Clocks, Watches/Old Clock Case

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Expert: Harold Williamson - 11/16/2009


Question
Do you know what kind of solution should we use to clean the old antique cuckoo clock case without damaged the finish and wood?
Thanks a Mil!

Answer
Hello Frankie,

You can use a mild solution of Murphys oil soap and an old paint brush with the bristles cut off to about 2 inches long to get into the cracks and then I use Old English dark furniture put on with the same paint brush and left on without wiping for a couple of days and then wipe it off if you think you need to.  It is oily and some folks don't like it.

Sometimes I skip the Murphys soap but if you use it don't soak the finish and wipe it off with paper towels and allow to dry.

Hope this is of help.

Harold

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Harold Williamson

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Clock Repair or clock restoration. Antique American, 400 day, cuckoo, European, Authorized Howard Miller and Ridgeway service center. Also do case restorations in keeping with the age of the clock. I make house calls up to about 150 miles from Mebane,NC for tall clocks and special situations.

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21 years as a clockmaker in central NC. Authorized Howard Miller and Ridgeway service center.

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NAWCC

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self taught, experience, mentored by a certified clocksmith. Have taken many clock repair courses since opening my shop to keep current with the industry.

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