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QUESTION: Hi,

I have  bought an Ansonia Royal Bonn La Rambla clock with no penulum. Would you know which size / type I should buy to fit?? Many thanks!

Mairi

ANSWER: These clocks generally use a specific pendulum for Ansonia clocks. There are 3 or 4 different lengths on them so it may be difficult to tell what one you need. Are there any markings stamped on the back of the clock movement like 4-1/2 or 4-5/8?
Michael
www.norkro.com
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QUESTION: Thanks so much for your reply. There are no numbers, only the company name and New York. The case is stamped with the shape name, La Rambla. Thanks for your help.

Mairi

Answer
There is not enough information for me to say what pendulum will fit your clock. There are several pendulum lengths available. Your clock probably uses a 3-1/2" or a 5-1/8" pendulum.
If your pendulum is too short the clock will too run fast. If it's too long it will run slow.
You can see them at the following link:
http://www.clock-parts.com/catalogmain2.asp?GroupID=598%26Level=4
Michael

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Michael Radi

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Clock repair and clock parts questions

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I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.

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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.

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I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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