Expert: John Newman - 7/27/2010

Question
Hello John,
I've read some of your replys to howard miller/barwick clocks on the subject of weights and it seems that maybe you can direct me to find affordable replacements for my mothers wall clock. It is a #451-050 movement with a 85cm pendulum.Model #612433 made in 1977 by barwick.Ive done some research and it has told me the weights are as follows. 4.7,4.7 and 6.6#. Ive consulted a few area shops and they told me prices from 200-350 dollars.It seems that it isnt worth putting that kind of an investment into an old clock and we would be interested in selling it rather than put $300 into it. Please give me your opinion on this clock.
                                             Thank you.
                                             Rick

Answer
Hi, Rick.  First, as stated in my Allexperts personal information, I do not give values of clocks.  So I cannot give you an opinion as to what to do with it.  That would be up to you.  I did check my Howard Miller Catalogs and they do not go back far enough to list the 612-433.  I will be visiting Howard Miller next week and will see if I can find any information on it.  However, the 451 movement was manufactured by Hermle and you are correct on the weights.  One of the problems with ordering weights for a clock is that you have to order the weight shell assemblies and then choose and order a combination of lead fillers to meet the weight specs.  I can give you the names of some suppliers and I do also have the weights/fillers in stock.  As the Allexperts Website is not for selling, you can contact me at my shop email address below and I can give you the details.  Also, the finish is needed, either polished brass or satin brushed brass.

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

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