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I noticed someone inquired about a clock movement with Gager no(0)jewels unadjusted, Polon Ltd. Recently mt Homer and Barney clock fell off the wall and I can't get the movement to function properly. Obviously, a replacement is in order. My problem is locating a replacement part, seems no one carries this type. I'm at my wits end. Any ideas where I could locate one of these movements? Thanks, Chris
Chris, I am unfamiliar with the Gager movement. I could have been made for Gager by another company. Can you send a couple of clear photos to my shop email address below? I will see if I can assess the damage and identify it to suggest a possible replacement. I will say that any movement can be restored, but sometimes the cost will reach or exceed that of a new movement. At that point it is sometimes better to replace, if available. Of course different movements can be used, but some modifications have to be made, and again, the cost can be a concern. Send me the photo and we'll go from there.
John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama
klokdok@juno.com
Note: Because of the number of Allexpert questions and follow ups,
and the excessive backlog in my shop, I regret that I can only answer
the Allexperts related questions in a timely manner. I will try to
answer these questions as soon as I can and I do apologize for the delay.
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John Newman
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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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