Expert: William J Perkins - 9/28/2010

Question
QUESTION: I have just inherited a Perivale mantel clock it is a chime clock it works apart from running very fast i think th pendulam is missing as it has a brass shaft but nothing on the end to regulate the spead of the ticking. i am quit able to make a brass repacement apart from i do not know what weight it needs to be. i hope you can help.
Thank you
Clara

ANSWER: Can you provide me with a picture showing the clock's brass backplate?  Say for example one with the clocks backdoor open, exposing the pendulum hanger and amount of space unoocupied by the movement in the case.  If you can do this place a ruler beside the clock so that I can take precise measurements, it needed.  Regards WJP

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QUESTION: Thank you. The photo you asked for is attached the mesurments are top to botton of brass plate is 5hlf inc /14 cm. the space from top to bottom of space is 7inc /18cm
thank you
Clara

Answer
I'm sorry it took so long to respond.  I have been having computer problems that have prevented me from manipulating the last picture you sent to make essential measurements.  I have not been able to achieve what I would term as total success.  As a result the best I can do is to make the following  suggestion.  Enter TimeSavers on line catalog, <timesavers.com>, go to page 13.  I believe item # 12339 is most likely the item you need.  The pendulum bob and rod are right for your clock, however I was unable to determine whether or not the hook on the end of the rod is an exact fit to your pendulum leader.  I suggest you take the clock to a local jeweler for a proper determination.  I apologize for my failure, I do hope the jeweler will resolve your problem.  Regards WJP