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Expert: Martin Meyer - 11/2/2009


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my grandfathers mercury pendulum clock got spoit on the process of repair,the mercury pendulum got lost.how can i buy one and how can it be sent to nigeria...

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Hi Uche,

Genuine mercury pendulums are no longer available due to the toxicity of mercury. Clock parts suppliers like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com), Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com) or Empire Clock (www.empireclock.com) carry imitation mercury pendulums that look quite real. The selection is limited, however, and you can't be sure of finding one that looks like the original.

How you would ship it internationally is outside my field of expertise. I would recommend that you ask the parts suppliers if they ship internationally.  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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