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Expert: Martin Meyer - 12/2/2007


Question
The left weight on my Grandfather clock gave way to it's own weight and fell off. The bottom antique brass cap appears to be damaged. Can this be repair or replaced? Where can I get the repair or replacment?

Answer
Hi Pam,
    Weight shells are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques in various sizes. You will have to buy the entire weight shell, not just the end cap. You must make sure that you get a correct size that will fit the weight filler inside the shell.
    I don't know if you also have a broken weight cable or an unattached chain that caused the weight to fall. If this is also a problem, please get back to me and tell me if you have a cable or chain drive clock, and exactly what happened that caused the weight to fall.

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

Experience

24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

Organizations
AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

Education/Credentials
Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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