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Expert: - 9/28/2009


Question

Junghans Tambour Mantl
"Sorry for sending the question again. I am now attaching photographs also. I have a Junghans Tambour Mantle Clock which I recently discovered in my fathers house. It is not working but problem appears to be cleaning and oiling only. However, the chiming rods with the block are missing. As I child when one of the rods had broken I had removed the fitting for repairs but could never get it fixed and put back. It had Westminster Chime, 8-day winding. Markings on the back are W64 15 10 Made in Germany 183/40 and 92 under it. From where can I get the chiming rods set and how would it approx. cost?"

Answer
Nikhilesh, I have worked on a few of the Junghans clocks like you show, but still would not have the exact chime rod information.  A photo of the inside of the clock from the back showing the chime hammers would help, but it will still be difficult to find an exact replacement.  You can send it to my email address below and I can get a better view of the type you might need.

John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama
klokdok@juno.com

(Due to the number of Allexperts questions and
the workload I have at my clock shop, I regret
that I cannot answer emails on a timely basis
other than Allexperts follow ups.)

John Newman

Expertise

As much as I would like to offer values of clocks, I am not a certified appraiser and will not venture into giving an unresearched guess. There is very little published information on what I consider to be the value of "modern production clocks". Considerations are what the clock originally sold for, the condition of the case and movement, and particularly the area in which you live, the demand and the economy. ALSO, WATCHES ARE NOT MY FIELD. However, I can advise the clock owner on proper maintenance of a clock to keep it running, small corrections and adjustments and how to move a clock without damaging it. I can also advise on obtaining parts for clocks. It helps if you can send any information on the clock movement which is usually found on the back plate of the movement. I have been a clockmaker for about 35 years and was plant engineer in the mid 90's and later operations and engineering consultant at Emperor Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama. I now have my own clock shop.

Experience

One of my greatest accomplishments was traveling to China to assist a clock factory in building clocks to the standards which we required. With the proper specifications and quality control, some beautiful clock cases were built. The factory people from the wood carvers to the plant manager were very congenial, friendly and I left a lot of wonderful friends when I returned from my trips.

Organizations
Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee

Publications
Horological Times, a publication of the American Watch and Clockmakers Instute. Collaberated column author, with Photos and ideas for clock movement conversion article.

Education/Credentials
Associate of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Emperor Introductory Clock Repair (Eventually taught a portion of the class after becoming employee)

Awards and Honors
Small Business of the Quarter (Prattville, Alabama) Leadership Class of 2009 (Autauga County, Alabama)

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