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Expert: - 3/16/2010


Question

Front view - Trend Clo
I am trying to find some information on my grandmother's mantle clock.  The chimes are still beautiful, but it loses at least a minute a week.  My grandmother kept pretty good records on most of her favorite things, but I couldn't find a thing on this clock.  I would appreciate any and all information.
Thanks.

Answer
Lorna, there is very little detailed information on modern production clocks available as to the particulars on different models.  Trend was bought out by Sligh clocks, now out of business.  When they bought Trend they retained the name as a line of the Sligh clocks.  The movement you have is an 8-day, triple chime mantel clock.  The information on the back plate of the movement would give the name of the movement maker.  It would probably be Hermle, Kieninger and possibly Urgos, in that order.  Before I can tell you how to regulate it, I would need to know the model number or a photo of the back of the movement.  You can send the information to my shop email address below.  It could have a pendulum or balance wheel regulator.  If it is a Hermle the model could be something like a 340 or 350 (balance wheel), or a 341 or 351(pendulum).

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

(General Note:  Due to the commitment I have for answering Allexperts questions and follow-up information,
and the excessive backlog at my shop, I regret that I cannot answer other questions from
this email address in a timely manner)


After looking at the photos a little closer, if the movement is a Hermle, the model is probably a 350 or 351 mode

John  

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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