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| Subject | Date Asked |
| CLOCK WON'T STOP CHIMING | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I BOUGHT A OCTAGON SCHOOL HOUSE CLOCK, CASE LOOKS OLD BUT MOVEMENT LOOKS NEW, ANY WAY I DON'T KNOW ... A: I believe your problem might have a simple solution. For the present I will not offer any possible ... | |
| Enfield clock strikes 13 | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: The clock is running beautifully on the chimes and the strike. Except every time it trys to strike 1 ... A: It could be either one. Most likely it is a lift and drop problem which could be corrected by ... | |
| Vesna Mantle Clock | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I can't seem to find anywhere that has these parts. Can you help me? Attached is the part I need. ... A: Sorry, I have not the slightest ideas where you can find the part you need. This is a situation ... | |
| Replacement pendulum feather spring | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Perkins, I have Westminster rod chime movement no. 332 movement in a Colonial Mfg Co. stick ... A: I am sure you are refering to the pendulum spring. To order a replacement goto <timesavers.com> ... | |
| clock and clock keys | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: i have purchased a clock from a car bootsale, its a w,haid clock ,no jewels,unadjusted , made in ... A: What you have provided does confirm your movement was made by Hermle and in west Germany. This ... | |
| Seth Thomas | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas 1854 mantle clock. I'm interested in maintenance notes. The clock is running ... A: Back in the days your clock was built it was not at all uncommon to use coal oil (kerosene) to ... | |
| clock and clock keys | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: i have purchased a clock from a car bootsale, its a w,haid clock ,no jewels,unadjusted , made in ... A: Without more information I simply cannot help you with this inquirey. To provide any information at ... | |
| Warmink wuba standing clock | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: In my effort to adjust the pendulum I knocked it off. Above the pendulum is another part with double ... A: I simply do not understand this. I have entered this reference several times, and, it works each ... | |
| Centurion 35 day wall clock | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: My centurion 35 day wall clock isnt chiming right. at 7 pm it chimed 4 times. Is there a way to set ... A: I believe your clock is telling you he needs servicing. To meet immediate needs, and prior to ... | |
| mantel clock movement | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: Sir; 25 -30 years ago I bought a clock movement and pendulum from Mason and Sullivan. The clock ... A: I believe you can acquire the new movement you seek from Marc Butterworth. of Muscatine, Iowa 52761. ... | |
| Swift 8-day Ships Clock | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I found your post to Rob on 12-7-2008. I have the exact same Swift ships clock probably ... A: Seldom have I ever came across a ship's clock that was unworthy of restoration. I must admit they ... | |
| Seth Thomas -Tempus Fugit 1978- Grandfather Clock | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: Was hoping to get a ball-park estimate on this clock, needs servicing and cleaning, all parts ... A: Prices are inconstant throughout the country. In my community they vary wildly door to door. ... | |
| Warmink wuba standing clock | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: In my effort to adjust the pendulum I knocked it off. Above the pendulum is another part with double ... A: What you need is a clock owners manual. I believe the following cite will suffice your needs. ... | |
| Ansonia wall mount clock model 735 | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I have this clock tuned in so it is always on the exact time. However since I have had this clock I ... A: If I understand your delima the solution is at hand. Since the clock sounds off 15 minutes afet the ... | |
| adjusting clock speed | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: We have a spring driven Jauch clock works that is running slow. What adjustments are there to ... A: I am quite frankly guessing here, I believe your clock is mot likely a Hermle model 340-202 with a ... | |
| 1970's Herschede clock question | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: The clock was running perfectly, but was moved. I removed the weights and pendulum for moving. Now ... A: You did not mention anything about having the clock cleaned so I presume that is not an issue. ... | |
| Western Germany grandfather Clock | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: Need your insight and direction in getting our grandfather clock to keep time past 3-4 minutes of ... A: From your problem description I suspect the clock has gone out of beat. That is if you listen to ... | |
| Anvil clocks | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently restored a much neglected Anvil Mantle Clock. It is marked British Anvil Perivale London ... A: I would suggest you begin your search be reviewing what is available through on-line cataloges of ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Chime problem | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I really need help with my grandfather clock. Its driving me nuts! I bought a 1985 Ridgeway ... A: I suspect you might have bent a lift pin in the time works of your clock. The time works being the ... | |
| C. Rosenfelder Clock | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I have a C. Rosenfelder mantel clock that states it was built in Germany. I've found ... A: I have been unable to find a clockmaker C. Rosenfelder. I suspect this is a house brand. Many ... | |
| 77 Viking 451-050 94cm_____66.00 | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: William I have a clock that was past down to me from my grandfather and the local clock shop has ... A: The last price I had on this movement was $120,(to the trade)available from Butterworth Clocks Inc ... | |
| Wall Clock | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to identify a clock that I have. I was told it was off of an old steamship. This clock ... A: Sorry I won't be of much help. First of all a pendulum clock would NEVER be used on a ship. A ... | |
| Seth Thomas Lynton-2W | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: could you please tell me the manufacture date and if this clock is indeed a Seth Thomas and not a ... A: From the information provided I have been able to identify your clock as a Hermle model 140-010. I ... | |
| CLOCK RUNS FAST | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A MANTEL CLOCK SETH THOMAS WITH A SUSPENSION SPRING FOR THE PENDULUM IT WORKS WELL BUT MUCH ... A: My first thought is that your pendulum might be hung improperly. Check very carefully to assure the ... | |
| about my clock | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a chiming clock with both a Linden brand and a Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co, Inc. origin. I think ... A: Your clock was actually produced By Hermle. If you would like to know its year of production, take ... | |
| seth thomas mantle clock 1302A woodbury | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: clock keeps time but chimes not working -and what are the three key holes for?? A: The holes in the dial are present for inserting the winding key over the winding arbors. As you ... | |
| Linden Black Forest Cuckoo clock | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a Linden Cuckoo mantel clock at a garage sale. The owner told me it works. I can't get ... A: The clock might not be properly assembled. To assist you in correcting this type problem> refer you ... | |
| Clock pendulum | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I bought a regulator clock by J.E. Wels and in transit the pendulum was unattached. I am not sure ... A: Hopefully the small piece with a pin through the center is the pendulum spring, if so, hook the slot ... | |
| Ansonia clock not chiming | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought an Ansonia clock with alarm but the hour chime does not strike. I can see the ... A: Most Ansonia usually have a lever protruding through the back or side of the case that is clearly ... | |
| 1926 Bucherer Wall Clock Restoration | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My personal hobby of collecting time pieces is most likely to make any serious enthusiast cringe. I ... A: Your narrative truly interests me. I wish you were in a proximity to where I could examine the ... | |
| grandfather clock | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: ive recently got a montgomery wards model cpm9084 clock from my aunt she purchased in 1976,it has ... A: If I understands your problem correctly the hammers are not striking the chime rods with sufficient ... | |
| Howard Miller clock stopped | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller 510-446 Grandfather clock (first sold in 1989), serial # 03370986 I was given ... A: I urge you have this clock serviced by a qualified clock repair person. At the very least, the ... | |
| Howard Miller clock stopped | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller 510-446 Grandfather clock (first sold in 1989), serial # 03370986 I was given ... A: First of all, make sure the weights are properly hung. Just by lifting the weights you will note ... | |
| cuckoo clock chime | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: My 8 day cuckoo clock is keeping time perfectly but the chime is 6 hours off. Can I get it ... A: You can take care of this yourself in a very few moment. When the clock starts to announce the ... | |
| grandfather clock | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: ive recently got a montgomery wards model cpm9084 clock from my aunt she purchased in 1976,it has ... A: would you give me a bit more detail of your problem? Does the clock keep time? I believe your ... | |
| Viking Clock no longer chimes | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: We just moved to a new home and when I setup my Viking Grandfather Clock, it no longer chimes. Did I ... A: When a clock does not run for an extended time the lubricants often times emulsify with dirt that ... | |
| Barwick GF Clock incorrect chiming | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: My clock no longer chimes on the hour but instead it chimes twenty after the hour for the top of the ... A: I believe the minute hand has slipped out of synch to its driving gears. To correct, when the clock ... | |
| Hermle 701-781 | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I have one of these, working well except that it was turned backwards and now no longer chimes the ... A: I am sorry. I cannot help you in this matter. I have no familiarity with the clock you describe, ... | |
| weight cable | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I just inherited a Howard Miller Grandfather clock. Got it home ok and set it up. When I wound the ... A: From your description the time keeping is 3 hours behind strike. i.e. at one o'clock it strikes 4 ... | |
| weight cable | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I just inherited a Howard Miller Grandfather clock. Got it home ok and set it up. When I wound the ... A: This is a normal happening for a weight being pulled up to far. Let me explain a little bit about ... | |
| clock ticking TOO LOUD | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: i have just inherited my mother's clock. it is a waltham 31 day chime clock, a wall model. it works ... A: You will need to place acoustical material in the case to dampen the sound. Generally ticking is ... | |
| Fancher clock stopped chimming | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a Fancher 103 grandfather clock purchased 1984. It has 3 weights and they are all in the ... A: I have always encouraged seekers of knowledge to learn how to do ass much of their own maintenance ... | |
| Fancher clock stopped chimming | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Fancher 103 grandfather clock purchased 1984. It has 3 weights and they are all in the ... A: I would suggest you have the clock cleaned. As a clock accumulates dirt particles the lubricant ... | |
| grandfather clock date/value | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: A family grandfather clock was passed on to me. On the back it has the words ERHARDJAUCH UHREMFABRIX ... A: First of all I could not passably suggest a value of your clock without a personal inspection. ... | |
| Weights jammed on Enfield grandfather clock | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Please help, I have just moved my late father-in-laws grandfather clock into my home and it seems ... A: This could turn out to be a problem. To solve let us try the simple solution first. Take the right ... | |
| Black Forest Clock - Series 111 Movement won't chime | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Murray, I have recently acquired a clock which has a Series 111 movement in it. (I believe ... A: The click you hear is the unlocking of the chime, the unlock mechanism is apparently not lifting ... | |
| King Arthur grandfather clock -westminster chimes | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: Having this clock for 10 years - when rewinding clock weekly the pendulum fell off - I replaced it ... A: I don' understand what you are trying to tell me. Do the weights seem to be jammed? are all of the ... | |
| Hermle (grandmother?) clock. | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hermle clock which was purchased for us in 2006 as a wedding gift (I think you would call ... A: If there is nothing wrong with the clock, regulating it yourself is quite easily done. Examine the ... | |
| piper grandfather clock | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: this clock on the hour,strikes 2 more than posted time? A: You need to reposition the hour hand. To do this stop the pendulum swing just before the 12 o'clock ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My wife inherited a Seth Thomas clock and we're wondering how old it is and if it has any value. It ... A: Your clock is really a Hermle. Hermle is one of several firm licensed to use the Serh Thomas name. ... | |
| Sligh (Trend) Antique Grandfather Clock | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I acquired this piece from my grandparents. It is in pristine condition and we are interested in ... A: After considerable thought, I must confess, I can't help you on this. The cost for preparing and ... | |
| Suspension spring for Japy Freres Clock | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an antique, circa 1855 Japy Freres Closck that I need to get a suspension spring for and have ... A: Go to Timesavers on line catalog. I believe they still have real size pendulum spring pictures. To ... | |
| Hermle hand removal trick? | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Is there a trick (or recommended best procedure) for removing the hands from a Hermle 1050-020 ... A: put a drop of penetrating oil on the protruding threads. Let set for an hour or two, then try to ... | |
| TREND CLOCK, ZEELAND MICH. | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: GRANDMOTHER'S CLOCK. (6'). HAD CLOCK SINCE 1969. RECENTLY MOVED, REMOVED WEIGHTS. STORED FOR 4 WEEKS ... A: The symptoms you describe are typical of a clock placed in storage without preparation for the ... | |
| re: Daneker grandfather clock | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I kept track for twelve hours and recorded how the hour is bonging incorrectly...2PM the clock bongs ... A: Obviously we simply are not communicating. In absence of that factor I shall try to help you to ... | |
| TREND CLOCK, ZEELAND MICH. | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: GRANDMOTHER'S CLOCK. (6'). HAD CLOCK SINCE 1969. RECENTLY MOVED, REMOVED WEIGHTS. STORED FOR 4 WEEKS ... A: From your description two probabilities are prominent. The weights are hung incorrectly. One ... | |
| Barwick floor clock | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, You have helped me before with this particular clock, and I so greatly appreciated it. ... A: Your clock is most likely out of beat. For your solution I refer you to yet another web site, i.e., ... | |
| Barwick floor clock | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, You have helped me before with this particular clock, and I so greatly appreciated it. ... A: I believe you need an owners manual. Having one helps an owner to resolve many questions one would ... | |
| Daneker Grandfather clock | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Daneker grandfather clock that I purchased in September 1960....I just moved it into my new ... A: I am sorry, the information you provide is not helpful. As a minimum I need to know how many times ... | |
| Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: Can you turn the chimes on? My clock will not chime A: Could you give me a bit more information on your clock? (Tempus Fugit is a style of dial and does ... | |
| TEMPUS FUGIT GRANDFATHER CLOCK PUTTING CHAINS BACK ON | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: We moved the clock and the chains came of and I can't see where to hang them back, can you help? ... A: The chains have to be threaded over ratchet gears located towards the bottom of the clock movements ... | |
| 3 spring wind-up wall clock | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a Harris & Mallow 3 spring wind up clock with the Westminster chimes I love. But I ... A: As you face the clock the winding arbor for the chime train is located to your right. By not ... | |
| wind up alarm clock question | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: came across a travel alarm clock that says Linden Blackforest and made in Germany on the front and ... A: From the information provided I believe your clock is what is called an "assembled clock" i.e. it is ... | |
| Maker | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an 19C Weight driven Vienna Clock made in Germany. It has the makers mark "R G" with an eagle ... A: I have been unable to locate any information resulting from a search "R G" with an eagle above. I ... | |
| Clock chimes constantly | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a Waltham 31 day chime wall clock that chimes constantly until it is compoletely ... A: The lock up mechanism is obviously not function. This could be due to one or more of the following; ... | |
| Setting the clock to work. | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: We were recently given a Grandmother clock with a, "Tempus Fugit" face and were told it was ... A: Go to the following web site; www.theclockdepot.com/grandfather_clock_manual_page_1.html This site ... | |
| hanging Jauch pendulums | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: One of the pendulums from my mother-in-laws Jauch emperor 77-3-77 clock has come down. How do I ... A: Go to the following WWW site <www.theclockdepot.com/grandfather_clock_manual_page_1.html> This site ... | |
| Franz Hermle #350-020 movement | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I am working on this movement,I had it all apart and have it running good but the strike & chime ... A: I would need to actually see or have a precise description of the parts layout to respond to your ... | |
| clock stopped ticking | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday I rewind out Howard Miller grandfather clock, just as I nornally due every week without ... A: The right side (facing the clock) weight, drives the chime train, i.e., plays the melody. My ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: we moved our clock, and now it does not work. Do you think we could fix it, or do we need to find a ... A: I believe you are perfectly capable of setting this clock up yourself. To assist you, I suggest you ... | |
| Hermle wall clock | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out the year or model information. There is nothing written or inscribed on the ... A: The information you provided tells us your clock is a Hermle model 141 made in 1986. There are more ... | |
| hermle black forest movement | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i read your answer to a $25.00 yard sale clock, I also bought a yard sale clock with no pendulum nor ... A: Weight requirements for the series 451 movements are; Time 4.7#, strike 4.7# and the chime 6.6#. ... | |
| Hermle wall clock | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out the year or model information. There is nothing written or inscribed on the ... A: The information is encoded upon your clock movements backplate. To get this information you will ... | |
| pendulum for clock | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought a LeGant 31day wall clock from EBay and it has a cheap light pendulum (not original)and so ... A: Sorry for the belated response. I believe you are on the wrong track here. The speed of your clock ... | |
| chimes | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 33 yr old g'dma clock by Colonial, model Lexington. The chimes work periodically and when ... A: Based upon you last comment I would urge you to take the clock back to whoever took the clock apart ... | |
| Mauthe clock | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Mauthe clock not sure of the yr.It says in the back w500v11 45206 4-41307 It still has the ... A: I am not aware of a source through which you could date or value your clock. Mauthe clocks are what ... | |
| chimes | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 33 yr old g'dma clock by Colonial, model Lexington. The chimes work periodically and when ... A: I think you have two separate problems here. First as to the chime being 1 hours off, that is a ... | |
| my Tempus Fugit | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: we recently bought it from a private party a very nice Tempus Fugit, all the pieces were separate, ... A: First Tempus Fugit refers to the dial style. It is the latin term for "time flies". The actual ... | |
| colonial clock repair | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a clock made by Colonial from Zeeland, MI. I would like to know if there is a repair place ... A: I am sure there are many qualified clock repair persons in your city. To locate one go to the ... | |
| Clock chimes on the hour and 2 mins later | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: We have a 1910 French ODO 36 chiming clock that chimes on the hour correctly, but then 2 mins later ... A: For the most part French clocks are very delicate. Most adjustments should not be attempted by the ... | |
| Kassel 31 day Wall Clock | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I've searched for instructions on re-setting the hourly chimes with the clock's actual times to no ... A: This is most likely a simple adjustment. Which one would be appropriate depends upon what the clock ... | |
| 1 found watch & 2 cases | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I am in the salvage business and recently found 1 pocket watch and 2 cases for pocket watches. The ... A: Sorry I would have to see the items to make even a rough guestimate of their value. I can tell you ... | |
| E schmeckenbecher cukoo clock (2 jewels) | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I came across this clock during a house clearence and i am wondering if it has any value. It sits on ... A: If I understand your description you have a mantel style cuckoo. Any of these, made prior to WW2 ... | |
| Clock Face Removal | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: How do I remove the hands and face of a Howard Miller Grandfather Clock: # MI 49484 ... A: I would have to see the clock before I could issue specific instructions on how to accomplish the ... | |
| Waterbury clock | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: can you help identify a Waterbury clock. Cannot find this oneon any web sites. It was donated to our ... A: Your clock is a crystal regulator made by Waterbury in about 1903 and called the "HAVRE". It is a ... | |
| brand and age of clock | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a pendulum wall clock, I think quite old. It has a flag with a B in the center stamped on the ... A: Again, you have not provided me with any information from which I could launch any inquireis. What ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD WATERBURY CLOCK | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon I bought this clock that is in this photo, it was manufactured by Waterbury Clock ... A: Sorry, I have been unable to find a listing for this clock. Based upon the information provided we ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD CLOCKS | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon This message and the image is a continuation of the previous message and ask who ... A: I am going to reccomend a book through which you can do your own research and compare to the clocks ... | |
| Replacement part for antique grandfather clock | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins: I have an old grandfather clock which has been in my family for several generations. ... A: The markings you have provided are not currently familiar to me. I would have to see the movement, ... | |
| information | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I am not asking for a value just some info about this clock it is wood has 2 metal bars on the front ... A: Strictly a guess, based upon almost no information i believe this clock to be what was once called a ... | |
| information | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I am not asking for a value just some info about this clock it is wood has 2 metal bars on the front ... A: Sorry, there is no way for me to place a value on your clocks without personally inspecting them. ... | |
| Replacement part for antique grandfather clock | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins: I have an old grandfather clock which has been in my family for several generations. ... A: I don't believe you will have much trouble finding replacement parts. To acquire the needed ... | |
| Platform escapement | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I have an Elliott of London bracket clock with a strike and chiming movement. It was not working ... A: Indeed we are about as far apart as we can be within the contiguous United States. I reside in the ... | |
| 150H Westminster Chime | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: William, We were gifted with an amazing grandfather clock from my great grandparents. It is a ... A: Congratulations. It is great having an old tall clock living with you. Unfortunaely I could not ... | |
| Seth Thomas Steeple Clock Chime | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an older Seth Thomas Steeple clock probably from the 20-40's. It runs fine, we have had it ... A: I honestly do not understand what your telling me. Most of the steeple clock had a coiled chime rod ... | |
| gold pocket watch | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a gold pocketwatch with a kind of flowery design on the front, inside it is marked ... A: Your watch was made in 1902 by the Elgin Watch Co. it is a ladies size 6 in a hunting case, has ... | |
| Platform escapement | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an Elliott of London bracket clock with a strike and chiming movement. It was not working ... A: Your reasoning is sound, however, I would urge you to consider replacing the platform as a last ... | |
| pocket watch | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I asked a question that you answered back in December about a pocket watch I had purchased that was ... A: Essentialy yes, the backplate is indeed a major component of the movement. most of the working of ... | |
| Pearl grandfather clock | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I don't know what the model is but I have the stand up Pearl Grangather clock, it keeps excellent ... A: Say it is 8 but it has chimed 9. Stop The Clock. Grasp the hour hand while holding the minute hand ... | |
| Platform escapement | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an Elliott of London bracket clock with a strike and chiming movement. It was not working ... A: Your letter tells me, 1, you wish to do this job yourself and 2, you want to know what you are ... | |
| gold pocket watch | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: My husband has a gold pocketwatch with a kind of flowery design on the front, inside it is marked ... A: Open the back of the watch case to expose the wathes motor, you will find not only who made the ... | |
| Franz Hermle clock | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Franz Hermle, Tempus Fugit chime clock that was handed down to us. We have some interested ... A: Condition is nearly everything when it comes to the value of allmost any item. I would have to ... | |
| wadsworth rambler #3860754 | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Have a ladies watch with a black ribbon watch band. The movement marked `Fulton Swiss 7 jewel' ... A: Condition is everything as far as monetary value is concerned. You state the watch might be wound ... | |
| Replace Grandfather clock chain | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that was made in 1830-40.(UK) The chain is now worn and needs to be ... A: To get your clock to run properly make every effort to get the right chain. To do so, contact one ... | |
| Seth Thomas Lynton-2W / General Time | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a question regarding my Seth Thomas Lynton 2W 8-Day Keywound clock. Catalog No. ... A: Replacing a balance spring is not an easy task. The clock has to be taken apart in order to remove ... | |
| The E Ingraham CO | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a neptune Eight Day banjo clock. It it green with flowers on the neck and in the box on the ... A: I would have to examine the clock to determine, age and/or possible value. The real value of the ... | |
| A Twitchy Pendulum | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been working on my family's heirloom chiming clock. There is no indication as to who made the ... A: If you raise one side of the clock up and the clock runs. it is out of beat. To correct you level ... | |
| clock winding and slow time | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a Vintage D&A Clock Regulator Winder Chime Wall Clock. On the front of the face, ... A: Off the top of my head, I have no idea what this is for. The fact that it is painted black leads me ... | |
| pocket watch | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a Verichron Disney pocket watch. It is no longer working and I would like to change the ... A: Without seeing the watch I can't help you. There are two options, (1# it is a pop-off and you would ... | |
| clock lubricant | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: What lubricant should I use to oil my pendulent clock. It will not stay running for more than 15 ... A: From what you describe I think your clock is in greater need for cleaning than lubrication. If that ... | |
| clock winding and slow time | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a Vintage D&A Clock Regulator Winder Chime Wall Clock. On the front of the face, ... A: As you say one to wind the spring driving the time train, the other is to drive the strike/chime ... | |
| ridgeway model 201 | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: how do i re thread the chains on my clock ANSWER: Oy vey. If you don't know what your doing this ... A: This one throws me. In my nearly 70 years in horology I have never seen nor heard of a dual cog ... | |
| ridgeway model 201 | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: how do i re thread the chains on my clock A: Oy vey. If you don't know what your doing this can be a very frustrating and maddening thing to ... | |
| pendulum adjustment for a grandmother clock | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway grandmother clock,at least that's what I was told it was. My question is: The ... A: The threaded rod you speak of should have a nut on it, below the bob. It is called the rating nut ... | |
| viking grandfather clock | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a series# 111/133 grandfather clock that I got from a friends storage and can not find the ... A: Yes, pendulums are readily available, and yes you can install it yourself. Please copy down and ... | |
| Franz Hermle & John mantle clock | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a new Franz Hermle & John mantle clock. It runs very fast and the instructions are confusing. ... A: This does not help me. I need the information requested in order to determine the type of ... | |
| Serial #, Model , and value of used Miller | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a used Miller Floor Clock. All I can recognize is word "Pearl" on the face. Where do ... A: To find the serial number you will have to look at the clocks brass backplate. To gain access to ... | |
| Grand father Chime | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have worked on a old grandfather clock that was my grandparents for months now I have it working ... A: I am going to commend two books to you, bothe are official Hermle publications. The first is "The ... | |
| pendulum stops at about 10:45 | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently oiled my colonial weight driven grandfather clock which i had to turn around to get to ... A: Does your clock have a moon-dial? Did you perchance remove the weights? One of the cause ... | |
| Clock not striking correctly | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: My grandfather clock is striking 2 hours behind each time. I tried letting it wind all the way down ... A: You need to reposition the hour hand. Assuming, that hand is friction fit to its shaft, you would ... | |
| Ansonia eight day King clock | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I live in Houston and am very interested in a clock my dad brought back from london. The clock is ... A: Try this on the inter-net. Goto <local.com> This will bring you to a page that asks you to ... | |
| Elgin Anniversary Clock | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get my grandparent's Elgin anniversary clock running again. I believe it is the ... A: Adjustments to anniversary clocks are very sensitive. I suggest the verge is out of adjustment. ... | |
| Howard miller will not chime | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller Model 610-355 movement 354180F dial 270248F. Zeeland MICHIGAN 1984 made in ... A: It sounds like your clock needs fresh lubricants. I suggest you have it inspected by a local clock ... | |
| Austrian wall lclock | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Perkins, I am very appreciate of this wonderful service. My Austrian Regulator wall clock was fine ... A: Try hanging extra weight to the side that needs to be dropped. Often times a sock with sand, (rice, ... | |
| elgine pocket watch | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a pocket watch that was given to me I would like to know more about the watch I did some ... A: I normally do not field questions relating to watches. Per my resume, the item that brought you to ... | |
| Emperor 101M | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am in the works of installing a new 451-050H 94cm movement, replacing an identical older movement ... A: Please provide me with your e-mail address. I believe I can provide you with some very useful ... | |
| pendulum for Bentima mantel clock by Perivale | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: We purchased a Bentima mantel clock and it does chime. The clock mechanism is Perivale all British ... A: The person that sold you the pendulum should be able to find the appropriate pendulum by the simple ... | |
| Grandmother clock hour stike | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Our clock strikes the hour correctly up to about 8 and then stops for the higher numbered hours ... A: Based upon your comment of recent servicing I suggest you return the clock to the person who ... | |
| pendulum for Bentima mantel clock by Perivale | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a Bentima mantel clock and it does chime. The clock mechanism is Perivale all British ... A: The pendulum is of course, critical to time keeping ability. Ergo the correct pendulum must be ... | |
| cockoo clock dancers | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: have a black forest wood cutter clock. the dancers and water wheel have stopped working. the weight ... A: You need help with this. The spring you mention could well be the problem. From what you tell me I ... | |
| howard miller 1978 model 4889 | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: where can I find a dial for my H M grandfather clock I had the chain moneychanger to a battery ... A: This sounds reprehensible. The very first thing I would do is report this event to my local Chamber ... | |
| emperor clock | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I recieved a used emperor grandmother clock as a gift...it keeps superb time but neither chime ... A: Switching the position of the weight could very well be the answer to one, or, perhaps, all of your ... | |
| Sligh Grandfather Parts | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: We have a Sligh Grandfather Clock (Model# 0824-1-AN, Reg 454-167-11, Movement 500-0019) The folowing ... A: Parts are available. I suggest you contact TimSavers at the following address www.timesavers.com ... | |
| verichron westminster wall clock | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have this clock that used to belong to my mom. It has always worked beautifully until we took it ... A: The clock having not ran for about a year and a half, suggests to me that the lubricant have ... | |
| grandfather clock | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: i am house sitting and part of my job was to wind a grandfather clock. I was told to that I only ... A: It is a good idea to establish a habitual winding routine, but it is not essential. The clock don't ... | |
| clock won't keep running | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Harrington House wall clock in 1998. It had fallen off the wall onto a metal heat ... A: This truly raises my hackles. I cannot comprehend a situation where I would say a clock was ... | |
| Cut Pulley on Grandfather Clock | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Bulova grandfather clock and accidentally cut the cable that holds the pulley on the ... A: The best thing would be to replace the cable assembly with a new one of the proper dimensions. A ... | |
| clock won't keep running | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Harrington House wall clock in 1998. It had fallen off the wall onto a metal heat ... A: I would suggest you accept your repair persons offer to come to your house to examine why it does ... | |
| Pearl Grandfather Clock | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My clock has a H-451 movement. Left and right weights will not drop and chime. Have had clock since ... A: Your description leads me to believe the clock is trying to function with an excess friction ... | |
| cable replacement | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a George Washington limited edition grandfather clock (urgos uw030). The cable on the right ... A: I decline writing a step by step description of the technique for replacing a cable in your Urgos ... | |
| installing a 1161 hermle movement | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a replacement cable movement and it has 3 orange slides on the 3 cable winds. It ... A: I'm sorry, the information you have provided is contrary to my experience. To my knowledge the 1161 ... | |
| pocket watch | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a M.A. Rodman pocket watch. Its inscribed M.A.Rodman Ionia, Michigan on ... A: M.A. Rodman is most likely the name of the person the watch was made for or a model name. The name ... | |
| Gen. Motors 25 year service award | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I received a Hamilton, I believe it is a school house clock, for 25 years of service. Recently I was ... A: If indeed your clock is fitted with a chime selector lever it would most likely be visible as ... | |
| ridgeway question | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how I find out exactly which Ridgeway Grandfather clock I have to determine it's ... A: The nomenclature of a clock normally appears on the case as a label. Without that information it ... | |
| Seth Thomas Lynton 2W will not chime | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my Seth Thomas Lynton 2W A208-005 2 jewels 7713 Unadjusted clock. It ... A: From your description it would seem that the cocking and release mechanisms of your movement are ... | |
| Clock Manual | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a D&A Korean Wall Clock. Where can I get an owner's manual. The clock worked fairly well for ... A: I doubt very much that a manual was ever prepared for this clock. Since your objective seems to be ... | |
| slow clock | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: My grandfather clock from Germany runs slow. I adjusted the pedal all the way up and it still runs ... A: Your clock is trying to tell you that he needs some serious care. Excessive time lose, such as you ... | |
| slow time | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Waltham 31 day chime wall clock. It is 15 to 20 minutes slow in time. How to set it to ... A: If your clock has a pendulum you will find the bob, the round thing at the bottom, is held in place ... | |
| clock part availability | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a New England Clock co. grandfather clock containing a movement marked UW 7/53 which I ... A: I suggest you peruse TimeSaver's on line catalog. @ timesavers.com If after doing so you are still ... | |
| clock part availability | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a New England Clock co. grandfather clock containing a movement marked UW 7/53 which I ... A: Your Urgos movement most likely has its pendulum requirements stamped upon the back plate. If it ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an older cuckoo clock that my dad replaced the gears in about a year ago. I'm guessing the ... A: You need to reposition the hour hand. Say for example it is 1 o'clock and the cuckoo announces that ... | |
| What do I have | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Found this clock at my mother's house. It is a Bulova. Tho only thing it says is 2 jewels ... A: What you have is called an anniversary clock. You select what anniversary you wish to commemorate, ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: The weights got mixed up upon removing to move the clock. How can we distinguish which order the ... A: You will note that one weight is much heavier than the others. This weight is hung on the right ... | |
| Emperor Grandmother Clock | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Clock was moved recently. Pendalum and weights were removed. However, now the middle chain is off ... A: Without proper tools this can be a very frustrating experience, one can easily pop a blood vessel ... | |
| LFS clock repair info | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I've been in the clock repair business for 30+ years. In trying to repair this LFS grandfather ... A: I don't recall EVER seeing an LFS tall clock that did not utilize the old standard of rack, ... | |
| help for my Pearl grandfather clock | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pearl grandfathers clock. tag # is 433-6760 9914 9/85 (if any of this makes sense) 3 ... A: I am not sure I understand what you are telling me. I will do my best to present a reasonable ... | |
| smith mantel clock | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Ihave a smiths mantel clock 1950 and for some reason it is now chimming once on the hour and the in ... A: Your time and strike mechanism has slipped causing it to lose synchronization. It might be possible ... | |
| counter weight chain off | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I was lifting the center time counter weight and pulling the chain, then I had the chain ... A: Rehanging a chain can be time consuming and maddening. The old blood pressure can go though the ... | |
| Urgos mantel clock | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I was given a clock which belonged to my grandmother and would love to get it working again. I ... A: I suggest you go to the on-line catalog for Ronell Clocks the e-mail address for this house is ... | |
| clock parts | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas tambour style mantel clock, 19 1/2" long X 9" high, with the 89K works in it. I ... A: I suggest you peruse the various on line clock materials catalog. To provide you with three; ... | |
| Gilbert Clock | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Gilbert Clock - The model reads Sudan on the bottom and the pendulum is dated ... A: Without actually seeing the clock I can place no value upon it. Condition is everything when making ... | |
| Ridgeway Model-167 Movement-E | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: We inherited this clock from my father in law. It's been moved 500+miles The weights were marked, ... A: The title tells me nothing. Ridgewy does not and has not ever built movements. All their movements ... | |
| grandfather clock chimes | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an antique grandfather clock. It has two weights, one for time and the other for chimes on ... A: Try adding some additional weight to the strike side. You can do this by simply pulling down on the ... | |
| Ridgeway Model-167 Movement-E | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: We inherited this clock from my father in law. It's been moved 500+miles The weights were marked, ... A: I believe you have a number of things wrong. As best I understand your situation I offer the ... | |
| three hole clock winding | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Franz Hermle 340-020A. It is a three hole wind up. I am not sure how I am to wind. Do I ... A: It does not matter what sequence you use in winding your clock. The movement you identify has an ... | |
| Advice for clock repair - schmeckenbecher | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a German 74 Schmeckenbecher 261-030A (35 cm/88.2) pendulum wall clock and it worked ... A: I suspect the chain has jumped the track from the ratchet wheel or the chain has twisted, or, ... | |
| Hermle 1161-853BS Ridgeway Grandfather | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I just got this grandfather clock from my mother , she is terminal with cancer and wanted me to have ... A: I will need the information stamped upon the clock movements brass backplate. Much of the ... | |
| perivale clock | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have just inherited a Perivale mantel clock it is a chime clock it works apart from running very ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to respond. I have been having computer problems that have prevented me ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: On the hour it will only strike once. ANSWER: Does the clock do anything at the half hour? WJP ... A: I believe we have a communication problem. From what I can gather the quarter hour chimes are ... | |
| perivale clock | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have just inherited a Perivale mantel clock it is a chime clock it works apart from running very ... A: Can you provide me with a picture showing the clock's brass backplate? Say for example one with the ... | |
| Jacot's Regulator Pendulum | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My understanding is that you may be able to provide information on the Jacot's pendulum. If you ... A: The purpose of the set-up is to provide a very accurate means to set the pendulum length. Quite ... | |
| Seth Thomas 1812 grandfather clock | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas 1812 grandfather clock. The clock will run for a few hours and then stops. ... A: I suggest you discus this with a local clock repair person. To find one, in your area, goto the web ... | |
| 1993 Sunbeam Garfield clock LED | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have the above clock, and it just stopped working - the LED numbers blink, and I can't seem to set ... A: I'm sorry the gentleman I wanted to put you into contact has died. The next alternative is for you ... | |
| Is this a HAC clock | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have had this clock for many years it was passed to me from my father and I know nothing of its ... A: The crossed arrows you mentioned is usually associated with the Junghans family. They were renowned ... | |
| theory | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: why are there so many sprockets involved in a clocks movement A: To respond to your question would require me to, literally, write a book. I have neither the time ... | |
| unusual clock movement | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have come across an antique bracket clock circa 1750 that chimes the quarters on a rack of bells. ... A: Having one power source to drive more than one train is not unusual, as a matter of fact it was the ... | |
| Grandfather Clock chains/weights | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My step-father was given a grandfather clock. The pendulum, weights, and chains were in a box when ... A: I would suggest you have the chains strung by a local clock repair person. Believe me this can be a ... | |
| Lubrication | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a Smiths Mantle Clock from a second hand shop. It is a three spring winder and the ... A: My suggestion are; 1) go to local library and have them lend you a copy of Philip E Balcomb's book ... | |
| large antique Seth Thomas pendulum wall clock | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: We recently moved & mover disassembled our Seth Thomas clock to pack. The clock was owned by my ... A: I suspect your clock is "out-of-beat"! Not knowing which of the many Seth Thomas movements is ... | |
| Haid 67 FHS pendulum clock, no chime | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I inherited my father's Haid 67 fHS germany (130cm/128.5) pendulum wall clock and it worked ... A: During the time your clock was not running the lubricant congealed. I would suggest applying fresh ... | |
| Chime on/off lever | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway Carriage clock (age unknown). The lever that controls the on/off chime function ... A: The hand should remove without great effort. From your description of your efforts to accomplish ... | |
| Chime on/off lever | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway Carriage clock (age unknown). The lever that controls the on/off chime function ... A: You remove the hour hand by first removing the minute hand, then pull the hour hand straight out. ... | |
| trademark | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Vincenti clock movement which I have cleaned and adjusted.Its beat seems good and it tics ... A: No, I did not run across anything linkable to the data you provided. I still suspect it is a ... | |
| Build own grandfather clock | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I would like to build my own grandfather clock and would like to ask your advise. What is the best ... A: Before you start building a clock you need to develop your ideas as to what you want the clock to ... | |
| clock stops at one | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Vincenti clock movement which I have cleaned and adjusted.Its beat seems good and it tics ... A: I have gone through my clock and watch trademark index and have found no reference to W.B.K & fils ... | |
| Hampden Molly Stark ladies broach watch | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a broach that was appraised and described as a ladies broach and Hampden Molly ... A: Only one picture came through. It is sufficient for me to explain how to set your watch. First let ... | |
| Clock Repair | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Linden Tellurium clock that was damaged during shipping from CT to Fl. I need someone who ... A: Go to <local.com> on the Internet. This will provide a screen whereupon you select the city you ... | |
| ansonia clock | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: recently received great great aunts ansonia crystal clock with key however it is chiming once on the ... A: Move the minute hand to a position causing the clock to strike. Stop the clock. As an example lets ... | |
| Identifying pocket watch | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I too have read the questions and posts and I am a bit baffled trying to figure out what ... A: Your watch is a South Bend. C.W.C.CO. stands for Cresent Watch Case Company. You will need to ... | |
| PEARL GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: MY MOTHER WAS WINDING CLOCK AND PULLED MIDDLECHAIN OUT. IS THIS SOMETHING I CANFIX AT HOME OR DO I ... A: Replacing a chain can be a frustrating endeavor best left to someone who understands the workings of ... | |
| Briton GFC won't chime | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: My Briton Grandfather clock won't chime. It has a silencer lever but I have made sure that it is on ... A: I suspect the cocking mechanism is failing to function. This could most likely be due to normal ... | |
| grandfather clock parts | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Need to order 3 weight covers and actual weights for model 610-572, and serial F0183850288 for a ... A: Since I have no idea from whence you are doing business I will provide a Pacific Coast clock ... | |
| fhs clock chime not working | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: i recently got a fhs (451-050) clock. its running beautifully but does not chime at all. ii was ... A: First check to see the weights are properly hung. As you face the clock, the weight on your left ... | |
| Stopping pendulum | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller 612-533. I've wound all three things (chime, strike, and clock) and the ... A: "proper beat is attained" is the condition where the tick tick is equal while the pendulum is ... | |
| Hermle 1161 853H | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble fixing a new cable. When i wind the cable onto the drum it will only wind up ... A: Sounds like the stop works has been improperly assembled. Go to your local library and ask them to ... | |
| the new england clock co. | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: i have a steeple clock with a broken wind spring also the shaft is broken too the movement is ... A: Replacements are available. Tell me which spring is involved and I will provide a source and part ... | |
| Illinois Pocket Watch | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: It does run but when I try to wind it, it moves the hands and sometimes winds the watch. It does ... A: Having no knowledge as to which one of the millions of Illinois Watch Company movements is involved ... | |
| hard to raise weight in chain | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 weight cuckoo clock that needs winding about once per week. I have had this clock for ... A: I urge that you have this clock inspected by a clock repair person. I suspect there is something ... | |
| cannot get our grandfather clock to start | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: A friend of ours recently presented us with a beautiful Grandfather Clock. We did a lot of ... A: Oiling a clock is relatively a simple thing and is the owners first line of defense towards meeting ... | |
| Herschede Grandfathers Clock | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Herschede Grandfathers Clock. I identified it on the rear of the mechanism. I also found ... A: I believe you are correct as to the date of manufacture the clocks serial number has led you to. ... | |
| Information Pocket Watch | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a pocket watch that is a Wadsworth Pilot 25 year. Under these words are the following numbers ... A: I do not ordinarily respond to inquiries involving watches, per my resume'. In this case, however, ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas mantle clock I purchased in 1980. It quit working and I took it to a repairman ... A: Finding replacement clock papers is nigh on to impossible. I have occasionally been lucky scaning ... | |
| Grandfather/mother clock | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Good day I have been given the task of selling a clock for an Aunt who is moving to a retirement ... A: I fear I'm not going to be of much help. To fulfill your request for information, I would need to ... | |
| Ellesse Watch Guarantee | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought a new Ellesse watch in Vienna on 30th June 2010. It is not working. No listed service ... A: I suggest a two prong activity. 1. Contact the firm from whence you purchased the watch. 2. ... | |
| ship's clock | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a brass Salem ship's clock that needs repair. I do not see Salem Company on the net. Can ... A: I presume your clock is a ship's chronometer. If so it is a highly complex mechanism, requiring the ... | |
| chiming timing | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a very modest, modern Grandmother clock made by Thomas Byrne. The problem that I have is ... A: You correct this by removing the minute hand from its shaft. Once removed you will note that the ... | |
| Viking Clock Co series 111 Grandfather Clk | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Would it be worth the shipping cost to ship this clock from Florida to So. California? It was my ... A: I can't answer this question for you. It is solely dependent upon what sentimental value you or ... | |
| New England Clock Co. Floor Clock | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a New England Clock Co. Floor Clock or (Grandfather Clock) model #177 it ... A: I urge that you not turn the clock hands backwards. This can be very detrimental to the clock. ... | |
| cannot get our grandfather clock to start | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: A friend of ours recently presented us with a beautiful Grandfather Clock. We did a lot of ... A: The clock lubrication has congealed into a combination of lubrication and atmospheric debris. This ... | |
| Elgin Pocket Watch with a C.W.C. Co Case | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a pocket watch that has a C.W.C Co case serial (2435423) and inside the movement says Elgin ... A: Your watch is lever set. To set you must unscrew the front bezel. After you remove the bezel the ... | |
| Gilbert wall clock | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My old Gilbert wall clock ran for years (70+) without a hitch. After having it repaired it ran for ... A: You have done the right things to correct the problems your describe. It is most likely the old boy ... | |
| running 15 minutes fast | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a twenty year old Trend Grandfather clock that is running 15 minutes fast. How do I adjust? ... A: Running 15 minutes fast within what period of time? This is critical information. If it is 15 ... | |
| cannot get our grandfather clock to start | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: A friend of ours recently presented us with a beautiful Grandfather Clock. We did a lot of ... A: I commend you on the thoroughness of your homework with respect to moving your clock. The only ... | |
| emperor clocks | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I asked this question couple of minutes ago but I don't think I was clear on my initial question. ... A: The movements used in 300 series are much larger than those used in the 100 series. You would ... | |
| Seth thomas clock pendulum | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I was given an old seth thomas mantle clock with a 124 movement. I need to find the correct pendulum ... A: Any clock materials house could provide the bob yoy need. Most do not sell to the public. Here is ... | |
| strange Hamilton Raiway Special pocket watch | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a Hamilton Railway Special pocket watch. I unscrewed th back and found out it is a 992B ... A: Hamilton watches were frequently sold encased in Wadsworth cases. In all probability the case you ... | |
| grandmother clock | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: we have a grandmother clock, with three weights, we got this from an auction, the clock is working ... A: To me there is only one way to remove WD-40 from a clock movement and that is to take the clock ... | |
| grandmother clock | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: we have a grandmother clock, with three weights, we got this from an auction, the clock is working ... A: WD-40 is indeed a superior product, unfortunately it is about the worst thing that can be used to ... | |
| ErhardJauchEmperorGrandfatherClock | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: We just bought a German Erhard Jauch Emperor grandfather clock from a small shop in town. The clock ... A: First of all the clock should have been assembled by the seller or his agent. The combination of ... | |
| Grandfather clock with Urgos 301M movement | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that I assembled from an Emperor kit in 1985. It has an Urgos 301-M ... A: In your dissertation you did not mention having any work done on the clock. Urgos used rather soft ... | |
| grandmother clock | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: we have a grandmother clock, with three weights, we got this from an auction, the clock is working ... A: My first thought is that the chain has jumped off its cogs. If so the chain would need to be ... | |
| OIL STAIN ON MOON DIAL | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 20 year old Emperor clock that needed the weight chains re-installed and cleaning/oiling. ... A: I presume the picture is silk screened on. That being the case, I don't know of a medium that would ... | |
| Waterbury 1874 Help! | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: My husband is in the Navy on deployment and his grandfather just passed. His grandfather was an ... A: Replacing a mechanical clock main spring is a dangerous task. I URGE YOU NOT TO ATTEMPT THIS ... | |
| Model 4878 Howard Miller Grandfather Clock | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I just recently won a Howard Miller Grandfather Clock at an auction. When putting everything ... A: You have the right idea, i.e. replace the rods. Make sure they are tuned. You can purchase your ... | |
| Repair clock son made in Middle School | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock my son made in Middle School in 1989 and it needs some repairs. It currently has a ... A: Per my resume' (the blurb that led you to me) I do not respond to inquiries regarding quartz ... | |
| Linden Mantle Clock Mainspring | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Linden mantel clock with a bad mainspring. Where can I purchase a replacement? The name ... A: Model 1051 uses a #50 barrel for the time train. All you would need do is to contact a clock ... | |
| Grandfather Clock, German Antique | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Grandfather clock that was purchased in 1953 in Germany. It is a completely workable clock ... A: If you lived in my area I would examine and make you an offer on your clock. I caution you not to ... | |
| how old is my clock | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: i have a seth thomas short drop octagon calendar wall clock now on the movement in the back is made ... A: I am sorry but the data you provide is not adequete for me locate the information you seek. Based ... | |
| Sounding bar | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Just a quick question on a Selby Westminster chime clock. The long tune bar on the set of (5) has ... A: The best way to resolve this problem is to purchase a new set of chime rods. Trying to tune a ... | |
| Wuersch wall clock | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Inherited the above and like it very much but, it chimes the hour at 12 minutes to, and the half ... A: If the minute hand of your clock has a friction bushing providing the fix to the minute hand shaft ... | |
| Piper, Tempus Fugit clock part | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have the above battery powered grandfather clock that when the battery is installed and the ... A: I suggest you look at one of the online catalogs for clock materials. Here are 3 that sell to the ... | |
| Age of 3 pc Garniture Mantel Clock | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: This clock set is in white porcelain, with two side vases, looks like transfer ware. Clock has name ... A: Actually Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabric was started as a consortium of small clock makers joined ... | |
| Seth Thomas Lynton 2W | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I just received a Seth Thomas mantle clock. Here is the brass stamp info: MADE IN GERMANY FOR SETH ... A: Actually your clock was made by Hermle of Gosheim-Black Forest, Germany. Seth Thomas went out of ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a modern Howard Miller Grandfather Clock. It seems to be working fine, however the center ... A: The only weight that drops the same amount per running time is the center one which drive the time ... | |
| Clock works identification | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandmother's floor clock about 4 feet tall. It has a pendulum and springs. I am unable to ... A: If there is any information on your clock it would be stamped or engraved on the clock movements ... | |
| cuckoo clock chimes wrong for half past hour | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My best friend gifted me a Hones Cuckoo clock while coming from Germany last August. It was working ... A: Your problem is located behind the dial and in front of the movement frontplate in what is called ... | |
| Age of 3 pc Garniture Mantel Clock | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: This clock set is in white porcelain, with two side vases, looks like transfer ware. Clock has name ... A: There is a lot of information out there on HAC. Too much for me to summarize. I suggest you go ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a used Ridgeway Grandfather clock model # 210 with HL movement. The chain fell off ... A: You will need to remove the movement from the case. Before removing ,secure the other two chain ... | |
| Clock movement dip | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock made in 1776. Is it safe to dip the movement in kerosene or turpentine? ... A: Dipping is simply a no, no. Doing more harm than good. In the days before clock repair persons ... | |
| Hamilton Headmaster GM wallclock | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I received this clock in 1993 as 25 yr service award from GM. I no longer have the directions and ... A: After the clock has struck an hour, move the hour hand to the time struck, then using the minute ... | |
| Lost key | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: We have lost the key to our Alaron 31 Day Clock and need a replacement. The clock was purchased ... A: Try a local jewellry store. If that is not productive go on-line to one of the clock materials ... | |
| grandmother clock suspension spring | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: my mother has had her grandmother clock forever and would needs a new suspension spring--any ideas ... A: Try a local jewelry store. If that is not productive go on-line to one of the clock material houses ... | |
| howard miller grand father clock hour strike | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: i have inherited my mom's 1980 cable 3 weight grandfather clock. it runs almost perfect the only ... A: You would use a taper pin to do this job. Put the smaller end through the hole, then press it in ... | |
| Trend Clock Style 868WM-37 | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: we were just given a trend floor clock as a gift with the style number shown movement 109A. We have ... A: If you wish a professional to set up your clock it should be done in your home and in the position ... | |
| replacement glass front for clock | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: The glass door front of my Linden Wall clock (Beaknman WMH 7073) was broken in a move and I would ... A: If you are talking about a painted replacement glass, (one with a scene of decorations), you would ... | |
| howard miller grand father clock hour strike | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: i have inherited my mom's 1980 cable 3 weight grandfather clock. it runs almost perfect the only ... A: To correct the deficiency of your clock you will have to remove the face from the movement. Doing ... | |
| Sligh-Hermle Movement | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sligh Grandfather Clock with a Hermle movement 1161-053 114 cm. It is approximately 10 ... A: The movement does not have to be replaced, it can be restored. Frankly, the fact that metal ... | |
| German wall clock | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm curious about a clock that was passed down from my grandmother. I'd like to know how old it is ... A: Without actually seeing the clock I won't be of much help to you. I can only tell you what you, ... | |
| grandmother's clock pendulum stops swinging after 3 1/2 minutes | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I have tried moving the clock case slightly right and left and using shimmies but the pendulum stops ... A: Your clock is most likely "out of beat". To correct grasp the very bottom of the pendulum rod, ... | |
| Welby Chiming mantle clock #340-020 | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Received clock for repair in state of dismantlement. All part seem to be here. I cannot find in my ... A: You are probably looking for the wrong thing. You need to seek out information for a Hermle ... | |
| Strike on the hour | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a D & A Wall clock. Key wind. It will strike at around 7 after the hour and around 20 til the ... A: The oblong hole you mentioned at the end of the minute hand is most likely in the form of a pressed ... | |
| Ansonia movement 9 1/4 | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Ansonia kitchen clock with a 9 1/4 movement. I have cleaned it and the mainsprings and ... A: I'm going to recommend a book to you. Philip E Balcomb's, "The Clock Repair Primer". I believe ... | |
| wind-up problem? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Silly question I'm sure... My Ansonia mantle clock (model A26) has two springs and two places to ... A: I cannot find specification on Ansonia model A26. As you face your clock the winding arbor on your ... | |
| seiko clock repair | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a mantle type clock that is broken. It is a type that sits on a stand and the clock rotates ... A: Could you send me some digital picture of your clock. Based upon your description I suspect your ... | |
| Seth Thomas G/father clock [A403-007 | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I can not find where I am to wind up this clock,could it be that it does not need winding?. ... A: You didn't give me much information upon which to base a response. Since you say it is a ... | |
| ridgeway grandfather clock | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a ridgeway grandfather clock and the chimes stoped working and the repair man said the lever ... A: Contact Mark Butterworth at Butterworth Clocks, Inc of Muscatine Iowa 52761. Mark is the largest ... | |
| Bentima 8 day Westminster Mantle clock | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I've heard that placing a rag or cap of some substance can lubricate a mechanical clock, is there ... A: There is indeed an old YANKEE method for pulling dirt from a dirty clock movement. It is quite ... | |
| ridgeway grandfather clock | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a ridgeway grandfather clock and the chimes stoped working and the repair man said the lever ... A: I need some very specific information from you. The information I require is stamped upon your ... | |
| Smiths Setric Mantel Clock- chiming problem | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I have just bought a Smiths Setric Westminster chiming mantel clock. I ... A: I suggest you have the clock examined, most appropriately by the party who sold you the clock. It ... | |
| Clock won't chime past 10 o'clock | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Kienzle Westminster Chiming Clock which chimes on each quarter hour and also counts the ... A: If you know how, remove the hands and the face of the clock. Doing so will expose the clock ... | |
| my antique Gilbert won't bim bam on the hour | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I purchased an antique Gilbert clock from a local clock shop over a year ago as a wedding gift for ... A: I must assume the person you had repair the clock was a bonafide, qualified clock mechanic, If so, ... | |
| Pearl University of Michigan Grandfather Clock | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I recieved a grandfather clock from my uncle when he passed away. It is a Pearl clock with the ... A: Whitt = Whittington, chimes of the Bow church composed by Sir Charles Stanford in 1905. StMich = St ... | |
| Alaron 31 day wall clock | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I stopped my clock from chiming because we had house guests that it disturbed at night. Now that I ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been trying to locate an Alaron wall clock so that I ... | |
| grandfather clock chimes | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My Trend grandfather clock no longer chimes or strikes the hour.There is a small lever on the rear ... A: You need to literally give the clocks movement a bath. Preferable it should be taken apart, each ... | |
| Pendulum for Jauch 61 clock | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I would like to use a lyre pendulum with my Jauch 61 Westminster 3-weight movement. I have ... A: Okay let's have it. To begin with the pendulum length is theoretical. It measures the distance ... | |
| Grandfather Clock chime weights | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My aunt gave me her grandfather clock that has not worked for some time, my uncle pulled the chains ... A: Apparently the weights are jammed against the seat board. To relieve this condition try adding more ... | |
| Pendulum for Jauch 61 clock | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to use a lyre pendulum with my Jauch 61 Westminster 3-weight movement. I have ... A: Unfortunately the information provided by your follow-up does not help me. Since I cannot identify ... | |
| setting up my clock to chime regulary | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandmother/father clock. On the back of the clock mechanism the following is written. ... A: When a clock does not run its lubricants combine with atmospheric dirt forming a sludge that can ... | |
| Pendulum for Jauch 61 clock | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I would like to use a lyre pendulum with my Jauch 61 Westminster 3-weight movement. I have ... A: Most Jauch movements have the deigned pendulum length stamped upon the clock movements brass ... | |
| Eathen Allen Tempus Fugit | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Where may I find a parts breakdown sheet. I have been given this Eathen Allen Tempus Fugit clock ... A: I do not know of a source for the information you seek. However the pendulum and its parts are ... | |
| Haller AG | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a Longcase clock, which the previous owner owned for 20 years and knew ... A: I can provide a bit more history on Haller. The firm was founded in 1880 (?) in Swchwennigen ... | |
| Grandfather clock #461-050H | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer to a similar item, but my grandfather clock was sold by Emperor Clock Co. made by ... A: The Emperor clock company is a provider of medium price clock kits they sell to consumers for home ... | |
| Howard Miller Fugit Tempus Clock | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I will like to know how to rewind my clock. A: I need more information about your clock to help. All you has told me is that it is a Howard Miller ... | |
| Haller AG | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a Longcase clock, which the previous owner owned for 20 years and knew ... A: Your clock was most likely produced by decendents of Thomas Haller at either Schramberg or ... | |
| Lunar Clock set up | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: however it did not come with instructions and we would like to know how to set the lunar dial on ... A: I always suggest owners set these dials the cowards way. In other words the least technical way. ... | |
| Illinois pocket watch | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: any info in pocket watch.Face says Illinois watch company. Inside says 2297920 sangamo double ... A: Wow!! If in very good condition you have a very much prized watch. It was produced by the Illinois ... | |
| Herschede Tempus Fugit Grandmother clock | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: We have to move this clock, what do we need to do to protect the clock workings? A: You did not tell me anything about your clock other than who made it, Hershede, and the style of ... | |
| Diplomat 1000-1M Grandfather Clock | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a Diplomat 1000-1M Grandfather Clock and the Pendulum only swings for about a ... A: I presume the beat adjustment screw you refer to is located upon the pendulum leader. If so the ... | |
| Kundu minateure 400 day clock | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: where can i purchase a 15 tooth escape wheel and shaft A: I am unaware of a source for the part you seek. The way I solve such problems is to buy a parts ... | |
| silver pocketwatch | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a sterling silver pocket watch it has 2 back covers one has a key for it stamped on the ... A: Sorry, per my resume', the blurb that led you to me, I respond to questions relating to mechanical ... | |
| watch identification | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Illinois wrist or pocket watch not sure which.It is a size 6 15 jewel serial no 3576517.Any ... A: Per my resume', the blurb that led you to me, I respond only to questions regarding mechanical ... | |
| Hermle 1051-030A chime and movement | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I bought the Hermle movement years ago, and now I want to assemble the clock with the chime. But I ... A: I do not understand what you wish from me. My guess is that you have an 1051-030A movement that you ... | |
| pocket watch | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I came across a pocket watch and when I opened the rear of the case I found the letters C.W.C. Co. ... A: Per my resume', the article that led you to me, I respond only to inquiries regarding mechanical ... | |
| Chime adjustment | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Friends grandfather clock - Howard Miller Tempus Fugit Chimes on the hour but gives one extra gong. ... A: Yes you can turn the hour hand. Unlike the minute hand the hour hand is friction fit to its shaft ... | |
| cornwall wall pendulum clock | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: my clock does not ring correctly with the hour. when the time changed i moved the hands bsckwards ... A: You need to reposition the hour hand, i.e. move it ahead an hour. How you would do this is ... | |
| clock does not chime | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a viking floor clock. The clock is about 6' tall with 3 weights and chains. ... A: Perhaps you don't have the weights hung in their correct locations. As you face the clock the ... | |
| 24 hour wind-up clock | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a simple 24 hour clock that work by winding, No electric at all. Can you help me? ... A: Take a look at clocks on the Ebay Auction site. <www.ebay.com> There is something there for all ... | |
| cleaning | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Have grandfather clock, mechanincal gears. If I blow dust off workings, what type of spray product ... A: Spraying a lubricant on a clocks movements always results in heavy over lubrication, which ... | |
| cornwall wall pendulum clock | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: my clock does not ring correctly with the hour. when the time changed i moved the hands bsckwards ... A: I always suggest never setting a clock by turning the hands backwards, particularly not if the hand ... | |
| Herschede 230 clock | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: The clock TT weight does not drop causing the pendulum to slow and stop. The weight was wound up so ... A: Sorry I have no schematics for Hershede movements. You state you have pulled the pulley up into the ... | |
| hands move and then stop | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a Waterbury mantel clock. The minute hand only moves for fifteen minutes after the strike ... A: I suspect the problem is located in what is called the time works. (The gears and lever that are ... | |
| Hampden Molly Stark Watch | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a ladies Hampden "wristwatch". The serial # places it around 1900. The case is engraved, ... A: It was made as a wristwatch. It is however what they call a convertible watch, with the addition of ... | |
| value of Wadsworth pocket watch | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Wadsworth pilot pocketwatch that looks antique but I can't find a date on it. It has some ... A: Pursuant to my resume', the article that led you to me, I consult on mechanical clocks only. I ... | |
| Setting up and synchronizing a Smiths westminster chime | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a Smiths Westminster chime clock circa late 1950's. I have managed to get ... A: To synchronize the time to strike you will need to remove the minute hand from the clock. Turn it ... | |
| Hands quit moving on my clock | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have just acquired a Seth Thomas box clock with a balance wheel movement and Westminster Chimes, ... A: I really cannot diagnose your clock without seeing it. From your definition I would suspect a bent ... | |
| Hands quit moving on my clock | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have just acquired a Seth Thomas box clock with a balance wheel movement and Westminster Chimes, ... A: Stop the clock. Remove both hands. Place the minute hand and nut back into position. Start the ... | |
| Comtoise Large Pendulum Wall Clock with Pendulum that has Rocking Cradle that is supposed to rock back and forth as the pendulum swings | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Comtoise Large Pendulum Wall Clock with Pendulum that has Rocking Cradle that is supposed to rock ... A: Sorry still can't help you. I've tried to get information from this firm before, to no avail. I ... | |
| clock repair | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a lovely old French (1900-1925?) brass carriage clock with Porcelain dial. Great shape but ... A: Try this web site <local.com> This will bring to you a screen upon which you enter where you wish ... | |
| Comtoise Large Pendulum Wall Clock with Pendulum that has Rocking Cradle that is supposed to rock back and forth as the pendulum swings | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Comtoise Large Pendulum Wall Clock with Pendulum that has Rocking Cradle that is supposed to rock ... A: Sorry, I have no diagrams for this clock. Getting information about servicing the original Comtoise ... | |
| LeGant 31 day wall clock | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I think it winded to tight How can I unwind it? it has two keys to it. Can you help me. Thank you ... A: I believe your clock needs to be cleaned. The possibility that your clock could be wound to tight ... | |
| Striking Wall Clock | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: We have a Forestville Striking Wall Clock. It is a Emil Schmeckenbecher. 1979 NU(C)jewels ... A: The probability for overwinding a clock to tightly is practically nil. Generally what many ascribe ... | |
| King Arthur 5 Tube Clock | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a King Arthur 5 tube floor clock. When clock chimes the quarter hour verses, it is very ... A: Sorry about the poor response time. I thought I had answered this. I don't believe changing your ... | |
| chime is off by 5 minutes or more | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: This has been an on going problem, I meant the minute hand, you said you were confused when i said ... A: No you are not confusing me more, rather, I seem to be confusing you. The task I have described to ... | |
| westwood wall clock | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to see if I could perhaps repair a clock I recently purchased, bought a key for, it was ... A: Sorry I don't have what you need. Placing of gears into a clock is pretty much straight forward. I ... | |
| Suspension Spring | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I need a suspension spring for an otherwise pristine JAHRESUHRENFABRIK anniversary clock. Are there ... A: Go to your local library and request the loan of the following book; "The Horolovar 400 Day clock, ... | |
| watch | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a watch that was made in 1902 it's 14k white gold and it's made by star watch case co. It ... A: Sorry, I don't do watches nor do I make value judgements, sight unseen. I will however, volunteer ... | |
| sleigh grandfater clock | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: The clock is around 25 years old and the hour strike is always 3 too many ANSWER: I'm sorry, I ... A: Okay this is quite simple. The hour hand of your clock is held in place by friction. So, for ... | |
| removing clock hands. | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a nice grandfather clock purchased in 1980. it has a keininger movement. My wife wound it ... A: Your Keininger's minute hand should be held on by a hand nut which is quite visible. If it is not, ... | |
| chime is off by 5 minutes or more | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: This has been an on going problem, I meant the minute hand, you said you were confused when i said ... A: For what ever reason we are not communicating. Could you possibly send me a digital picture of the ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock which is approximately 25 years old. The chimes sound like they are ... A: I gather the problem is intermittent. This would indicate the clock is trying to tell you he needs ... | |
| ridgeway clock | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: this is brian . i recently had my ridgeway clock cleaned and the guy who cleaned it did a very good ... A: Installed correctly, as it was at the factory, the stop works would never stop your clock. The ... | |
| Grandfather clock- chains | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband brought home a grandfather clock from a job he was on. The clock worked fine before he ... A: I suspect the chains are already pulled all the way up. I suggest you fashion hooks from old coat ... | |
| ridgeway clock | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: this is brian . i recently had my ridgeway clock cleaned and the guy who cleaned it did a very good ... A: To my way of thinking the job is not done until every thing is restored to its proper operating ... | |
| grandmother clock | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: The chimes on my clock are off, they chime about 5 minutes before the hands reach the quarter ... A: No! Just the opposite, the back has the raised bushing, and it makes no difference from which side ... | |
| clock repair course (mechanical) | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a collector of old clocks. Like to know any clock repair course ( mechanical) in western ... A: There is a chapter of the National Association of Watch And Clock Collectors in Australia. chapter ... | |
| Herbert Herr Clock | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My father bought me a Herbert Herr cuckoo clock 10 years ago. It has never ran correctly, the ... A: It sounds like something has been causing friction from the gitgo. With all the wires and things on ... | |
| clock out of sync | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My grandfather clock chimes the hour strike at the 1/4 hour time. Also the tie is off 7 minutes. ... A: Remove the minute hand from the clock. You will note the minute hand is held to its staff by a nut. ... | |
| grandmother clock | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: The chimes on my clock are off, they chime about 5 minutes before the hands reach the quarter ... A: Tempus Fugit is a dial style, not the name of the clock. It is a Latin phrase meaning "time flys". ... | |
| Battery for Waterford Octogon | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I was gifted a Waterford crystal clock without a manual. The Battery/movement plate reads Tochigi ... A: Sorry I can't help you. Per my allexpert resume', which led you to me, indicates I deal with ... | |
| Bentima Anniversary clock | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Looked on the web and these are apparently not rare and very inexpensive, but really rather pretty. ... A: The anniversary clock are a bit tricky to work on. Yours is obviously in need of servicing. For ... | |
| Strike Cable Replacement | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: In trying to replace my kieninger grandfather clock strike cable, the “click” (ratchet pawl) is ... A: Stop works are very unusual for a cable driven movement. Yours must be a high end Kieninger. To do ... | |
| grandmother clock stops | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Daneker grandmother clock. I had it serviced a while ago, but it has stopped running. I ... A: Since the clock seems to run without the pendulum hung, albeit much to fast, tells me the clock is ... | |
| Waltham pocket watch | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Waltham pocket watch (hunter style) . Serial number is 24849596. It's 14kt with a long ... A: Per my allexpert resume', which led you to me, I respond only to questions relating to mechanical ... | |
| loop end main spring | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: How do you work on the loop end main spring on a Centurion 35 day clock? The spring just came off I ... A: I really don't understand your problem. A loop end spring is normally fitted over one of the posts ... | |
| Strike Cable Replacement | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: In trying to replace my kieninger grandfather clock strike cable, the “click” (ratchet pawl) is ... A: If, as you say, the ratchet is installed inside the drum, you will have to remove the drum from the ... | |
| cuckoo clock weight | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a cuckoo clock that is 45 years old. It keeps perfect time, but the chain at makes the ... A: Sounds like the ratchet on the strike train 1st wheel has become disengaged. I suspect this is a ... | |
| Howard miller grandfather clock | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard miller grnadfather clock. the chime is off by a quarter hour. It will chim the hour ... A: The best recommendation I can make for you to locate a qualified clock repair person is for you to ... | |
| Howard miller grandfather clock | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard miller grnadfather clock. the chime is off by a quarter hour. It will chim the hour ... A: Remove the hand nut and minute hand from their shaft. Replace the minute hand back on the shaft to ... | |
| cuckoo clock - music stalls | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently received shipment of a brand new cuckoo clock from Germany (bought it while visiting in ... A: In view of the active warranty I urge that you take advantage of it. It might be to your benefit to ... | |
| Movement for New England Clock | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother passed away January 1st and passed on to me a New England Steeple Clock, serial ... A: By the looks of the dial the clock, at one time had a time only movement in it. I suggest tou take ... | |
| Pendulum doesn't stay swinging | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I received an older, used grandfather clock made by Piper. Not an expensive clock as the case is ... A: The pendulum not continuing to swing tells me the motor is not delivery sufficient power to drive ... | |
| E. Schmeckenbecher Floor Clock | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Schmeckenbecher floor clock and I have not been able to find out anything about it at ... A: To get your clock repaired goto the following site <local.com> which will bring you to a menu asking ... | |
| E.Ingraham hour chime is 2 minutes late | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My E.Ingraham clock consistently chimes 2 minutes late every hour. The half hour chime seems to be ... A: To correct would require Partial take down or altering of parts. I would suggest you have it done. ... | |
| Phinney Walker Rim Set Car Clock | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: "I have the above clock on a 1922 Franklin. The clock runs but it is looses about an hour every 24 ... A: Automobile clocks, particularly of this vintage are notorious for their lack of time keeping ... | |
| unusual becker 3 weight movement | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: GREETINGS, I PURCHASED AN UNUSUAL GUSTAV BECKER 3 WEIGHT CLOCK MOVEMENT, IT HAS 2 STRIKE HAMMERS ON ... A: What you have is a Grande Sonnerie a clock that strikes the hours and the quarters at each quarter. ... | |
| B.W. Raymond Pocket watch # 110 | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Passed down through the family for many years. Several watch collectors in family that kept it in ... A: Per my allexperts resume', which undoubtable led you to me, I will answer question relative to ... | |
| mantel clock | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an old mantel clock I bought in Germany. The person I bought it from said it was from East ... A: I do not place value on items I have not personally inspected. However, with some additional ... | |
| weights | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: We are looking for weights availability for a Trend Clock, model 841A, movement 100, that we plan to ... A: Frankly I would be leery about buying a clock without its weights, if for no other reason than you ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandmother Clock | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway Grandmother Clock with "E" movement. The chimes are chimming 3 minutes before the ... A: You will need to adjust the minute hand. To do this, first stop the clock as it starts to chime. ... | |
| Haller Granddaughter clock | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Haller Granddaughter Clock. The case is 52" high 9" wide. The movement has stamped on it ... A: You can obtain a replacement pendulum and bob through a clock materials house that sells to the ... | |
| Alaron 31 day wall clock - chime volume, rate adjustment | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: 1) The chimes are loud. I have used the control to turn them off but would rather reduce to ... A: There are several ways you might try to diminish the volume of your clocks chimes. Exchange the ... | |
| Patek Philippe 1946, 18K Gold | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Patek Philippe watch witch belonged to my father. I would be grateful for any information ... A: Per my agreement with allexperts I respond only to questions related to mechanical clocks. In this ... | |
| why use a lyre pendulum | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I am about to build a grandfather clock using a Hermle movement and need to select a pendulum. Is ... A: Generally the modern lyre pendulum is in place for, as you say, aesthetic appeal. Rarely one comes ... | |
| Zachariah Maples Grandfather Clock | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I inherited my Mothers Zachariah Maples Grandfather clock.I has not worked for many years.I saw were ... A: The information you present deals with the case. Data that will tell you about the movement is ... | |
| Hamilton Clock Co. | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, My uncle just gave me a Hamilton Clock Co. Head Master wall clock...still wrapped in ... A: Clocks can become great family heirlooms. It all depends upon individual taste. In our family ... | |
| Antique clocks restart after transport | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: my wife purchased a very nice 1850's German table clock for me about 2 years ago. It came from ... A: You are apparently speaking of the clock beat, a sound generated by the swinging pendulum, which is ... | |
| Howard Miller No Hour gongs | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a floor style, 3 weight, cable type Howard Miller grandfather. It keeps good time, and ... A: When the clock nears completion of the full melody and the half hour chime you should hear an ... | |
| seth thomas | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a "Seth Thomas Lynton 2w" MAde by General Time. Catalog no 1200. There is a stamp 5 77 It was ... A: To be definitive You need to send me all the information stamped upon the clocks brass backplate. ... | |
| 75 franz hermle will not work | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a 75 franz hermle grandfather clock. It was in storage for 9 years and was pretty ... A: If you wish to save this clock, don't waste any time, get it cleaned. While wd-40 is a fine ... | |
| Chime does not correspond with clock | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Ansonia wall clock purchased new by my father in 1983. The receipt says it is ... A: Using your example the clock strikes 2 but the hour hand is at 4. Simply push the hour hand back to ... | |
| Herschede GF clock strikes one time too few | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: On 1/7/09 (Tempus Fuget Grandfather Clock won't chime right...Please Help.) you almost answered my ... A: Avoid moving the time setting backwards. When such a need seems apparent, simply stop the clock ... | |
| Chime does not correspond with clock | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Ansonia wall clock purchased new by my father in 1983. The receipt says it is ... A: First a bit of history. The Ansonia clock Company produced high grade clocks from 1850 through 1929 ... | |
| smith enfield westminster chime mantel clock | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: the chime and movement work very well however their was some damage to the dial and casing.while I ... A: Paper dial faces are quite common and are readily replaceable. You can either have it done or do it ... | |
| Questions about a Ridgeway Grandfather clock | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: Whats the best way to set the strikes with the hour? Ours is striking 2 hours behind. Like at ... A: Sounds good to me. I am not sure your Ridgeway has an automatic sycnchronization feature, but just ... | |
| chime is off 4 minutes | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Our Sligh wall clock chime is 4 minutes off. That is, it chimes at say 3:04, 3:19, 3:34 and 3:49. ... A: This is a rather simple repair that I feel is well with in the range of most clock owner's ... | |
| Striking Bells are off | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Salem Ships Bell Clock - 8 day jeweled clock. The striking bells are off. At 10 AM, it should be 4 ... A: You can use the hour hand to make this adjustment. The hour hand is friction fit to it's post and ... | |
| Welby mantel clock | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: How do I adjust the clock so that it runs a bit faster? It was purchsed around 1971-72. ANSWER: It ... A: Okay this means the clock has a balance wheel escapement mechanism. For this one you will have to ... | |
| Welby mantel clock | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: How do I adjust the clock so that it runs a bit faster? It was purchsed around 1971-72. A: It depends upon the type of clock. Most Webly's are pendulum driven so I will presume yours is ... | |
| Striking Bells are off | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Salem Ships Bell Clock - 8 day jeweled clock. The striking bells are off. At 10 AM, it should be 4 ... A: Is the strike off the same number of bells each hour or is the difference inconsistent? If it is ... | |
| Heanvina mod #166758 Grandfather clock | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I would love and appreciate any and all info you can give me on this wonderful grandfather clock. ... A: I am sorry I can find no information on Heanvina. I suggest you take pictures of your clock and ... | |
| Hermle torsion suspension | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I need a torsion suspension for a small Hermle/FHS movement. The movement does not appear to have a ... A: I presume you are discussing a 400-day clock (anniversary clock). Unfortunately the information ... | |
| Lanshire Clock Vase Lamp | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My brother found an old lamp at a thrift store and we're wondering if its valuable. It is black ... A: What a great story!!! Unfortunately I can't help you, I have got to think about this some more. ... | |
| Repair service for antique clock from Colonial Manufacturing | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an antique wall clock with a sticker on the back from Colonial Manufacturing, Zeeland ... A: Seek out a clock repair person. One way to do this is to go to this site <local.com> Upon ... | |
| Ethan Allen Clock not Chiming | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ethan Allen Grandfather (or Grandmother) clock, Model 08-3810, about 30-40 years old. It ... A: I hope I have caught you in time. PLEASE do not use pliers to pull the hour hand. It is almost ... | |
| Help | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a Franz Hermle wall clock # 341-020 that will not keep runing. I wound it and swung the ... A: I suspect your clock is out of beat. Try this, holding the pendulum at its very bottom, pull down ... | |
| Ethan Allen Clock not Chiming | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ethan Allen Grandfather (or Grandmother) clock, Model 08-3810, about 30-40 years old. It ... A: Most hour hands are friction fit to their shafts and simply pull straight out and off. Some are ... | |
| ansonia mantle clock | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have never attempted to remove large springs from a barrel before. I see items described as spring ... A: You use the wire to contain the power of the spring. Once you have the spring in its correct ... | |
| ansonia mantle clock | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have never attempted to remove large springs from a barrel before. I see items described as spring ... A: A spring winder is needed to remove/replace springs contained in barrels. Jerking a defective ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I would really appreciate your expertise on my cuckoo mechanism of my Black Forest Cuckoo. The ... A: Examine the chain carefully to determine if any links are not uniform in shape. Any misshapen links ... | |
| chime clock | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: We have a mantel chime clock, Trend by Sligh Zeeland, Franz Hermie 2 jewel 340-020. The clock runs ... A: This is a first for me, I have never before heard a clock repair person say, "He can't fix the ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I would really appreciate your expertise on my cuckoo mechanism of my Black Forest Cuckoo. The ... A: When you maneuver the chain, or is it chains, doe you lift the chain over its cog a link at a time, ... | |
| A. Turler Zenith Pocket Watch | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am in possession of what appears to be a stainless steel pocket watch, with the name A. Turler ... A: Sorry! I am not going to be of much help to you. I stopped dealing with watches many years ago and ... | |
| Howard Miller Triple chime | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a Howard Miller mantle clock circa 1983. It has triple chimes - the problem being ... A: The very first thing you must do is to stop the clock so you can examine and work on the clock ... | |
| How to Set Ansonia 745b Ezee Set | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: The chime mechanism for the melody and the time is out of sync. Is there a diagram to show how the ... A: I'm sorry, I have never heard of an Ansonia 745b Ezee Set, nor can I find a listing for it. I ... | |
| Can't get antique Westminister grandfather clock started. | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 antique clocks that I can't get started. The first is a Westminister Grandfather clock. I ... A: The difference between weights is so great that you need no scale to determine. Typically a modern ... | |
| Hermle manual | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I need instruction manual for a Hermle 131 071. Do you know how I can get one? My best regards ... A: The Hermle company produces a very good service manual. I commend this volume to you, the title is, ... | |
| No chime | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a Waltham wall 31 day chime clock. Every now and then the chime stops and doesn't start ... A: The conditions you describe are manifested by accumulated atmospheric derby combining with the ... | |
| harris & mallow pendulum wall clock | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My Harris & Mallow pendulum wall clock, has three winding mechanisms, it has stopped working. I ... A: If you can send me some digital pictures of the clocks movement (front, left side, right side, top, ... | |
| harris & mallow pendulum wall clock | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My Harris & Mallow pendulum wall clock, has three winding mechanisms, it has stopped working. I ... A: No I cannot recommend a repair person in you area. I do make the following suggestion, goto local ... | |
| HEINZ JAUCH CLOCK MOVEMENT | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I hae a Hinz JauchGrandmothers Clock, recently returned to god running condition. Mment#77173 on ... A: Apparently you have removed the dial and are able to see all the levers and gears mounted on the ... | |
| G'father clock won't chime | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins: I came into possession of a Trend g'father clock that won't chime. The chime ... A: The key to this problem is in your statement, "The clock sat idle for over a year." During the ... | |
| hamilton clock | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Hamilton head master wall clock from my grand mother. I followed the directions on the ... A: I suspect the clock has not been running for a while. Inactivity allows the lubricants in the clock ... | |
| Trend Clock | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a weight driven Trend Grandfather Clock. I pulled the weights up and now the only one ... A: The most obvious suspect is that the chime train is in its locked position. Check your silencing ... | |
| huge Bracket Clock | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a huge ebonized bracket clock. It measures 17in wide, 10in deep, and 32in ... A: Send me some pictures, movement and case, and we will see what we can do. Send to my e-mail ... | |
| mantle clock pendulum | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an enfield mantle clock ,it worked fine till we moved now it wont work with the pendulum on ... A: The clocks not running has allowed the lubricants on your clock to congeal with the atmospheric dirt ... | |
| Seth Thomas Grandfather Clock | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Seth Thomas Grandfather clock at an estate sale. I have it set up and it seems ... A: Before responing I have to know some more about the movement. Please gain access to the back of the ... | |
| Trend Clock | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a weight driven Trend Grandfather Clock. I pulled the weights up and now the only one ... A: It sounds like the center chain is pulled up tight against its cog wheel. I would suggest you have ... | |
| Maker of a pocket watch | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I'm trying to get as much information on a pocket watch as I can. I only know it "might" ... A: In my opinion your watch is of Swiss origin, manufactured during the early years of the 20th ... | |
| centurion 35 day wall clock | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: The clock fell off the wall now I can't get it to run. When I go to wind clock springs are already ... A: Carefully examine the pendulum hanging components. I suspect damage to that area, possibly an out ... | |
| coiled gongs | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I RECENTLY BOUGHT A SET OF 5 WESTMINSTER COILED GONGS AND I´M PLANNING TO BUY A FHS WESTMINSTER ... A: It would work, but frankly I believe it would sound like hell. I don't understand why you are using ... | |
| Lorenz Furtwängler & Sons mantle clock | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: We have an oak mantle clock which was has been through at least three generations and is at least ... A: Your being in London poses a bit of a problem for me, particularly with respect to parts for you ... | |
| Chimes | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Tempest Fugit Grandfather Clock and the problem is that it strikes/chimes 4 minutes past ... A: You need to reposition the minute hand. To do so proceed as follows; Stop the clock. Remove the ... | |
| Trend Grandfather Clock | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Our Grandmother purchased a Trend Grandfather Clock in the late 60's or 70's. The label on the back ... A: I am sorry I cannot place value on a clock I have not personaly inspected. I suggest you go onto ... | |
| ingraham clock "Hunting" | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins I saw a posting that you answered regarding a Ingraham clock titled "HUNTING". I have ... A: Tran Duy Ly has prepared some excellent books covering various American clock making firms. Most of ... | |
| Welby Grandfather Clock | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that I'm trying to get working, everything seems to be ok however I have ... A: Stringing a chain onto a gear is a frustrating task at best. Trying to do it, for the first time, ... | |
| grandfathers clock | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Black Forest Clock 451-050H 94cm/66 Series 111 made in 1985. The weights are lost and I ... A: You can order the parts you need from TimeSavers. Their on-line catalog can be reached @ ... | |
| Old Clock Case | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what kind of solution should we use to clean the old antique cuckoo clock case without ... A: Much depends upon the materials used to make and finish the case. Some of the new finishes are much ... | |
| Welby Grandfather Clock | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that I'm trying to get working, everything seems to be ok however I have ... A: You are quite right, the third chain and weight does hang from the middle. Essentially your clock ... | |
| puting the chains back on the clock | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I just received this grandfather clock and have no instructions on how to put the chains back on. It ... A: Restringing the winding chains of a clock can be pretty tricky. I suggest you have it done be a ... | |
| THE .E .INGRAHAM CO. BANJO CLOCK | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: THERE ARE HAND WRITTEN NUMBERS ON THE BACK # 46-1247 . I AM ASSUMING THAT THE LATTER # 1247 ... A: I doubt very much the hand writen numbers have anything to do with the manufactuing of the clock. I ... | |
| Dull Chime on Bim Bam | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: One of the rods on a Sessions Banjo clock with two tone Bim-Bam hour strike is a dull thud. The ... A: It sounds like one of the rods is touching something, preventing it from resonating. Perhaps there ... | |
| grandmotherclock&NewHaven 8daySanpedro mantelmissionclock | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to research a grandmother clock made by (I believe) Emperor ,which is labeled on the ... A: The Emperor Clock company is indeed a provider for clock kits and are still very much in business, ... | |
| abel cotteygrandfather clock | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently was given an abel cottey grandfather clock (1970) mfgr the new england clock co. the ... A: The Abel Cottey I am familiar with was active during the 18th century, beginning in Devonshire, ... | |
| HERMLE 1161-850 movement | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: In a post I reviewed you had sent an exploded view of this movement. Is it possible for you to ... A: Sorry the source from which I extracted this information has simply disappeared from my computer. ... | |
| W.Haid Mantle clock | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: 2nd picture A: The movement you depict was made by Hermle, a German manufacturer of clocks and movements. It is ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I pulled the chain to wind the clock, started the pendulum. The pendulum won't continue to swing. ... A: Your problem could be many things. Tell me about it so that, perhaps, we can narrow the ... | |
| HERMLEMantle clock | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have chance to buy a Hermle mantle clock in a store ,it works and chimes great and I like the ... A: Lets go to basics. The gears in a clock are combined in trains. The most basic train is the time ... | |
| HERMLEMantle clock | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have chance to buy a Hermle mantle clock in a store ,it works and chimes great and I like the ... A: The winding holes are provided so that you can insert the winding key to wind the clock,thus, ... | |
| Trend Grandfather Clock | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have lost a part of the pendulum for my clock and don't know where to get parts. I purchased my ... A: Go to TimeSavers on-line catalog and seek out their toll free order number. Call one of their ... | |
| clock pendulum drop | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: what is meant by cuckoo clock "pendulum drop" when expressed in inches, relating to ratchet wheel? A: Drop refers to the action when an escape wheel tooth, released by one pallet, falls or "drops" on ... | |
| Trend key wound regulator clock | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a nice looking used regulator wall clock by Trend. I don't know the history ... A: Okay, the clock says he need an 80cm pendulum. Contact one of the clock materials houses and state ... | |
| rewinding a Swiss cuckoo clock | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1-day Lotscher cuckoo clock that worked fine the first day and the weights went down. ... A: I suggest you take your clock to a clock repair person. I believe the clicks for the winding ... | |
| Trend clock | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently received a Trend weight driven clock for a gift. In the base of the clock is a booklet on ... A: I am not at all familiar with Keinsinger and do not possess any reference materials regarding them. ... | |
| Trend key wound regulator clock | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a nice looking used regulator wall clock by Trend. I don't know the history ... A: To locate a clock maker in your area, goto <local.com> This will provide you with a selection ... | |
| rewinding a Swiss cuckoo clock | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1-day Lotscher cuckoo clock that worked fine the first day and the weights went down. ... A: I am not sure I uderstand your problem. Do you mean the weights have pulled themselves all the way ... | |
| oiling a grandfather clock | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a Ethan Allen grandfather clock and i would like to oil it. i have the proper oil in an oil ... A: There are available on the market clock oil kits. Although you allready have oil I suggest you ... | |
| Trend clock | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently received a Trend weight driven clock for a gift. In the base of the clock is a booklet on ... A: You need to gain access to the back of the clocks movement. When you do so you will find ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: It will not chime Properly.Does not click at the quarter hour and half hour like I know it should ... A: First welcome. This is indeed an interesting hobby and can become a damned good job. You are still ... | |
| 351-050 Hermle grandmother clock | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to find out information on the 351-050 Hermle Grandmother clock. Things like when it ... A: Something is wrong here, there should be a letter or a number immediately above the name Hermle. ... | |
| Gilbert Mantle clock / setting time | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Have a Gilbert clock that keeps fairly good time however I cannot get the hourly chime to match ... A: You need to reposition the hour hand. The hour hand is friction fit to its shaft so you are safe in ... | |
| West German Mantel Clock | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: We just received a West German mantel clock from our Aunt. It doesn't work and we were wondering if ... A: Your clock doesn't work because it has friction problems. Such problems are usually addressed by ... | |
| Carriage clock verge pivot | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a carriage clock with a broken pivot on the verge. Can you, if I send the part, manufacture ... A: I no longer posses the keenness of eye and steadiness of hand required for such work. I share your ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a grandfather clock, it has LFS in the middle of a sun-like circle with the number 140033 on ... A: Your clock was made by Lorenz Furtwangler and sons. The Furtwanglers produced their clock in the ... | |
| movement | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I BOUGHT A WATERBURY WALL CLOCK, IT SAYS 30 DAY ON THE DIAL, IT HAS NUMBER 16 ON THE MOVEMENT, IS ... A: Unfortunately I have been unable to enhance your picture in such a way as to allow me to count the ... | |
| movement | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I BOUGHT A WATERBURY WALL CLOCK, IT SAYS 30 DAY ON THE DIAL, IT HAS NUMBER 16 ON THE MOVEMENT, IS ... A: To determine the number of days your clock is supposed to run on a winding, count the number of ... | |
| Anno 1760 | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather has an Anno 1760 saw clock and he is wondering how the pendulum attaches above the ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in responding. You didn't give me much information to work with. My search ... | |
| Ridgeway clock - pendulum stopped swinging | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I've had my clock for 20 years. Last night the pendulum stopped swinging. I have tried to restart ... A: Sounds like he is tired and simply does not have the strength to push his old gears around anymore. ... | |
| re f mauthe clock | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: could you please help me id the clock it has inscribed on the clockworks at the back 472c1 w415 f ... A: Sorry I cannot help you with respect to identification, other than telling you the clock was made in ... | |
| E Ingraham Company Mantel Clock | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an E. Ingraham Company Mantel clock entitled "Hunting". I would like to find original parts ... A: You do indeed have a very scarce and unique clock crying out for restoration. Un fortunately I am ... | |
| Mantle Clock - Over wound | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller mantle clock (about 3 years old) and the Westminster Chime does not function. ... A: Overwinding any clock is nigh on to impossible. No you cannot successfuly introduce lubrication ... | |
| clock part | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a workable clock and need the small hand movement knob in the center. It is the portable ... A: You could take your clock to a jewelry store. I am sure they could acquire for you the appropriate ... | |
| runs slow | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a waltham 31 day wall clock. It runs slow. About 2 minutes a day. How can I speed it up. My ... A: I presume you are talking about a pendulum clock. If so, you will find what is called a rating nut ... | |
| 1931 wind up maintenance | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I bought a chipped, bashed 78 year old clock from a charity shop. I love it and my wife hates it ... A: My compliments, you have a nice little clock there, made by Japy Freres & Co., (Japy Brothers) of ... | |
| ethan allen grandfather clock | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i recently moved a ehan allen grandfather clock and now the pendulum will only work for about 7min. ... A: I presume the clock was working okay before its move. This would lead me to believe the clock has ... | |
| Repair parts Pearl clock, | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pearl Grandfather clock with a broken suspension spring. Clock has an H-451 movement and ... A: I am not familiar with the market in Canada. I am sure, however, that there are adequete parts an ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock-Cannon pinion | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of cannon pinion carrying cams for actuating 1/2 & 1 hour bellow/bird operation & ... A: Truely, I believe it would be far more cost effective and efficient to simply purchase a new regula ... | |
| pendulum attachment | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I bought the works of a Grandfather Clock, hoping to put it in my ... A: I believe what you need is a pendulum spring. I am positive that I could help you. I can not ... | |
| LFS clock | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am seaching for the clockwork of a LFS 1836 type 714 DRSM 528470 this is a Westminster made by ... A: Sorry, can't help you. Were I in your position and REALLY wanted to get this baby up and running, I ... | |
| Can you identify maker? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 'shelf' pendulum clock in moulded wood case measuring 8" wide by 10" tall by 4" deep. The ... A: There are so many thing coming into play, in these situations, making it nigh on to impossible to ... | |
| herschde grand mother clock | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Mother has a clock as listed and a grandchild pulled one of the chains off and out of the clock. How ... A: The easiest way to do this is to use a flexible cable or something else you can push up into the ... | |
| pedulum clock | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a circular pendulum clock from west Germany in working condition and I was wondering how much ... A: I know absolutely nothing about your clock, how can I possibly value it? I don't know who made it, ... | |
| Clocks being wound too tight? | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I had a question about two clocks I have that do not currently work - presumably because they are ... A: Your clock springs need cleaning. The first step in that endevor requires the use of a let-down ... | |
| how to change time on elgin watch | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1900 elgin pocket watch that winds and works , how do I change the time? A: Most likely your watch is lever set. Look carefully around the bezel that retains the watches ... | |
| warmink westminster granfather clock | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Pendulum and this part ( photo) was taken out due to damage during transport. but now can not get ... A: The items in your picture are called, (top) pendulum spring, (bottom) pendulum leader. Your first ... | |
| Emperor G-clock | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Heinz Jauch model 100m #771273 and #241158. Center weight's gear won't hold up the weight. Any ... A: You have a ratchet problem. I suggest you have this taken care of professionally. To locate a ... | |
| Hermle ship's bell clock | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: This clock worked fine for a couple of years and then the chimes got slower and finally stopped. ... A: By using compressed air to correct your problem you are actually compounding the problem. Your ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to find out the maker and time period a grandfather clock was made? A: It would take a book to respond to your question. I would like to sell you mine, as a resource, ... | |
| old Elgin clock | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me something about a clock I recently purchased? It has a dark wooden case with a ... A: Your clock was made by Hermle. To be kmore definative I would need for you to copy down and send me ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Grandfather Clock that runs just fine, keeps good time.... but, it will not "gong" on the ... A: It does sound like a spring has broken or came loose. Unfortunately I would need to see the piece ... | |
| answer to question about lost pend. | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I included the numbers in correct order in my orginal question reguarding lost pend.: but you did ... A: I have scanned the resources of my library and have been unable to find an explanation of the ... | |
| Urgos 9 tube movement | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm just getting started in GF clock repair. I have a Urgos 9 tube movement(03038) that doesn't ... A: As I perceive your problem you have two distinct part movements, a model 03038 and a model 03052. ... | |
| Winding a mantle clock | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I've have just been given a Smiths clock and I don't know how to wind it up. I have a key which ... A: All the Smith's I have seen wind from the front, through the dial. Depending upon whether the clock ... | |
| Pearl Grandfather clock | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: How can I disable the quarter hour chimes on my Pear clock? A: Your Pearl should have a shut off lever for this purpose. It is usualy accessible through a slot in ... | |
| Urgos 9 tube movement | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm just getting started in GF clock repair. I have a Urgos 9 tube movement(03038) that doesn't ... A: Somewhere along the line someone has tried to alter the time keeping ability of the clock, most ... | |
| Bie Heinz-Jauch GF Clock | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a GF Clock made from a kit by a family member. It was running before it was we moved the last ... A: Heinz-Jauch has not produced movements for many years. Parts are still available through some of ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather Clock Movement | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My clock keeps good time; however, it does not strike the correct hour and only one of the three ... A: The movement used by Howard Miller during the time frame mentioned were not world beaters. Often ... | |
| Chime melody repeats during hour strike | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway clock, Dial-R2, Model-120, Movement-GN 32570D, Serial-3/30/82. We moved into an ... A: I suggest you get a clock lubrication kit. This will not only provide you with the lubricants, but ... | |
| Seth Thomas Tempus Fuget | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Tempus Fuget grandfather clock. Everything seems to to work except the chimes ... A: As I thought your clock is most likely a Hermle. I suggest you contact Emperor clock customer ... | |
| Identify E. Howard double dial movement | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an E. Howard two dial movement with no identify except E. Howard 12 1/2(which I assume is ... A: All the information I fall back upon is derived from experiences. In years passed I maintained a ... | |
| hourly chime not working properly | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased asligh grandfather clock. triple chime cable. model #0926-1-an. movement ... A: In my opinion I do not believe the movement in your clock is worth repairing. Even were you to have ... | |
| Identify E. Howard double dial movement | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have an E. Howard two dial movement with no identify except E. Howard 12 1/2(which I assume is ... A: I am impressed by your movement! I suspect it was intended as a hall clock displaying a face to ... | |
| Seth Thomas Tempus Fuget | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Tempus Fuget grandfather clock. Everything seems to to work except the chimes ... A: I suspect your clock is a Seth Thomas in name only and is probably a Black Forest movement made by ... | |
| Linden black forest 1979 | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My father found a mantel clock with the following engravings inside the back. There was also a tag ... A: I cannot place a value upon any item I have not personally examined. That being said I can tell you ... | |
| Ridgeway Model 131 | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I need a suspension spring for Ridgeway Model #131, Dial #E3, Movement #HL, Serial #3679. ... A: Try TimeSaver's on line catalog. <timesavers.Com> If you do not find the item you need, talk to ... | |
| Colonial Chiming Problem | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: William, I was told I had too many follow-ups and would have to generate another question. As you ... A: When it comes to clocks precision is everything. In your instance precise data is essential. The ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Problem | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: William, I have a 1960's vintage Colonial Grandfather Clock. It has worked fine for many years ... A: Whoa!! You do not neeed to pull the clock apart, all you need do is to remove the upper back cover. ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Problem | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: William, I have a 1960's vintage Colonial Grandfather Clock. It has worked fine for many years ... A: Quality and quantity are crucial to the lubrication process One drop in each oil cup is far to much ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Problem | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: William, I have a 1960's vintage Colonial Grandfather Clock. It has worked fine for many years ... A: I believe your clock needs cleaning. If you are mechanically inclined and have the proper products ... | |
| cuckoo | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: how can u tell if it's 1 day, 30 day or 8 day movement? thanks A: You will need to take the back off the clock to count the number of wheels (gears) that are driving ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Winding | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Mantel Clock that I don't know how to care for. The clock has eight columns, ... A: If your clock has not run for many years it will undoubtedly require cleaning, adjustment and fresh ... | |
| Regula cockcoo clock 859 | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: This is a 24 hour clock with two weights. It keeps good time. The weight that operates the chime and ... A: The clock requires cleaning. Dirt and coagulated lubricants have combined to prevent the strike ... | |
| clock | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: we have a clock that has 4 legs and pink flowers it is white with gold trim. the clock body is ... A: What is your question? I have been unable to find any information regarding D. Vincente in my ... | |
| wall clocks | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning Mr. Perkins, I inherited a Grandmother clock from my Grandparents, and I'm curious if ... A: The grand series of clocks, grand father, grand mother and grand daughter are all floor based ... | |
| Waterbury Janeway | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have Waterbury Janeway One-Day spring strike. Can not find any info. on this clock. I would also ... A: Pictures would not help, I simply do not have anymore information than already provided. If you are ... | |
| Herschede model 294 | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited this clock. When I received the clock it was all in pieces with each piece wrapped ... A: If you wish to restore this clock movement I suggest you take it to a qualified clock repair person. ... | |
| Waterbury Janeway | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have Waterbury Janeway One-Day spring strike. Can not find any info. on this clock. I would also ... A: I have been unable to find any information about this clock through my personal library. I do, ... | |
| Replacement movement for wall clock | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a wall clock with the following inscription on the movement - 77 FRANZ HERMLE NU ... A: Butterworth Clocks Inc., of Muscatine, Iowa 52761, can provide you with the exact movement you ... | |
| Regulator School House Clock | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a Regulator School House Clock from my father manufactured by The E.Ingraham Co. of ... A: For some reason my original response failed to transmit. Here is a recap. Go to your local library ... | |
| Grandfather Clock repair parts help please | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I have inherited the family grandfather clock. It is a Howard Miller pendulum clock ... A: I truly do not have the time to mess around with the address provided. I presume the part you refer ... | |
| Schatz ship clock chimes | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I am aware of the sequence of the 8 bell chimes of a ship's clock but so far have been unable to ... A: Once these clocks are set up and functioning properly they are very reliable. I suspect your clock ... | |
| clock stops at the point of striking | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Ingraham mantle clock suddenly began stopping while in the motion to strike on the hour. Any ... A: Your answer proves my point. The clock cannot run free it is bogged down by friction. Anytime you ... | |
| how old is this clock | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: while cleaning out my mother's stuff, came across a mantle clock that has been sitting in the house ... A: I do not do valuations upon items I do not personally inspect. I can tell you that the Sharon, by ... | |
| 31 day clock | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I purchased this clock from a friend that needed some money, however the clock, I think is wound to ... A: It is almost impossible to overwind a clock. You can easily overwind due to condition. Generally ... | |
| Hourly chime is one hour behind | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Perkins, Our Barlowe floor clock keeps wonderful time, but the hourly chime is one hour behind. ... A: This will be an easy one for you. The hour hand is friction fit to its shaft, all you need do is ... | |
| New England Clock Co.-Chimes Wrong | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a weight driven New England Clock Co. steeple clock that I just obtained. It runs well and ... A: With a New England clock I believe it is that simple. It is, however, possible that you will have ... | |
| FHS 261-080 B | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a wall clock, 25th wedding anniversary present from my wife back in 1993. The ratchet spring ... A: You are on the right track, replace the movement rather than repair it. You can acquire a new ... | |
| miss chiming | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Turning the minute hand manually the clock chimes properly. When the minute hand is installed the ... A: I would suggest your clock needs cleaning. The fact that it works great when you push the hand ... | |
| HERMLE CLOCK | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I'M TRYING TO FIX A SHIPS CLOCK WITH A HERMLE 132-071 MOVEMENT. THE MAINSPRING IS BROKEN I HAVE ... A: If indeed you have the right spring I suggest you pop it into the old barrel, using the old shaft. ... | |
| Gravely Furniture Company Clock | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I was just given a Gravely Furniture Company grandfather clock that is not working. I have ... A: I cannot help you. Again there are literaly thousands of gears out there, to select one out of that ... | |
| Gravely Furniture Company Clock | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I was just given a Gravely Furniture Company grandfather clock that is not working. I have ... A: By the information you are providing you are asking for a selection to be made out of literally ... | |
| Coordination of chiming and actual time | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought a Seth Thomas grandfather clock, Model 4483D, Movement A415-013. The weights and ... A: Apparently excessive weight is being substituted for a good state of repair. The specifications for ... | |
| Adjusting pendulum swing | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a chinese mechanical movement in my wall clock that keeps good time, but the case must be be ... A: You are on the right track. The hour hand for your clock is most likely friction fit, I so simply ... | |
| miss chiming | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Turning the minute hand manually the clock chimes properly. When the minute hand is installed the ... A: What type of clock are you talking about? Spring wound, weight driven, quartz, electric, ... | |
| Hermle 1151-053 | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: We are assembling a Hermle 1151-053. There are two measurements that do not appear on the plans. 1/ ... A: I'm not sure about what your questions are about, but, I will take a shot anyway. I don't know what ... | |
| chime problem | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with a Sligh mechanical clock where the chime activation seems to be disconnected. ... A: You gave me a picture of the wrong part of the clock. I need to see how the hands are secured to ... | |
| Adjusting pendulum swing | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a chinese mechanical movement in my wall clock that keeps good time, but the case must be be ... A: Your clock is more than likely out of beat. To correct square up the clock to the position you wish ... | |
| Sligh Clock Part | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a chime selector for a Sligh Clock model # 0842, movement # 7745. The chime ... A: I cannot understand a bonafied clock repair person not ordering and install the part as a normal ... | |
| Age of clock | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Maker LFS in an escape wheel serial number 60261 Thank you A: I would need a great deal more information to date your clock. I can tell you that it was made by ... | |
| Coordination of chiming and actual time | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought a Seth Thomas grandfather clock, Model 4483D, Movement A415-013. The weights and ... A: There is something wrong with the information you provided. You should have two weights of 4.7 lbs ... | |
| TEMPUS FUGIT GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: just wondering if you can help!!clock ticking time fine, but it is not chiming. Not sure what is ... A: I suggest you look for a chime select lever. Usually it appears through a slot in the dial. I ... | |
| Bezel (glass front) to Sligh mantel clock came off | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Looking for someone to repain in Modesto CA area... or tell me how to order/put on the replacement ... A: Try this! On WWW Go-To <local.com> This will take you to a menu. On the menu designate clock ... | |
| Non stop chiming | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Recently purchased a Howard Miller Wall Clock model 612-227. Problem is after winding it does not ... A: Without actually seeing the clock I would guess you have a problem with a lever, a pin or a spring. ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantle clock | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been given this clock from my grandmother. Researching online it looks like a Seth Thomas. ... A: Your clock appears to be a Manchester model Seth Thomas. These clocks were manufactured from 1892 ... | |
| Howard Miller Hermle 340-020 Speed Adjustment | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My Howard Miller (Hermle) 340-020 clock gains about ten minutes every hour with the adjustment ... A: In my opinion your floating balance is in serious trouble and needs attention from a qualified clock ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantle clock | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been given this clock from my grandmother. Researching online it looks like a Seth Thomas. ... A: The small end of the key is not for winding the clock, it is for regulating the speed. A picture ... | |
| chimes out fo time | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: how can i get chimes strike correct hour you could not give answer for lack of info. my clock is ... A: I am sorry, the information you have provided is of no help to me. If I understand you correctly ... | |
| Granfather clock ticks are irregular. | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a lovely modern Grandfather Clock with German works (See attached photo for ID). The ticking ... A: It sounds like your clock is out of beat and needs an adjustment to the escapement. I believe I ... | |
| Gruen verithin pocket watch | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a gruen verithin pocket watch left to me by my grat uncle apparently the hairspring is broken ... A: I have been out of the watch business for many years now. My stock has long since disposed of and ... | |
| grandfather clock settings | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have cloock made by colonial mfg. no. on tag inside clock is 721081 . on face it says tempus fugit ... A: I don't understand your problem. Is it one where the chimes don't work or they out of ... | |
| antique wall clock - weights | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My antique wall clock has the chimes sounding 5 minutes before the hour and half hour. It keeps ... A: Your clock is 100% Austro/German, there is nothing English about it. To synchronize chiming to time ... | |
| Diplomat Grandfather Clock | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I can hear a click inside the clock while checking the chimes, however the chimes don't sound. Is ... A: I am not familiar with Diplomat Clocks, however I presume it does have a setting lever for the ... | |
| Tempus Fugit Clock | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: This clock is Pearl Grandfather Clocks movement 451. another nonworking clock purchased by my wife ... A: Great, you tied off the chains before moving. So many people neglect this simple chore and end up ... | |
| clock | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: how do u tell wheather a clock is an 8-day or 1 day. is there something u can look for that tells u ... A: Count the number of gears attached to shafts that drive the time train. If it has three it is a 1 ... | |
| Herman Miller Grandfather Clock stops after a few hours | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I've inherited my dad's Herman Miller grandfather clock (35 years or so old). A little over a year ... A: The clock is undoubtedly working against considerable friction. I suspect it is due to one or more ... | |
| Seth Thomas 124 chime train | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I acquired a Seth Thomas No. 124 clock in great shape except someone has gotten the chime train ... A: The ST 124 has, what is called, a self correcting lever. It should have gone into business by ... | |
| Re-setup weights in Stickley small grandfather | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: We recently moved. Of course the weights in the grandfather clock (purchased 1995) had to be ... A: Clock makers are inconsistent about the way they secure the cable end to the movement. Sometimes ... | |
| sterling&sons ltd. series 800 grandfather clock. | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I was given this grandfather clock and the chimes will not operate at all.I checked the ... A: You have the weights in their proper positions. Try this, with the clock running, have someone turn ... | |
| Re-setup weights in Stickley small grandfather | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: We recently moved. Of course the weights in the grandfather clock (purchased 1995) had to be ... A: I truly do not understand what you are trying to tell me. That established I will tell you how the ... | |
| 1920 New Haven mantle clock | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: We just had an expensive overhall done on this 'heartbeat' of our home - 15 bushings replaced, a ... A: I'm sorry, to me this is nonsense. You are supposed to wait how long for the chimes to sound right? ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock made by Hanson clock co in Rockford Ill. circa early 1900's. The clock ... A: At a minimum I would think the clock needs cleaning, adjustment and lubrication. This entails ... | |
| tempus fugit clock 3 weight grandfather | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: might be considered a grandmother clock. My wife bought this clock at an auction. It does not run. ... A: My guess would be around $100, if you do the work yourself. I suggest you contact Emperor Clock ... | |
| tempus fugit clock 3 weight grandfather | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: might be considered a grandmother clock. My wife bought this clock at an auction. It does not run. ... A: I believe your clock needs major service. This is a clock built from a kit sold by Emperor clock ... | |
| Gradfather clock | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My father has a grandfather clock I believe and I am trying to find out information for him on it. ... A: The clock was made by Hermle in 1970. Model 461-050, is a weight driven eight day 4/4 Westminister ... | |
| E. Ingraham Co Mantel Clock | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: The clock seems to keep time but does not chime. When I look through the back of the clock on the ... A: While the clock is at rest, between strikes, stop the clock. Bend the hammer handle till it is 1/8 ... | |
| clock hands dont move | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband received a Howard Miller Jewel Chime wall clock (620-192 F0001270366) as a gift about 10 ... A: Perchance are the hands locked together? Examine them carefully to see if the minute hand is in any ... | |
| gustav becker weight attachment | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I got this clock in a yard sale, everything is there except the weights. There is what appears to be ... A: You can purchase weights and shells from any of the major clock material houses. To name a few that ... | |
| instruction booklet | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: we just bought a grandfather clock kit at a garage sale. It was purchased new in 1986.the manual is ... A: Viking has been out of business for at least 15 years. As far as I know there are no remnents ... | |
| Emperor grandfather clock | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 300-A Black Walnut Emperor Grandfather clock with a 105-M Movement. I can not locate any of ... A: Two of your weights weigh pretty much the same. One, of the three is much haevier than the others. ... | |
| ansonia clock running fast | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Our antique ansonia clock recently came to life and started running and chiming. However it gains ... A: How fast does your clock run during a 24 hour periode? Once you have detiremined this, turn the s/f ... | |
| Hamilton Clock | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Hamilton wall clock. I believe it was made in 1982. It's 44" tall. I would describe ... A: If not mistaken your Hamilton uses a Hermle movement. If you could gain access to the back of the ... | |
| Wind up mechanics in Gingerbread clock | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock with "new" mechanics at least 6 years old, My problem is that it rings 33 or various ... A: Between the dial and the front plate of the movement there is a series of wheels, levers, etc. that ... | |
| coo coo clock manufacturer | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, My wife and I will be visiting Austria and Germany this summer. We would like to visit ... A: Many manufactures welcome visitors and clients, particularly in the Black Forest area of Germany. I ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I had to take the weights/pendulum off our grandfather clock to move it into another room. I set it ... A: As stated in my original response "ALWAYS allow the chime sequence to ... | |
| Gradfather clock | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My father has a grandfather clock I believe and I am trying to find out information for him on it. ... A: Sorry, I have been unable to gain any research using the information you provided. If you can ... | |
| bellows | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I am going to attempt to make my own bellows. What kind of material do you use? I know it has to be ... A: Special materials are required for this purpose. Leather is the best, but certain paper products ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I had to take the weights/pendulum off our grandfather clock to move it into another room. I set it ... A: I suspect you hung the weight in an incorrect position. As you face the clock, the heaviest weight ... | |
| repair of regulator clock | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a regulator calendar clock. Does not keep time. Where can I get this repaired in the Delaware ... A: on the Internet go to the site <local.com> This will take you to a screen where you should enter ... | |
| trend by sligh grandfather clock triple chime | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: The clock does not strike on the quarter, half or hr. Is the movement locked? If so how do I ... A: Since everything is moving and no sound is being generated, I suspect the gong hammers are locked ... | |
| Clock chimes wrong time | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schmechenbecher mantle clock (340-020)2 jewels, that chimes the wrong time on the hour. ... A: You can take care of this matter yourself. I will use your example for corrective instructions. ... | |
| Sligh, 9 tube floor clock Model UW 03089B | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: After taking this clock apart some time ago, I have just now renewed my interest in this clock and ... A: Try Mark Butterworth of Butterworth clocks, inc. Mark is has the largest distributorship of ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Seth Thomas mantel clock and have no idea what kind it actually is. Description is: ... A: You could, most likely, obtain a key from a local jewelry store. I cannot make judgements on a ... | |
| Manufacture name | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: looking at purchasing a grandfather clock that is advertized as being "made in the 1800's". can you ... A: Sorry I cannot help you. I find no listing for the company you mention. Often times, with the old ... | |
| Elgin 30 day wind up chime clock | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: About 2 years ago I had my 30 some year old wall clock serviced and repaired by a local clock man ... A: It sounds like one of the chime rods has broken. If the lack of sound from that rod does not bother ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Pendalum Ball | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My wife inherited a Seth Thomas Mantel Clock, Ivory, with four pillars. It does not have a pendulum ... A: Pendulum bob's are readily available. Any jewelry store should be able to help you find one. The ... | |
| removing an ebel crystal | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ebel E type Chrono. 1 of the buttons came off and I put it back on with some super glue. ... A: In order to achieve a proper seal these crystals are frequently glued, almost always so when ... | |
| H.A.C clock chime | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been give a H.A.C clock which has a number of W.274/100 GAA. It has been keeping ... A: It sounds like your clock is in need of cleaning. But before jumping the gun in that direction, try ... | |
| Set chimes on the hour | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My Howard Miller Floor Clock recently went dead as we were out of town. How do I get the chime and ... A: Your clock should have an automatic synchronizer. All you need do is to set the clock, in the usual ... | |
| URGOS brand new movement, wont work | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I found a Grandfather (or mother) clock in an antique store and took it home and refinished it. It ... A: First disregard the markings on your weights. Use the simple rule that as you face the clock, the ... | |
| Ansonia Clock | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I was recently given an Ansonia clock. I found a picture that resembles my clock. It's a category ... A: I too have been unable to find these model names in any of my references for Ansonia. Could you ... | |
| Cuchoo clock weights | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a cuckoo clock that was purchase in 1962. The maker is E. Schmeckenbecher. Stamped on the ... A: Schmeckenbecker was never noted for providing data on their products. In absents of manufactures ... | |
| Calendar Clock | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Getting on for 3 years ago I purchased a new "Calendar Clock" made by Franz Hermle & Sohn in ... A: Sounds like you are caught between a rock an a hard place. Actually it make no difference where the ... | |
| Hermle 150-070 | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: The subject clock runs fast, about 4 minutes every twelve hours. Which direction do I turn the ... A: I suspect you clock needs cleaning. The deviation you note is rather large to correct by adjustment ... | |
| Stickley Wall Clock Franz Hermie movement | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My clock chime with a tight wind will only strike for about 3 days. The last time I wound it, it ... A: You need to get the clock cleaned, adjusted and lubricated. As a stop gap I would recommend you ... | |
| Stickley Wall Clock Franz Hermie movement | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My clock chime with a tight wind will only strike for about 3 days. The last time I wound it, it ... A: Please do not use 3in1 or other similar lubricants. They will cause more harm than good. If you ... | |
| Hour chime on Barwick floor clock | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Perkins, I was able to reattach the chains on our Barwick floor clock due to your information about ... A: I guess I do not understand your problem. What position is the weight in? All the way up? All the ... | |
| Swapping cases on a Hamilton 992 | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering how to remove and reinstall a Hamilton 992 lever set pocket watch movement? The ... A: It is a simple thing to do, but, as with all things, unforeseen problems do occur. You would be ... | |
| clock does not chime | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife was given a 1992 Rideway Grandfather clock by her father, which he had given her mother back ... A: Just off the top of my head I would suspect you need to position the select lever so that it selects ... | |
| Calendar Clock | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Getting on for 3 years ago I purchased a new "Calendar Clock" made by Franz Hermle & Sohn in ... A: The symptoms you discus bring to mind various possible causes. 1. There is a manufactures defect. ... | |
| Oiling a Sessions Clock | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Can you please give me step by step instructions for oiling my Sessions Clock. There are no clock ... A: AllExperts does not provide client e-mail addresses. If for some reason I needed your, I would have ... | |
| Swapping cases on a Hamilton 992 | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering how to remove and reinstall a Hamilton 992 lever set pocket watch movement? The ... A: The Hamilton 992 is a fine movement. To move the movement to another case is really quite simple, ... | |
| Centurion clock | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: got this centurion clock today , it was sitting in a attic for 2 yrs but it been in this family for ... A: I suspect your clock is powered with a Korean movement in which case I would reccomend taking it to ... | |
| Sligh grandfather clock | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: The chimes keep on playing. I understand it's something to do with the gathering pin, but don't ... A: I would say the gathering pallet is runing wild beacause the locking tab is not restraining the ... | |
| Hour chime on Barwick floor clock | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Perkins, I was able to reattach the chains on our Barwick floor clock due to your information about ... A: The weights should be pulled up weekly. Pick a day and time and settle into a routine. The weights ... | |
| etched domes | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find some info on a dome that has etched flowers equally spaced around the entire ... A: You don't see many of these domes simply because they are the frailest part of the clock. They were ... | |
| Waterbury antique clock | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I purchased an antique waterbury clock, it is very heavy cast iron, beautiful. it was missing the ... A: I would need to examine the clock to respond to all your quires. In absence thereof I will offer ... | |
| Howard Miller Wall Clock | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My clock has only two hands. I have removed the minute hand but can not determine how to separate ... A: The hour hand is friction fit. Simply pull it off. Be sure to grasp the hand as close to its shaft ... | |
| Montgomery Ward 30-day clock | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: probably in the '60s. It's one with the octagonal design at the top with a pendulum showing in the ... A: Obviously your clock needs servicing. Equally as obvious is you are not getting quality servicing. ... | |
| KieningerMovement model HT-004 | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: won't chime on the hours. fifteen minute chimes can be set, but they miss occasionally changing the ... A: I don't understand the relevancy of WD-40 to this inquiry. However since you have brought it up, ... | |
| KieningerMovement model HT-004 | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: won't chime on the hours. fifteen minute chimes can be set, but they miss occasionally changing the ... A: The fact that the strike does not work and the chime fails to remain in sync tells me your clock ... | |
| Chime unit for Hermle clock | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I've bought 30-years old Hermle grandfather clock with 1161-853 movement. I've cleaned and ... A: Sorry about taking so long on this, I was hopeful that I could send you a picture of an assembled ... | |
| HOURLY CHIME | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: i HAVE A HERMAN MILLER GRANDFATHER CLOCK THE HOURLY CHIME IS OUR OF SINK. EXAMPLE- WHEN IT IS 4OO ... A: Okay your hour hand is out of sync with the strike. The hour hand of your clock is friction fit so ... | |
| Hamilton Head Master Wall Clock | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Found this clock in my parents basement, My Dad removed the chimes because he didn't like the sound. ... A: You simply need to acquire two chime rods, of a tone suitable to you, then screw them into the two ... | |
| grandfather clock about 20 years old | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: This clock strikes on the hour only.It did strike every quarter hour. I have cleaned the clock and ... A: It would be helpful if you would tell me, how and with what did you clean the clock, and what oil ... | |
| GrandFather Clock | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Montgomery Ward CPM 9084 Grandfather clock and the center chain came off. I`m guessing that ... A: The movement is the clocks motor. The thing with all the gears and stuff. It sits upon what is ... | |
| Gruen Pocket watch repair | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Gruen Semi thin Ultra Quality Art deco style size 12 pocket watch ( the movement ... A: It sound very much like the staff is broken. As to the cost to replace, shop around with your local ... | |
| GrandFather Clock | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Montgomery Ward CPM 9084 Grandfather clock and the center chain came off. I`m guessing that ... A: Without a special tools to accomplish, there is only the hard way. This can be a very frustrating ... | |
| Reattaching chains on Barwick floor clock | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Barwick floor clock at an estate sale that was working at the time. The ... A: This can be a very frustrating experience because of the propensity of the chain to thread over ... | |
| Slate mantel Clock | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a few Slate Mantel clocks and now I have retired its time to try my hand at restoration. The ... A: Most communities have a monument works. Usually producing headstones. These folks can tell you a ... | |
| HAC Mechinism | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a HAC with the crossed arrows, I think it is from the 30's or 40's. My question is: Is ... A: Clocks come with every conceivable adaptation. While not run of the mill a two week running time ... | |
| New Haven w/westminister chimes | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Chimes on the quarter hour but does not strike the hour. ANSWER: I will need more information in ... A: I suggest that when you assemble the clock, install only the strike train and its accessories and ... | |
| grandfather clock chimes | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a aeon grandfather clock, #2806. i have tried to reset it, but it continues to chime 2 ... A: You need to reposition your hour hand. Here's how. Wait for the clock to start striking an hour, ... | |
| admiral pocket watch | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have come across this admiral pocket watch with the numbers and a reverse C with an arrow in the ... A: I normaly do not answer questions regarding watches. If I were to help you I would need to have at ... | |
| New Haven w/westminister chimes | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Chimes on the quarter hour but does not strike the hour. A: I will need more information in order to assist you. The cause or causes for your clock not ... | |
| Black Forest Grandfather clock | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Black Forest #86 model 451-050H clock. Was working and quit. It was moved to me after it ... A: I believe the poor dear needs cleaning. Take it to a local clock repair service for estimate and ... | |
| Key for clock | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My grandchildren have evidently made off with the key for my grandfather clock. I would like to ... A: One of your local jewelry stores should be able to get a key for you. If this does not work for ... | |
| Wuba Zaandam 125.780 Clock | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Zaandam Wuba clock with following notations on movements: 76 ... A: It is not easy to find a replacement movement for a Zaandam. I suggest you take your clock to a ... | |
| Mercedes German wind-up mantle Clock | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mercedes "Made in Germany" wind-up mantel clock that appears to be bound-up. Apparently it ... A: I suspect you are quite right in assuming the clock be "bound-up", but from accumulated dirt and ... | |
| Age of my clock model king? | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: have a clock model king, manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company, New York USA, this clock have ... A: Without having the clock in my own hands for inspection I cannot be very specific. From evidence of ... | |
| Waltham Clock Weights | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Waltham 31 day clock at a Goodwill Store. It looks great, chimes nice, but I ... A: What you are seeing is two chains. Each chain wraps around a ratchet wheel, as a result there are 4 ... | |
| Clock Strike is wrong.... | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My cousin has sent us a clock that has been in our family for many years. I believe it to be a New ... A: In this instance moving the minute hand around will accomplish nothing. To synchronize the time ... | |
| Syncranising bell | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Antique clock working well but strikes one bell for the hour and hour bells on six position. Tried ... A: I really wanted you send me the results of the exercise. Based upon the information provided, do ... | |
| Hamilton Movement 340-020 | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I inherited this clock. Only runs for about 2 days before has to be rewound. Is this normal, or ... A: You have to depend upon the person you buy from, but, you must make your wants known. One dealer of ... | |
| Hamilton Movement 340-020 | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I inherited this clock. Only runs for about 2 days before has to be rewound. Is this normal, or ... A: Your clock is Actually A Hermle model 340-020. Yes I would say your clock is in dire need of ... | |
| FHS GERMANY 340-020 | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is POP IOAN,I live in ROMANIA,EUROPE. I have a clock with FHS 340-020. It is late with ... A: Your clock's movement was manufactured by Franz Hermle & Sons. I believe the movement is still in ... | |
| Ansonia clock | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Seeking help in determining the approx. manufacturing date for an ANSONIA “La Rambla” clock The ... A: Since donating most of my horological library, I no longer have available to me books related to ... | |
| schatz clock question | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schatz 8-day cuckoo clock that seems to stop every 1/2 hr before the cuckoo is ready to ... A: The fact the clock runs when extra weight is added tells me there is a friction problem. The most ... | |
| Ridgeway Mantle Clock Adjust Time Fast/Slow | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway Mantle clock (with 3 chimes) purchased new in 1981 (has 1050-020 engraved on back ... A: As my response to this question I am going to provide you with an internet site that will explain ... | |
| Harris and Mallow Model #196182 783 | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: This works is in an attractive all-wood Regulator-style clock in our kitchen. The pendulum keeps ... A: Considering your lack of confidence in my knowledge I do not believe it appropriate for me to ... | |
| Harris and Mallow Model #196182 783 | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: This works is in an attractive all-wood Regulator-style clock in our kitchen. The pendulum keeps ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is that the hands are locked. Examine the hands very closely to ... | |
| Hermle 1050-020 Chime Trouble | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: What would cause a Hermle 1050-020 (made in West Germany circa 1980[?]) to chime continuously ... A: Balcomb's book IS the best. A close second is Steven Conover's, "Clock Repair Basics". Also a ... | |
| GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: We recently lost our grandfather clock to a brush fire that took the house and all inside. The clock ... A: Much would be dependent nupon how much you could spend. Many of the older clocks were made of the ... | |
| Hermle 1050-020 Chime Trouble | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: What would cause a Hermle 1050-020 (made in West Germany circa 1980[?]) to chime continuously ... A: The ratchet for you chime train is not functioning properly. Although rather simple to correct, a ... | |
| Ansonia Clock time/chime syncronizing | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an Ansonia Mantle clock circa 1882 or so. The clock chimes and the hour and minute are not ... A: The hour hand is friction fit to its shaft so all you need do is to grasp the hour hand as close to ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantle clock | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me anything about a Seth Thomas mantle cloth I purchased at a ... A: Your clocks movement was produced by Hermle and is their model 341-020. Parts for this movement are ... | |
| adamitine finish on seth thomas clock | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: bill, i know you restore many clocks to museum peices,so i hope you can help me. has a nice red ... A: Oh Boy! It is always bad news to find paint on Adamentine. First of all there are so damned many ... | |
| Dating Cuckoo Clocks | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I've recently begun restoring old German Black Forest cuckoo clocks I pick up on ebay. Many are ... A: The perfect answer to your needs is a book by Karl Kochmann titled "The Black Forest Cuckoo Clock". ... | |
| clock running slow | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Linden mantel clock. The clock works but losses about 5 minutes a day on the time. I ... A: On a daily basis you would set the clock by moving the minute hand forward. If your clock is of the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Grandfather clock | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: What is the correct way to set the time on my Seth Thomas Grandfather clock? Should the pendulum be ... A: You didnot give me much information on your clock so I can only provide a generic answer. You set ... | |
| what is n-o-p | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Just what does the term new old parts when looking for a clock movement thank you Gene A: The parts were maufactured at the same time as the movement or later as an aftermarket replacement ... | |
| Ridgeway grandfather clock | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I do not know how to set the clock. My husband purchased it for me in 1995 and he has passed away, ... A: What is it you wish to do? To provide you with a useful answer without that knowledge would require ... | |
| clock manufacturer | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I certainly hope you can help me out. I am a clock enthusiast and much to the dismay of my 19 year ... A: I really cannot help you on this. My immediate thought is that it has something to do with hanging ... | |
| grandfather clock | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: We have lost the key to our clock and this makes moving it very difficult. Where can I find a new ... A: Keys are available from most clock material houses. To name a few that sell directly to the public; ... | |
| Slow Chime Hammers on Hermle works | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I just recently installed a (new) Hermle works which had been sitting in a basement for several ... A: You are on the right track. The clock sounds like it needs cleaning or possibly fresh lubrication. ... | |
| Ingraham Mantle Clock | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: The main spring (One on the left when facing the clock) apprently has broken. It made an awful bang ... A: Yes a mainspring can be replaced. They can be purchased from any clock materials house. (Merritt's ... | |
| Regula A25-86 clock movement. | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a cuckoo clock that has a regula a25-86 movement in it. My wife and I received this clock a ... A: Cuckoo's are sometimes difficult to understand. Once you understand them they become easy to work ... | |
| Clock Chime Sounds labored | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 31 Day Waltham wall clock Tempus Fugit. It has been sitting quiet for a couple of years ... A: A clock does need a bit of lubricant now and then, and a good cleaning every few years. The ... | |
| Grandmother clock | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I pulled the chain and weight to tight and it will not release. Is there somethig I can to repair ... A: Try hanging some extra weight on, untill the weight is free, then remove. I suggest you use fishing ... | |
| 400 day clocks | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: mr. perkins, i have a masters400 day clock & a komo 400 dayclock, i have the twillinger book and i ... A: You must use the book as your guide to proper pendulum procedure. Here is how to go about it. 1st: ... | |
| Hermle 340-020 chiming sync | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I am working on above clock and replaced the springs. Two were bad and it's just as ... A: I suspect the dimples refered to were made by a prior repair person to guide him back to correct ... | |
| clock stops 2 weeks into 31 day cycle | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: We have a Linden wall clock, Mod. #8053, which will not continue running. It will run for 1-2 weeks ... A: My directory does not name a clock repair person in Kokomo. I suggest you make an on-line search. ... | |
| 400Day Clock repair | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I was given a clock partially dismantled, the mainspring had been disconnected. The clock has a ... A: Based upon what you have told me and not seeing the clock, I suspect you have put the ratchet gear ... | |
| H&M Regulator Clock | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My clock doesn't chime anymore. The springs seem to be stuck. Where can I get it fixed. I live in ... A: I was unable to find a local clock repair store for your city. I suggest you make an internet ... | |
| weights | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: we pulled the weight to tight and will not move down. How hard is it to repair. A: It depends on the circumstances. In some instances it can be very easy and simple, in other's a ... | |
| 400Day Clock repair | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I was given a clock partially dismantled, the mainspring had been disconnected. The clock has a ... A: ONE REALLY NEEDS TO KNOW THE CONCTRUCTION AND WORKING OF A 400 DAY CLOCK BEFORE TAKING ONE ON. AT ... | |
| S. Haller clock N0101 Jewels | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a table top pendulum clock that was given to me in 1986. For some time, the battery has been ... A: I am unaware of any diagrams that would help you. Were I in your position I would simply replace ... | |
| Seth Thomas grandfather clock | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a Seth Thomas grandfather clock from an estate sale. It is at least 30 yrs old and ... A: You need to reposition the hour hand. Using your example of the clock saying 9:00 and the strike ... | |
| hello | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a picture here of an old clock.. I was just wondering if you would know anything about it and ... A: I am sorry but I can make no judgements as to age, worth etc., without actually seeing the clock. I ... | |
| RE: Gilbert HAWK kitchen clock | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Do all clocks from this era wind the same, left hole for chiming, right hole for time? I'm trying ... A: There is a owner's oiling kit available. It includes lubricant and instructions. Just what you ... | |
| Clock striking at the quarter hour | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bavarian wall clock (built from a kit from Emperor Clock) which chimes both hourly and on ... A: You must remove the hand and relocate it to a position consistant to the chime. If I follow you ... | |
| Ridgeway (no chimes) | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I had bought a Ridgeway from a family a few years back knowing that the chimes did not work. The ... A: I suspect the clock needs cleaning, adjustment and fresh lubricant. You indicate you hear the clock ... | |
| gustav becker weights | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a gustav becker wall clock. overall legnth is forty two high inside height is thirty inchs ... A: Most clock materials houses can provide the items you need. I suggest you view the on-line catalog ... | |
| Moon DIal on 81 Hermel 451-050H Emperor not turning | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I just bought this clock and everything appears to be working well, except for the moon dial. The ... A: The pin you allude to should be protruding from the backside of the small gear affixed to the ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: We recently inherited a Grandfather clock. On the face of the movement, below the attachment of the ... A: Not seeing your clock I suspect it is of English origin. If so there was a John Jackson working out ... | |
| Gustav Becker 2 weight Regulator | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Gustav Becker 2 weight regulator. It did not come with weights, pulleys, or ... A: Right up front, I am particularly partial to Gustav Becker clocks. That being aid I'll get to you ... | |
| Korean Stellar 31 day clock | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Resently bought at estate sale. Made in Korea stamped on the back. Stellar painted on the top of ... A: I notice you have shims under the clocks right front foot. The first thing you need do is to remove ... | |
| Schmeckenbecher Wall clock | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schmeckenbecher wall clock with Pendilum and two weights. Recently the left weight I think ... A: It sounds like you have a hung up chain. The most likely cause would be a twisted chain, or a chain ... | |
| Moon DIal on 81 Hermel 451-050H Emperor not turning | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I just bought this clock and everything appears to be working well, except for the moon dial. The ... A: It is hard to tell from your picture but it appears that the moon dial gear is not making contact ... | |
| Mechanical Spring Wound Mantle Clock chime problem | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you could guide me. I have this Spring wound clock with double strike chime. The whole ... A: Your suggest is a possibility, however the most likely probability is the clock needs cleaning and ... | |
| Regulator wall made in Korea | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Can I get instruction to start clock. Or see a pix of the workingsls5ej A: Perhaps your best bet would be to pursue obtaining an owners manual through ebay. I have ... | |
| Seth Thomas,, Thomaston Conn | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can provide some information on this mantel clock. age, value, Mahogany case, ... A: I cannot make such judgements without seeing the clock. I can tell you that the movement in your ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantel Clock | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: It is a woodbury 8 day key wound clock with westminister strike & chime movement. It was recently ... A: My first inclination would be to return the clock to whomever cleaned the clock and insist the clock ... | |
| HERSCHEDE GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I INHERITED A GRANDFATHER CLOCK AND KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT . WAS TOLD IT WAS 40 YEARS OLD . I JUST ... A: Without seeing the clock I cannot make any assessments. I will tell you that Herschede was one of ... | |
| Baldwin clock parts | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing grandfather clock dial and its is identified by "Balwin" on face and on ... A: I can't help you on this one. I can tell you what dials you can use on a movement but I can't tell ... | |
| Seth Thomas Clock | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased on ebay a ST mantle clock and am hoping you can identify it for me before I get it. ... A: In 1932 the company became a division of General Time. For all practical purposes the company ... | |
| Seth Thomas 124 Movement | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1926 Seth Thomas Chime Clock #90 of which I have just serviced its 124 movement. (It had ... A: No it is not the same movement. I don't understand why you don't simply repivot the clock. Its a ... | |
| ENFIELD CLOCK | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1936 ENFIELD MOVEMENT THAT STRIKES ABOUT 7 MINUTES BEFORE THE QUARTER, HALF HOUR AND ON THE ... A: You need to reposition the minute hand. Wait for the clock to start striking, stop the time keeping ... | |
| Manufacturer and age of clock | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock that was sent from Germany to my Grandparents. I asked a local repairman information ... A: I have scanned well over a thousand registered German, Austrian and Swiss clock maker logos with out ... | |
| Grandfather clock won't keep running | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: How do I keep my grandfather clock running? I moved it from Virginia to California. I fiddled with ... A: If I am to help you I will need information. Based upon what you have told me I believe your clock ... | |
| Manufacturer and age of clock | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock that was sent from Germany to my Grandparents. I asked a local repairman information ... A: Your right as stated the clock would be son & son. I will see if I can develop the rest of the ... | |
| Overwound Westinister Chimes Mantle clock | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I seem to have overabound the chimes on my clock. The clock works but it doesn't chime. Is there a ... A: The possabilty of an overwound clock is very rare. Generally conditions so described are due to a ... | |
| sligh clock repair | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: the center cable came loose from the cable drum retainer----how do i reattach the cable anchor into ... A: There is a slotted hole in the drum that you must insert the fitting. Once inserted you pull the ... | |
| piper tempus fugit clock | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a piper clock and need to know where I can find a set-up book so I can find out how to ... A: The instruction pamphlet you request is difficult to find and when found, unrealistically priced. I ... | |
| Mechanical Clock | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a Grand Father Clock that my wife purchased several years ago that has stopped working. The ... A: You can acquire a replace movement from Mark Butterworth at Butterworth Clocks Inc., @ 5300 59th ... | |
| Clocks | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I went cleaning my clocks with wd40, I have being told it is the worst thing I can do. What is the ... A: You got that right. Wd40 is a fine product, but it is about the worst thing you can use on a clock. ... | |
| emperor grandmother clock | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an emperor grandmother clock purchased 1n 1976 as a kit. It stopped working a few months ago ... A: Replacement movements are readily available for most Emperor kit clocks. For me to tell you which ... | |
| Looking for some info on a clock | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for any information on a clock that my Father bought in Europe when we was in high ... A: All I can tell you is that the clock was made by Franz Hermle and Sonnes, using their 340-020 ... | |
| Grandmother size Trend pendulum clock | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I purchased what I call a Grandmother size Pendulum clock from an estate sale that the cabinet had ... A: Without examining the clock I can not help you. As for finding a clock repair person in your area, ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently got an old ST. clock when my father passeed away. It either belonged to his father or ... A: I can identify most American made clocks, when I can see them. Can you send me a picture of what ... | |
| Escape wheel for Urgos UW32575D | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Does anyone know where I can get an escape wheel for an Urgos by Heritage clock work? This was a ... A: I suggest you contact Mark Butterworth at Butterworth Clocks, Inc. 5300 59th ave, west, Muscatine, ... | |
| Seth Thomas Legacy IV mantel clock | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Legacy IV Mantel Clock it says it is made in Germany there is a 7009 and ... A: Here we have a situation of two dispositions. 1) the clock runs properly or, 2) the clock does not ... | |
| chain driven clock weights | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to be moving a grandfather clock and have removed the weights. I now find out I should ... A: Presuming the clock is of the three weight variety the weights are hung thusly, as you face the ... | |
| Waterbury gingerbread "Cato" clock | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, My dad recently gave me a Waterbury clock which has a label on the back indentifying it ... A: Sorry, I am unable to locate any information upon the clock you describe. If you would send me a ... | |
| grandfather clock | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently built a grandfather clock, it has a hermle movement 1151-053,a94 cm lyre pendulum,with a ... A: The weights you describe are right for the movement. The clock having a nice even tick for 5 ... | |
| Minute hand off 1 minute from chimes | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: My in-laws just gave us their 1982 Herschede cable wound rod chime grandfather clock and we've ... A: Sure, take off the nut holding the minute hand to its shaft. Turn the hand over and you will note ... | |
| Career questions | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping you could offer me some information. I would like to become a clockmaker/watchmaker. I ... A: The potential for a good income life is very good, throughout the world. There are a lot of people ... | |
| Chimes | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: The clock is a Pearl Crandfather which runs perfect,except now it chimes 20 times at the hour rather ... A: This is a new one on me. Presuming it is a constant rather than an intermittent problem you will ... | |
| value of vintage Brass clock | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in selling my parents clock and am not sure of the value. I don't know the name or ... A: I am sorry! I cannot help you on this one. It is impossible to make a rational judjement sight ... | |
| cuckoo clock won't play music | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a fairly new Herbert Herr cuckoo clock, but had both the music and cuckoo switch turned off ... A: The blades of the governor are clipping the stop lever. A very, very, slight adjustment of that ... | |
| chimes and striker | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: model 1171-850 Hermle clock movement. The chines and striker are locked and will not move.Can you ... A: You will need to gain access to your clocks movement. The first thing you must do is to remove the ... | |
| clocks | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: what are the 3 keyholes for on the face of a tempus fugit grandfather clock for. I am curious ... A: Tempus fugit is the name of a dial style, it has nothing to do with the maker of the clock nor that ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Our grandfather is not running. There are three weights and they are stuck all the way at the top. ... A: Your weights are jammed against the movement. To relieve this condition you would have to gain ... | |
| Eight Day ... E. Igraham ...Repair Question | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Perkins I have a clock marked manufactured by the E.Ingraham Co. in Bristol Conn. USA on the ... A: If it is click spring only, you can repair from the front without removing the motor from the case. ... | |
| grandfather clock chiming 15 min early | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that keeps good time and chimes on every quarter hour. However, it chimes ... A: You will need to remove the minute hand from it's arbor. Since you did not in any way describe your ... | |
| Trend Clocks by Sligh purchased in 1980 (grandfather Clock movement #124B, 125, 126 & 127) | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: The manual says that when the number of hour strikes don't agree with the clock hour hand, to move ... A: The hour hand is friction fit to its arbor. It doesn't matter what direction you turn it. I would ... | |
| Daneker floor clock | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I bought my clock from a garage sale, went home & leveled it, placed the weights & started ... A: I cannot find a listing for Million-Rutherford Company. I suspect that is a jobber from whom ... | |
| mechanical clock to buy | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I think of buying a mechanical wall clock like KASSEL Brookwood Wall Clock, or Bulova Ashford ... A: Frankly I do not hold either clock in high esteem. In my estimation the cases are flashy, to ... | |
| Seth Thomas Wind Up Mantel Clock | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited an old Seth Thomas pendulum, windup mantel clock; it chimes on the hour. When ... A: Other than sharing a bit of information I can't do much for you. Per your inquiry the movement is ... | |
| Daneker floor clock | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I bought my clock from a garage sale, went home & leveled it, placed the weights & started ... A: Daneker is the name of a jewelry chain. Whether or not they are still in business, I do not know. ... | |
| Maritime clock/8-day ships clock | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I have a 8-day ships clock "made in West Germany for Swift Instruments Boston 25 Mass" ... A: Swift did not make movements themselves. They purchased movements from other providors placing ... | |
| Tempus fugit grand father clock | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: We have a Tempus Fugit grandfather clock made in West Germany. It has 3 chimes, Westminister, whitt, ... A: Unfortunately my remaining reference materials do not cover the numbers you provided. I suspect it ... | |
| mantle clock won't work | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an old mantle clock in a rectangular shape, with two brass colored pillar with arches on ... A: Remember this is not a reccomended proceedure, however it was used by our pioneer forbearers for ... | |
| mantle clock won't work | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an old mantle clock in a rectangular shape, with two brass colored pillar with arches on ... A: With the additional information I have identified your clock, It is indeed circa 1920-30. To get ... | |
| mantle clock won't work | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have an old mantle clock in a rectangular shape, with two brass colored pillar with arches on ... A: I will need more information if I am to help you on this. I have been unable to locate anything ... | |
| Junghans/Jeweld Transistor Wall Clock | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a junghans one jewel unadjusted transistor clock movement made in Germany. The numbers on it ... A: Per my resume' I do not respond to questions dealing with non-mechanical movements. I suggest you ... | |
| chimes are off | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: when its 4pm my clock chimes 6 on any hour. I have Ridgeway grandfather clock. A: Please clarify. Are you saying the clock stikes six time regardless of the hour, or, do you mean ... | |
| Strike | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock with a Hermle movement. Recently on the hour it strikes but once. A ... A: The part you are refering to is called a rack. Its function is to control the number of blows the ... | |
| reattach Pendulum and hanging cylinders | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: We just inherited an Emperor Clock (purchased in your Fairhope, AL facility). I need instructions ... A: I can give you the hanging order for your weights now. For rehanging the pendulum I need more ... | |
| Grandfather Clock stopping | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I had my grandfather clock's bushings replaced recently and it stops at exactly 20 minutes and 30 ... A: I gather you have paid to have the clock repaired. The fact that the party doing the work doesn't ... | |
| howard-miller 612-485 | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I purchased this model from an old lady. I cannot find anything on this model on internet. It is key ... A: For me to respond to this inquirey I would need you to copydown and send me all the information that ... | |
| on howard miller grandfather clock | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: on back of case it hasmodel # 610-226 and 155 triple chime moving moon phase. movement is howard ... A: Howard Miller has never built clock movements. The movements they installed in their cases were the ... | |
| Clock chimes not working | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: We recently received a grandmother clock which had been moved. The mechanism on the back of the ... A: The position of the weights is important. As you face the clock the heaviest weight must be on your ... | |
| comitti of london clock | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a small mantel "Comitti of London" clock, would probably be less than 10 to 15 yrs old. The ... A: I am sorry, as stated in my resumee, I have no knowledge of non-mechanical clocks. I will say ... | |
| Clock Chimes | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My Great Grandfather's Mantle piece clock isn't chiming correctly. It has a Westminster chime and ... A: I suspect your problem is in the time works, i.e., the gears and levers attached to the outside of ... | |
| Hermle Clock | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hermle Viking Mantle clock stamped "82" similiar to others that have submitted questions ... A: Hermle published a service manual I believe covers your situation. I suggest your local library ... | |
| New Haven Mantel Clock | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: We have a New Haven Mantel clock that chimes on the quarter, half and a full Big Ben chime on the ... A: Perchance have you set the time by moving the minute hand backwards? If you have done nothing and ... | |
| grandfather clock | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: we have a Sligh grandfather clock model 0972-3-AN, bought new around 1986. The clock has been moved ... A: Your clock has most likely fallen out of beat. Could you copy down and send me all the information ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently had the movement of my Emperor Grandfather Clock overhauled. The clock runs fine and ... A: I suspect that regardless of what corrective action must be taken will require removal of the ... | |
| L Furtwangler & Sohne Clock photo | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Sorry I forgot to add a photo to my question. I hope you will now see one or two. A: Sorry this does not help me. I need more. If you would, please provide, full view of every thing ... | |
| Clock Chimes | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My Great Grandfather's Mantle piece clock isn't chiming correctly. It has a Westminster chime and ... A: I am really not clear in what you are telling me. Since your clock is a chiming clock, it not only ... | |
| slow grandfather clock | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an old grandfather clock that runs slow. I have even removed the weight and left the long ... A: The symptoms you describe are that of a dirty, possibly worn clock. Cleaning a clock requires that ... | |
| clock loses time | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My mother has a tempus fugit clock and it loses time as the day progresses. Is there a way to adjust ... A: You suggest the clock is pendulum driven. In that case you can somewhat regulate the speed by ... | |
| Vermont Clock Company Hairspring Repair | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Vermont Maritime Clock that at one time worked perfectly, but now the little ... A: Sounds like you have a clock well worth preserving. The dimensions and strength of a hairspring ... | |
| Adjust chimes, Howard Miller grandfather clock | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: We were given a howard miller grandfather clock. It is about 30 years old. The chimes are suspended ... A: The volume of a chime is governed by the pins in the musical drum. These pins determine how far to ... | |
| verichrome school house clock | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a harris & mallow school house clock 31 day movement. Model # 134 203 285 After winding it ... A: Verichrome used a variety of movements to power their clocks. I am inclined to believe a good ... | |
| Waterbury Clock | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Waterbury Roundtop Clock. It measures 12 1/2 x 6. I have never seen one this ... A: I was unable to enhance the picture you provided. It would appear that the clock is one of the ... | |
| Waterbury calendar #43 clock | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I inherited this clock and it strikes the number of hours on the hour and once on the half hour. It ... A: The clocks hands are out of adjustment to the time works. You can correct this easily.. Your #43 ... | |
| spring wound too tight? | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a wall clock made in Korea by Sau Jin, LTD. It's probably 30 years old and says REGULATOR on ... A: OK. 1). Is there a way for me to release the spring? Yes, but first you must secure the spring so ... | |
| spring wound too tight? | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a wall clock made in Korea by Sau Jin, LTD. It's probably 30 years old and says REGULATOR on ... A: I cannot think of a worse thing to do to a clock than to spey it with WD40. While a very fine ... | |
| Seth Thomas thempus fugitt | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited my Grandfathers, Grandfathers Clock. It is not working we replaced the piece that ... A: On most clocks, such as yours, there is a lever protruding through the dial at 3:00 o'clock. When ... | |
| seth thomas #1 office clock | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: bill, this office clock i have has a flat glass 12.5 inches across, seems really heavy for that ... A: I would suggest you skip ebay. Go to a local glass shop to have a glass fitted to the requirements ... | |
| Schatz 400 day clock. | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am toying with the idea of going in for a Schatz Anniversary clock, however the dial is in such ... A: Over the years Schatz has used literaly hunreds of means to secure their dials. Your description ... | |
| REPLACING & JOINING A ROPE | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 30 hour Suggate long case clock that needs a new rope, can you help please advise how to ... A: I take it the clock had a rope and was running sometime during your ownership. What you need do is ... | |
| howard miller | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a broken cable on the right side .. I removed the broken one by looping it back around the ... A: I supect the new cable is not settled into it pocket, threby protruding outwards and prohibiting the ... | |
| Tempus fugit grand father clock | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: We have a Tempus Fugit grandfather clock made in West Germany. It has 3 chimes, Westminister, whitt, ... A: There is a lever that will shut off the chime. Open the back of your clock, write down and send me ... | |
| Seth Thomas Clock | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about my Seth Thomas clock? :such as when it was made, it's name, what is ... A: Soryy I would need a much more detailed description of you clock to even began and informational ... | |
| tinny sounding gong | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: bill, hope i,m not a problem but you always seem to have the answer, on this daisy kitchen clock the ... A: The sound you are getting is indigenous to the breed. They do make an awfull clatter. This is one ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My cuckoo clock cuckoos at 10 past the hour and 10 past the half hour. How can I get it to cuckoo ... A: You need to adjust the position of the minute hand. This can be a bit tricky, so be carefull. To ... | |
| Enfield and Smith Mantle Clock | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: We bought recently bought a mantle clock whilst on a weekend away. The pendulum was supplied but not ... A: If you will send me a digital picture of your clock movement backplate and the pendulum I will in ... | |
| Ethan Allen grandfather clock | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: The striker in my Ethan Allen grandfather clock is out of sync with the time, i.e. the clock shows 8 ... A: The hour hand of your clock is friction fit to its shaft. To correct the deficiency you, simple ... | |
| Vienna Regulator | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a G.Resch Remember regulator. I have been working with it to get it to strike properly and ... A: Your G R Rememberance series clock is a remainder of of era in which the finest craftsmen in the ... | |
| replacing clock chimes | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Clock model 120 with a 100M movement. My father built the kit in the mid 70's. ... A: It is very difficult, expensive and time consuming to replace only some of the chime rods. Trying ... | |
| Hour hand on grandfather clock | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I had a repair man in to service my grandfather clock...he tightened up the hour hand and now it ... A: I believe your repair person has an obligation to correct this deficiency. However, if you wish to ... | |
| plans | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew of anywhere i could get plans for a cuckoo clock. thanks Karl A: Sorry I do not know a source for cuckoo clock plans. I can provide you with the name of a book that ... | |
| coocoo clock salvaged weight replacement | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Well sir , I would appreachiate a little expertise with a coocoo clock i found in a thrift store i ... A: As far as the movement is concerned, it would not be cost effective to attempt restoration. The ... | |
| kundo 9in. anniv. clock | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: mr.perkins, i bought this clock in non working cond. after repairing barrel spring it works fine ... A: The most critical part of an anniversary clock is the escapement, of which the pendulum spring is an ... | |
| Missing Tubular Bell | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I have just bought a Jacques Tall Case clock made around 1915. It is solid walnut and ... A: To assure proper tuning I would urge you to acquire a full set tubular chimes. You might find it a ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock troubles | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I wonder if you can help me. About 20 years ago my parents gave me a very pretty Seth ... A: What a lovely clock! It is a great example of a Seth Thomas, Empire Series Crystal Regulator. It ... | |
| Ansonia pendulum clock- winding | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I can only get my pendulum to begin swinging by manually pushing it with my finger and then it ... A: You can find a repair person by visiting the following site on the Internet <local.com> Enter the ... | |
| Endless rope connection bird cage movement | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Perkins Sir, I have an English tall case clock made by John Jackson, Henly made circa 1787. It has ... A: It has been many years since I worked upon this type clock and my memories are vague. If memory ... | |
| grandaughter clock | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I purchased two granddaughter clocks in the late 70's in England at an antique store. They stand ... A: Next to the Vienna regulator, granddaughter clocks are my favorites. I would have to see your ... | |
| Ansonia pendulum clock- winding | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I can only get my pendulum to begin swinging by manually pushing it with my finger and then it ... A: Your clock undoubtedly needs servicing. No amount of winding or adjustment of speed will alleviate ... | |
| chimes on battery powered pendulum | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I can't seem to get the chimes to operate on my Howard Miller pendulum battery powered wall clock. ... A: I am sorry. I am not the person to address questions related to other than mechanical movements. ... | |
| Barwick grandfather clock | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Barwick grandfather clock at a yard sale. The seller said it was his grandmother's ... A: I suggest you make use of the internet. Goto <local.com> on the reluting screen, in the search box ... | |
| Gustav Becker clock case | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am attempting to repair a Becker clock case that was horribly damaged in shipment and also had ... A: During the last decade of the 20th century I donated the bulk of my horological library to, The ... | |
| How to hang pendulum clock | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have an old wall clock, that worked before I moved. Now I can not get it to continue ticking. I ... A: During your move the clock moved out of beat. To correct I will refer you to a site on the internet ... | |
| ichmeckenbeches | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to reset the night cam so that the clock doesn't chime at night. It's supposed to go off ... A: Not only is the cam involved but so is gear ratio. Not knowing the history of the clock I cannot ... | |
| Gustav Becker #221861 | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My beautiful 3 weight is wonderful, but the small T support for the pendulum is broken from the case ... A: I am not sure what you mean. Could I prevail upon you to send me a digital picture of the offending ... | |
| Verichron clock | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: It is running about 15 min slow each 24 hrs. How do I correct this? A: Running that slow is bad news. Your clock needs cleaning. If it were 5 min a week you could care ... | |
| Replacement of Leather Plugs in the Hammers | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to extract and replace the dry leather plugs in chime hammers? Is there a good ... A: Hammer heads are leathered by one of two methods. (1) Srew-in or (2) pressed in. To releather, ... | |
| H Miller clock stops ticking | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a Howard Miller grandfather clock (from 1987) from my Aunt. It was running well ... A: There sre so many possabilities here that I hesitate to render any specifc suggestions. Moving a ... | |
| chiming clocked stopped | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Polaris 31 day chiming clock with pendulum. I have had my clock in storage for 4 years (previously ... A: Your clock obviously needs cleaning. During its period of long storage the lubricants have ... | |
| Saving battery life | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: If you pull the pin on a watch to save battery life, will it damage the time piece? Please advice. ... A: I answered your question as fully as I could. I can't give solutions about something I know nothing ... | |
| Trend Grandfather Clock | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Trend Grandfather Clock made in Zeeland, MI and I'm planning to give it to my ... A: To answer your inquirey fully would require that I virtualy write a book. Instead I am going to ... | |
| re-start | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a mantle clock in which the original works were replaced with Franz Hermie 2 jewel 340-020A. ... A: Whenever you need to start a clock with a floating balance, simply pick it up and gently rock it ... | |
| Chimes don't ring. | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: We inherited a New England weight operated wall clock of the grandfather type. It is stamped ... A: Based upon description your clock is a New Haven in name only. The movement was obviously made in ... | |
| suspension spring | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: mr. perkins, is it possable to order a suspension spring for the e.n welch movement,that is in this ... A: You need to find another clock repair person within your geographical area. To do so, go on to the ... | |
| suspension spring | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: mr. perkins, is it possable to order a suspension spring for the e.n welch movement,that is in this ... A: Please refer to my initial response. Certainly you can buy a spring. Again goto <timesavers.com>. ... | |
| grandfather clock | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: my clock looses about 5 mins a day. How can I fix this A: The round brass disk on the bottom of your pendulum rod is called the pendulum bob. The nut located ... | |
| 5 chime, key winding, mantle clock with no maker | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: how do I determine the maker of this clock from western germany. it has five chimes, possibly ... A: I never heard of Urgus. I am sure you mean Urgos. Urgos never produced clocks, they were movement ... | |
| Saving battery life | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: If you pull the pin on a watch to save battery life, will it damage the time piece? Please advice. ... A: I am sorry, I do not respond to inquiries Involving non-mechanical horological questions. During my ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: We have a Seth Thomas E531-000 mechanical clock that needs a key. Can you direct me in determining ... A: I am not familiar with Seth Thomas E531-000. I suspect It is one of the millions of Seth Thomas's ... | |
| MAUTHE WESTMINSTER CLOCK | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a MAUTHE WESTMINSTER CLOCK. It was a wedding present to my parents an must be about 80/90 ... A: I suggest you seek out a qualified clock repair person to take care of your clock. To find such a ... | |
| Setting time on Grandfather clock | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I just received a Hanson Grandfather Clock from my father and set up the weights and pendulum. It ... A: Sure you can move the hands. I can't recall anything unusual about a Hanson Clock so I will give ... | |
| E.Ingraham Clock | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: WE have an old E.Ingraham Mantel Clock. The plate on the back says"Cabinet No. 19" any Info on this ... A: I have donated most of my reference works to various horological schools or orginizations. In view ... | |
| e.n.welch daisy clock | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: bill, did the kitchen clock that you idenified for me have a kink in the original leader? the susp. ... A: From your description it sounds like you have a damaged pendulum spring. You need to replace the ... | |
| Reset chimes from 15 min to 1 hour | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: We have a Westminister Chime Clock Model E-140 we just purchased at a yard sale. It chimes every 15 ... A: In a triple train clock, (chime,time,strike) the chime train releases the strike train, so when you ... | |
| Urgos Grandfather Clock with moon dial | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Grandfather clock with the markings Urgos UW03012A on the back of the works. ... A: From what you say your clcok is what is called a kit clock. Quite a number such firms had short ... | |
| My Barwick Clock | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I would appreciate if you could tell me where I could locate the key for this clock. It is presently ... A: To locate a key take your clock to a local jeweler to see if that party can provide a proper key. ... | |
| elephant with Linden pendulum clock | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a elephant holding a Linden pendulum clock with its trunk but the piece that holds the ... A: I doubt that you could find the parts you seek from a clock materials house. Your best bet would be ... | |
| Franz Hermle 1050-020 | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: William, I am working on an Franz Hermle 1050-020 clock. I have everything working but cannot ... A: Your 1050-020 has what is called a floating balance, minor time adjustments to time keeping are ... | |
| Sligh Grandfather clock | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have recently moved my clock from a carpeted living room to a smaller room with a wood floor. I'd ... A: Not really, but you can soften the blows of the hammers on the chime rods by very light moving the ... | |
| chime on Hermle 451-053, 85 cm/70.777 | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hermle 451-053, 85 cm/70.777. The clock keeps good time but does not chime properly. I ... A: I believe your problem is with the dial train. The dial train consists of those wheels and pinions ... | |
| Grandfather clock adjustment | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Colonial of Zeeland Grandfather clock,serial number 7317183,and in moving ... A: By examining your clock you will see the minute hand is held to its shaft by a hand nut. Remove ... | |
| clock strikes only one | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an old mantle clock that chimes on the quarter, half and on the hour. It chimes so nicely but ... A: I have never heard of tipping a clock to correct any deficiency, strike or no. Before going into a ... | |
| hones 8 day cuckoo clock | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I have this 2 year old cuckoo clock. it keeps perfect time. but in the last month or so the ... A: I commend the following book to you. "THE BLACK FOREST CUCKOO CLOCK", by Karl Kochmann. While the ... | |
| wadswoth case in a omega watch? | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I´m a omega watch incipient colector, recently I get a 40´s omega watch, manual, but the case is a ... A: Movement and cases very frequently originate from a variety of suppliers. In other words an omega ... | |
| Smiths 1950s Westminster Chiming Clock | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: clock is running fast there are small nuts labelled 'S' and 'F' on the movement of the clock. How do ... A: If you are talking about a spring or weight driven clock I will need a digital picture depicting the ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock Movement | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: 1. Music intermittent, when it works, it plays while cuckoo calls. Probably an adjustment to wire ... A: Sounds like a defect in the music box release mechenism. Since there are so many varieties in ... | |
| VINTAGE GERMAN CUCKOO CLOCK | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I got this VINTAGE GERMAN CUCKOO CLOCK as a gift from my relatives in Switzerland which ... A: Without inspection of your clock I suspect a ratchet problem. Such problems can sometimes be solved ... | |
| small clock MS lube | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a one day, New Haven clock with a 5/16 wide main spring. Would clock grease be appropriate ... A: Without knowing anything about the grade of grease you propose using I can only venture that it ... | |
| e.n.welch clock | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: bill, i have that welch daisy clock that i contacted you about, my question is,the hour strike is ... A: The fan, (governor), is loose on its shaft allowing the shaft to spin almost free. To correct you ... | |
| Grandfather clock I.D. | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: The backplate on the works has the following data: 181958 - HN in a dotted oval, the letters ... A: The only reference I can find is for Heinrich, BLESSING; Schwab.Gmeund, Germany. The reference ... | |
| re-attaching chains to floor clock | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I bought a used modern floor clock and need to put the chains and weights back on. I saw from one of ... A: Your clock was built from a kit provided by the Emperor Clock Company. They are still very much in ... | |
| herschede tempus fugit grandfather clock | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I moved the clock from one room to another. it was in perfect working order. i wrapped a towel ... A: I suggest your clock is out-of-beat. Your Herschede should have an automatic beat adjustment ... | |
| Welby Clock | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Welby anniversary clock recently acquired from a family member. It doesn't work and I do ... A: Their really is not a lot of reliable information out there on anniversary clocks. I don't know if ... | |
| old clock that i no noting about | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: the question is about a clock that was mad in 1900 the maker is Nagoya clock making co 1900 ... A: I'm sorry, I do not have sufficient information on which to proceed with a search. Here are two ... | |
| old clock that i no noting about | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: the question is about a clock that was mad in 1900 the maker is Nagoya clock making co 1900 ... A: I suspect your clock of fairly recent Japanese origon. Without seeing it I cannot make any further ... | |
| trouble finding clock parts | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I am having a dicken ofn a time finding parts for my Amherst oak school clock. I put this together ... A: I believe the successor of Craft Products is currently doing business under the name of Klockit. ... | |
| Junghans Tambour Mantel Clock | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I just had my clock repaired (it's been in my family since 1915). One of the chime rods was broken, ... A: Nonsense! To begin with I cant imagine a qualified repair person installing an untuned chime rod in ... | |
| About a Mantel clock | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have an old English Mantel clock. I need to clean the mechanism but I am not sure what to use for ... A: While WD-40 is a fine product I cannot envision a worse product to use on a clock. If you are bent ... | |
| pendulum sticking, query chains? | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: My Mum as just purchased a grandmother clock, from a secondhand shop. We started to swing the ... A: Either there is something very wrong with this clock or it has not been assembled properly after its ... | |
| more info on my previous question about antique clock | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I am so sorry I forgot to tell you the ridgeway tempus fugit grandfather clock i just asked about ... A: To add a bit more to my response to your previous communication. Tempus Fugit refers to the style ... | |
| Emperor grandfather-----200D Movement | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My aunt has subject clock. She let the wts run down. After she pulled them up, I believe she ... A: I believe the clock probably needs cleaning and adjustment. Before going to that extent check the ... | |
| Tempus Fuget | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: My father has this grandfather clock as far back as I can remember. While I do remember the days ... A: To locate a repair facility in your area go to <local.com> insert clock repair as your search ... | |
| New Haven Movement | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a common New Haven store regulator clock called the Referee. The movement is ... A: I have long ago donated most of my former technical library to various horological schools and ... | |
| kassel clock | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My problem is the exact same as on the page: ... A: Apparently the response you refer to originated from another expert, I, personally did not ever give ... | |
| Emperor Clock Movement 300M | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an emperor clock kit with a 300M movement. The kit was purchased in 1978 and never finished. ... A: I suggest you contact Emperor clock company's customer service office. <www.emperorclock.com> For ... | |
| grandmother clock gains time | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have my grandmother's grandfather clock. It is an Emperor, apparatently built around mid-70's. I ... A: Looking up from the bottom. Actually you need not concern yourself with the clockwise ... | |
| Weights on Piper Grandfather Clock | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have piper grandfather clock. Now that I needed to have clock moved. We took weights and I am not ... A: You got it right. The heaviest weight with the unique hanger hangs on your right. The other two ... | |
| Kieninger J0218 clock movement | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kieninger J0218 clock movement with chime block………………I have two1- I need a new clock case ... A: I really do not understand what your problem is. Could you be a bit more explicit? If your case is ... | |
| parts availability | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hampden pocket watch from aprox.mfg in 1921. I wonder if parts can be had, the winding ... A: Parts for most watches are available, what is not available most any competent watch mechanic can ... | |
| lost key | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Franz Hermle mental clock, # 340-020, my mother-in-law lost the key, where could i find one thanks, ... A: Go to a local jeweler and ask him to get you a size #7 clock winding key. That should fulfill your ... | |
| LFS clock | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an LFS clock and I'm trying to figure out when it was made (approximately of course). Above ... A: Your clock was made by L. FURTWANGLER & SOHNE in Furtwangen Germany. It would suspect the clock was ... | |
| grandmother clock gains time | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have my grandmother's grandfather clock. It is an Emperor, apparatently built around mid-70's. I ... A: Home time adjustments are made by raising and lowering the pendulum bob on the pendulum shaft. Look ... | |
| Oiling/cleaning of chain fuzee mantle clocks | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Very recently a cousin gave me an antique James McCabe mantle clock for repair.It is a chain fuzee ... A: Information on the care and tending of fussee's is sadly missing. I therefore cannot provide you ... | |
| Hour chime not working | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an old Howard Miller Grandmother Clock that is a weight driven #150 Westminster Chime ... A: From what you tell me I would guess the locking screw on the strike hammer assembly has loosened. ... | |
| An old mantle clock | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: The only markings on the plates is a small clock picture with FHS over the clock picture on the back ... A: I don't understand what you want of me. I presume there was a previous request to which I responded ... | |
| Elgin Clock Repair | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: We bought this old farm house 2 years ago and it has a Elgin clock hanging in the kitchen. I have ... A: The information you provided is insufficient for me to gather information on it. May I suggest that ... | |
| Smiths Cl;ocks | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I would be grateful for some information,about a Smiths clock.Inside it says Smiths Clocks & Watches ... A: I have been unable to find any references regarding the clock you describe. Most of my former ... | |
| adjusting clock to slow down | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 31 day Waltham Chime Wall Clock that is a about 40 years old. It belonged to my mother and ... A: Although the clock had been cleaned 9 months ago and if the clock was allowed to not run for a week ... | |
| adjusting clock to slow down | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 31 day Waltham Chime Wall Clock that is a about 40 years old. It belonged to my mother and ... A: I believe your clock is in need of cleaning. If the clock were in proper running order you would ... | |
| becker mantle clock | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a gusav becker mantle clock and the 5 striker hammers (the brass rods holding the ... A: Could you send me a digital picture showing the back of the movement. As you know Becker made ... | |
| 31 day Grandfather Wall Clock | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I have what I believe to be a Hamilton "Padington" 31 day Grandfather Wall Clock. I purchased it at ... A: More than likely you have not mounted a pendulum of the lenth called for by the clocks movement. I ... | |
| waterbury clock | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I have just found a clock at my mothers house(she just passed away) and i am trying to find out more ... A: I'm sure I can help you with information about your mother's clock. Please send me pictures. In ... | |
| electric clock keeps stopping | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: i have been a collector of bakelite and art-deco for some years and have come across several ... A: The most common failure I have noted for electric clock is that the lubricant in the rotor ... | |
| Emperor Grand Father clock chimes | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: One or two of the hour chimes is badly out of tune. Sounds flat to me. I see that the rod unscrews ... A: Exactly. One or more of your chime rods is not vibrating as it should. The conditions and ... | |
| 1955 smiths enfield westminster clock | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I stripped it down, ultrasonically cleaned everything and put it back together. The clock will only ... A: I suspect you have an escapement problem. You need to alter the relationship between the verge and ... | |
| Emperor Grand Father clock chimes | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: One or two of the hour chimes is badly out of tune. Sounds flat to me. I see that the rod unscrews ... A: There are a number of things that could contribute to, "Sounds flat", 1). The hammers are not ... | |
| Anniversary clocks | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I picked you because my bird is named Perkins:) Hope you can help. I bought 2 anniversary clocks ... A: Give Perkins a chirp hi for me. Your statement suggest to me that your clocks are in dire need of ... | |
| Gilbert clock glass | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I purchased an antique (or very vintage) Gilbert mantle clock which unfortunately had just ... A: goto <www.timesavers.com> This will display the on-line catalog of Timesavers, a clockmakers supply ... | |
| Kassel grandfather clock chimes wrong | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: How do I fix my wind up grandfather clock to chime the appropriate hour? Currently it chimes 11 ... A: Okay! Stop the clock. Grasp the hour hand as close to its mounting shaft as you can, never grasp ... | |
| Hour chimes do not hammer the correct hour | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I inherited my Grandfather clock from my Dad. After setting up it chimes fours hours later than the ... A: Stop the clock, grasp the hour hand as close to its mounting post as you can. Turn the hand to the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Westminister Ava Maria clock | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently inherited the above clock. The pendulum moves, but the time always stays the same. ... A: I suspect two different as possible causes for the condition you describe. One: The hour and ... | |
| re: replacing pendulum on Bundy Time Recorder | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: The pendulum (leader) came off the antique grandmother clock style Bundy Time Recorder during a ... A: Not being able to see your clock makes it difficult to suggest a remedy. I am not familiar with a ... | |
| Turtle Clock | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I seem to have the same Bentley Turtle Clock made in West Germany, described/mentioned earlier by 2 ... A: Sorry, I have no means to research this matter. At one time I maintained a very significant ... | |
| Grandmother clock not chiming | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: We recently acquired a grandmother clock in an oak case from an estate. No instructions were with ... A: The noise you heard was the cocking of the chime train. I suspect the release mechanism is not ... | |
| Grandmother clock not chiming | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: We recently acquired a grandmother clock in an oak case from an estate. No instructions were with ... A: I suspect your suspicion of the clock being made from a kit is correct. The movement reference is ... | |
| elgin timepiece | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am in the possession of an elgin timepiece that was given to my son from my aunt who is 89. She ... A: I usually do not respond to watch questions, but, I will make an exception in this instance. ... | |
| Kieninger HTU 3 Winding Noise | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: William, I have 2 HTU-3 movements about 3 years old. One of the movements started to make a rubbing ... A: This is weird. I would guess the dials might have shifted slightly, or the seating of the movement ... | |
| hamilton head master clock | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: somehow my clocl has gotten 4 hours off when it should chime 6 oclock it chimes 10 tried moving ... A: You need to move only the hour hand to make this correction. For example, your clock is at 6 ... | |
| Seth Thomas Ships Bell Clock | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I was given a Seth Thomas Ships Bell Clock (4" face) It is in good condition, however the key is ... A: I suggest you go to a local jeweler. Most would have the key and could tell you where to get the ... | |
| Wall clock strike interval | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: The clock strike interval is a bit speedy and erratic, and goes nutso when the strike mechanism is ... A: My immediate reaction is that the governor fly is not tight enough on its axle. This member should ... | |
| G. Becker Regulator Clock | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently had my G. Becker clock cleaned and cable string replaced but the repair guy messed with ... A: I suspect that in the rousting about of the clock the escapement has moved out of adjustment. The ... | |
| Reliable, reasonably inexpensive 30-day clock | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I am heading out of the U.S. at the end of August for a minimum of 2 years for missionary work. I am ... A: I would suggest you go to a local drug or variety store to acquire the clock you seek. (Walgreen, ... | |
| seth thomas clocks | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Banjo clock that I am missing the key to. It is model #E530 with a A208 ... A: I have been unable to find a listing for your movement so, cannot determine key requirement. My ... | |
| Adjusting speed of Hermle Clock Movement | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have just got a clock that has a Hermle movement (stamped B FhS 340-020). It ... A: Goto the following web site <http://home.earthlink.net~atmosman/earthftp.html> From the resulting ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock. On the back plate it reads: Peerless Made in Germany WY. Then ... A: I can make no judgement on your clocks antiquity without seeing it. An anchor is a part of the logo ... | |
| Replacement of sting in a tubular chime tube | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: The string broke on one of my tubular chime tubes. It only has a singular small hole in the center ... A: In my 60+ years in this business I have never come upon the situation you describe. The structure ... | |
| Grandfather clock chimes | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved to another home and set up my grandfather clock with no issues... it is a german ... A: The select lever you speak off is attached to another lever by a set screw. My guess is that the ... | |
| Replacement of sting in a tubular chime tube | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: The string broke on one of my tubular chime tubes. It only has a singular small hole in the center ... A: You still have to do the same thing, only you have to shake the tube around until you get it to come ... | |
| Hermle 340-020 | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 340-020 movement out of a Set Thomas Mantle clock I've dissasebled to clean. Yes, I'm a ... A: Provide me with your e-mail address and I will send copy of exploded view. For an understanding of ... | |
| welby grandmother clock | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I need to know how to position the 3 weights in my clock. It was given to us with all 3 and the ... A: Sure, I can help you! Lift each weights, you will note they are different. As you face your clock ... | |
| Cuckoo clock pendulum stops swinging | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a cuckoo clock that chimes on the half-hour and plays music on the hour. I have had the ... A: After 3 years hanging in a kitchen environment I suspect your little friend is in dire need of a ... | |
| Replacement of sting in a tubular chime tube | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: The string broke on one of my tubular chime tubes. It only has a singular small hole in the center ... A: Use a needle and long thread to do this job. Put a thread longer than the tube on the needle. ... | |
| Clock chiming | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: We recently have a Grandfather or Grandmother,(not sure clock. The clock works but it will not ... A: Your clocks movement was made by Hermle, model 451-050H, it requires a 94 cm pendulum. Parts and ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: my clock chimes 2 hours ahead, ex. at 3:00 it chimes 5 times. HELP A: You need to reposition the hour hand. The hour hand is friction fir to its shaft so the task is ... | |
| Pendulum leader | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Mr Perkins, I am trying to get my parents old grandfather running. Continental Clock, Westminster ... A: I would have referred you to Timesavers as a logical source. That having failed try these firms. ... | |
| Legant Grandfather clock | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I bought one at a yard sale today for $25. I knew it wasn't set to chime but it came with the book. ... A: The last price I have is $120.00 quoted Jan 7, 2007. This is for the trade, I have no idea what the ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: my cuckoo clock does not correspond with the time when it chimes A: You will need to remove the minute hand from it's shaft and reposition it in a position consistent ... | |
| Legant Grandfather clock | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I bought one at a yard sale today for $25. I knew it wasn't set to chime but it came with the book. ... A: I can send you an exploded view of your movement. From the information provided I can tell you the ... | |
| coo- coo clock | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My mother has a coo coo clock that she bought some years ago in Germany. I had to take it down to ... A: The symptoms you describe are indicative of several basic problems. 1. The clock needs cleaning ... | |
| Bell Clock Company | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a Salem ships bell clock 8 day that has the proper ships bell at the hour and half ... A: I no longer possess reference works that would be needed to research this matter. Like most ... | |
| Legant Grandfather clock | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I bought one at a yard sale today for $25. I knew it wasn't set to chime but it came with the book. ... A: I need to know more about the clock movement. Identifying the meovement would go a long way towards ... | |
| Grandmother clock not chiming | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My clock did chime recently, but it would chime on the hour two times more than the hour it was on, ... A: I fear the release lever for the chime train is locked into its up position. The fact that the ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: South Africa. I have a grandfather clock with a hermle movement. It has westminster chimes but it ... A: I finally was able to raise the video clip. Unfortunately I was unable to hear the click you refer ... | |
| ebel gaskets | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I recently had the battery replaced in my Ebel 1911 by an Ebel recommended service company. To my ... A: I suggest you go to a local jewelry store for a replacement gasket. To find a source for a single ... | |
| Hermle Cable Movement | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My question is multi-part! First, I have a Hermle model 1161-853H / 94cm from a Hamilton Floor ... A: The 1161 was made in two variants, the 1161-050 and the 1161-853. The difference between the two is ... | |
| Alaron clock | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Alaron mantle clock that is about 22 years old. It is a 31 day clock and works perfectly. ... A: I suggest you visit several auction sites on the www. Perhaps ebay, and track sales via that media. ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: South Africa. I have a grandfather clock with a hermle movement. It has westminster chimes but it ... A: The clicking noise you hear prior to strike is the cocking of the train. Several pieces of the ... | |
| Missing Pendulum | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a clock here that for the most part I got regulated when the gong strikes. Seems the ... A: I would like to refer you to a clock materials house located in your region. To do that I need to ... | |
| Sync Chimes w/ Clock | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: We have a Pearl Grandfather clock that we've had for over 20 years, and it still runs like new. ... A: You need to reposition your hour hand. The hour hand is friction fit to its shaft. To make the ... | |
| Salem Ships Bell Clock dings at 35 min after | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I have a Salem ships bell clock 8 day that has the proper ships bell at the hour and half ... A: After your clock announces the time the hammer is left in a lifted position and does not release ... | |
| Gilbert Mantle Clock | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: William, my original question was that the hands stop moving even though the inner pendulum is still ... A: I am sorry, I only answered with respect to identifying your clock. As to the stopping of the clock ... | |
| Elgin Pocketwatch | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: The info on this rear cover indicates the case is 100% gold. given this fact, at the current price ... A: I would not hazard a guess at the value of your case without it being in hand. From the picture it ... | |
| piper 451-053 tempus fugit grandfather clock | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I need a suspension arm with a adjusting screw & a pendulum stick both for model 451-053. Any help ... A: Okay. First your movement was made by Hermle. You will need to contact a clock materials house to ... | |
| Gilbert Mantle Clock | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: this time with a question about a different clock. I have a Gilbert mantle clock that the hands ... A: I was unable to locate your clock in any of my reference works. Examine the inside of the case to ... | |
| Black Forest | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: My fiancee just got a brand new Original Black Forest cuckoo from her mother. I have two questions. ... A: I have obviously failed to meet your needs. I am indeed sorry for that. This is one of those ... | |
| colonial manufacturing | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Does any one know where i can find information on colonial manufacturing or give me any information ... A: I have given away the bulk of my library and am unable to research colonial manufacturing. If ... | |
| Black Forest | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: My fiancee just got a brand new Original Black Forest cuckoo from her mother. I have two questions. ... A: Perhaps your pendulum is not hung properly. Check your manual with respect to, "how to". If it is ... | |
| Reproduction Grandfather clock? | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I am considering to buy a lovely figural grandfather clock from another individual, who has no ... A: I am sorry I will not be of much help. The information you supply is not sufficient for me to ... | |
| Grandfather Clock widing key | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: we bought a grandfather clock at an auction and realized when we got it home that we do not have a ... A: Any jewelry store should be able to provide you with the needed key, if not they could refer you to ... | |
| Polaris 31 day chimming clock | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: How can you fix a clock that the chim is wrong? If it is 2:oo oclock it will chim 6times. A: Time and strike trains are out of sync with your clock. to correct, stop your clock, move the hands ... | |
| Howard Miller question | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a new Howard Miller grandfather clock. model # 610-900. The clock chimes not on the hour ... A: Remove the minute hand, turn it over, you will note the square hole is actually in the form of a ... | |
| Ansonia OG | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: you answered my question regarding weights for my clock and recommended "Merritts", I called them ... A: I am surprized at Merritt's, the ogee 30 hour allways take a 3 to 4 lb weight on either side. I ... | |
| Seth Thomas Wall Clock | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: My Mother-in-law gave us a Seth Thomas wall clock. The paper says its Model 1760-000 name is Drop ... A: The last price I have on a Drop Octagon was $225.00/$250.00 in 1995. This was for a clock in very ... | |
| Ansonia OG 30hr | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I bought this old clock in sale with no weights, I attached about, 29oz of fishing weght to ... A: Goto Merritt's Antiques on-line catalog. You will find exact replacements for your weights. Your ... | |
| regulator a clock | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought an old regulator a wall clock on ebay. It chimes randomly (up to 30 times at 8 ... A: Unfortunately it sounds like your clock needs adjustment as well as setting. I suggest you take the ... | |
| Daneker Floor Clock-Chime broke | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a "Daneker Floor Clock, Million-Rutherford Co, Style g66" that was my mothers. In moving one ... A: Merritt's Antigues, located in Pa., is the closest supply house that sells to the public. View and ... | |
| Servicing Clock | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Schatz, 1950's, 400 day anniversary clock. Can you give me any information on it, for ... A: Anniversary clock are both enduring and faithfull. The biggest problem is getting them properly ... | |
| Warmink clock regulation? | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a Warmink bracket clock, moon phase, c 1950's. It gains about 2 minutes per day. ... A: I have tried my best to enhance your picture so that I could examine the workings of your balance ... | |
| ansonia movement | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased an ansonia clock movement on e-bay ... A: The workings of a clocks striking train is difficult to understand, all the gears, lifts, levers, ... | |
| Centurion 35 day clock chime rod | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: Good Day, I found a centurion 35 day clock at a local antique store that runs great, however, after ... A: Look at a variety of on-line clock supply houses for your needs. I will provide you three, each in ... | |
| overwound grandfathers clock | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: My husband wound our grandfathers clock it has three weights, only the center one comes down, the ... A: The key to this delima is in the on your right as you face the clock. First of all this must be the ... | |
| Hour Striking | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My mother's grandfather clock stopped, and she attempted to rewind it, and set the correct time. ... A: You will have to remove the hand to effect the change you need. Before starting this process stop ... | |
| Turtle Clock | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Please refer to an 8/9/07 question asked regarding a Turtle Clock made in West Germany. I also own a ... A: I was unable to locate any information on the Turtle clock. I suggest you canvas your local area ... | |
| Trend clock | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: We purchased a Trend grandfather clock at a garage sale. The lady who owned it gave us a book to set ... A: When you say, "you did not remove the bars when moving the clock", I don't know what you mean. ... | |
| Cuckoo clock bellows and # of "cuckoos" | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I have just set up an antique cuckoo clock that was my grandmothers, then my parents. I know it is ... A: I would suggest you buy replacement bellows and whistles. These replacement parts are available ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: can you help. It is a Diplomat what it says on the movement face. Thanks Tom ANSWER: Before ... A: Send me your e-mail address and I will send you an exploded view of your clock movement. With some ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: can you help. It is a Diplomat what it says on the movement face. Thanks Tom A: Before responding to this inquiry I need more information. First of all was the clock running ... | |
| Floor Lamp/Clock | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I also have a floor lamp/clock and have just happened upon this site and felt like I have finally ... A: The clock you describe is obviously a novelty clock I am unfamiliar with. If you could send me ... | |
| wurtemburg mantel clock | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: can you help ive allways loved clocks and have fixed a few. most of witch have needed miner things ... A: I am sorry. Although I have collected exploded views of many clock movements I do not have a single ... | |
| ansonia clock | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: My grandma has a Hermes figural ansonia clock with a mechanism that is in arabic numerals...I say ... A: That particular Ansonia had a variety of, "off the shelf" options; Arabic or Roman dial, case ... | |
| Movement sounds | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a woodworker, and am considering installing Hermle or Kieninger movements into my mantle ... A: I have never heard of such a service. Most clocks sound pretty much the same, largely because they ... | |
| battery operated Bulova pendulum clock | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: we have a battery operated pendulum school clock which is about about 30 years old. The clock ... A: I do not normaly respond to inquiries involving non-mechanical clocks. However in this instance I ... | |
| chains | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I was given a Ridgeway and i'm having problems getting it to run. As i'm facing the ... A: Although it sounds facetious try hanging the weight on the other end of the chain. If that does not ... | |
| instructions to oil cuckoo | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: how can i get instructions from you to oil my cuckoo? i read the response about the drop on a sewing ... A: There are kits available on the market that are geared for use by owners who wish to participate in ... | |
| Clock movement replacement | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace a movement in a wall clock. The identification on the plate is 79 Franz Hermle ... A: The 351-30A and the 351-030 do mount their hammers differently. Unfortunately my library is gone now ... | |
| Regulator Clock | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a clock made by the Regulator Clock Company in Port Jefferson, New York. The pendulum hangs ... A: You need to reposition the minute hand. If the hand is held in place by a hand nut remove it, turn ... | |
| Linden 8-day chime clock | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Linden Black Forest 8-day chime wooden table clock with three chimes (WESTM., ST. MICH., ... A: From your discourse the only thing I can tell you is, the clock was made between May 1949 and ... | |
| Determination of Pendulium Size | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an English Clock that I am trying to determine age and most important, the Determination of ... A: In absence of the father time logo the write-up I mentioned would not be relevant to your clock. As ... | |
| Determination of Pendulium Size | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an English Clock that I am trying to determine age and most important, the Determination of ... A: I have found a very small write-up about a firm "Camere Cus & co." To varify this to be the right ... | |
| English mantle clock won't go | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have had a lovely antique English mantle clock (no manufacturer's name) for years. It has two ... A: The part you depict is called a suspension or pendulum spring. Your clock cannot possible run ... | |
| Ansonia Fantasy Mantle Clock | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: The seated figurine has lost the flute and the top of the urn on the clock is broken. Can these ... A: You can find the urn in Timesavers on-line catalog. Enter <timesavers.com>, search for part number ... | |
| grandfather clock stops the same time everyday | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather clock is 1975 Emperor Clock kit Model 100 with Jauch 77 movement. The clock works ... A: Since the clock stops at a precise time each day he is telling us that there is some wrong with one ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased a grandfather clock and am in the process of restoring it. I would like some ... A: For me to help you I would need much more information than you have provided. To do a proper job I ... | |
| will not chime or swingor keep time | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a Tempus Fugit Herschede clock! i tried to move it and the chime on the left side fell off, ... A: Okay, now we can get going. In your first inquiry you spoke of two strings, one on each side. ... | |
| replacement movement for New England Clock | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a New England clock company wall clock with movement minified as identified 7/53 , number ... A: Sorry, I would need to see the application before judging which replacement movement would be ... | |
| will not chime or swingor keep time | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a Tempus Fugit Herschede clock! i tried to move it and the chime on the left side fell off, ... A: Again I need your help in order to help you. PLEASE read very carefully my initial response and ... | |
| will not chime or swingor keep time | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a Tempus Fugit Herschede clock! i tried to move it and the chime on the left side fell off, ... A: You do have a heap of troubles! Unfortunately I don't understand what you are trying to tell me. ... | |
| piper tempus fugit floor clock | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: We recently bought a piper floor clock at a yard sale. The left weight does not catch but tends to ... A: I would suggest either the click or click sping is missing or defective for the left side train, ... | |
| New Haven Clock Company Banjo Clock | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: The clock will not stop chiming. I can manually stop it by moving the lever, but I need a schematic ... A: I am not sure if I can help you on this. I just might have the exploded view (schematic) you might ... | |
| Cousteau Explorations watch | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I need a watch band for it! I have looked everywhere ANSWER: I am afraid you will have to settle ... A: Apparently I am not visualizing the right thing. I can't imagine a jeweler being unable to come up ... | |
| LFS Grandfather Clock | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Expert: William J Perkins Date: 3/31/2008 Subject: LFS Grandfather Clock Question Recently obtained ... A: I am having problems forming a response to your inquiry. I have gone to Karl Kochmann's book and ... | |
| giovanni & co. watch? | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Giovanni and company watch that was given to me by my Aunt. I have no idea how much it is ... A: I am sorry I will not be able to help you. I NEVER place a value on an item I have not personally ... | |
| franz hermle 350-020 | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I have had this clock that I was told was a rare grandmother ( no peng.) the cabinet is a glass ... A: I cannot place a value on anything, sight unseen. The only thing I could do is give you some very ... | |
| Cleaning a platform escapement | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Very interesting article. Not wanting to cut corners but you say one can't clean without disassembly ... A: I don't know what article you are referring to. My position on cleaning clock movements is firm and ... | |
| emperor clock | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I bought a grandfather clock at a garage sale for $40. The info on the back is Emperor clock co, ... A: I suggest you can save yourself some money and a lot of frustration if you purchase a new ... | |
| Hermle 0351-020 | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I had not wound my clock in about two years. I cleaned it and it is running fine. However the chimes ... A: I don't know how you cleaned your clock but I suspect you immersed the movement in a cleaning ... | |
| emperor model 100M | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Clock stops. Looking at the suspension arm there is a missing fine adjusting arm. Tried leveling ... A: You have got me on this one. I don't know what a suspension arm is! If you are refering to the ... | |
| Herschede Tambour Clock | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm considering purchasing a Herschede Tambour Clock - "dated 1915" and "Grand Prize Winner at the ... A: Twenty or so years ago I donated the bulk of my horological reference library to various schools and ... | |
| Grandfather clock ID | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a GF clock my parents bought in Berlin, Germany back in the early 1960's. I believe it was ... A: Years ago I passed my reference library on to various organizations and schools. I simply no longer ... | |
| clock barrel rebushing | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: can you suggest a good way to rebush mainspring barrels,worn barrels seem to be a common problem and ... A: I have never heard of rebushing a clock mainspring barrel. Do you really mean that, or, are you ... | |
| Grandfather clock ID | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a GF clock my parents bought in Berlin, Germany back in the early 1960's. I believe it was ... A: I suspect the old fellow is in dire need of a good cleaning and perhaps in need of a little ... | |
| LFS Grandfather Clock | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: Recently obtained a G/F Clock. New it was specially beautiful. Design of case and brass ... A: There are sources on the Internet that provide serial number data. To make use of such database ... | |
| Slipping chime chain | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: The right chain when I am facing the clock no longer seems to catch. When I pulled it back up to ... A: I am sorry, without some knowledge of the movement I cannot help you. Perhaps you could send me ... | |
| Cleaning anitque bronze clock | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an antique bronze clock from the 1890's. There is a greenish discoloration on the clock. ... A: If the coloration is the natural patina of bronze I would certainly not do anything to diminish the ... | |
| Slipping chime chain | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: The right chain when I am facing the clock no longer seems to catch. When I pulled it back up to ... A: I have NEVER seen an Emperor clock not having movement data on the backplate. They are all stamped ... | |
| Pendulum stops after about two minutes | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a Tempus Fugit grandfather clock movement. The pendulum stops after appx two minutes. The ... A: I need more information if I am to assist you. To provide this needed information you will need to ... | |
| Slipping chime chain | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: The right chain when I am facing the clock no longer seems to catch. When I pulled it back up to ... A: Open the back of your clock case, copy down and send me all the information you can find that is ... | |
| lanshire mantel clock | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a clock with lanshire movement. I Was wondering about it's housing ?? It is burgandy in color ... A: I'm sorry I cannot help you on this, I don't recall ever seeing a clock such as you describe. ... | |
| Mauthe clock | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have my mothers Mauthe chiming wall hanging clock that was bought in the 50's i believe. It has ... A: I suspect that when you moved the minute hand to set the time that the mechenism went out of beat. ... | |
| grandfather clock | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: A friend inherited a beautiful grandfather clock and the only identification that we can fine is the ... A: Your clock was manufactured in 1993 by the Hermle clock company, located in the Black Forest area of ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: The clock I have looks like a Seth Thomas Mantle Clock that I have seen online even though it says ... A: Something is wrong here. Could you send me digital pictures of the clock depicting the movements ... | |
| grandfather clock | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: A friend inherited a beautiful grandfather clock and the only identification that we can fine is the ... A: Sorry, you have not provided information I would need to do research on your clock. I suggest you ... | |
| replacing weight cord on vienna regulator | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I believe) has broken cat gut cord. Looks as though I will have to remove the brass plate that holds ... A: First I must tell you that most Vienna regulators are precision made instruments and do not take ... | |
| clock cleaning | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: I have an Ansonia clock that will only run for a little while before it stops. It is a wall clock ... A: Your public library should have, or can get you books that describe the basics of clock cleaning and ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: The clock I have looks like a Seth Thomas Mantle Clock that I have seen online even though it says ... A: The picture shows your pendulum spring is broken. I will endeavor to explain what you need do. ... | |
| GF clock won't chime or strike | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a trend (?) GF clock. It has 3 weights, one for time, one for striking, and one for chiming. ... A: I don't believe you should attempt cleaning your clock. That is best done by a professional. As a ... | |
| GF clock won't chime or strike | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a trend (?) GF clock. It has 3 weights, one for time, one for striking, and one for chiming. ... A: You have already checked two of the obvious causes for the condition you describe. There is another ... | |
| Grandfather Clock with Hermle Movement | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know how to fix a grandfather clock that stopped working about 3 years ago. I ... A: I suggest you acquire a movement from Butterworth Clocks Inc., 5300 59th Ave West, Muscatine Iowa, ... | |
| Grandfather Clock with Hermle Movement | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know how to fix a grandfather clock that stopped working about 3 years ago. I ... A: If the clock has sat 3 years without working, he will, as a bare minimum, need cleaning as the first ... | |
| kassel cuckoo clock | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I received a Kassel battery operated cuckoo clock for a Christmas gift. Two days ago it started not ... A: I do not feel qualified to respond to questions involving non-mechanical clocks. I will venture ... | |
| Howard Miller continuous strike | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller floor clock (Urban?), approx 6 years old. It has worked flawlessly, but ... A: This frequently happens when a clock is allowed to got dormant. The lubricants have a tendancy to ... | |
| Grandfather clock chimes at the wrong time | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that keeps good time and chimes every 15 minutes. However, instead of ... A: I am having trouble with allexperts software, as a consequence you ended up with an answer intended ... | |
| CRYSTAL REGULATOR | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A CARRIAGE CRYSTAL BRASS REGULATOR CLOCK. I CAN MAKE OUT SOME OF THE MAKERS SIGNATURE. I CAN ... A: The information provided is inadequate to any analysis. In situations such as these the researcher ... | |
| Hour hand gets stuck on 11:00 | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a wall clock (Timeworks - Villa Tessio 31'). The clock runs on a battery. The ... A: I have no knowledge what so ever with respect to battery operated clocks. I must remove myself as a ... | |
| Chime frame | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sligh Clock (1987) with tubular chimes that are very difficult to hang in the cabinet. As I ... A: It is essential that you hang the chime tubes over both nobs provided. This hanging method keeps ... | |
| Fixing the time | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I just brought a grandfather clock to my house that my father made 18 years ago. My husband went to ... A: The hour hand of your clock is friction fit, you can move it with your fingers. All you need do is ... | |
| setting a clock | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the correct procedure for setting the time on my antique french clock? thank you A: Antique French clocks were built extremely well, because of this they require gentle handling. I ... | |
| Hermle movement for emporer clock model 101 | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: The strikers for the Westminster chime are not working, they are worn down. I've had it shimmed but ... A: I would suggest you replace the hammer faces or replace the hammers periode. Both item are availble ... | |
| seth thomas mason clock | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: My mother has an antique seth thomas mantle clock with a masonic symbol, compass,ruler with a large ... A: Were I in a similar position I would have accepted the offer. To get a good idea of current value ... | |
| Pendulum stops | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I moved my Ridgeway Grandfather clock. Took weights and pendulum off for the move. I put the ... A: Yes I do. Disregard what might be stamped on your weight shells, hang the weights in the following ... | |
| Can you help me! | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a wall clock but I don't known much about it. I see in its face some words as ... A: Given the information you have provided I am unable to help you. The word eurobell probably is the ... | |
| Hermle 340-020 movement balance wheel | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm a clockmaker wannabe, but I try not to do too much damage to the clocks I have. I have a Howard ... A: I am unable to help you on this. I do not recall the rph for the Hermle floating balance units nor ... | |
| music box on cuckoo plays continuous | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My cuckoo keeps perfect time. I replaced the bellows on both sides and it has a strong chirp. Was ... A: The shut off lever is controled by a small coil spring. Perhaps it is gone or not properly engaged. ... | |
| Centurion Wall Clock | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a 35 day Centurion wall clock that needs to have the chime wire replaced. Do you know where ... A: Chime rods are available through clock materials supply houses. Here are 3, that sell to the ... | |
| music box on cuckoo plays continuous | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My cuckoo keeps perfect time. I replaced the bellows on both sides and it has a strong chirp. Was ... A: There is a whip wire that is ... | |
| 400 Day Clock | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to track down some info about the Trend 400 day clock. Perspex dome about 9". Is the ... A: In his day Charles Terwilliger was the undisputed expert on information related to anniversary ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I am restoring a large Cuckoo clock make by Fritz Haertel. The movement looks similar to others ... A: You have it right with respect to the lift levers. As to the birds action, there is a whip wire ... | |
| Montgomery Ward Grandfather Clock | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Below is my original question along with your answer. I startled a new question because is said ... A: I suggest you contact Butterworth Clocks Inc., of Muscatine, Iowa 52761. Butterworth is the largest ... | |
| Montgomery Ward Grandfather Clock | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Below is my original question along with your answer. I startled a new question because is said ... A: With that final bit of information we now know that your clock's movement was made in 1976. Yes, ... | |
| Jauch 77 movement for grandfather clock | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find a view of gear trains for this movement I have one that seems to have the ... A: To my knowledge Jauch never produced a parts manual nor views of their movements. About all that is ... | |
| Hermle chimes 340-020 | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful hermle chiming clock it keeps perfect time but the chimes are off. It chimes five ... A: You need to move the minute hand to a position that starts the chimes. Stop the clock. Remove the ... | |
| Ansonia Clock | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a prewar Ansonia (NY) mantle clock. It is a wind-up that chimes an hour behind the displayed ... A: Move the hour hand ahead one hour. To do this, stop the clock. Grasp the minute hand with the ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: We have a Montgomery Ward CPM 9084 Grandfather clock. On the face it say's Piper Tempus Fugit. This ... A: There is still a number or letter missing. It would appear directly above the name HERMLE. This ... | |
| Question on Pearl Grandfather Clock | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I rescued a lovely Pearl Grandfather Clock that a neighbor was going to throw in the ... A: I am sorry I cannot help you on this. I suggest you try <local.com> and search for clock repair. ... | |
| Inserting New Hammer Leather | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a few old clocks that have hammer leather either missing or hard and brittle causing a harsh ... A: I usually use what ever scrap leather I find about, cut strips at about 3/16" square and however ... | |
| King Arhtur Grandfather Clock , Model 1151 | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I inherited the clock from my aunt who lives 600 miles away and need to transport it home. What ... A: NO! NO! The movement is the motor, the thing with all the gears and stuff between the two brass ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: We have a Montgomery Ward CPM 9084 Grandfather clock. On the face it say's Piper Tempus Fugit. This ... A: I am sorry, the information you sent is incomplete. Hermle ALWAYS stamps the model number on their ... | |
| Phinney-walker clock | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I found a Phinney - Walker Co. clock in my fathers things. It is Brass casing 2 7/8" in diameter by ... A: Sorry I can find no information on this clock. It does sound interesting. Could you send me some ... | |
| old grandfather clocks | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I am an avid antique clock collector. I have never had the opportunity to own an antique ... A: Right off the bat alarm bells are ringing. I would be cautious of buying a clock marked Eli Therry. ... | |
| GE Model 380 Chime Rods | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Are the chime rods in my mother's old clock something that can be replaced at home and if so, can ... A: Yes, you can replace your chime rods. They are available through most any clock material houses. ... | |
| King Arhtur Grandfather Clock , Model 1151 | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I inherited the clock from my aunt who lives 600 miles away and need to transport it home. What ... A: I would never move a clock in the horizontal position. However, if you must, I suggest your remove ... | |
| Welby mantle clock | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: A few years ago I inherited a Welby wind up mantle clock with West. chimes from my grandparents. I'm ... A: Costs for clock repair vary widely between regions and even within blocks of a community. The price ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle sporadic chimes | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Mantle, not sure what year or model. It winds,keeps time, and the Westminster ... A: Before I answer this question I need some more information. I.e., is your clock an American made, ... | |
| clock key | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: My name is John. I have recently purchased an old wood boat that I made my home.I live aboard ... A: I suggest you take your clock to a jewelry store. They could fit you clock to a proper key. The ... | |
| Hermle 701-781 55cm 88,18 | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I got this clock from a good friend. After reading other questions and looking at some manuals ... A: I am much impressed. I am amazed that you found the picture you referenced. After looking it over ... | |
| Kassel 31 day regulator style clock stops. | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I purchased an Asian made Kassel 31 day regulator style wall clock at the end of December 2007 and ... A: For some reason the spring is not providing sufficient power to drive it's train of gears, if that ... | |
| Hermle 701-781 55cm 88,18 | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I got this clock from a good friend. After reading other questions and looking at some manuals ... A: Any clock materials house would be able to provide you with a suspension spring. One you might try ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: We have a Montgomery Ward CPM 9084 Grandfather clock. On the face it say's Piper Tempus Fugit. This ... A: Ward's used a variety of manufactures to produce the movements used in their clocks. Please take a ... | |
| Mantle clock not running | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, My parents purchased this new 12/18/1976. It displays the name Daneker on the face. ... A: With the information at hand I cannot advise as to availability of replacement movements. I suspect ... | |
| Modern Grandmother clock | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Have got a fairly modern Grandmother clock with westminster chimes.Which I have recenty taken apart ... A: I recommend you enter the following web site <www.howtorepairclocks.com> Under Grandfather Clock ... | |
| Kieninger Clock | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have received a Kieninger Mantel clock with chimes. How can I find out more about the clock, when ... A: If you copy down all the information stamped upon your clocks backplate and take it to a local clock ... | |
| cleaning | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandmother clock that has worked flawlessly for 20+ years, but now is showing signs of ... A: After considerable thought I have decided to provide you with the same advice I would give to a ... | |
| Howard Miller 612-429 | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: William, 23 years ago my father received a Howard Miller 612-429 mantle clock for 25 years of ... A: Clock repair prices vary widely throughout the nation, even between neighborhoods. Be that as it ... | |
| Question on Pearl Grandfather Clock | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I rescued a lovely Pearl Grandfather Clock that a neighbor was going to throw in the ... A: Wow!!! What a stroke of good fortune. Yes, replacements movements are readily available. I ... | |
| Center Shaft | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have an Urgos UW66027 movement with the center wheel shaft broken at the start of the threaded ... A: Mark Butterworth is the major supplier of Urgos clock movements in this country. If he can't steer ... | |
| Volume of chimes | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Our grandfather clock works great but the chimes are just too loud for the room we have it in. Is ... A: The simplest, and my personal recommendation, is is to bend the hammers back, so that they strike ... | |
| HOW DO I RELEASE THE WEIGHTS THAT HAVE BEEN PULLED TOO TIGHT | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a Ridgley grandfather clock from my neighbor. He put the weights on and pulled the ... A: Presuming the clock had been performing as it should, before you bought it, and the clock had not ... | |
| stuck weights | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: the center weight is moving and the clock is keeping time... the other two weights are stuck at the ... A: Possibly yes. You need to apply additional weight to the right side. Here are two suggested ways. ... | |
| cleaning | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a grandmother clock that has worked flawlessly for 20+ years, but now is showing signs of ... A: Clock work has become quite expensive, it is quite conceivable that it would be very cost effective ... | |
| karl lauffer wall clock | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a wall clock passed down from my grandmother I always called it a grandmother ... A: Sorry about that, I have used the address for many years. Be that as it may here is the general ... | |
| Seth Thomas Replacement Pendulum | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: My mother in law has a Seth Thomas mantle clock, but has lost the pendulum after having the clock ... A: Sure, I will give you several vendors: Merritt's Antiques <merritts.com>, Ronell Clock ... | |
| Boluva Mantle clock | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a Boluva mantle clock I obtained new about 30 years ago. I think it would be better to have ... A: The 340-020 movement is availble through various clock materials supply houses. If memory serves me ... | |
| karl lauffer wall clock | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a wall clock passed down from my grandmother I always called it a grandmother ... A: I am sorry I can find no reference to this clockmaker. I suggest you contact the German Embassy in ... | |
| PROBLEMS WITH THE STRIKE? | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A TREND WITH A 109 MOVEMENT STYLE: 851W-829 PAC: O79 WHILE PULLING THE CHAIN WE THOUGHT IT ... A: Of all the special features clock manufacturers have placed on their movements the stopworks is the ... | |
| ships clock | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired a brass SCHATZ ships bell/clock. It took a while for the timing of the correct ... A: Setting up a ship's bell clock can be tricky and best be done by someone having expertise in the ... | |
| Chimes off by about 2 minutes | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Perkins, I've replaced the movement (Hermle 451-050H 96cm) in my Grandfather clock and adjusted the ... A: You need to adjust the bushing that positions the minute hand on its shaft. Here is how to correct. ... | |
| WEIGHT NOT DESENDING | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: AFTER PULLING THE CAIN WE NOTICED THAT THE # 1 WEIGHTM WILL NOT MOVE DOWN. TREND W/ 109 MOVEMENT. ... A: Presuming the clock is otherwise performing correctly I would suggest you make sure the correct ... | |
| Cuckoo question | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping I could get some help with a problem that my wife and I are having with our recently ... A: Obviously there is something wrong with the clock, sounds like defective parts. I suggest you ... | |
| Waterbury Clock 1879 | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a Waterbury Clock dated 1879. It is made of metal and has a Masonic symbol ... A: I can't tell you a lot about this clock that you cannot discern simply by looking at it. This ... | |
| Clock movement | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: My parents have a grandfather clock (Ridgeway - Movement - GN 32570D). The strike occasionally keeps ... A: The condition you describe is most often caused by dirt. I suggest the clock be cleaned. As far as ... | |
| suspension spring for a Viking Odyssey clock | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an Odyssey clock from Viking Clock Company located in Foley, Al that was shipped to me from ... A: Since the Odyssey makes use of a quartz rotating pendulum movement you might have a problem finding ... | |
| Becker Vienna clock | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Becker wall clock that has dented weights. I am looking to replace or repair. Any ... A: Before answering you questions I am very partial to Gustav Becker's wall regulators. Now with ... | |
| French Pendulum Clock | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My wife has just bought a second hand French pendulum clock with no maker's name or marks. It runs ... A: Your minute hand is out of position. You need to take it off, move it to a position consistent to ... | |
| putting weight back on?? | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an Emperor clock with a 78 stamped in the back. It also has Hermle-USA stamped in the back ... A: With this follow-up to your follow-up it appears you have the parts you need to take the first step. ... | |
| Waterbury Mantel of Shelf Clock | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to get some information on a Waterbury Mantel clock pat. September 13, 1898 but ... A: Perhaps you could send me some digital pictures of your clock. I really need more information if I ... | |
| Need general information for Hamilton Mantle Clock W/1050-020 movement | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Mr Perkins, My mother passed away and I inherited a Hamilton Mantle Clock she received at retirement ... A: I am unable to locate a materials house that will sell to the public in your area, so, I will ... | |
| waterbury waverly mantel clock | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I do not see where I can upload a photo. I am looking the worth of my mantel clock. Can I upload a ... A: Allexperts does not support attachments. If you wish to send me anything send via my e-mail address ... | |
| putting weight back on?? | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an Emperor clock with a 78 stamped in the back. It also has Hermle-USA stamped in the back ... A: I have no idea what happened. However, since the clock has been stored for many years it does need ... | |
| Alaron 31 day clock "unsynchronized chime" | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I do have this problem. Can you tell me how to fix it please? A: I need more information. Is the clock chiming at the wrong time? (it chimes six (?) minutes before ... | |
| Need general information for Hamilton Mantle Clock W/1050-020 movement | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Mr Perkins, My mother passed away and I inherited a Hamilton Mantle Clock she received at retirement ... A: I can tell you a bit about your clock but cannot refer you to a source for an owners manual. Your ... | |
| Anvil Westminister chime | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: A recently purchased clock strikes the quarters but when it comes to the hour, instead of striking ... A: Some chime clocks do not deliver a blow for each hour of time and simply deliver a single blow ... | |
| Old wadsworth watch | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: It looks like a very small pocket watch and chain but the chain actually connects to the watch. 7 ... A: Any old timepiece is worth something, if for nothing else parts value. I do not do appraisals sight ... | |
| Repair or new movement? | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Movement purchased from Imp. clock co. Mod 101 High Pallet bridge. In talking to clocksmiths, I ... A: Emperor clock maintains a customer service unit. You can reach them, on-line at <emperorclock.com> ... | |
| Repair or new movement? | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: Movement purchased from Imp. clock co. Mod 101 High Pallet bridge. In talking to clocksmiths, I ... A: I am not familiar with Imp. clock co. Perhaps it is one of the many low grade generic clocks that ... | |
| Emperor Clock | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I need to find a minute retainer nut for an Emperor model 311M clock, if you could direct me in the ... A: Okay, here is what to do. First you have to identify your clocks movement. To do this gain access ... | |
| grandfather clock | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: My son bought me a grandfathers clock a year ago this christmas. The brand is kassel.I have ... A: I believe you need to regulate the pendulum. Look at the very bottom of your pendulum, you will ... | |
| Japanese clock? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought two clocks; one is Meiji and the other is either Aichi or Owari. I can't seem to ... A: There really aren't many clock producing firms in Japan Those few that do exist produce clocks ... | |
| Hermle 340-020 | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: After a service of this movement the clock now gains 4 hrs in 24hrs. What do you think can be the ... A: My guess is that the floating balance is out of whack. I would return the clock to the person who ... | |
| Identity And Value | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, I Have A Elgin Pocket Watch With The Serial Number 1385755 With The Name BW Ramond In It. ... A: I do not place value on items not at hand. However, in this case I will cite information provided ... | |
| grand father clock | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1968 colonial grandfather clock,it was not used very much,all the parts look new,it runs ... A: I believe your clock is in need of servicing. I.e., a good cleaning, perhaps some repair and fresh ... | |
| Tempus Fugit Grandmother's Clock | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I was given my Mother's Grandmother's Tempus Fugit Floor Clock, I have all the pieces, but no ... A: If you can, send me digital pictures of your clocks pieces and I will instruct you how to assemble ... | |
| how to properly set wall clock | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: how do i set my wall clock do you go counter clockwise or clockwise i have a westminster chimeclock A: Generally you simple turn the minute hand backwards or forwards until you achieve the proper time ... | |
| emperor clock weight | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have owned my Emperor grandfather clock for over 20 years with no problems. Recently, the middle ... A: The striking of a clock is regulated by a lift cm or other device that causes the chimes or strike ... | |
| Jauch PL 12 CM Colonial Clock | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to find out if my clock is worth anything. I have had it for a while now, but not real ... A: I cannot do an appraisal without seeing the clock. Much depends upon condition of the movement, ... | |
| Tempus Fuget Grandfather Clock won't chime right...Please Help. | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: A few months ago I bought a Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock from a furniture store. I followed all ... A: Okay, let's take another whack at this. The movement of your clock contains three motors between ... | |
| Unusual lantern clock | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a very unusual, if not unique, lantern clock. It has a musical movement, 8 bells, 10 hammers ... A: Wow!! Would I like to see this guy. I will contact the museums I have done past work for to see if ... | |
| viking clock kit | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a viking clock kit #k-235-B that was given to me. It had no instructions and appears to be ... A: Viking went out of business quite a few years ago. I have no idea where you might find any ... | |
| Chime Rods | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm needing to find a replacement set of chime rods for my grandfather clock. From what I can tell, ... A: You can acquire the parts you need from a clock materials supply houses, most deal exclusively with ... | |
| Tempus Fuget Grandfather Clock won't chime right...Please Help. | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: A few months ago I bought a Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock from a furniture store. I followed all ... A: Your problem has a simple solution. Before taking care of that I must express a comment as to the ... | |
| Model 120 Emperor Clock | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Bill- In the mid 90's I purchased 4 kits and after assembly etc I gave each of my sons the finished ... A: I am truely sorry I was unable to help you. In order to have done so I needed information. In ... | |
| Clock Weights | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I need a set of three grandfather weights for a Fenclocks Saxham "A". Back of movement reads FHS in ... A: I can't help you with cost, I can help you as to weight requirements. Your clock movement was ... | |
| Tempus Fugit - Grandmother Clock | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: We have recently acquired a GM clock from my mother-in-law. We would like to know how to set it ... A: I need some clarification. If I understand you correctly the quarter hour chimes are functioning ... | |
| Vintage Seikosha clock - problem solving | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm from India. Recently, I bought one Seikosha clock. The clock has 3 hands - minute, hour and ... A: Most likely your clock has a one day time train and has been built to be wound every day. Such ... | |
| Clock oils | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Do you know anything about a brand of longcase clock oil "Anchor" made in India. I have used this on ... A: I know nothing of the oil you reference. The quality of lubricants one uses is the final touch of ... | |
| Hermle 1050-020 | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I just put a HERMLE 1050-020 triple chime movement into a case for a mantle clock. The movement is ... A: Make sure the springs are run down. Pack the clock in a secure cardboard box. Make sure that is ... | |
| Moon Dial Grandfather Clock | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Perkings, My father purchased a clock kit from the Emporer Clock Company and I was asked to build it ... A: Examine the position of the hammers while they are at repose, i.e., blows having been completed and ... | |
| Moon Dial Grandfather Clock | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: Perkings, My father purchased a clock kit from the Emporer Clock Company and I was asked to build it ... A: Heinz Jauch has been out of business for quite a few years. The chances for finding a manual for ... | |
| hands on clock fall backward | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: when i set the time, the hands meet resistance when i set them forward. they also fall back because ... A: I believe your problem is in the motion works of your clocks motor, (movement). This is the train ... | |
| Model 120 Emperor Clock | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: Bill- In the mid 90's I purchased 4 kits and after assembly etc I gave each of my sons the finished ... A: Per previous response the data is stamped upon the movement (works) backplate. When I refer to the ... | |
| Hermle 1050-020 | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I just put a HERMLE 1050-020 triple chime movement into a case for a mantle clock. The movement is ... A: Sure can, and quite easily. Stop the clock. Remove the minute hand from its shaft. Turn the hand ... | |
| ELCO WATCH | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I was going through my late fathers belongings (Died 1963)and came across an Elco Swiss Made Gold ... A: I am sorry, I am not an expert on watches. I will say this, strictly from a personal point of view. ... | |
| Model 120 Emperor Clock | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Bill- In the mid 90's I purchased 4 kits and after assembly etc I gave each of my sons the finished ... A: I suspect your clock is quick-beating. Has the swing of the pendulum altered during this ... | |
| Hamilton Movement | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a Hamiltom Movement that I bought off ebay to make a homemade clock for as a hobby. This ... A: Please forgive my density, I still am not envisioning what is going on. Perhaps if you could send ... | |
| Hamilton Movement | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a Hamiltom Movement that I bought off ebay to make a homemade clock for as a hobby. This ... A: Could you be more detailed in describing your problem. If I understand properly the clock trys to ... | |
| welby clock | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a welby anniversary clock for a gift. It has four balls. the owner said the ... A: Clocks are rarely overwound. In over 50 years of working on clock I have never seen this condition. ... | |
| Chain completely off center sprocket | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller clock that the center chain has come completely off the sprocket. How can I ... A: The easiest way to do this is to remove the movement from the case so that you can turn it upside ... | |
| Urgos Gmother clock chiming problem | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I'd recently corrected a chime sync problem on an Urgos 3-chime movement kit Grandmother clock. ... A: Not seeing the movement I have to guess. Urgos very frequently used a four pointed star as the ... | |
| Hamilton Movement | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a Hamiltom Movement that I bought off ebay to make a homemade clock for as a hobby. This ... A: Model 1050-020 is an eight day triple chime movement. It has a 4/4 Westminster, Whittington and St. ... | |
| Chime/Minute Hand Sync | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: My Kieninger wall clock chimes about two minutes early...chimes when the minute hand reads 13,28... ... A: Your clock is out of beat. You mention an adjustment at the top of the pendulum, this is the ... | |
| anchor escapement in cuckoo clock | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: My cuckoo clock made in approx. 1928 now will not run. Even after careful cleaning, it seems that ... A: The escapement is the very heart of a timepiece. There is no generic formula that I know of nor am ... | |
| Feintechnik 661 clock | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired a non-working clock with the markings Feintechnik 661, Made in West Germany, 66 ... A: I find no reference to this company. From what you give all that I can tell you is that it was made ... | |
| Chime/Minute Hand Sync | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My Kieninger wall clock chimes about two minutes early...chimes when the minute hand reads 13,28... ... A: The adjustment you need make is on the minute hand itself. To do this task, remove the minute hand ... | |
| Erhardiau:h 77 Uhrenfabrik german grandmother clock | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought this clock from a budget store in the town where I live. They clerks assured me ... A: The weights have separate and distinct parts of the motor to drive, consequently they are rarely ... | |
| grandfather clock | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a 20yr old Ridgeway granfather clock IT chimes every 15 minutes But GONGES 15 minutes late ... A: Somehow your time keeping and chime has gotten out of synch. Perhaps by turning the minute hand ... | |
| Problem with my quarter chime table model Smith's clock | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I am esday from India. I have in my collection a few old clocks through heredity. I am having a ... A: Okay that is an entirely different matter. Your clock apparently lacks the power to lift one of the ... | |
| Problem with my quarter chime table model Smith's clock | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I am esday from India. I have in my collection a few old clocks through heredity. I am having a ... A: This is perplexing. If I understand correctly every thing works fine as long as the machine is out ... | |
| Erhardiau:h 77 Uhrenfabrik german grandmother clock | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought this clock from a budget store in the town where I live. They clerks assured me ... A: Whenever a chain driven clock is relocated the chain are bound together, usually with a piece of ... | |
| Erhardiau:h 77 Uhrenfabrik german grandmother clock | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought this clock from a budget store in the town where I live. They clerks assured me ... A: If your clock is powered by springs you will need to wind the clock with a key that would be ... | |
| granfather clock,western germany | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I just picked up my grandfather clock from having it repaired, it has 8 chiming rods and 4 striking ... A: Final tuning of a tall clock can only be done on site, this includes chiming ad final timekeeping ... | |
| hour hand slipping | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: The hour hand on my Ridgeway grandfathers clock no longer holds; for example if it gets to 3 o'clock ... A: Remove the minute and hour hands. Examine the bushing on the hour hand, if the bushing is tight to ... | |
| Sessions mantle clock | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I inherited my grandfathers clock. The only stamping on the plate is Sessions Forrestville Conn. I ... A: Before anything else, NEVER EVER remove a clocks plates without first arresting the main springs!! ... | |
| hour hand slipping | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: The hour hand on my Ridgeway grandfathers clock no longer holds; for example if it gets to 3 o'clock ... A: No. You need to re-establish the hour hands friction fit to its shaft. To correct push the hour ... | |
| seth thomas sparta adimantine clock | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: bill, i purchased this clock about 3 years ago on ebay fron a gentleman in ill. after reading Q&A on ... A: My reference materials give production dates for the Sparta as being from 1904 through 1910. ... | |
| clock movement dryer | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I would like to make a clock movement dryer...and ideas or plans come to mind..Thanks, Gary :) A: Acquire an old hair dryer. One that has a hose between the dryer motor and the bonnet. Then get a ... | |
| wall westminster chime clock | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: my westminster clock chimes the hour on the quarter hour...hour do I adjust this? A: You don't tell me much about your clock so I can give you only a generic answer. Remove the minute ... | |
| Replacing chimes in grandfather clock | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: My husband went to an auction a couple of years ago and came home with a new grandfather clock. As ... A: One of my lasting memories of childhood was lying in front of my Granddaddies clock waiting for it ... | |
| Viking Clock needs to be set. | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: We have a Viking clock with the numbers "Franzhermle 78, 3240-020". Its a mantle clock. "TWL 2 ... A: Given the condition you describe I suggest you give serious thought about replacing the movement. ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a chime clock that is a windup and has a drawer at the bottom.It is a tempus fugit but I ... A: The reason you can't find your clock on the computer is that tempus fugit refer to the dial style ... | |
| Viking Clock needs to be set. | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: We have a Viking clock with the numbers "Franzhermle 78, 3240-020". Its a mantle clock. "TWL 2 ... A: I believe you have one to many numbers in your movement designation. The correct reference is ... | |
| alaron 31 day korean clock | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: bill, i just saw one of your answers to a winding question,like you said the click gear on the back ... A: Perhaps I did not understand your problem afterall. Let's put it into perspective to see whether or ... | |
| bentima chiming clock | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: my wife has bought an old clock as described above. It keeps good time but we cannot regulate the ... A: You will need to change the position of the hour hand. Let us use your own example. It is 1:00 ... | |
| Manual for Hermle 340-020 | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find an english operating manual for a Hermle 340-020 mantel clock? A: Hemle has offices in the USA. I personally have never seen such a manual. If there is such a thing ... | |
| Cuckoo clock around 40 years old | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a cuckoo clock that was given to my mother as a gift in the 1960's which is very plain and on ... A: A very commendable thought. I find no reference to GULA in any of my reference sources. I suspect ... | |
| alaron 31 day korean clock | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: bill, i just saw one of your answers to a winding question,like you said the click gear on the back ... A: I need to know a bit about your mechanical ability. I rather suspect you are going to have to take ... | |
| Hermel 340-020 movement | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: We inherited a Howard Miller clock with this movement and were interested in running it without the ... A: The lever you discus was provided for the specific purposes of silencing the chimes. When in silent ... | |
| 76 Franz Hermle - quarter chime will not work | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me out with a question. A couple of years ago I inherited a grandfather ... A: A few words about your clock before I address the problem. The movement was constructed By Hermle ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock Repair | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, Would it be possible to purchase a copy of your Cuckoo Clock Repair cd? A: No I cannot sell the video. It was derived from a copyrighted VHS tape I had made when I converted ... | |
| Long Case Clock Chime Problem | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: After I had adjusted my clock (rack chime) for daylight saving (advancing it eleven hours letting ... A: If I may suggest, in the future simply stop your clock for 1 hour or more, then, reset, with the ... | |
| Elgin Anniversary Clock | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I just saw your post about someone else's anniversary clock so I thought I ask you about mine. I ... A: VERY INTERESTING!!! I have some thoughts on this matter but am reluctant to discus them without ... | |
| Howard miller Grand father | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: when the clock strikes the hour it keeps striking, lets say at 12 it might strike 15 times or more. A: It sounds like the clock needs cleaning. The ratchet pawl governing the number of hammer blows is ... | |
| Resetting a pendulum clock for time change | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: but everytime we have to reset our old pendulum clock for a time change, it is off by an hour. We ... A: To set the clock back an hour, simply stop the clock for an hou. To set it ahead, move the minute ... | |
| hermel 340-020 hammers | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I just got this Hamilton clock off e-bay.The hammers go up very slowly and they come down to the ... A: Up front the 340-020 is prone to fast wearing. The fact that the hammers fall slowly tells me a ... | |
| Rethreading the chain of my Cuckoo clock | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I have read all the past Q&As from the site and I think I know sort of what I have to do. My wife ... A: Because of all the wires and goo gaa's on them, cuckoo's can be a real bitch to work on. On the ... | |
| Bei Heinz Jauch | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Have aquired a family GF clock. No clue how it works, last word was it didn't work very well so was ... A: Some of the Jauch movements were quality products. Unfortunately the ones ending up with clock ... | |
| Elgin Anniversary Clock | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I have an Elgin Anniversary clock that was my grandparents. It is about 23 years old. I can't ... A: The only thing I know about these clocks are that you have to put batteries into them. My expertise ... | |
| Setup of Pearl Grandfather clock. | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: we don't know how to get the 35-40 year old pearl grandfather clock started. we have the weights ... A: I will need more information if I am to help you. First of all when you cause the pendulum to swing ... | |
| Escapement adjustment. | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: G'day William, When setting the escapement on a pendulum clock how is the relationship of the anchor ... A: I prefer my clocks to have a noticeable pendulum swing. This would be subject to, limitations of ... | |
| Pendulum on Antique French Moreau Clock Set | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased an antique clock set on eBay and the pendulum was taken off for packing and ... A: I diligently viewed the picture submitted to auction the clock you recently purchased. Nowhere in ... | |
| Ingraham mantel clock runs slow and out of beat | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have an E Ingraham & Co. mantel clock with date stamp 11/26. It appears to be an 8-day movement. ... A: As a general rule a clock such as yours should be cleaned every eight years. Much depends upon the ... | |
| Ingraham mantel clock runs slow and out of beat | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I have an E Ingraham & Co. mantel clock with date stamp 11/26. It appears to be an 8-day movement. ... A: This is my second response. My cat started tap dancing on the keyboard and the whole thing was ... | |
| Howard Miller Mantle 612437 | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: Mr Perkins, I'm working on this clock,have cleaned and oiled and it runs beautifully but I can't ... A: Send me all the information stamped upon your clocks back-plate. With that I can identify your ... | |
| Alaron Wall Clock | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: We have a walnut chime clock purchased in 1980. Cat. Num. 39XA3852E same as a 39XA3857E. 31 Day ... A: Take your clock to another repair person. Any statement to the effect that a main spring is not ... | |
| Howard Miller mantle clock 612-429 | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased this howard miller clock and does not seem to work. I wound it and nothing happens ... A: The first thing I would do is return the clock to the vendor from whom you purchased the clock. ... | |
| 1977 Cornwall regulator clock glass | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: The clock fell off the wall and the glass broke apart. We were told since it is obsolete, there is ... A: There is allways a source to replace clock glass. It would be helpfull to know what sort of glass ... | |
| Ansonia 8-Day Mantle Clock | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Perkins, I have an Ansonia 8-Day mantle clock, with no model number that I can find. It is ... A: I believe your clock to be one of Ansonia's crystal regulators. They are very desirable and much ... | |
| Can you name this Seth Thomas clock? | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: My father received this Seth Thomas clock and is dying to know any information about it. He loves ... A: I can possibly identify the clock from digital pictures. At minimum I would need one viewing the ... | |
| 451-050H movement in a King Arthur G/F clock | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I am about to buy a 1983 King Arthur Grandfather clock and was told that the movement hasn't been ... A: The movement in your clock is a Hermle 451-050H. These are quite frankly not very good movements. ... | |
| Harris&Mallow | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me where to find a Harris&Mallow movement 341-020/35CM underlined with 112. This was ... A: Your clock is powered by a Hermle model 341-020 movement. It uses a 35cm pendulum beating at a rate ... | |
| Chime | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: The chime on my Verichron Regulator clock cimes at 3 minutes after the hour. the minute hand is on a ... A: The hole by which the minute hand is held to the oblong shaft is formed by a friction fitted ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a three weight Black Forest Cuckoo Clock. The wire for the fan mechanism which controls the ... A: The wire you refer to is called a "whipping wire". Just before the music commences this wire should ... | |
| Clock Stopped | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have an old wall clock with a Tempus Fugit movement which use to chime on the hour and the half ... A: I believe your clock needs cleaning. The continuos chiming indicates the rack governing the number ... | |
| Mantle clock runs fast | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller mantle clock model 613-178 with a two jewel action unadjusted that is stamped ... A: Unfortunately I am computer ignorant. Just before making this response I tried the address and did ... | |
| E Ingraham wind up clock | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Our wind up clock does not keep the pendulum in motion, even with a full wind. It just slows & ... A: I would suggest your clock needs cleaning. Your comment of the spring continuing to expand while ... | |
| seth thomas clock | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I just got a seth thomas camel back clock. It is running fine but I would like to know more about ... A: I really can't tell you much without either seeing the clock or having more information. The model ... | |
| Hermle 1161-053 Movement | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I was given a grandfather clock that used to work, but due to moving and such, it no longer does. I ... A: I believe you are on the right path by opting for a movement replacement. However, before you go to ... | |
| Mantle clock runs fast | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller mantle clock model 613-178 with a two jewel action unadjusted that is stamped ... A: There is a site on the inter-net that will explain how to adjust the floating balance. However the ... | |
| Timing adjustment | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: Trend mantel clock style 722-351/ movement no. 106A/ pack no. 459/199 Clock runs fast. ... A: Again I need more information. An escapement is by far the most critical and difficult part of a ... | |
| Timing adjustment | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: Trend mantel clock style 722-351/ movement no. 106A/ pack no. 459/199 Clock runs fast. ... A: To properly respond to this question more information is needed. Presuming your clock is pendulum ... | |
| Howard Miller clock | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: It's a Howard Miller. On the back plate it says 150-H Westminster Chime model 610-181. I think it's ... A: Being unfamiliar with the 610-181 movement leaves me very much in the dark. Perhaps you can shed ... | |
| Howard Miller clock | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: It's a Howard Miller. On the back plate it says 150-H Westminster Chime model 610-181. I think it's ... A: I am not familiar with a movement having a reference number 610-181, however, I can give you generic ... | |
| HERMLE WORKS REPLACEMENT | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I read your response to someone about a Herman Miller Case containing a Hermle Floating Balance ... A: You can obtain a replacement movement from Butterworth Clocks a Muscutin, Iowa. Marc is available ... | |
| 1929 Ingraham Mantel Clock | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: Have been unable to get an even tick-tick. Is there a way to know how set the pendulum on center. ... A: You state, "have been unable to get an even tick-tick". This is indicative of a clock out of beat. ... | |
| How do I find a clock repairman? | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: My beautiful Grandfather clock (Colonial, made in Germany about 1975)was damaged during a move, ... A: Go to <www.local.com>, when accessed enter into the search screen, clock repair, Pensacola, Fl. You ... | |
| new grandfather clock | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: While i was on vacation, no one wound my grandfather clock. When I returned, I reset the time, but ... A: You need to move the hour hand forward 1 hour. The hour hand is friction fit, all you need do, is, ... | |
| New Hermle movement | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I Have just bought a new Hermle movement for a mantle clock,and have failed to accurately regulate ... A: You should expect a new movement to have been properly regulated at the factory as such you should ... | |
| John Bailey Jr. tall clock | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: We have the opportunity to purchase a tall clock signed by John Bailey Jr. that has been in the ... A: I am sorry I do not do on-line appraisals. I suggest you contact a local antiques auctioneer for a ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock Gaining Time | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My parents own an Emperor Grandfather Clock. They have had the clock for 20+ years and it has not ... A: The movement needs to removed from its case, completely taken apart and everything cleaned, polished ... | |
| clock chimes | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 50's vintage Verichron wall clock which used to have wonderful Westminster chimes at the ... A: Overwinding is nearly impossible. The conditions attributed to this phenomenon are really ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather Clock | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I think the hour and minute hands are bent. At certain points of time, the clock pendulum stops. I ... A: If this does not work, then, get new hands. Stop the clock at an hour. Remove the minute hand by ... | |
| does my grandfather clock need a chain or cable | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Part no. on the back is 1161-853BS. Upon unpacking it from the crate, it appears he left something ... A: Your clock is cable driven. It is possible the cables have been totally wound under their plastic ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather Clock | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I think the hour and minute hands are bent. At certain points of time, the clock pendulum stops. I ... A: I really don't understand what you are saying. Are the hands bent front to back or side to side? ... | |
| running fast | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: i wonder if you can help only i have a seth thomas wall clock which used to run accurately but ... A: I thing your clock needs cleaning. One thing in your description bothers me, "-----even opened the ... | |
| Pearl Grandfather clock | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: i have a Pearl Grnadfather Clock i purchased new 25 years ago. i have moved several times and always ... A: I presume your Pearl has an Hermle movement. Hermle has a manual available that pretty well covers ... | |
| Hermle 451-053 | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Grandmother Clock with a 74 Franz Hermle, 451-053, 85 cm/70.77 movement and I ... A: One of the questions you ask is answered by the data you provided. The 85cm/70.77 says the clock's ... | |
| chimes skips ahead 30 minutes | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 100 year old Seth Thomas mantal clock that works great except that the chime occasionally ... A: Your problem description suggests your clock needs cleaning and andjustment. I believe the release ... | |
| old german grandfather clock | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: we just bought clock that was purchased in Bavaria from an old church in the 70's At that time it ... A: If the clock has not run for ten years it is certainly in need of a good cleaning and adjustments. ... | |
| triple chime drive train | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: Is there a way to adjust the speed that the barrel turns in a Ridgeway grandfather clock? All three ... A: The simplest adjustment is to reduce the amount of weight for the chime train. In some instances ... | |
| Ansonia Clock Co. | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have just inherited an old Ansonia Clock. It is glass on all sides and has a front and back ... A: You will need to move the hour hand to its correct position. The way to do this is; (1) Stop the ... | |
| grandfather clock movement fell apart | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: My mother inherited a grandfather clock with Emperor model 100m movement that had been wound too ... A: The information I was hoping for is apparently not available from the backplate of your mother's ... | |
| grandfather clock movement fell apart | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My mother inherited a grandfather clock with Emperor model 100m movement that had been wound too ... A: The Emperor clock company is still in business and has a customer service division. I suggest you ... | |
| grandfather clock | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a grandfather clock that was originally purchased in 1978. The original receipt says ... A: I am not familiar with the refernce provided. If you wish to pursue this matter, simple open up the ... | |
| Urgos wall clock | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I was recently given an Urgos wall clock; movement is UW 16/79. I have been unable to find this ... A: I am not familiar with this movement. I suggest you address your question to; Mark Butterworth, ... | |
| Joseph Butterworth clock | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: We have inherited a grandfather clock around 1750's made by Joseph Butterworth - it is currently ... A: Examine the holes carefully. If there is any indication of glue in the holes the finials were wood. ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock hands move only 50% of time | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I bought a cuckoo clock in Vienna in June. The problem is the hands of the clock only move 50% of ... A: I suspect a pin or washer is somehow out of position. Try moving the minute hand ever so slightly ... | |
| Waltham 31 day chime clock | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: My wife bought a Waltham 31 day chime clock at an estate sale. When she set it, it chimed perfectly ... A: There is certainly nothing wrong in buying a used clock. Today that's where the best is acquired. ... | |
| Ridgeway grandfather clock won't run | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Model-131, Movement-HL, Finish-COA4, Serial-3679. My problem is I'm not sure how to place the ... A: Unfortunately the information I was seeking is not there. In absence thereof I will give you a ... | |
| Turtle Clock | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I own a metal turtle alarm clock made in West Germany. The name on the face is Bentley. I'm unable ... A: Sorry, I cannot find any information on this clock. About the only thing we can say is, that it ... | |
| Ridgeway grandfather clock won't run | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Model-131, Movement-HL, Finish-COA4, Serial-3679. My problem is I'm not sure how to place the ... A: As you face your clock The heaviest weight hangs on your right. One thing I know, because "the ... | |
| Clock Parts | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Do you know where I might find parts for a "77 Franz Hermle" clock movement? It is identified with ... A: Any clock materials house should be able to fill your needs. If you will provide me with your zip ... | |
| Source For Parts | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to paint my own dial for an Ogee clock that I am restoring. I bought a case with no ... A: Painting a clock dial is an art unto itself. Whether or not you should do it yourself is your own ... | |
| Emperor Clock 300 | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: What movement and dial does this clock take. All I have is the case and is it possible to get ... A: I just might have a set of instructions around. If I run across them I will let you know. In the ... | |
| Help to identify Howard Miller Mantel Model name | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Greetings....I just purchased a used triple chime-Westminster,Whittington and St Michael- Howard ... A: About all I can tell you is that the movement of your clock was made be Hermle in 1992. It is an ... | |
| tempus fugit clock | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: First we inherited a grandfather clock or grandmother, we can't tell very who made it...it has an ... A: Apparently your clock is one of the rare ones that got thru manufacturing without its pedigree being ... | |
| tempus fugit clock | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: First we inherited a grandfather clock or grandmother, we can't tell very who made it...it has an ... A: I will need more information to help you. You will need to move your clock to gain access to view ... | |
| Grandfather clock with stuck weight | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I have an Interclock grandfather clock w/three chimes. Recently, while pulling the chain to "wind" ... A: Sounds like a defective ratchet. If so the cure is not simple. The chain wheel assembly would have ... | |
| pearl grandfather clock | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: the model of the pearl is 6856 date 07/84 numbers are 1161-850a 94cm/66 my question i think it was ... A: I need a bit more information. Is one or more of the weights pulled up so tight that it is jammed? ... | |
| Ansonia Mantle Clock | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I have an Ansonia Mantle clock from the late 1800's (I think). It has a a figure of Sir Isaac Newton ... A: You need to take it back to the person that cleaned the clock. It sounds like something went out of ... | |
| waltham 31 day wind up clock | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: i just received one of these clocks because it was wound too tight. i took the mechanism out of the ... A: From your description it would appear the springs are trying to deliver power to the gears of their ... | |
| Waterbury clock restoration | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of restoring the movement an old Waterbury black mantle clock. The only ... A: I have searched my information sources and have been unable to identify anything that would help ... | |
| Hamilton 340-020 adjust after cleaning | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: This clock sat 10 years without running. I cleaned it several times with Chemtronics Tun-o-wash, ... A: Even though the movement is marked Hamilton it was made by Hermle 340-020. Instructions for ... | |
| setting time ridgeway clock | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: My wife has owned a Ridgeway grandfather clock for a while.Over the course of moving it several ... A: ALL clock owners should take the responsibility for setting and time adjusting their clock(s). ... | |
| Emoeror Grandfather Clock Moon Dial | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: My friend has an Emperor Grandfather clock with a moon dial. The movement is a Urgos UW03120B. The ... A: Sorry about the delay in response. I was trying to find an exploded view of a moon dial so that you ... | |
| Ethan Allen grandfather clock | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: During our recent move to our new home, the clock weights were removed for transport. Now the chains ... A: I would truly like to help you, unfortunately the information you provided does no suffice my need. ... | |
| Hermle 1161-850A Movement | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently received a grandfather clock from a close friend. It was made by Dayton Clock Company. ... A: The click you hear is of the chime train cocking, that is reassuring. On your clock one of the ... | |
| seth thomas modelA403-009 triple chime movement | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i took clock out of case to oil it. i took off the hour gear that was attached with a c clip. i put ... A: From your description it sounds like a missing or inoperative piece. If I understand the chime runs ... | |
| Chime Control | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Black Forest 451-050H chime control lever. Which setting is "on" & which is "off"? Thank You A: Without seeing the clock , I don't know. Here is how you can find out. If your clock is a single ... | |
| clock chimes | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a grandfather clock from Viking Clock Company in 1988. I do not have a model number. ... A: I have been retired for quite a few years and have lost contact with many of my former peers so am ... | |
| Clock chimes | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: We have a grandfather (circa 1915) fitted with a Peerless Gong no7 set of 5 chime rods. The second ... A: You can order replacements, on line, from various clock materials houses. Here are two you might ... | |
| chiming clock | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: Our wall clock chimes 12 at 4 and then correctly at 5 and at 6 it chimes 10, correctly the rest of ... A: The inability to identify your clocks movement deprives me of the most essential tool. Not being ... | |
| Pearl Clock | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: Our Pearl is a 3 chime grandfather clock. It will only chime on the Westminster. It does correctly ... A: I suspect your judgement that the old boy needs cleaning is correct. I do want you to try something ... | |
| Tubular Chimes.. | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: .could you please tell me what is the correct striking point on a tubular bell long case.Should the ... A: Whenever I was called upon to rehang a set of tubular chimes I followed this routine. After about ... | |
| 2 vs 3 keyholes | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: This is very basic, but I just can't help my friend who doesn't know why some clocks have 2 ... A: Indeed this is basic, very basic, yet about as important as it can get. I'll take a whack at it. ... | |
| howard miller triple chime movement | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: i took clock out of case to oil it. i took off the hour gear that was attached with a c clip. i put ... A: I will need you to be specific about this condition. The solution might be quite simple or complex. ... | |
| Grandfather clock chimes too lone | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway grandfather clock that chimes four hours off. For instance, at 5 o'clock it will ... A: Simply turn the hour hand back 4 hours. To do this you need to grasp the hour hand as close to its ... | |
| Cuckoo clock won't chime | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have an old Black Forest wall cuckoo clock. It keeps time but the minute hand does not cock the ... A: In view of the clock not cocking the strike train I suggest it needs cleaning. If this be the case, ... | |
| chimes don't work | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I moved the weights on our clock and I think I moved them up too close? The chimes stopped and only ... A: Perhaps you have hung the weights in the wrong order. As you face the clock the heaviest weight ... | |
| Howard Miller Wall Clock Chime - Hammer | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a HM Pendelum wall clock that had been dropped and the cabinet was broken. I have repaired ... A: Unfortunately the information does not help me. The problem is Howard Miller does not build ... | |
| Viking Clock | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Ihave a Viking Grandmother clock that I built from a kit in the late 60's . It has a series 111 ... A: Something has happened to cause an increase to the arc of the pendulum. Coming immediately to mind ... | |
| Howard Miller Wall Clock Chime - Hammer | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a HM Pendelum wall clock that had been dropped and the cabinet was broken. I have repaired ... A: I suspect you have a bent hammer rod. Expose the movements backplate, copy down and send me ALL the ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I asked you about my grandfather clock...it was off on the hour and half hour(about 4 hours). I got ... A: Under the dial of your clock resides a pawl with fingers of various lengths that cause a lifting ... | |
| Emperor Wall Clock ... runs shorter ... | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: My Dad built me a wall clock with a Franz Hermie movement 1051 - 030A / 38cm that recently runs ... A: I believe cleaning and adjustments is in order here. I would suggest you get an estimate as to cost ... | |
| chiming clock | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: Our wall clock chimes 12 at 4 and then correctly at 5 and at 6 it chimes 10, correctly the rest of ... A: I would guess there is a problem with the time works of your clock, that is the gears, levers etc., ... | |
| Anniversary Clock | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I recently acquired an old anniversary clock which belonged to my father. It hadn't run in probably ... A: There is ONE book essentila for anyone attempting to regulate an anniversary clock after replacing ... | |
| Gong Unit, Urgos | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Inherited a 1978 Ethan Allen grandfather clock. It has a Urgos 32008B movement, serial # 901454. The ... A: If the gong base is alike to the original, remove the rods and put them in the order of the ... | |
| Smith Drop Dial Wall Clock | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: We have a Smith drop dial clock and it has been running perfectly both time and chime. Recently ... A: Take off the minute hand nut, then remove the hand from the minute hand tube, replace the hand in a ... | |
| Hermle 340-020 | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I was given a clock with a 340-020 movement that was soaked with something WD40 like. I have had ... A: It is always a pleasure to communicate with one who is just beginning to learn the joys of clock ... | |
| chimes | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: i bough a Seth Thomas mantle clock, barrister keeps good time won't chime. Stamped on works in back ... A: My first thoughts on this matter were for me to write out instructions to accomplish the task. This ... | |
| Remove hour hand | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: How do I get the hour hand off a Waltham 31 day chime wall clock (grandfather type, dual wind, with ... A: Most of the "Waltham", clocks were of Korean origin, and depending upon who did the actual ... | |
| clock winding | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: we have inherited a clock(Hamilton #340-020) that was sound too tight. it has 3 wind holes in the ... A: Actually your clock Is a Hermle signed as a Hamilton. It is an eight day Westminster spring driven ... | |
| chimes | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: i bough a Seth Thomas mantle clock, barrister keeps good time won't chime. Stamped on works in back ... A: Before I make suggestions I need to know if you feel confident enough to remove the movement from ... | |
| Welby Westminster Mantel Clock | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Welby westminster mantel clock that is not working. The movement appears to ... A: The condition you describe of your floating balance would cause me to believe the lubricant has ... | |
| Clock Oiling | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old Emperor clock that has started losing time or stopping (this has happened 2 or ... A: Open the back of your clock, copy down and send me all the information that is stamped upon the ... | |
| Sligh clock movement | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I may need a movement for a Sligh clock Model 0745-1-AB Ant idea where I can find one? ANSWER: ... A: I can't get you a price for a replacement movement. To do so I would need, (quoting from my enitial ... | |
| missing part | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: We recently bought a Pearl Grandfather clock, made in June 1982. Model #327-2130. Chain Driven ... A: The information you have sent led me directly to your movement. I have an exploded view plus parts ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Someone in my family who shall remain nameless, was going to wind the clock by pulling on the chains ... A: Answer me a couple of questions and we will try to get the old gentleman running. 1. Could you ... | |
| missing part | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: We recently bought a Pearl Grandfather clock, made in June 1982. Model #327-2130. Chain Driven ... A: Your clock is actually a Hermle. Which Hermle I don't know. The string of numbers you provided, ... | |
| Repair or Not? | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a vintage Telechron Art Deco mantle clock which I purchased in working order in an Antique ... A: Repairs are expensive. In my experience most people shy away from buying a non-working clock. I ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock. The last time I wound it, it started to dong four hours later on the ... A: It is backwards. Sounds like the minute hand had been turned backwards. That's a no! no! Always ... | |
| pendulum adjustment | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: We have a Seth Thomas crystal regulator that currently is running about 25 minutes too fast over the ... A: Yes you turn the nut on that screw to regulate timekeeping. It is called a regulating nut. Turn ... | |
| Colonial clock weights stuck | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a Colonial with three weights. One was pulled up to high and is now stuck. It seems that ... A: Sorry what you are trying will not work. You must maintain weigh on all three chains to release the ... | |
| Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a Tempus Fugit Grandfather chime clock that require you to wind the clock with a key. The ... A: You can correct this condition at any striking hour. Per your example, the clock strikes 9:00 but ... | |
| howard miller grandfather clock | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: New clock. I have to wind it every 5 days. It seems the weights come down too fast. What could ... A: I think you are doing all the right things. My compliments. Years ago one of my neighbors had a ... | |
| howard miller grandfather clock | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: New clock. I have to wind it every 5 days. It seems the weights come down too fast. What could ... A: There are a number of possibilities. 1) You are not raising the weights high enough. You should ... | |
| Colonial clock weights stuck | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a Colonial with three weights. One was pulled up to high and is now stuck. It seems that ... A: Add additional weight to the offending train. You did not tell me which weight was hung up so I ... | |
| Video and Cuckoo strike, | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: Would it be possible to either borrow or purchase your student video pertaining to Cuckoo clock ... A: I am sorry, I gave the tape away. I will look into my files and see from whence I aquired it. If I ... | |
| grandfather clock | 5/8/2007 |