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We have a grandfather's clock that has an Viking 800 series movement.  Somehow it seems the pendulum was misplaced by the movers to our dismay.  I am still going through boxes but I think the chances are slim that it will turn up since I have unpacked the boxes from the room it was in.  Can you help me?

Than you.

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Hi Lynne,
I don't have any reference material that would tell me anything about the pendulum. However, I should be able to find a pendulum to match your clock movement.
Can you look at the back of the clock movement and tell me any markings stamped on it?
I would also need to know if the pendulum was a brass lyre type or a simple wood stick with a bob on it.
Michael
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