Expert: Martin Meyer - 5/8/2009

Question
Hello, the spring that controls the pendulum for my
"grandmother?" clock has broken in two pieces at the tiny
connection between top and bottom.  It is an antique clock
given to me by husbands grandmother many years ago.  The
numbers on the back of the face plate are as follows:  Left
side - 85cm / 70.77     and right side - 67 / 241-030

Any ideas about where I might be able to purchase this part
would be most appreciated.  Thank you.

Answer
Hi Roxanne,

The part that you are referring to is the suspension spring. Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. 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 it is preferable to get a printed catalog before ordering.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com