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Clocks, Watches/Gilbert Mantle Clock

Expert: William J Perkins - 6/5/2008

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William, my original question was that the hands stop moving even though the inner pendulum is still swinging. You said, "I was unable to locate your clock in any of my reference works. Examine the inside of the case to see if there is any evidence the movement has been recased. The most obvious tip off would be blank screw holes... Let me know. Thank you WJP" Yes, there are a few blank screw holes. Does this mean that I cannot determine what is causing the hands to stop moving without actually taking it to a clock repair shop? Thanks!

Answer
I am sorry, I only answered with respect to identifying your clock. As to the stopping of the clock you have already taken the self help step I would have suggested, i.e., making sure the hands were not locking together. That not being the case I would suggest you take the clock into a repair facility for examination.
Now back to my prior response, your answer confirms my suspicion that the clock movement has most likely been recased. This condition can make it very difficult to make any assessments relative to this clock. Frankly I think it is a pretty neat clock. I suspect it was made during the 1920's or 1930's. A look at the movement could confirm that supposition.
Regards WJP

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