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Question
I have an E. Engram Co mantel clock with Pat. Oct 8 78 and Nov ll 79 stamped on the back. It is a pendulum movement but the pendulum is missing. Can you tell me the weight and length of the original pendulum? Can you tell me where I might find an original pendumum replacement?
Thank you very much.
Richard, there were a few different clocks made by Ingraham during that time. Is it taller than it is wide or a wider clock? I could possibly identify if you could send me a digital photo of the front of the clock. My email address is below. I might be able to tell from that, but a photo of the movement with the dial removed would also help. One further item and that is the suspension rod that holds the pendulum. It is a piece of wire with a hook on the bottom and a flat spring at the top. If it is not original or was replaced and the length was changed, the pendulum could be of a different length. The total length of the suspension rod and the pendulum rod/bob have to be of a certain length for the clock to run at the correct rate. For right now let's assume the suspension rod is correct.
John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama
klokdok@juno.com
(General Note: Due to the commitment I have for answering Allexperts questions and follow-up information,
and the excessive backlog at my shop, I regret that I cannot answer other questions from
this email address in a timely manner)
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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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