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I am trying to identify the make of my clock. Info I have at present. 8 day winder, only clock face on front of clock (no other writing). Stamped with number 155 on base and on the inside of the door. Fancy letters S (top left hand side and fancy letter F stamped at top right hand side) on inside of clock. France stamped under hand dial. Key to wind clock up, once wound up will go continuously for about 8 days. The top of clock has an oval shaped glass, letters which look like F A on the top of the mechanism. Glass panels at both sides and glass in back door.
Any information you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
Pauline Davison
Pauline, I am not well versed in French clock identification. The F %26 S, if around a small hole in the dial would indicate an adjustment for Fast and Slow. If you send to my shop email address below, a clear photo of the front of the clock and one of the back showing the movement, I might be able to find someone on my Internet Clocksmiths Group that could identify it.
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 personal email questions on a timely basis
other than Allexperts follow ups.)
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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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