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The short question is: can I find a replacement movement, since we've been unable to find what's wrong with the original? The longer description of the clock is this: a reproduction regulator type wall clock with the name Cornwall on the face. It has a Westminster chime, pendulum, two striker bars with a double striker and uses a "D" battery. I purchased it new around 1973. The original movement only indicates it was made in Japan. The motor still runs the striker.
Chris, these types of clock movements come and go. The reason I say that is that for some time none with the mechanical chimes could be found. Right now, the closest I could find is one offered by Timesavers (you can use Google or another search engine and they have an On-line catalog). The part number is 18400. Of course there are other good quality quartz chiming movements available that do not have the actual chime rods. When you do choose a movement you have to insure that the hand bushing is the right length to go through the dial correctly, the movement is going to fit in the space allowed and the pendulum will hang properly (front to rear) and will swing properly. The length doesn't matter as it has nothing to do with the timekeeping, but it might have to be modified slightly to fit on the movement pendulum hanger. Good luck and if you have any more questions, get back with me.
John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama
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John Newman
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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.
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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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