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I a move I have lost the pendulum, can one be purchased? How, and where?
Thanks,
Gary Davis
Gary, it looks like you have a typo in the Subject. The word Chine would either be Chime or China. As it is a Westminster, I would imagine it is a chime clock, as there were few Chinese clocks with Westminster chimes. Yes, pendulums are available, but there are certain parameters that have to be met. I will need to know the following:
The information on the back of the movement. This will identify the maker and model of the movement. For example, a Hermle movement would have on different lines:
D (or a number like 82)
Elgin (or the name Hermle)
341-050
25cm
188
These is a typical identification and I am just guessing at the numbers.
The type of pendulum you had (or want). It can be a wood stick with a plain polished brass bob, a lyre pendulum with alternating brass and steel rods with a Greek Lyre ornament above the bob, or about three rods and an R/A bob. It would be best to know the width of the inside of the case where the bob swings. You can send the information to my shop email address below and I can get you some answers.
John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama
klokdok@juno.com
Note: Because of the number of Allexpert questions and follow ups,
and the excessive backlog in my shop, I regret that I can only answer
the Allexperts questions at this time.
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Answers by Expert:
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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