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Expert: Martin Meyer - 7/27/2008


Question
I have a Preal Grandfather Clock that someone gave to me because they had no room for it when they moved to Florida.
 The small suspension spring broke onit ,that holds the pendulum arm on it. Where can I order a new spring.? Can you help me? Thanks Rhonda (Pear Enterprises, Inc.
                         730 Huron Ave.
                         Memphis,TN. 38107 )
This is all the information I have.

Answer
Hi Rhonda,

Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. It is important to get the correct size. Their printed catalogs show the springs in actual sizes; you can place the broken spring on the page over the pictures and see which size is correct. Unfortunately, on their websites the springs do not always show in actual size due to the differences in monitor display sizes, so you should probably get a printed catalog before ordering.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

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AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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