case parts such as finials for a particular model are ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather clock | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: How is the pendulum held onto the clock works. I might have a missing part to keep the pendulum from ... A: Look at the back of the clock movement. At the top you will see a brass post . In the center of the ... | |
| 200 year old grandfather clock | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather clock keeps nearly perfect time. The problem I'm having is it's a clock that strikes ... A: Jack, To correct the strike problem you have to remove the hands and the dial. Remove the pendulum ... | |
| 200 year old grandfather clock | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather clock keeps nearly perfect time. The problem I'm having is it's a clock that strikes ... A: The clock sounds like a French Morbier.After it makes the first strike upon the hour it repeats it ... | |
| G.Becker regulator | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: Steve, I have a circa 1880 G.Becker two weight regulator. I have had it to my local clock shop for ... A: The best time to do work of this type is while the movement is out of the case being repaired. It ... | |
| clock mechanism identification | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find information on determining the make/model of a clock mechanism. Sometimes there are ... A: Modern clocks have a code system on the back plate. They use a series of numbers and or letters to ... | |
| cleaning solutions | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I used BENZINE ( a clear volatile liquid) to clean watch mechanisms. It was used by most of the old ... A: There are many great commercially available clock cleaning solutions. Years ago I used the petroleum ... | |
| Ingraham Banjo's Winding, maintaining | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: Steve: I've just purchased my first antique clocks, two Ingraham Banjo's (1915)a Nile and Nyanza - ... A: First of all do not count how many times you crank or wind your clocks, just wind them fully once a ... | |
| Wall clock chimes | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: have an old wall clock (probably around 1920) It keeps good time But . It chimes every 15 minutes , ... A: The clock is having power problems. It could be dirty or have a tired or worn mainspring and it ... | |
| 340-020 Movement | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm replacing my existing movement with a brand new (out of the box) Hermle 340-020. Is there ... A: The first thing I usually do is properly lubricate the movement.Next thing is the mounting. The new ... | |
| pendulum weight | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1913 seth thomas mantle clock. It appears to be level but the pendulum stops after a short ... A: There are many different grades and models of Seth Thomas clocks. The larger mantel clocks produced ... | |
| pendulum weight | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1913 seth thomas mantle clock. It appears to be level but the pendulum stops after a short ... A: I am going to assume that you have the correct pendulum bob. First of all make sure the clock is ... | |
| Zaandaam Clock | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: It is losing about 5 min a day. I have tried to adjust the pendulum (sic), but it will not move ... A: David, Most pendulums will be threaded to accomodate a rating nut. Others use a friction fit or a ... | |
| Pendulum stopping | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have gotten a pendulum clock I have not seen it actually work. When I start the pendulum it runs ... A: Did you wind the clock? Wind it up all the way. Gently start the pendulum and listen to the tick ... | |
| w. german keywound wall clock | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: Picked up a nice looking clock at an estate sale-it's not running, but has the key and three holes ... A: The clock was made by the Jauch Clock company in Germany. This is a chiming clock. Wind all three ... | |
| over wound- will not chime | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: It runs well, however, my kids overwound the two chiming key holes and now will not chime. It does ... A: First of all always wind the clock all the way. The springs are designed to power the clock for a ... | |
| how to wind clock | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a very nice antique vienna regulator clock-I don't see any mfr.s marks. It has ... A: If there are any manufacturer's ID marks they will be found on the back of the movement ... | |
| Pendulum | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Steve Do you have any idea about the size pendulum I need for a Seth Thomas Sharon steeple clock? ... A: I apologize about this late answer. I did answer it at the time and only recently realized that it ... | |
| Ansonia La Roca Mantel Clocl | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I want to know what size pendulum and key i need for my clock. Also I am not sure how to wind an old ... A: To wind your Ansonia, the left hole winds clockwise and the one on the right turns counterclockwise. ... | |
| Cat gut line | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for cat gut line for Gustav Becker Vienna wall clock,weights are 2kg 660gr , where I ... A: First of all I would not recommend catgut. I would use a modern braided nylon cord. Today catgut is ... | |
| antique clock | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a clock that has no date on it but on the face made by the new haven clock co. new haven ... A: The New Haven Clock Company produced many different styles and models. It is helpful to have a ... | |
| Seth Thomas Steeple clock -Sharon | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thos steeple clock -Sharon 1924. It is a great clock but I have two "issues". One, the ... A: Bouncing happens when the hammer is adjusted too close to the chime rod.Bend the hammer slightly ... | |
| how to date my clock | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Abel Cottey - The new england clock company from a friend and was wondering if 900$ ... A: The clock is definitely a replica or reproduction. More than likely just a model named for this ... | |
| how to date my clock | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Abel Cottey - The new england clock company from a friend and was wondering if 900$ ... A: After a little research I found out that Abel Cottey was a Black clockmaker in Colonial times. This ... | |
| Clock | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 100 year old New Haven steeple kitchen clock. I took it to a clock repair man who checked ... A: First of all wind the alarm mechanism. You will find it located in the bottom left hand corner of ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that my dad made for me before he died, I don't know what kind it is, the ... A: The center weight is for the time. The right weight operates the chime system and the left one is ... | |
| Gustav Becker Mantel Chime clock | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Is there a book available re: repairing a Gustav Becker chime mantle clock? A: The truth is clock repair is not something you want to attempt on your own. You can damage the clock ... | |
| clocks | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: My husband was given a Daneker clock. It's style # is J66. It also says fluorck on it. Could you ... A: The Daneker clock company originated in Fallston Maryland. The company built the wooden cabinets or ... | |
| Junghans regulator clock | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I purchased an antique Junghans regulator(I think) wall clock. It has the model # B-09 on the back ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering the question. I have repaired and rebuilt many Junghans ... | |
| Refinishing Ingraham mantel clock | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: Steve. I have an Ingraham mantel clock date coded 1903. It is originally a black finish with three ... A: To remove the paint I would use paint remover. Follow the directions on the can . Gently remove the ... | |
| Thomas a300 elec. chimes | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I found a nice S.T. A300 electric mantel clock. It looks good and keeps good time, but it chimes one ... A: The inncorrect hour strike usually indicates the hour hand is out of position. Count how many times ... | |
| 340-020 | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering where on my clock that i might be able to turn of the chimes. I have looked and cant ... A: Some clocks have a selector or silent switch protruding throuh the dial at about the three o'clock ... | |
| PENDELU M | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A PENDELUM WITH FIVE BARS WITH AN ADJUSTMENT GOING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND A WT. THAT CAN BE ... A: First of all the pendulum is the time keeper of the clock. Try not to "twist" it at all. Moving the ... | |
| clock repair | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a Waterbury 8 day clock, I belive to be over 100 years old. It is about 22 inches ... A: Wind the clock fully. This should give it power for a week if its in good condition. Give the ... | |
| clock repair | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a Waterbury 8 day clock, I belive to be over 100 years old. It is about 22 inches ... A: What do you mean by inoperable? Are you sure that you wound it in the correct direction? On most ... | |
| Sticky Hammer on Junghans Clock | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: Two days ago, i brought my Junghans clock back from the service shop (it had a broken spring). Much ... A: The chime self corrector on this model can be difficult to adjust properly. I have also seen one or ... | |
| Sticky Hammer on Junghans Clock | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: Two days ago, i brought my Junghans clock back from the service shop (it had a broken spring). Much ... A: It sounds to me as if the chimes are out of adjustment slightly.Most modern clocks have a self ... | |
| Ingraham Clock #3 | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: .This clock I purchased from Ebay. Unfortunatly the insides were taken out and replaced with a ... A: Sometimes its difficult to find the original model names for antique clocks. Most of the original ... | |
| colonial of zeeland grandfather clock | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: model #6031f new in 1980. the hour gong is off. it rigs 2 hours ahead. 3 gongs at 1 o-clock 4 gongs ... A: Very simple. The hour hand is in the incorrect position. Using the minute hand go through the chime ... | |
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