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QUESTION: I recently received a wall clock made by E. Ingraham Co. Bristol Conn USA. It measures 15.25 inches wide and 33 inches high. The face is 14 inches square and has Form 142 printed in the bottom left corner. Upper center of the face has a name plate from Forestville Toronto. On the top of the case is a metal plate with 1S37 stamped in it. Would you know any history of this clock??
Thank You.
G. Bell
ANSWER: Gene, from the description you give I will have to do some research. E. Ingraham was in Conn, but right now I cannot recall it being connected with the Forestville clock company which you relate in connection with Toronto. The description of a clock of that type and size is equated with a type the collectors call an OG, which is a shelf or mantel clock, but a lot of people put a hook on them and hung them on a wall. So, we'll see. I'll get back with you. Oh, BTW, would it be possible for you to send me some clear digitals of the complete front of the clock, the dial, any labels and possibly the movement with the dial removed, if you are familiar with removing the dial. My shop email address is below.
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 related questions in a timely manner.
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QUESTION: John - I attempted to send a message and pictures to the address but it was rejected so I'll try here. One more thing I did notice was in the bottom left corner in a small square is written; The K&B Co.
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Gene, it is possible the address was misspelled. It is klokdok with no "c"'s in it. I have been getting emails all morning, so my address is okay right now. Try copy and pasting it. In the meantime I am waiting for any replies frm my Inernet Clocksmiths group. The photo you attached does not let me see the whole clock.
John Newman
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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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