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Expert: Martin Meyer - 7/12/2009


Question
I have an Elgin Anniversary Clock which was my grandparents.  It is keeping time fine, but when the clock was given to me the revolving pendulum was missing.  I was wondering were I could find a replacement?  Thank you.

Answer
Hi Loretta,

Pendulums for mechanical 400-Day (Anniversary) clocks are not generic, and these clocks have been out of production for many years. The only possibility of replacing the pendulum is probably to find a similar non-working "parts" clock for sale inexpensively. These are sometimes offered on auction sites.

If your clock is battery powered, there are a few generic pendulum assemblies available from clock supply houses like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com). It is possible, although not extremely likely, that you can find a suitable pendulum at one of these sites.  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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