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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Rensie | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: Is there anyone who knows anything about the Rensie company? I have been all over the internet and ... A: Melissa, I have one watch identification book and I could find nothing on Rensie or Eisner. I was ... | |
| Set Thomas Mantel Clock | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: John, I have recently inherited a Seth Thomas mantel clock, wind-up, that scores Westminster's ... A: Doug, I am not familiar with the Seth Thomas model name "Simsbury 2W" name and the #5006" number you ... | |
| ansonia mantel clock | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: i have an ansonia mantel clock i dont know the model as the label in the back door is only part ... A: Wayne, Turn the minute hand until the clock strike the hour. Count the number of strikes. If the ... | |
| CENTENNIAL PARLOR CLOCK S 1675 | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: I have this clock above ( on face has DNA) and was wondering if you consider it a good clock? I have ... A: Linda, I believe the Centennial clock with DNA on the dial is an Asian 31 day clock. As far as ... | |
| Hermle movement-follow up questions | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: You are right, my movement is a high bridge model 451-050H. However, I am not sure from my old ... A: Colin, Are you referring to removing the hand from the old movement or the new one? Occasionally ... | |
| anniversary clocks | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I have a Koma anniversary clock that seems to work perfectly except the anniversary seems to fall ... A: Frank, there can be a number of reasons that a clock will not run the full duration of the intended ... | |
| Emperor School Clock | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: My clock movement has expired. It is numbered 2 78, 5927. Is a replacement possible? If not, and ... A: Glen. There are a few options here. Is it possible for you to send me a photo of the full front of ... | |
| 1050-020 Speed Adjustment | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: My Howard Miller 1050-020 clock runs a little too fast, do I adjust the speed using the "+ -" screw ... A: Chris, that is the one. If the balance wheel is functioning properly, the adjustment is broken down ... | |
| Eletric timer | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I want to slow a timer on a dishwasher. We have low water pressure and the timer is not allowing ... A: Brian, this is not really in my field of clocks, but I used to be an electro-mechanical designer, so ... | |
| Missing numeral | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I read some of your repairs and was wondering if you happened to have from your parts a gold number ... A: Denese, dial numerals came in many different styles, colors and materials. Suppliers have very few ... | |
| 1882 Ansonia Clock | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: Just like the question from Tracy from 2/5/2009, I am having trouble setting my fabulous Ansonia ... A: Dawn, I have an Ansonia mantel clock, 1882, in my shop right now and it is a "safe-back" type, as ... | |
| Re: Schatz Royal Mariner Mainspring | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Would you or any of your contacts have the mainspring dimensions for a 1970's or so 4 jewel Schatz ... A: Steve, I have just found a possible answer in my Clocksmiths Internet Group Archives. One member ... | |
| 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: Nancy, I have checked and I cannot find any information on the platform escapement you have. I do ... | |
| Viking Grandfather Clock Model 235 | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I have a Viking Grandfather Clock cabinet kit model number 235. I do not have a manual to help me ... A: Connie, I believe I have some vintage assembly instructions for a couple of Viking clocks. If you ... | |
| Re: Schatz Royal Mariner Mainspring | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: Would you or any of your contacts have the mainspring dimensions for a 1970's or so 4 jewel Schatz ... A: Steve, I have serviced quite a few of the Royal Mariners, However, I cannot remember if I have ever ... | |
| Lynton-2w Mantel clock | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: Mr. Newman I would like to know the year of my mantel clock. It was made in Germany for Seth Thomas ... A: Gerald, many clock manufacturers do not date code their movements. I am not at my shop and do not ... | |
| King Arthur 451 | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: My model 451 just quit working after being in the same spot for 16 years. I cleaned & lubed it. It ... A: Gil, attached is a photo of the back of a Hermle 451. As there were variations of this model of the ... | |
| King Arthur 451 | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: My model 451 just quit working after being in the same spot for 16 years. I cleaned & lubed it. It ... A: Gil, the 451 is the model of the movement which was manufactured by Hermle, probably with the King ... | |
| 1979-1980 Viking Wall Clock | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: Has Viking Clock Co been taken over by another company? We are looking for a replacement crown for ... A: Bob, check the email address I have supplied. Or cut and paste it in the address field. I have ... | |
| Hermle movement-follow up questions | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: You are right, my movement is a high bridge model 451-050H. However, I am not sure from my old ... A: Colin, I sent you some information and photo by email and just wanted to insure you got it. I had ... | |
| clock runs then quits | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: i have a 1962 elgin hall clock weight driven it runs for about 5 minutes then quits A: Ricky, I will copy you on some diagnostics for a clock not running: CLOCK NOT RUNNING LEVEL 1 - ... | |
| hermle clock volume | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: We have a Hermle 340-020 and its seems to be working fine but we are wondering if there is a volume ... A: Pat, I would imagine you are referring to the volume of the chime and strike. There is very little ... | |
| Emporer Clock | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: One of the chains (holding the weight) has come off the winding sprocket/gear. Does the weight hang ... A: Dennis, for the chime weight on the right, it hangs on the right of the sprocket wheel. FYI, the ... | |
| Setting The Chimes To Sound The Correct Hour | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: We have a Pearl Grandfather's clock which we purchased new from Pearl in the 80's. The clock has ... A: Larry, I had answered your question and I see that it did not get out to you. Sorry for the delay. ... | |
| Linden Clock parts | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My mother-in-law was given a Linden clock ...a quartz triple chime mantel, #7034&7033. someone ... A: Lisa, many of these movements are made for a while and then discontinued. However, other movements ... | |
| 1979-1980 Viking Wall Clock | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Has Viking Clock Co been taken over by another company? We are looking for a replacement crown for ... A: Bob, Viking closed I believe in the early 1990's and was not taken over by any company. Parts are ... | |
| Emperor clock movement M100 Stamped #77 | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Trying to reassemble a grandfather clock I inherited. I ordered a copy of the Installation & ... A: James, I apologize for the delay in my answer. I was trying to contact Emperor and the rep was out. ... | |
| Heinz Jauch Movement Not Chiming | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: John, I recently inherited a grandfather clock (ironically built by my grandfather). It was built ... A: Mike, as far as how clocks work, ironically, I don't really have any materials or resources. I have ... | |
| mi-ken clock | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have a mi-ken cuckoo clock. As far as I can tell all the parts are here, I just can't seem to get ... A: Yes, Gina, we would be glad to service the clock. As the Allexperts forum is basically for advice ... | |
| mi-ken clock | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have a mi-ken cuckoo clock. As far as I can tell all the parts are here, I just can't seem to get ... A: Gina, I did some research on the Internet and did find the Miken cuckoo clocks and they are ... | |
| Grandfather clock stopped working | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Newman, Since the last time I wound my Howard Miller clock it has stopped working. I read your ... A: Elle, it could be that one of the weights hit the pendulum while being wound and the hanger was ... | |
| Chime problem on Jauch movement | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: John, I didn't get an email on my first submission so am resubmitting for 'follow up' information. ... A: Joe, I'm not quite sure what you mean by not receiving an email from your first submission. I sent ... | |
| Loud chimes | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Is there anyway to have the chimes softer. They sound when they should and the clock runs fine but ... A: Frank, the method I use to soften chime sounds is to put a piece of felt on the end of the hammers. ... | |
| Emperor 100 M (77) Problem | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Mr. Newman: I am seeking to identify the problem with an Emperor Clock. It has a Jauch 100 M ... A: Edwin, the Emperor 100M movement was manufactured by Jauch and we identify it as the Jauch 77. ... | |
| HERMLE MOVEMENT REPLACEMENT | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: I have an emperor clock with a hermle 451-050H movement, 94cm pendulum and handshaft of 33mm. The ... A: Colin, the db is a deadbeat movement and the dbl is a low bridge dead beat. Look at the suspension ... | |
| 8-day cuckoo clock | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: John. I bought an 8-day cuckoo clock in Switzerland last year. it has two weights but now the right ... A: Julie. If the hook on the chain is not jammed in the hole of the base of the case, then you did not ... | |
| Chime problem on Jauch movement | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: For some reason, my Seth Thomas grandfather clock with a Jauch 78 triple chime movement chimes out ... A: Joe, does the movement have a Pendell 110cm on the back, probably on the lower left corner? It ... | |
| mi-ken clock | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have a mi-ken cuckoo clock. As far as I can tell all the parts are here, I just can't seem to get ... A: Gina, I am not familiar with the mi-ken cuckoo clocks. Is it a mechanical or battery clock? It ... | |
| set movement speed | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: How do you change the rate at which a SKP no jewel quartz runs? I see a lever on one side but don't ... A: Carl, usually, modern quartz movements are accurate to a few seconds a month or better. The quartz ... | |
| Urgos moon gear | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: John I was searching the internet for a possible source for an Urgos moon gear with 37 teeth and an ... A: Hugh, please contact me on my shop email address below and I will check to see if I have on left or ... | |
| Moving a Grandfather clock | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: ..How do I make the pulley come down so I can hang the weights? Thanks A: Neil, cut 3 pieces of coat hanger wire about 8" long. Form a loop on both ends of each. Hook one ... | |
| Seconds Feature | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: John - How does the seconds feature on the Hermle 461-850HS movement work? Is the dial itself part ... A: Les, I think it would be best to discuss this on the phone as there are some interactive questions ... | |
| chimes | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: We have a forty year old Hanson grandmother clock. I believe the number in back is 431-053H 94cm. ... A: Marsha, of the Hermle 400 series, I do not know of a 431 series. I believe the model of the ... | |
| Seconds Feature | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: John - How does the seconds feature on the Hermle 461-850HS movement work? Is the dial itself part ... A: Les, I do not have a 461-850HS in front of me right now, but the seconds hand on most clocks is ... | |
| cuckoo clock cannot count | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: My daughter gave me a cuckoo clock when they returned from Austria last year. It is a small black ... A: Sharon, normally, if the number of cuckoos (strikes) are not with the time shown, and the error is ... | |
| Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: I was given a beautiful grandfather clock but i know nothing about it,and it does not work.There is ... A: Charlene, I do not know of any clockmakers near you. I live in Prattville, just north of Montgomery ... | |
| Jauch movement replacement | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor kit clock with a pinch waist (12" inside) and a movement which says it was made by ... A: Jim. The movement you have is not the Jauch 77 but one of a series called the Pendel 110. This, ... | |
| Anvil Mantle Clocks | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently restored a much neglected Anvil Mantle Clock. It is marked British Anvil Perivale London ... A: Giovanni, I seem to remember your name, but I can find no record of a question to me concerning the ... | |
| Bim Bam clock movement/ | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bim Bam pendulum movement that is working erratically. It is the one sold by Klock-it that ... A: The battery powers the timekeeping and the motor that drives the strike hammers. There could be a ... | |
| Bim Bam clock movement/ | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bim Bam pendulum movement that is working erratically. It is the one sold by Klock-it that ... A: David, I don't know what model movement you have, but am not familiar with all the battery powered ... | |
| Bicentennial Clock | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, Do you have any other information on the Bicentennial grand father clock built by Mr. ... A: Brent, I am not familiar with the Lanzer clocks and any information I passed on would have been from ... | |
| grandfather clock chime on and off | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I really need help with my grandfather clock. Its driving me nuts! I bought a 1985 Ridgeway ... A: Lenny, the movement in your clock has auto synchronizing chimes, which means they self-correct. So, ... | |
| emperor clock | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: sorry to bother you again.would you have weights for emperor 301m,two @8.6, chime rods and pendulum ... A: Bob, thanks for contacting me. I might have the parts you need and/or can put you in touch with ... | |
| Emperor serial number | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: My name is Barry Rowe and I am a carpenter & joiner by trade and live in England, UK at a place ... A: Barry, that is a most interesting situation. I certainly concur with your logic on the serial ... | |
| Missing Parts | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: I rescued a Howard Miller 610-707 clock from a trash pile. It looks like it is in good condition ... A: Heidi. Looks like you found a treasure. I will have to know some more information about the clock, ... | |
| 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: Sue, that is a nice looking clock. It is hard to tell if the clock is old. What does the sticker ... | |
| Pendulum stops swinging | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: The pendulum stops swinging after a couple of minutes after i get it going. Everything else works ... A: Kasey, do NOT separate the plates. Disassembling and reassembling would require at least 20-30 ... | |
| emperor clock | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: i was reading your history of emperor,and ssaw you had mentioned that there was a wear problem with ... A: The chime rod assembly and the pendulum are rather straightforward. The pendulum can be of polished ... | |
| windingkey | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hamilton Wheatland Clock and need a winding tool. The number on the back is 340-020. A: Timothy, The movement was manufactured by Hermle and that model movement takes a #7 key. You can ... | |
| emperor clock | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: i was reading your history of emperor,and ssaw you had mentioned that there was a wear problem with ... A: Bob, I was referring to the Emperor 100M with the wear problems. The number to which you refer is ... | |
| Pendulum stops swinging | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: The pendulum stops swinging after a couple of minutes after i get it going. Everything else works ... A: Kasey, you send a good photo of the movement. It looks like a Hermle 1151 or 1161. It's a little ... | |
| PETER - MADE IN GERMANY CLOCK | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Do you have any information on how old it is or anything about it. Also I find the back of it very ... A: Clare, that is a beautiful clock! However I do not know anything about it. There are many ... | |
| Hermle 1051-830 movement | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: Upon retirement I took up clock making as a hobby. I understand the Hermle 1051-830 movement is a ... A: Les. Welcome to the world of clock repair! We need clockmakers! You are correct about the details ... | |
| Regulator clock | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Regulator clock that I am trying to find out about - and could e-mail you a picture. Do you ... A: It would help if you can send a photo of the complete front of the clock and, if possible, one of ... | |
| "R-A" style wall clock | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: Have recently inherited a "R-A" style wall clock by Uhren Fabrik Villingen Germany, 1895-1905. Has a ... A: Pete, I believe the "Uhren Fabrik Villingen Germany, 1895-1905" was the village and era of the ... | |
| Wanamakers Anniversary Clock | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: Cleaning out my mother-in-laws cellar, my husband and I found a Wanamakers anniversary dome clock. ... A: I am checking with my Internet Clocksmiths group to see if John Wanamaker was the actual ... | |
| Cornwall mantle clock | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Cornwall Mantle clock Serial #3609c-0781-25477r... pendulum movement, chime ... A: Joy, many companies used different names on their clocks, so I'm not sure of the actual ... | |
| urgos 9 tube misc questions | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: for urgos 9 tube UW03042B movement (i am building a clock using this): 1. i bought a face/dial ... A: Al, the questions you ask require specific answers unique to your clock. This basically requires ... | |
| Ridgeway | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: The SN # is 88006764 I am trying to find the model. And value if available. Thank you, Ridgeway A: Sandra, the clock was manufactured in 1988, identified by the first two digits of the serial number. ... | |
| 299M Emperor Clock | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old Emperor clock model 299M that has broken chime weight cable mechanism (the ... A: Freddie. You are correct in that the catch has broken. We call it the ratchet click. It is the ... | |
| Franz Hermle mantle clock | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Newman, We have a 350-060, 2 Jewels, 3 hole,Mantle clock. Chimes increase each quarter hour and then ... A: Bernard, I apologize, but I did not ask you how fast it was gaining. Now that I know it is the ... | |
| Franz Hermle mantle clock | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Newman, We have a 350-060, 2 Jewels, 3 hole,Mantle clock. Chimes increase each quarter hour and then ... A: Bernard. There are two types of regulators found on the Hermle 350. The original ones had a ... | |
| Kieninger Grandfather clock | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find more info on a grandfather clock my Dad gave me several years back. On the back ... A: Jennifer, the logo you described, along with the "Original Kieninger" was the one used on earlier ... | |
| Conversion of Old Schoolhouse Wall Clock | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I recently received a large school house style wall clock made by the Edwards Company. I would like ... A: Kathryn, converting a clock movement varies with each type of clock. Each conversion I do is a ... | |
| Seth Thomas clock age | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I read your answer about another Seth Thomas clocks age. I have an old looking mantle clock. The ... A: Brad, I am out of state and will be back at my shop in a couple of days. I would like to do some ... | |
| Pearl grandfather clock | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a Pearl grandfather clock at an estate sale. I did find out by the numbers on the ... A: Jeff, there is very little available information or manuals still remaining on the Pearl clocks. I ... | |
| Pearl Grandfather Clock Manual | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: My parents passed away, and I now own their Pearl Grandfather clock. It works great, but I'd like ... A: Don. I do not have any manuals for the Pearl Clocks. There are very few around, as Pearl ceased ... | |
| Viking Grandfather Clock Weights | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I bought a kitt for a clock i made in high school about 25 years ago. Ineed new weight sleeves for ... A: in just talking to you I am pretty sure what you need. Contact me at my email address below and I ... | |
| Seth Thomas E658-E659 | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased the above floor clock from a consignment store for a very reasonable price. ... A: Frank, I will need the model of the movement. It is probably made for Seth Thomas by Hermle. The ... | |
| Diplomat Clock | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I own a Diplomat Clock - Model 1000,MD-RR-140 cm Lyre since 1983. So far it worked perfect, altough ... A: Ozkan, when a clock starts slowing down, usually chimes first, that is an indication of gummy ... | |
| chimes | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: also have a grandfather clock that is "Hermle Black Forest" #451-050H....94cm. Is there a parts ... A: Rich, the parts suppliers do have components that make up the weights. I can send you a list when I ... | |
| Key | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Have oak cased mantle clock with Erhard Jauch Uhrenfabrik and Germany stamped on rear bottom ... A: Rich, the "Erhard Jauch Uhrenfabrik Germany" means that the movement was manufactured in Germany by ... | |
| key | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a Devon mantel clock that I need a key? for to wind clock.It has 86 and 1050-020 Emil ... A: Tony, your 1050-020 clock movement was made for Devon/Schmeckencher by Hermle. The key for that ... | |
| Question in General | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman: I found out about you while searching for some on-line information on our "King Arthur" ... A: Rolf, first, thank you for the nice comments. I try to help others and I do have a lot of resources ... | |
| smoke damage | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: We have a beautiful grandfather clock that was purchased in Germany. The weights are gold with gold ... A: Tammy, it's hard for me to offer any real suggestions without actually seeing them. First, we have ... | |
| Emperor clock adjustments | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: John, I was searching the net and saw a response you answered regarding clock adjustments on a ... A: Peter, evidently the minute hand bushing has slipped. To correct it, it's best to stop the clock ... | |
| Hermele Quartz Movement Price Too Good To Be Real? | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have been shopping for a Hermele 2115 clock movement. Most vendors wanted around $120 - $130. I ... A: John, Timesavers is one of my major suppliers. I highly recommend them. The price discrepancy is ... | |
| Wall Clock | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: The clock is a Acctim wall clock made in England, it will not chime on the quarter or half hour or ... A: Richard, there can be many causes for the chimes not working (if the chimes don't work, the strike ... | |
| pendulum parts | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to re-assemble a clock that my mother gave me years ago and for whatever reason was in ... A: Dana, there have been some variations in these Hermle 451 suspension springs, depending on the ... | |
| Clock | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I come across somebody trying to sell to me a bronze and marble mantle clock, with a bronze lady on ... A: Eddie, The "FHS" stands for Franz Hermle and Sons. Franz Hermle founded the Franz Hermle Clock ... | |
| Hamilton Clock | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: John, Good Afternoon, I have a 74 Hamilton clock (western Germany) 340-020 and it has three holes to ... A: Omar. The movement you have was manufactured by Hermle for Hamilton in 1974, according to the two ... | |
| CPM 9084 - Montgomery Ward | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Montgomery Ward Grandfather Clock that is about 30 years old. I need to know if and how I ... A: Kelly, the pendulum needed would require the model number of the movement. If you will send me all ... | |
| Colonial grandfather clock #7415936 | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Weight of the three weights that are supposed to hang in the clock for time A: Kate, I will need the model of the movement to determine the weights. Most clock model numbers do ... | |
| ALARON CLOCK LOSING TIME | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently got my Grandmother's Alaron 31 day Clock & it will run, but it loses about 15 minutes ... A: Wanda, the plan was for you to check and see if the pendulum bob was too far down, as indicated by ... | |
| Clock chimes the wrong hour | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Baldwin grandfather clock. It chimes correctly except it is behind by 2 hours. For example, ... A: Barb, carefully run the minute hand through the quarters until the hour chime plays and the hour ... | |
| ALARON CLOCK LOSING TIME | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I recently got my Grandmother's Alaron 31 day Clock & it will run, but it loses about 15 minutes ... A: Wanda, what I can see from the photo is that there is a light worn place on the pendulum wood stick ... | |
| Franz Hermle 82 1050-020 | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: This clock has not worked for maybe 20 years. I finally took it off the shelf to get information on ... A: I have one clocksmith on my list in Oregon. Tom Crooks, Crooks Clocks, Wallowa County, Joseph, OR. ... | |
| Franz Hermle 82 1050-020 | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: This clock has not worked for maybe 20 years. I finally took it off the shelf to get information on ... A: John. First, winding a clock to the full wind will not stop it. Generally a good running clock ... | |
| Difference Between Old And New... | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I have spotted two grandfather clocks. One is colonial and the other is antique. My husband likes ... A: Sharon, there are many clues in determining the age of clocks such as numbers, styles and methods of ... | |
| pendulam | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: hey john. hope you had a good time off but sounds like you were just as busy anyway. I know your ... A: Jerry, I apologize, but I did send you a reply, but evidently did not get through to you. I have ... | |
| Clock Hand nut | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a Hamilton Wall Chiming clock in 1983. It was made in America. IIt has a chiming ... A: Shelley, any clockshop should have one. I am short right now and am going to have to order some. ... | |
| grandfather clock chain | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Had a house fire about a year ago. Just got my furniture back from storage and the chains on my ... A: John, that movement has been superceded by Urgos #32319. I'm not sure which chains the original ... | |
| wall clock movement | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I noticed someone inquired about a clock movement with Gager no(0)jewels unadjusted, Polon Ltd. ... A: Chris, I am unfamiliar with the Gager movement. I could have been made for Gager by another ... | |
| royal bonn la rambla 1755 | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I was givin a the case for this la rambla it is in perfect condition but it has no works just the ... A: Mark, there were a number of Ansonia movements made during that era. Usually, they were used on ... | |
| The E.Ingraham Clock | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an E. Ingraham Company mantle clock which has patened in 1885, Cabinet No. 15. Does this ... A: Ellen, this number probably had more factory significance than what we would use. It might be the ... | |
| alaron 31 day clock | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: first off thank you for all your help in redoing a chime set from a heimle curio clock I sent you a ... A: Jerry, you're welcome. I hope it's doing okay. I am on vacation right now. However I am at a ... | |
| moon dial gear pin | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor clock, model 101 high pallet bridge, and the taper pin that turns the moon dial is ... A: Anne, the size of the pin on one of my Emperor drive gears is 0.047". It is a straight pin. ... | |
| Hamilton Wall clock pendulum 3 hole | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: This gorgeous wall clock has a small plate at the front of the base stating: November 1961 598 or ... A: LV, Most Hamilton clocks I have worked on have the modern production movements. They have the ... | |
| Howard Miller 610-493 info | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for information on a Howard Miller 610-493 grandfather clock. Hopefully you can assist ... A: Jason, the Howard Miller 610-493 is a curio grandfather clock, oak species with overlays, beveled ... | |
| need a new suspension spring | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a montgomery wards grandfather clockthat the suspension spring broke. the model is ccm 9090 A ... A: Emilio, I will need to know a little more information. The clock model does not tell me the make or ... | |
| Ti-Chron Clocks | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: Mr Newman, i just bought a Ti-Chron Clock in a roadside antique store outside Austin Texas. I ... A: John, I don't think the clock was pre-WWII. Also I don't think it is Asian. I believe the label ... | |
| franz hermle 130-070 question | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: but it doesn't have a catch - I can hold a little twist tension on the spring and the clock will ... A: Jamie, what probably happened is that the click spring on the mainspring has broken or been kicked ... | |
| Forestvlle OG Clock Pendulum Assembly | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I moved a circa 1841 Forestville shelf clock and the pendulum assembly came loose. The connecting ... A: Norm, there should be a horizontal post sticking out of the movement plate. It has a very thin slot ... | |
| Emporer clock minute hand adjustment | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I was recently out of town on business, and when I returned home I found our Emperor grandfather ... A: Mark, evidently when the clock was "fixed", the minute hand was inadvertently slipped on the ... | |
| Ti-Chron Clocks | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: Mr Newman, i just bought a Ti-Chron Clock in a roadside antique store outside Austin Texas. I ... A: John, I am not familiar with the Ti-Chron name. I am thinking Asian 31-day (1 month between ... | |
| Trend wall clock | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: My wife received this clock from her Grandmother and I am trying to find a key for it ? There is no ... A: Tom, there is a range of about 10 different size keys used for clocks. Each clock should have a key ... | |
| ughhhh | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: My clocks hands will not move. WHY!!!!???!!!!!! ANSWER: Ana, there are thousands of different ... A: Ana, It looks like something is binding in the clock movement or one of the plastic gears has ... | |
| grand father clock | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a Montgomery wards grandfather clock model CCM-9090- A giving to me .It works fine. The only ... A: Emilio, I think your are probably referring to the minute hand. Below is a writeup on the ... | |
| ughhhh | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: My clocks hands will not move. WHY!!!!???!!!!!! A: Ana, there are thousands of different clocks out there. Divided into three groups, there are ... | |
| Bentima clock will not chime/stike | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I have been given my mother's 8 day Bentima westminster clock. It works OK but I am not able to get ... A: Brian, if the clock hasn't been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years it could be that the lubricants ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Repair/Replacement | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I hope you might be able to steer me to an answer. I purchased an Emperor clock kit in the ... A: Donald, there are conversion kits for these movements if they cannot be repaired economically. I ... | |
| Chimes off on clock | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Grandmother Clock by Trend Clock, Zeeland, Michigan. Chimes are off by 15 minutes (eg. chimes ring ... A: Louis, evidently the minute hand nut came off and then the minute hand. When the hand was replaced ... | |
| Hareware for Emperor 300K Grandfather Clock | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Newman, I am hoping you will be able help me once again. Would you have or be able to locate a few ... A: Renee, I would be glad to help you. As Allexperts is an advice forum, we do not offer items for ... | |
| adjusting chimes | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: battery operated. chimes 17 minutes after hour, minute hand is knoched to only go on 2 ways. how do ... A: Roger, the trip point adjustments for clocks have different methods. The most common is that the ... | |
| spool cabinet by hanson clock co. | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I read an old question from 2010, that someone ask you about a spool cabinet made by the Hanson ... A: Kathryn, I had answered this question earlier, but it has appeared again. Evidently it did not go ... | |
| Montgomery Wards Grandfather Clock | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an older model Montgomery Ward Grandfather Clock that I broke the suspension spring on. It ... A: Judi, the 451-053 was made by Hermle for Montgomery Ward. If you look at the information at the ... | |
| Bulova Clock With Time Zone Movement Problem | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bulova Clock that has the 24 hour dial that moves in the background. The ring has stopped ... A: Matthew, I have searched for different time zone movements and did not find the type I was looking ... | |
| my alaron clock | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is anyway to stop the hour and half hour chiming without stopping the clock ... A: Kara, I believe your Alaron is an Asian 31-day clock. It has no factory strike silent function ... | |
| Bulova Clock With Time Zone Movement Problem | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bulova Clock that has the 24 hour dial that moves in the background. The ring has stopped ... A: Matthew, is this a quartz battery-powered movement? Because of the many different inexpensive ... | |
| Flooded Emperor Clock no tic-tock | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: John, On September 7, 2011 Hummelstown,PA experienced a severe flood from tropical storm Lee. A ... A: Ray, I think the best way to describe this clock is that it is a movement possibly on its' last leg ... | |
| re Harrington Grandfather Clock | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have had my Harrington Grandfather clock for 23 years purchased new in 1991 without any mechanical ... A: David, the dial would have to be removed to see what is happening with the strike mechanism. If the ... | |
| 1986 Emperor Clock Company Catalogue | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: John I just acquired an Emperor Clock kit model 101 TF. If is complete, I think, and is unused. ... A: Derekl, the Emperor 101TF is the model of the movement which is a Hermle 451-050 94cm with a Tempus ... | |
| Setting a Tempus Fugit clock | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I just inherited a Tempus Fugit "Grandmother" clock as he called it from my great Uncle. The movers ... A: Kelsey, I tried to cross reference the Urgos UW/1A, but the charts I have do not have a one-digit ... | |
| Hechinger Quartz Movement | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a marine clock sold by LJ Harri Amsterdam whose name is on the face. The clock was made in ... A: James, I have never worked on a Hechinger quartz with the mounting you describe. Manufacturers made ... | |
| glass repair | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My sons were apparently pushing each other around and managed to break the glass of the door of my ... A: Charlie, if the glass is plain (not beveled), you could take the door to a local glass maker and ... | |
| Grandfather Clock, B122/16 | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I bought a clock and it has three weights not on the chains. 1. Do I have all the weights? 2. How ... A: Jim, I will need the model number of the movement itself. This information can be found on the back ... | |
| Mason & Sullivan clock plans | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: I was given a Mason & Sullivan Vienna Regulator clock kit. Unfortunately the plans to build it were ... A: JD, I might have those plans. I will check and see this coming week. If you will reply to my shop ... | |
| am looking for a governor | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have just bought a musical movement that plays four tunes. I think they call it 4 airs. The ... A: John, I'm not sure you are referring to a clock with a music box or not, but some cuckoo clocks do ... | |
| Model T-100 Tubular Chime Movement | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a floor model T-100 Tubeular Chime Mech movement (Kieninger)Grandfather clock. The Tubes are ... A: Julie, I am not sure about the combination of brass and string hangers. I have seen both ... | |
| Montgomery Ward Grandfather clock CPM 9084 | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I just got this clock but id does not work.I have the owner's guide and parts list.The plate behind ... A: Becky, I am on vacation and evidently I did not enter my vacation dates in correctly to hold the ... | |
| Trend Grandfather clock | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: We recently acquired a Trend Grandfather clock style #83400/m Movement # 100T and Pack # 3770. Can ... A: Stanley, I'm sorry but I do not have any information on Trend Clocks as related to their model ... | |
| Ships clock movement | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: John, I too have a ships clock (Chelsea Boston, Brass, 41/2") that needs a new movement. Similar to ... A: Fred, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I am away from my shop for a few days on ... | |
| Walthan 31 day clock | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I purchased this clock at an auction. There is a note that the clock was bought in 1988 at Home ... A: Butch, you have an Asian clock which might show some signs of wear after almost 25 years. It is ... | |
| Trend/Sligh: Chime Triggering | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: My fiancee and I just received a Trend (by Sligh) clock as an early wedding present. We have a ... A: Greg, the following are some answers to your questions. 1. On the chimes, it would be best to ... | |
| beacon wall clock movement | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I had a wall clock with a 31 day beacon movement. The wall unit was damaged beyond repair, I made a ... A: Glenn, a point of clarification on your Asian clock, "I made a new casing and extended it to take a ... | |
| Trend/Sligh: Chime Triggering | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: My fiancee and I just received a Trend (by Sligh) clock as an early wedding present. We have a ... A: Greg. I don't mind answering questions from clock owners that don't know a lot of clock ... | |
| Clock parts | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I am searching for a suspension spring and pendulum guide (leader) for a Howard Miller No. 137 Model ... A: What I meant by old was that the some years ago Howard Miller acquired the movement manufacturer ... | |
| Synchronizing time & chime | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Necor battery operated mantle clock and no owner's manual. I have figured out how to choose ... A: I do not have that particular set of instructions. I have checked with my Internet Clocksmiths ... | |
| Synchronizing time & chime | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Necor battery operated mantle clock and no owner's manual. I have figured out how to choose ... A: Marilyn, I am not familiar with the Necor clock. Many companies used programmable quartz movements ... | |
| Clock parts | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I am searching for a suspension spring and pendulum guide (leader) for a Howard Miller No. 137 Model ... A: Francis, I apologize for the delay in my answer. I had answered it, but due to a computer glitch, ... | |
| warmink mantle clock with moon and sun | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: how do you find out age of clock and weather its a keeper A: I am not familiar with the Warmink clock. Depending on the manufacturer of the movement, there ... | |
| Tempus Fugit grandfather clock won't tick tock... | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman I picked up a Tempus fugit Colonial of Zeeland 1658 132 DC Grandfather clock at a yard ... A: Gail, thanks for including the model of the movement. It was manufactured by Erhard Jauch and I ... | |
| Bentima 8 Day | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been given a Bentima 7 Day wesminster chime clock and was wondering how to turn the ... A: Barbara, the movement in your clock was made by Hermle in 1975 and is an 8-day unit which is ... | |
| Emporer Grandfather Clock | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My Dad bought a kit in 1978 from Emporer Clock in Fairhope. I have had it since he built it. I had ... A: That would mean that it is the Emperor 101M. The above alignment procedures would pertain to this ... | |
| Harris & Mallow "Verichon" 162315 Wall Clock | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: John. I have a Harris & Mallow "Verichron" wall clock, model # 162315. My wife says we've had it ... A: Jerry, the repair of battery powered clocks is chancy, as there is very little diagnostic ... | |
| Emporer Grandfather Clock | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: My Dad bought a kit in 1978 from Emporer Clock in Fairhope. I have had it since he built it. I had ... A: Robert, the first thing that would be done would be to align the chime and strike hammers so they ... | |
| Sligh grandfather clock | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: My friend is offering me her sligh grandfather clock -Model 0890-1-ab, movement # 500-2959. I ... A: Janet, most of the Sligh clocks I have seen or worked on have been very nice clocks. Sligh ceased ... | |
| Emperor Floor clock 1176 plans | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: John, I'm an average woodworker but there were no plans for how to hang the movement in this ... A: I did some checking today but could not find an "1176" reference to an Emperor clock. We did have ... | |
| 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: Richard, packing a floor clock for transporting is going to be a rather complicated process. Most ... | |
| Grandfather clock stopped chiming | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Newman: Our Harrington House grandfather clock stopped chiming today, after 25 years. Is it ... A: Pauline, it the clock hasn't been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, I would have an experienced ... | |
| PENDULUM HANGING | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have the same problem with the pendulum as in this post I found from 2007: I bought this at a ... A: Dan, I would need the make and model of the movement before I could even start to help you. That ... | |
| My Westminster chime Clock | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: even though it is level The other problem is when it comes to the hour it only strikes one no matter ... A: Sharon. I don't know what brand or model of the movement that you have, but it could be that your ... | |
| Franz Hermle 340-020 (2) jewel winding | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: Newman: I have a Franz Hermle clock, as noted above, and do not have any knowledge about age, care ... A: Marc, there should be a two digit number above the Franz Hermle name on the back of the movement. ... | |
| Keys | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have An American Express Grandfather Clock From I would say 1986 it works great but now I lost the ... A: Lou, there are quite a few different keys available for clocks, even from the same manufacturer or ... | |
| clock | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a smiths westminster chiming mantle clock I moved the hour hand to change the time and now ... A: Marion, I would imagine that the Smiths movement is similar in most aspects as other modern clocks ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock 300K | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, Please forgive this for being so long but I have a few questions I hope you can answer ... A: Renee, no problem with the number of questions. First, I do not think you would have to take it to ... | |
| How do I hang the weight chain? | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I have recently inherited my grandparents Emperor series 120 model 100m grandfather clock. It keeps ... A: Alison, This is a preliminary method for replacing the chime chain. I will refine it and get back ... | |
| Melton Clock | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I would like to find out what a clock is worth. It is a Melton Grandgather clock. Can you help. Barb A: Barbara, the first statement in my Allexperts personal profile states that I am not a certified ... | |
| History and Information only | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a king Arthur tall clock.Back plate reads.Al 36532, 1161-850 As. I'm guessing was made by ... A: Vincent, the movement was made by Hermle under the King Arthur name, as is the practice for ... | |
| Diplomat grandfather clock | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I came across your answers about a diplomat brand grandfather clock. I recently got a diplomat ... A: Ray, sometimes clocks that look to be in good shape do have problems and will not run. Sometimes I ... | |
| clock | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: why all new clocks display 10.10 as the time ? A: Umode, I have never heard of a definite answer on this, but some of the explanations lean toward the ... | |
| Hermle 451-50H suspension | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I picked up a non-working, but free Pearl grandfather clock that has a Hermle 451-50H/114 movement ... A: Gary, The Hermle 451 has had a couple of revisions over its' lifetime. The changes in the area of ... | |
| clock parts | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: I recently obtained a grandfather style clock at a garage sale and find that not only is it ... A: Jimmy, first Allexperts is a volunteer Internet Forum and we do this at no charge. Thank you, ... | |
| Hermle Mantle Clock | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I just won a bid for a Hermle Mantle Clock. Love it! However, when I openned the back case, it just ... A: Ang, I'm not sure what your "frustration" is, but you have an authentic Hermle (Franz Hermle and ... | |
| S. T. Mantle Clock | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: John, My clock is identical to the one ... A: Ed, I do not know of any clockmakers near you. The nearest member of our Clocksmiths Internet group ... | |
| Hermle mantle clock | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Just bought a Hermle mantle clock today. It looks weird for me when I found that the logo FHS is on ... A: Ang,the number of winding holes has to do with the functions of the clock. One hole is time only, ... | |
| Glass dome | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Do you know where I can get a glass dome for Elgin anniversary clock? Size is 6 1/2 by 12 A: Sandra, that is a rather unusual size. The standard sizes around those measurements are 5-1/2" D X ... | |
| Seth Thomas Bottom Bell Ship's Clock | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Is there a way to identify when particular variations were produced? I was unable to locate any ... A: Lou, I'm not sure which variations to which you are referring. Can you send me clear photos of the ... | |
| 1850's Chauncey Jerome OG - Pendulum | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a Chauncey Jerome OG clock circa 1850. I am fairly certain I have all the original parts, ... A: Matt, many clocks are found with the pendulum missing and the pendulum has to be made. When you ... | |
| Bulova Chime & time clock | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bulova Chime schoolhouse style battery operated clock. The clock model no. is 3800 358-3 ... A: J., most of these battery powered clocks cannot be repaired economically because the labor exceeds ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I just received a cuckoo clock from Lotscher (Switzerland) and everything works perfectly except ... A: Judith, there is no way that I know of for you to bring the cuckoo out further without going through ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I just received a cuckoo clock from Lotscher (Switzerland) and everything works perfectly except ... A: Judith, I have seen cuckoos come out of the case a little and some that just come to the opening. ... | |
| Hermle 340-020 69 FHS | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I need repair my Perfut Mantle clock, where I can buy some pieces ?? I from Chile. Please i need ... A: Victor. Thank you for contacting me. I think I can help you. I am not familiar with the Perfut ... | |
| Suspension spring for Hermle 451 | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: My fahter and I built an Emperoen Kit back in 1975-6. Since, my father died and left me the ... A: Joseph, I can give you the name of some suppliers or I have the suspension springs also. There is a ... | |
| Howard Miller Shelf Clock | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me, I inherited a Howard Miller 142-H triple chime shelf clock. And it will ... A: Becci, I am not familiar with the Howard Miller designation 142-H. The movement number (information ... | |
| perrless gong grandfather clock | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: hello i have a peerless gong grandfather clock and it is left after my grandfather and i want to ... A: Hrant, I have worked on a few Peerless clocks and they are well built clocks. I don't have much ... | |
| PENDULUM FOR ETHAN ALLAN | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: WHERE CAN I GET A LYER PENKULUM FOR ETHAN ALLEN MODEL 3027 MOVEMENT GW 32/73 LENGTH AND BOB SIZE ... A: Sorry, Jim, but the movement designation threw me. I believe you will find that instead of GW, it ... | |
| PENDULUM FOR ETHAN ALLAN | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: WHERE CAN I GET A LYER PENKULUM FOR ETHAN ALLEN MODEL 3027 MOVEMENT GW 32/73 LENGTH AND BOB SIZE ... A: Jim, there is very little cross reference information on the clock manufacturer's numbers. I will ... | |
| Clock Won't Stay in Beat | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller wall clock that’s about 25 yrs old and which has a Hermle 351-030-A which is ... A: Sam, I haven't seen a photo of your clock but by the explanation of the extention of the ... | |
| Attaching the clock pendulum | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: My mom bought this REGULATOR DROP POINT D&A PENDULUM WALL CLOCK. When she got it the pendulum was ... A: Samantha, I'm not sure what type of clock you have. Does it have a name on the dial and is it a ... | |
| Chimes | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a Revere R-913 that has two of it's chimes out of the carriage. The carriage is cast. The two ... A: Dave, there are a couple of ways to go on this. When we are faced with replacing broken rods there ... | |
| Hermle Verge Assembly | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a Hermle 791-681 which I bought in a Franklin Mint kit many, many years ago. I recently ... A: Marvin, I checked with one of my suppliers that has Hermle parts and they do not carry a verge ... | |
| Chimes | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Revere R-913 that has two of it's chimes out of the carriage. The carriage is cast. The two ... A: I would have to see photos of the parts to determine whether they can be reinstalled. However they ... | |
| Chimes | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a Revere R-913 that has two of it's chimes out of the carriage. The carriage is cast. The two ... A: Dave, the part to which you are referring is called the chime assembly. It consists of the cast ... | |
| Erhard Jauch Movement | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock with Erhard Jauch movement.On the right side of the clock there is a bar ... A: but I will not need the photos as I now know that your movement is the same as the ones I have in my ... | |
| Erhard Jauch Movement | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock with Erhard Jauch movement.On the right side of the clock there is a bar ... A: Paul, I believe the Jauch movement you have is what we refer to as the "Pendell 110cm". That is the ... | |
| Clock Won't Stay in Beat | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller wall clock that’s about 25 yrs old and which has a Hermle 351-030-A which is ... A: Sam, you have done right by setting the clock level (not critical) and checking for the beat which ... | |
| diplomat grandfather clock | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: the back of the clock states: 86 black forest clock 451-050H 94cm/66 The moon phase is ... A: Lisa, the movement in your clock was manufactured by Hermle for Diplomat in 1986. The weights are ... | |
| Gustav Smy, Uhren-Goldwaren | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Newman, Regarding the answer from Steffen Smy on 2008-10-19 (below), I have a clock with the exact ... A: Karen, I am unfamiliar with the name Gustav Smy as a clockmaker and the answer given by Steffen Smy. ... | |
| Emperor Clock Movement Question | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Model 300 Series Emperor Grandfather clock, with the original 201M Urgos weight-driven ... A: Robert, if you will reply to my shop email address below, we can get in touch and discuss what might ... | |
| Dome for Elgin Anniversary Clock | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Do you still have some of the standard glass domes? If so, how much are they, including shipping to ... A: Yes, Elizabeth, I do have some or can give you the name of some suppliers. As there are a few ... | |
| clock | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a forestville mantle clock, when i wind it up the hands go round and round until it unwinds. ... A: Harvey, a mechanical clock can be described as having three main sections, the indicators, the power ... | |
| broken pendulum 0n Centurion 35 day wall clock | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: the part of the pendulum which hangs in the clock broke. At the top end of the pendulum is a piece ... A: Ron, you can purchase the pendulum top hooks from clock supply houses. Sometimes they have to be ... | |
| pendulum length | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I found a bim bam strike mantle clock in a yard sale. the pendulum was missing and i don"t know what ... A: Larry. Clock movements are identified by pendulum lengths to determine what length clock they might ... | |
| enfield long case weight driven clock | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I cannot get this clock to trip, I offered to fix this clock for a friend,but it is beyond my very ... A: John, we are getting into a rather critical adjustment and a maladjustment can throw the escapement ... | |
| welby-elgin grandfather? clock | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: we had the good fortune to find a #451-053 clock but it came without the clockweights... we need to ... A: Jerry. The 451-053 is manufactured by Hermle and they specify the weights for this movement (left, ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandmother/father clock | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeways grandmother or grandfather clock that is from around 1950's or 1960's. It has 3 ... A: Tin, there are always exceptions in the clock business. Maybe I misunderstood your explanation. I ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandmother/father clock | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeways grandmother or grandfather clock that is from around 1950's or 1960's. It has 3 ... A: Tim, the three winding holes are, as you face the clock: left one is for the strike, center one for ... | |
| The Diplomat by Daneker | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a grandfather clock that says The Diplomat by Daneker. It seems to be in pretty ... A: Scott, the Let's assume it is a clock with a chime and strike. Clocks have a chime which plays the ... | |
| Emperor School House Clock Model 10 | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: This clock is from the late '70's. It will run for 2 -3 days and quit, and sometimes only 2 hours or ... A: Martin, well, I'm certainly sorry you have had this clock for over 30 years and it has not run over ... | |
| Model 120 series | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited my grandfather's model 120 series clock after his passing. I have limited ... A: Sarah, I am very familiar with the model 120 manufactured by Emperor Clock Company, formerly of ... | |
| Manual for Emperor 300M Movement | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a manual for an Emperor 300M clock movement. I have a clock that was built ... A: Mark, I can get you some information on the manual if you will contact me at my shop email address ... | |
| Chimes | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: My Regulator wall clock (Ridgeway) chimes have stop ringing. Other wise the clock is fine. Could you ... A: Bill, the first thing to check is the silence lever if it has one. Make sure it is not in the ... | |
| elgin question | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: i was recently given by my family an elgin e77 anniversary clock. it also says olympian on the box. ... A: Micky, I thought I had some instructions on that Elgin clock, but it was for a mechanical wind up ... | |
| Delano/Manufactures by Wm. L. Gilbert clock company; Winstead, Conn., U.S.A./ Made in 1912 | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have the same clock as in the picture; which has the paper tag on the bottom of the clock. This is ... A: Dan, I do not have the photo any more, but I did work on a clock identical to it within a week after ... | |
| Ansonia Clock | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an 'eight day Sharon strike' Ansonia clock (from Melbourne, Australia), and wanted to know ... A: Nichole, The Ansonia "Sharon" was manufactured by Ansonia in New York circa 1894. There were some ... | |
| wall Hamilton chime clock-chimes wrong hour | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: My Hamilton wall chime clock chimes when it is supposed to but chimes the wrong hour. Can you help ... A: Mary, I believe you mean the strike. A good number of Hamilton clocks used Hermle movements. These ... | |
| King Arthur grandfather clock no chime | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a king arthur grand father clock from 1981. It has a pendulum and 3 weights. Two strait ... A: Helen, sorry about the delay, but I have been thinking about what could be the problem with your ... | |
| King Arthur grandfather clock no chime | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a king arthur grand father clock from 1981. It has a pendulum and 3 weights. Two strait ... A: Helen, I would need information on the movement to determine the type. Look on the back of the ... | |
| usa constitution clock | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: hey john, my clock does not make the chime sound. it makes the noise like its unwinding but no ... A: Floyd, I am not familiar with the USA Constitution clock and whether it is a battery powered or wind ... | |
| kassel clock | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have kassel wall clock(looks like the 31 day but not sure.) It has two holes for winding. Can you ... A: The Kassel clocks I have worked on have the right for time and the left for strike. Wind the clock ... | |
| Response/Emperor Clock Company furniture kits/wall units & book cases - 5/8/11 | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: The boxes unfortunately do not contain any legs or drawers of any kind (or so it appears). When all ... A: Gary, I contacted one of the former Emperor employees that I know and she remembers the cabinets. ... | |
| Westminster clock chime rod alloy | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: A friend has a 2002 Model #610-985 Howard Miller Westminster chime clock with the second shortest ... A: Fred, I would not know the metal alloy of the rods as the contents are not revealed by the ... | |
| Sligh "Trend" Grandfather clock | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: In 1982 we purchased a Sligh Trend Grandfather clock and about every four years we had the clock ... A: Jack, it is difficult for me to comment on any other clockmaker's service. Also the rates vary ... | |
| seth thomas clock | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a seth thomas chime mantel clock with a key. Inside it reads A401-003 two (2) jewels 6913 ... A: Carol, your clock movement was manufactured for Seth Thomas by Hermle and is their model 340-020. ... | |
| how to wind and set my Tempus Fugit clock | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman: I recieved a Tempus Fugit floor clock from my niece in Ohio. This clock belonged to ... A: Joe, the "Tempus Fugit" is not a brand or model. It is the world symbol usually put in the arch ... | |
| Trend Clock Company/Grandfather Clock | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I am sending a closer view of the name stamp on the front of the TREND Grandfather Clock as an ... A: The photo I just received is the same as the one attached to your original question. Allexperts ... | |
| Trend Clock Company/Grandfather Clock | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased from and antique shop a Trend Grandfather Clock. I would like to know from the ... A: Kathie, my firs impression is that the clock might be before Sligh. However, I am not well versed ... | |
| Perfut Mantel Clock 65 150-? | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Hallo John I have recently bought an old Perfut mantle clock. It has the following inscription on ... A: Deon, your clock movement was manufactured by Hermle in 1965. It is either a 150-010 or a 150-080, ... | |
| Moving a Grandfather Clock | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a TREND Clock by Sligh, and I have not cleaned it in years. Now it runs too fast (to be ... A: David. First, the first thing I would think of when a clock that starts to run too fast is that ... | |
| Franklin York Minster clock | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought an assembled York Minster clock. It seems to be in good running order. However, ... A: Mike, thanks for the movement number and the dimensions. I am sure I have a Hermle 791 series at my ... | |
| Franklin York Minster clock | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought an assembled York Minster clock. It seems to be in good running order. However, ... A: Mike, I am unfamiliar with the Brand/type of clock you have. I would need the model of the clock ... | |
| settings | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Elgin Quartz Clock and I have no instructions for it. What my question is, is that it rings ... A: Rosalinav, as I am not familiar with this clock movement, I do not know. Plenty of clocks have the ... | |
| settings | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a Elgin Quartz Clock and I have no instructions for it. What my question is, is that it rings ... A: Rosalinav, I do not have records of which I can easily go back to in 2008. Probably this particular ... | |
| pendell 110cm | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: got this at a sale brand new in box by erhard jauch uhrenfabrik #248924 for emperor clock co.(made ... A: Ronald, I would be interested in it. Will you contact me at the address below and we can discuss ... | |
| Grandfather clock made in West Germany | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a Grandfather clock made in West Germany with Hall supply company engraved in the back. ... A: Ronald, your clock has a movement manufactured by Hermle in 1970. As indicated and explained in my ... | |
| Masonic Grandfather clock | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have one of the Masonic grandfather clocks my husband and I bought back in 1995 for our ... A: I'm sorry, Elizabeth, but I do not have any information on Masonic clocks. I wold imagine they were ... | |
| ridgeway grandfather clock | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a ridgeway clock model #2285 all of a sudden my night silencer does not work at night it just ... A: Barbara, those numbers are those that would have assigned as model number and serial number of the ... | |
| No instructions | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: We received a pendulum Verichron clock from a relative but it has no instructions with it. It has ... A: Claire, I'm not sure your Verichron is an American or an Asian 31-day clock. Some of the Asian ... | |
| alaron clock | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: what is my alaron clock worth it is a 31 day wind up clock with a key it is in excellent condition A: Enzo, I'm sorry you did not see the explanation in my Allexperts personal information, but I do not ... | |
| ridgeway grandfather clock | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a ridgeway clock model #2285 all of a sudden my night silencer does not work at night it just ... A: Barbara, there is very little cross-reference information available on clock manufacturer's end ... | |
| fhs 451 problembs | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Ihave a451-050h 85cm FHSgrandmother clock, I am not sure which weights go where,as all the chains ... A: Graham, the weights are hung correctly. As far as the clock running slow, it could be that the ... | |
| grandfather clock | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: We recently moved my dad's Emperor grandfather clock. It is keeping perfect time, but it doesn't ... A: Liz, since I don't have the model of the clock movement, I'm not sure what it is, but if it is a ... | |
| Loudness of the chime | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an old original Forestville Regulator that strikes on the 1/2 hour and counts out the hour. ... A: Jim, some of these turn-of-the-century American clocks have a very "annoying" strike. But then we ... | |
| Emperor clock company furniture kits/wall units & book cases | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I came across a circa 1980's Emperor Clock Company furniture wall unit/book cases kit in several ... A: Gary, I have some limited information. I have one 1986 Emperor catalog. The only book case is in a ... | |
| Viking clock doesn't chime properly | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: We just got a Viking grandfather clock that appears to be from the early '80s. It has a "series 111 ... A: Rex, now that I know the model of the movement, an additional part of my answer would be that if one ... | |
| Benchmark quartz ships clock | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a quartz Benchmark ships clock that has stopped running. Bell still works. Runs on a size C ... A: Nancy, there have been some repacement quartz ships bell movements available. For a while they were ... | |
| Hinges for Pearl grandfather clock | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Where can I find replacement hinges for a Pearl grandfather clock that was purchased 20 or 30 years ... A: Shirley, if you can't emeil me photos, sending the broken hinge to me will be fine. It is possible ... | |
| Hinges for Pearl grandfather clock | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Where can I find replacement hinges for a Pearl grandfather clock that was purchased 20 or 30 years ... A: Shirley, there are three or four different types of hinges used on clock doors. They are a little ... | |
| Viking clock doesn't chime properly | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: We just got a Viking grandfather clock that appears to be from the early '80s. It has a "series 111 ... A: Generally speaking, if one weight of a clock is heavier than the other two, it will be hung on the ... | |
| 1981 Hentschel | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited a 1981 Hentschel, standard single tune chimes, no moon phases. I set the ... A: In field servicing a clock, usually the excessive debris is removed from the (axles) pivots/bushings ... | |
| Emperor 101 | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: We've just acquired an Emperor 101. It won't run for long, and surely needs service. But also, the ... A: Okay, Jeff. I'm not sure about the chime lever. Make sure it is pushed down all the way. Have ... | |
| Emperor 101 | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: We've just acquired an Emperor 101. It won't run for long, and surely needs service. But also, the ... A: Jeff, do you mean that the movement is a 101? I would think so. The Emperor models of the actual ... | |
| 1981 Hentschel | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I recently inherited a 1981 Hentschel, standard single tune chimes, no moon phases. I set the ... A: Gary, from the excellent photo you have provided, I think I can make some identification of the ... | |
| Kassel 31 Day Wind Up Wall Clock | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I believe my father purchased this clock for me as a gift from a clock company in Fairhope, AL about ... A: Felicia, for confidentially, I do not receive or ask for emails on the Allexperts forum. Your email ... | |
| hermle 530 020 | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I am restoring a hermle 530 020, the clock is running fine by now, however the chimes go ... A: Heinz, I wanted to say that I don't believe that there is or was a Hermle model 530-020 movement. ... | |
| Chimes are out of sinc. | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a Harrington House grandfather clock. The quarter, half hour, and 3/4 hour chimes work fine, ... A: Rich, I am going to copy you on adjusting the minute and hour hands for the chimes and strike. The ... | |
| Bird Clock | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: You recently received a question about a bird clock. The exactly same thing happened to mine. (I ... A: Patrick, the other clock had a sound problem and I was not able to help them. It sounds like your ... | |
| Seiko chiming wall clock model QQX217B | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I received the above clock from my company in 1987. It has worked well all this time. I very ... A: Marty, I have never set one of these particular models, but I do have the manual I recieved from ... | |
| need replacement key | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: we bought our mom a Waltham 31 day chime regulator clock for a surprise gift and on the way home, ... A: Judy, sorry about the lost key. There are generally about 8 different size keys used for winding ... | |
| can you help me to find out what type of clock i have | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: there is no name on the face of the clock but on the key it says E INGRAHAM & CO BRISTOL CONN it ... A: Stoney, the description could apply to many different clocks. I'm not sure what you mean by barrels ... | |
| KASSE; 15-DAY WALL CLOCK | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: RECENTLY I PURCHASED A CHIMING WALL CLOCK. KEEPS PERFECT TIME. THE CHIMES RUN GOOFY. IT CHIMES 6 ... A: Phil, I am not familiar with the Kasse 15-day wall clock. I think the movement might be a Hermle ... | |
| Emperor Model 101 High Pallet Bridge | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: 1)Who was the manufacturer of the clock movement? 2)Where can I buy a new replacement clock ... A: John, the Allexperts forum is a volunteer group for answering questions and giving advice at no ... | |
| mercury in pendulum | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I've just received a Seth Thomas clock that's been in my family for over 50 yrs. I'm having trouble ... A: Colleen, the uneven mercury levels in the pendulum could cause it to be out of beat and stop ... | |
| Emperor Model 101 High Pallet Bridge | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: 1)Who was the manufacturer of the clock movement? 2)Where can I buy a new replacement clock ... A: John, Hermle manufactured the 101. It is their model 451-050 94cm. If you have the moving moon ... | |
| Clock numerals | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller Grandfather clock, model #610-314. The numeral "5" fell off and I can't find ... A: Madelaine, the suppliers do not list many dial parts, particularly numerals. There are many ... | |
| Montgomery Ward 9807 grandfather clock | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently acquired an MW-Piper grandfather clock, and I can't get the weights down, any ideas? ... A: Martha, the weights power the different functions of the clock. The strike is powered by the left ... | |
| Grandfather Clock chimes | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with a triple chime movement (Winch., Whitt., West.). ... A: Symptoms: Out of rhythm Close together Out of sync Notes jumping Carolyn, from your description it ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a clock that was given to me several years ago. I keeps absolutely perfect time. However, ... A: Floyd. It sounds like the clock needs servicing which involves cleaning, inspecting for worn or ... | |
| Floating Balance for a Smiths Striker | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Can you advise where I might find a floating balance for a smiths striker A: Kerry, I am not familiar with a Smiths Striker by that description only. It could be a Smith clock ... | |
| Cleaning & oiling Hermle 1151-050M | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: First off, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed (and learnt from) going back through your ... A: Peter, thank you for the nice comments. I enjoy working with clock owners and it is gratifying to ... | |
| 451-050 movement for emperor clock | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Emperor 101M. It noramlly uses the 451-050H movement. Is there a better movement ... A: Phil, let me answer these questions in reverse. First, I don't think you damaged the movement. You ... | |
| cuckoo clock | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: John I have a cuckoo clock that will not run if the pendulum is on. If the pendulum is removed it ... A: Julia, I don't have any information on the history of your clock such as, is the clock new to you, ... | |
| E. Ingraham Black Mantle Clock | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I was adjusting the hammer to gong coil on an antique Ingraham mantle clock. When finished with ... A: Steve, the Ingraham I have in front of my right now has a "passing strike" for the half hour. The ... | |
| Uneven weights on 8 day cuckoo clock | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: The 8 day cuckoo clock that I have has two weights. The left one isn't moving at all. The right ... A: Evelyn, let me first explain how a cuckoo clock works. The weights power the functions. On a ... | |
| Salem Clock | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I too have a Salem Ships bell clock that came out of an old house recently. It says 8 Day ... A: Dave, my recommendation is that clocks should be serviced every 7 to 10 years. This includes ... | |
| alternative movement for emperor clock | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Emperor 101M. It noramlly uses the 451-050H movement. Is there a better movement ... A: Phil, the newer models of the 451 (Emperor number 101M) have an automatic beat verge. Most ... | |
| grandmother clock wont chime | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Our grandmother clock has, for no apparent reason, stopped chiming. dont know why. any help would ... A: Joe, has the clock been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years? If the answer is no, that is the most ... | |
| feintechnik 66 pl 35 3 k wall clock | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I foolishly agreed to look at the above clock which I was told did not work, I replaced a broken ... A: John, I would not say that you were foolish to look at a clock. We all started out that way! ... | |
| Viking Clock spring | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a Viking Grandfather clock, Series 790. One of the chimes no longer rings - and we found a ... A: Dianne. I will need to know a few more details. First, There is very little cross reference ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD CLOCKS | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon This message and the image is a continuation of the previous message and ask who ... A: One of the sources I use is Antique Clocks Price Guide and Identification. I suscribe annually and ... | |
| Urgos UW036101 | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandfather hall clock build by my father bearing a UW03101 (Urgos) movement. I have ... A: Gary, it could be that the minute hand has been installed in the incorrect position. Let me clarify ... | |
| Metamec wall clock | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a Metamec mechanical wall clock which I think is from the 1960s era. It is about 8 inches in ... A: Colin, I often find balance wheel clocks that have "run out of adjustment". The problem is probably ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD CLOCKS | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Already contacted with you for two years and some months ago, now again contact you ... A: Joao, I have seen examples of the Ansonia King as being manufactured in 1888 and 1901. Another ... | |
| seth thomas grandmother clock | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: We recently purchased a second hand seth thomas grandfather clock model E658 or E659 and it started ... A: James, there is very little information available on the model numbers of modern production clocks ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock Movement | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I am building the Emperor Grandfather Clock 120 Series, with a 100M clock movement. They have been ... A: Joseph, I received an email with the same text as your first question. Either way, please reply to ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock Movement | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I am building the Emperor Grandfather Clock 120 Series, with a 100M clock movement. They have been ... A: Joseph, the Emperor 100M movement and dial come assembled on a frame ready for installation into the ... | |
| hermle 2215 parts | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: John, where can I purchase a new speaker for my Howard Miller wall clock with Hermle 2215 quartz ... A: John, I'm fairly certain small speakers can be bought from Radio Shack, about the only electronics ... | |
| 1927? Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: A young relative overwond my clock many years ago. I had it repaired, but it no longer had its deep ... A: Belinda. Just for the record, generally overwinding a clock does not harm it or cause it to stop. ... | |
| Movement ID | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: E.N. WELCH FORESTVILLE, CONN USA PAT'D AUG.30 1870 (No other markings) John, I am not a clock guy ... A: David, as I read your question, I think I might have already answered it. Either my email service ... | |
| Tempus fugit pendulum | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I have accuired a tempus fugit corner clock but have no pendulum. it is a small corner grandfather ... A: Joe, "Tempus Fugit" is usually put on the arch of dials in place of moving moon dials. It is Latin ... | |
| Movement ID | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: E.N. WELCH FORESTVILLE, CONN USA PAT'D AUG.30 1870 (No other markings) John, I am not a clock guy ... A: Dave, I have forwarded the photo to my Internet Clocksmiths Group for comments. I will go ahead and ... | |
| Emperor Clock model 101 high pallet bridge | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I inherited this clock and it keeps time alright but it does not chime. I have the lever on the face ... A: Keith, the first consideration is whether it has been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years. If not ... | |
| Value of old clocks | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My father had passed recently and in cleaning out his home I found a few old clocks. One is a Revere ... A: Jill, these are what I consider modern production clocks and they do have some value. I have one ... | |
| Kieninger Grandfather Clock | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out when it was made etc.! Is it a "Vintage" or "Antique" clock??? It was made ... A: Cheryl, I am not so familiar with Kieninger clocks that I can tell if this is factory built or an ... | |
| Emperor clock | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an old emperor grandfather clock I assembled back in 1974. It has stood 37 years but now has ... A: Ed, the Emperor 100M was manufactured by Jauch and is no longer available. There is a conversion ... | |
| Weight | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: A very good friend of ours gave us a grandfather clock that was bought several years ago in ... A: Brenda, I will need to know the model of the clock movement (the works inside the case). If you ... | |
| Zeeland Colonial Grandmother Clock | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: We just purchased the above at an auction and find that the "manual" is incomplete. The serial ... A: I believe the movement is actually spelled Jauch. I do have a factory spec sheet (only) of the PL61 ... | |
| Roman Numerals | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am collecting all of the proprietary parts available for Bill Smiths version of the Strutt ... A: Russell, I could not find the 85775 part in one of my old LaRose catalogs. Smith usually used the ... | |
| Franz Hermle Pendulum Clock | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: We have had this clock for about 25 years. I would like to know how to properly package the clock ... A: Karen, remove the pendulum and pack it separately. It's a good idea to pack the key with the ... | |
| Westclox manual | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: John: I learnt that you got a "First Aid for Injured Westclox" manual. I'd like to get a copy. ... A: Cesar, I will be glad to look into it. I just returned from two trips out of state and and have a ... | |
| w.haid mantel clock | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 76 w.haid 2 jewel 1050-020 made in west Germany. I live in Jackson,TN and would like to ... A: Michael, you have a Hermle triple chime movement in which either the chime bars or the whole chime ... | |
| Zeeland Colonial Grandmother Clock | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: We just purchased the above at an auction and find that the "manual" is incomplete. The serial ... A: Nancy, as stated in my Allexperts personal bio, I do not give values over the Internet. I do not ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather clock won't chime 3/4 hours | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Grandfather clock with an 8-day Kuempel Chime movement (model 100M). I didn't ... A: Karen, The Emperor 100M movements were made by Jauch. We called it the Jauch 77 because of the "77" ... | |
| battery operated black forest clock | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: My sister and each have a black fores clock wich operates on 2 c cell batteries. I recently ... A: Janice, I do not know what the movement models are. There is an older model of Hermle movements ... | |
| Howard Miller clock gains 1 hour per day | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have Howard Miller clock from an estate sale that runs really fast. The pendulum, by itself, is ... A: Barry, there could be a number of factors causing the clock to run slow. The first thing I would ... | |
| The Connoiseur Collection by Ridgeway (Tempus Fugit) | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble identifying this clock. I have seen many of them but cannot seem to obtain its ... A: Jennifer, I apologize about the delay in my answer. I am on vacation and have had connection ... | |
| FMS date | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me what year my FMS tall case was made in by the PA#114270? thank you. A: Brian, I believe you clock has a Mauthe movement in it. But there is very little available ... | |
| Urgo | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: My phone # was omitted on the previous email It's Bev, Country Clocks A: Bev, it's still ommitted! Email me at my shop email address below with the number and I'll get back ... | |
| Ingram mantle clock | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I need any info on an Ingram mantle clock for my great aunt. It belonged to her mother and she was ... A: Mary, as there were thousands of different models manufactured over the years, I would need a full ... | |
| grandfather clock | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a grandfather clock purchased in 1989 King Arthur Clock Co. Model #320. It continually ... A: Kathy, there is a mechanism called the rack and snail. As the rack is dropped to the proper tooth ... | |
| 845w-783 movement #100 Pack# 525 | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I am doing this on behalf of my father. He received this clock as a retirement present back in 1977. ... A: Lisa, the numbers you gave me are probably the clock manufacturer's numbers rather than those of the ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather Clock | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Trying to find out info on a retired Howard Miller Grandfather Clock 610-229 would like to know ... A: Michael, I'm sorry but I cannot find any data on the 610-229. My Howard Miller reference catalogs ... | |
| grandfather clock | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a grandfather clock after my father's death. I love the clock partly because it is ... A: Tom, the suspension spring hangs from the horizontal suspension post which is attached to the top ... | |
| grandfather clock | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a grandfather clock after my father's death. I love the clock partly because it is ... A: Tom, if a clock is moved with the pendulum still attached, it can damage the suspension spring or ... | |
| harrington house clock | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: my wives son brought over a mantle clock said it was old.it is a Harrington house clock. the ... A: Jim, there was a line of clocks made by Emperor Clock company manufactured in the late 1980's ... | |
| Revere West Minster Chime clock | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: My Revere clock, model R-913, suffered a broken "glass" (crystal?) as it was being cleaned. It is ... A: Mari, when we replace glass we have to be within about a sixteenth of an inch for it to fit. You ... | |
| Oiling my Old Grandfather Clock..\ | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I inherited this old Grandfather clock...I've been told it could be a Colonial Clock...It has 5 ... A: Vivian, I have no idea why a clockmaker would service a clock an not lubricate it. I would think ... | |
| Lubrication | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a Pearle grandfather clock which needs lubricated since it is running and chiming slowly. ... A: John, removing the movement means taking it out of the case so the complete movement can be ... | |
| Forestville Manel Clock | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have my grandmothers mantel clock and it keeps great time however the hour chime is always 2 ... A: Jopyce, I think you might mean it is striking two hours behind. Turn the minute hand through the ... | |
| Gilbert mantle clok gong | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Wm Gilbert mantle clock. The clock ran perfect until a recent move. Everything is ... A: KC,I would like to help you as much as I can. Many times each adjustment you make affects another. ... | |
| Hermle Quartz Movement 2215. | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock with a Hermle Quartz Movement # 2215 - it is about 5-6 years old. ... A: Russell, I would think that the electronics is failing. Unfortunately, parts and diagnostics are ... | |
| Gilbert mantle clok gong | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Wm Gilbert mantle clock. The clock ran perfect until a recent move. Everything is ... A: KC, I'm afraid that the problem can be the cause of a few different adjustments. Without seeing it ... | |
| Japys Broscot Parts | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: In one of my best moves I was looking over a old Japys clock. I removed the verge & put it in a ... A: Dennis, there seems to be a problem with my Allexperts hookup. I had answered your question but it ... | |
| Hermle 451-050 | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: We have a montgomery ward grandfather clock, picked up at auction, with a 451-050 movement and it ... A: Joseph, the factory recommended specs for the Hermle 451-050 are 4.4# or 4.7# for both the strike ... | |
| grandfather clock | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: i have a grandfather clock and it stopped working so i wound it up again now it chimes incorrectly ... A: Rose, it could be that the hour hand was inadvertently moved when the clock was set at some ... | |
| Clock age | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: We have an Emperor Grandfather clock with a Jauch 77 movement, Ser# 216087 and a 200 style case in ... A: Wallace, I believe the Jauch 77 was discontinued by Emperor in the mid to late 1980's. I will check ... | |
| Emperor Clock | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: My mother recently passed away and I inherited her grandfather clock. Other than an emotional ... A: Julie, I had answered your question earlier, but it seems like it did not go. I'll try again. ... | |
| Grandfather clock chime | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: my question is I have a Howard Miller triple chime grandfather clock who's chime is getting lower ... A: Donna, now that you mention that you cannot hear it at night, is it possible that the clock has a ... | |
| King Arthur grandfather clock | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I am adopted and my birth mom passed away in September. My half sisters had purchased this clock ... A: Pam, it could be that the hour hand was inadvertently moved when the clock was set at some previous ... | |
| Grandfather clock chime | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: my question is I have a Howard Miller triple chime grandfather clock who's chime is getting lower ... A: Donna, are the chimes AND strike volumes both getting lower? Usually all the notes do not decrease ... | |
| Steinway Christmas clock by Viking Clock Mfg. Co. | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought a Steinway Grandfather Christmas clock from Viking Clock Mfg. Co. in 1987. After 4-5 years ... A: Chuck, Viking did go out of business somewhere in the late 1980's or early 1990's. They started in ... | |
| F. Mauthe clock | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Gentleman:thank for your attention; I am an enthusiast of the clocks ,my aunt gave it to me a ... A: En English: Enrique, clock companies made many different models over time and they had different ... | |
| Emperor Floor model Clock (Fairhope Alabama) | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Newman My wife and I just purchased an Emperor floor model clock (Grandfather) which was not ... A: Wallace, when you say that you moved the gear on the back, I think you might be referring to the ... | |
| PERIVALE MANTLE CLOCK | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently won a Perival Mantle Clock on auction. After a lot starts and stops I finally got it to ... A: Okay, we are clear now. The strike does not work at all. There is something keeping the strike ... | |
| PERIVALE MANTLE CLOCK | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently won a Perival Mantle Clock on auction. After a lot starts and stops I finally got it to ... A: Eileen, I'm sorry,I guess I did not make it clear. I'm not convinced it needs servicing yet. I ... | |
| PERIVALE MANTLE CLOCK | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently won a Perival Mantle Clock on auction. After a lot starts and stops I finally got it to ... A: Eileen. You are correct on the winding holes in the dial. The left one powers the strike, the ... | |
| kundo clocks | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: can the wire between the clock and the balls be repaired A: David, I believe you are referring to a 400-day or anniversary clock. The suspension spring cannot ... | |
| glass dome | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a Elgin Quartz mantle clock with a broken globe. It measures 5 1/2 in dia. and app. 10 inches ... A: John, I apologize for the delay in my answer. I deleted it by mistake and was not at my computer to ... | |
| trinity | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Do you know where I could buy a trinity, canterbury and ave maria chime mechanical wall or mantle ... A: Matthew, I have never seen a clock with any of these melodies. Of course, the single chime standard ... | |
| Sunbeam electric clock | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have an electric Sunbeam clock, Model 882-1620, #21130. Lately it has been going slower and ... A: Al, I am not familiar with the electric model numbers. There have been 10's of thousands of the ... | |
| replace hook on grandfather clock weight | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: How do I replace the hook on the top of my grandfather clock weight? Also are these hooks easy to ... A: Adrian, there are a few different types of hooks, so we have to know the configuration of yours. ... | |
| Daneker Clock | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: John, I was given a Daneker Senator clock a number of years ago. It stopped working after being ... A: Peter, Daneker is out of business as probably the Million-Rutherford company that could have been a ... | |
| Model 101 high pallet bridge | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: When the clock strikes on the hour or 1/4 hour sometimes on the 3/4 hour, it makes a clunk sound. ... A: Kurt,I have been thinking about this and it just hit me. I think you have a chain problem on the ... | |
| Harrington House grandfather clock | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have the subject clock that was purchased in1992. I cannot find the model number anywhere on the ... A: Jack, the Harrington House clock was the top of the line factory clock that was not offered as a ... | |
| schatz ships clock | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: just purchased a schatz ships clock from auction front marked colonial of zeeland..cannot find any ... A: Bobby, there is a very good chance that the movement was manufactured for Schatz by Hermle. If so, ... | |
| Vienna Regulator | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: John, I wish I had known you were in Pratville, Alabama. I go past there frequently. Anyway, I ... A: Damond, As per the statement in my Allexperts bio, I do not give values over the Internet. ... | |
| Grandfather won't chime or strike | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Grandfather Clock Model 100 M Movement that was working just fine until a few days ... A: Susan, it should be serviced. For some reason, word does not get down through the retailers or ... | |
| Coo Coo Clock | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My Black Forest coo coo clock is 12 years old. Recently it started having a metal sounding clang ... A: Gwen, it sounds like you cuckoo clock started to strike properly! The strike mechanism is connected ... | |
| Baldwin grandfather clock | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have been given a Baldwin Grandfather clock serial #15789 and model #CS716CHY, it is in perfect ... A: REQUESTS FOR APPRAISALS My main Internet contact is through the Allexperts Website. The first ... | |
| Electric clock motor | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have Canadian made westclox,monitor model sw9, that stop working. I can start it by turning the ... A: Louis, I apologize for the delay in my answer. I actually sent you a lengthy answer, but evidently ... | |
| grandpa clock | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: We have my grandfathers grandfather clock. It has been out of commition for several years. We've ... A: Sharon, there are many types of grandfather clocks, and a lot have different functions. As I do not ... | |
| Chime rods for Schmeckenbecher clock | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a "wag on the wall" Schmeckenbecher clock, purchased in USA 1958. I notcie that one of the ... A: Doris, I probably would not go that way on eBay. I can give you some better options. Contact me at ... | |
| Chime rods for Schmeckenbecher clock | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a "wag on the wall" Schmeckenbecher clock, purchased in USA 1958. I notcie that one of the ... A: Doris. I feel it would probably be best to take it to a clockmaker that is experienced in replacing ... | |
| Junghan exacta mantel clock | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, My husband treasures his junghan exacta older mantel clock. I broke the convex glass ... A: Ruth, quite a coincidence! I just put down a bezel in which I am installing a convex glass. The ... | |
| Grandfather won't chime or strike | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Grandfather Clock Model 100 M Movement that was working just fine until a few days ... A: Susan, I attempted to answer your question and just found out it did not send. Sorry for the delay. ... | |
| seth thomas legacy iv mantle clock key | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: i recently purchased a seth thomas mantle clock and it was missing the key to wind it...can you tell ... A: Tricia, the Seth Thomas A403-001 movement is a Hermle 350-060 and takes a #7 key. Due to the ... | |
| Replacement Lyre Pendulum | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Good Afternoon John, I just bought an Emperor Clock M110K (From 1972 which was never build and ... A: Joe. I have the substitute lyre pendulum. It is for the Hermle 451 movement that replaced the ... | |
| Setting the grandfather clock | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Clock Model 201M or 301M that my father built for me in 1979. It runs beautifully ... A: Sally, your clock has a safe back movement, which means it is okay to turn the minute hand backwards ... | |
| 30 hour clock | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I've just acquired a 30 hour longcase clock with bell strike. Ive got it all going and its keeping ... A: Matt, sorry for the delay. I attempted to answer your question twice this weekend, but a computer ... | |
| Powell Clock | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a Powell Westminster Chime Grandfather clock from my mother, and I am trying to get it ... A: James, I am unfamiliar with the name Powell in reference to clocks. What type of clock is it, a ... | |
| PEARL GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a model 455-6860 Pearl grandfather clock that my wife received from her father when he ... A: Charles, there is very little information available on older modern production clocks, particularly ... | |
| Daneker grandfather clock "The Senator" | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Daneker grandfather clock "as is" at a thrift store. It has a nameplate ... A: Tom, it can be rather detailed as to getting a clock door unlocked, but there are a few options. ... | |
| Installing 451-050 movement | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Emporer clock kit without instructions and drawing of 451-050 movement installation. ... A: Lloyd, has the kit been built or not started yet? Do you know the kit number or could you send me a ... | |
| Weights on Emperor clock | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an Emperor grandfather clock my parents purchased circa 1972. It has run well over the years. ... A: Linda, I will include a section of my instructions for a clock that is not running. It could be that ... | |
| Emperor grandfather clock w/weights | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: MY EMPEROR CLOCK MODEL 101 MOVEMENT,ONLY GONGS ONCE ON EVERY HOUR. THIS HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME BACK ... A: Lee, I'm not sure where you got that information, but I believe it is a little confusing. Emperor ... | |
| Weights on a Howard Miller Floor clock | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: My clock had to be moved & now at my née house , need instructions on how to put the weights back ... A: Sherry, I will probably need to know the model of the movement (from information found on the back ... | |
| Diplomat Clock Works | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: we're looking to replace the clock works in a Diplomat Clock Works grandfather clock and have 3 ... A: Michael, it looks like your movement is the Hermle Westminster 451-050, probably a 94cm pendulum for ... | |
| sleigh grandfather clock i think | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: my uncle has relocated to Ireland and his clock was transported here. However we were about to put ... A: Margaret, I believe that would be a Sligh clock. The chime rods were probably not secured prior to ... | |
| Worth of a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: can you tell me the cash value price of a 1978 Ridgeway Grandfather Clock? Model #205? A: Natalie, I regret that I cannot answer your question for the reasons stated in my Allexperts ... | |
| Emperor Clock | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend that wants to sell me an Emperor Grandfather Clock. I have tried researching the ... A: Joan, most of the movements used in manufacturer's clocks were reliable, with a few exceptions. One ... | |
| broken mainspring | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a Viking camelback mantle clock which I purchased at Fairhope 25 or 30 years ago. Can you ... A: LaJuan, a simple question with a detailed answer. Here's why. A breaking mainspring can cause ... | |
| Removing mainspring from barrel - Hermle #11 | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, I have made many repairs to clocks I own so am capable and have the basic tools. Some ... A: Joe, because of the dangers of working with mainsprings, I do not feel like I can advise someone as ... | |
| Forestville 340 020 | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My Forestville 340 020 is running on the average, 5 minutes slow each day. Is there a speed ... A: Gerry, the regulator for your clock is a balance wheel at the top center of the back plate of the ... | |
| Sligh GF Clock Model 0820-1-AN | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have the above model Sligh circa 1989, with Movement #7743. The Cable supporting the Left Weight ... A: Dow, the numbers you have given me are the references to the clock manufacturers models and there is ... | |
| Briton Grandfather clock | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Briton grandfather clock manufactured by Carolina Clock Collections I believe they are out ... A: Conrad, I apologize but I did not ask you to reply to my shop email address for the photos and the ... | |
| Briton Grandfather clock | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Briton grandfather clock manufactured by Carolina Clock Collections I believe they are out ... A: Conrad. I believe you are correct, all reports are that they are out of business. I have worked on ... | |
| Chiming Clocks | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a long case clock with a Hermle movement serial number 81 451-050M 94CM ... A: Colin, if you will contact me at my shop email address below, I will send you a photo of the strike ... | |
| diplomat grandfather clock model #1075 need pendulum | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a diplomat grandfather clock #1075 and there is not pendulum. I need to ... A: Brian, I would need to know the information on the back movement plate to determine the model. then ... | |
| Chiming Clocks | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a long case clock with a Hermle movement serial number 81 451-050M 94CM ... A: Colin. The way the arbor became dislodged would determine if there was any more damage to the ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I inherited my grandmother's clock and know nothing about it. I have taken off the back and learned ... A: Donna, At some time Ridgeway started attaching a tag on the inside of the front door with the serial ... | |
| CHIME RODS | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: moving the chime rods. I noticed on a previous answer to someone that you said replacement chime ... A: Matthew, Timesavers lists the 4/4 Westminster chime rod set for the Hermle 451-050 as P/N 29546. ... | |
| CHIME RODS | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a second hand longcase Emperor clock 451 -050M. The only problem is when it ... A: Matthew. Yes it is possible to form the chime rods so they do not make contact with each other. I ... | |
| Mayfair Clock | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Newman: I have a Mayfair Clock that has been in my husband's family for many years. I cannot seem to ... A: Colleen, I do not have any information on your Mayfair clock. I know there were some Mayfair clocks ... | |
| Hermle 451-050H 94/66 | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I knew virtually nothing about the clock I purchased but I have been reading the Q&As about this ... A: "This seems clear but after reading it a few times, it could go either way, so before I do it wrong ... | |
| Pendulum Clock manufacred by Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Inc. | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a pendulum wall clock which was manufactured in the 60's in Germany that was given to me. The ... A: Mike, I might have missed it, but is this clock an actual cuckoo clock? I do not recognize the ... | |
| Diplomat Grandfather clock | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have my Father's Diplomat grandfather clock (model 1000-1M) with a movement stamped 81, HERMLE, ... A: I do have a manual, but I will have to get a description of the movement, as there were three ... | |
| Hermle 451-050H 94/66 | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I knew virtually nothing about the clock I purchased but I have been reading the Q&As about this ... A: Laura, I will include a set of instructions in answer to your questions about the strike being off. ... | |
| Continuous chime on pendulum clock | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought a pendulum clock at a bargain store today. Not to worry I did not pay much for it. It was ... A: Marie, I am not worrying; I buy clocks at bargain stores! 6>) I'm wondering if this might be an ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather clock model 300 | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: We recently acquired a model 300 Emperor clock. The suspension spring and the center weight rod and ... A: Doris, Emperor was bought by Hermle Black Forest Clocks in the late 1990's and they closed the ... | |
| Pendulum Clock manufacred by Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Inc. | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a pendulum wall clock which was manufactured in the 60's in Germany that was given to me. The ... A: Mike, I do apologize. I answered your question and then I guess it went off into Cyberland. I'll ... | |
| B & D Limited 6 tube clock movement | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a B&D Limited tall case clock that is missing the chime tubes. I have a machine shop and ... A: Richard, I do have some charts on chime tube lengths. First, the ones I have in my shop are 1-1/8" ... | |
| Franz Hermle 140 -010 | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to get this clock to settle down and keep good time. It runs fast. The adjuster screw ... A: Joe, I agree that the symbol stamped on the movement is difficult to understand. The rule I have on ... | |
| pendulum does not move | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: My mother had moved into a new home. The person who helped with the move took off the pendulum and ... A: Kris, The movement you have was made by Hermle for King Arthur. Check to make sure the hands are ... | |
| mounting a hermle 451-050 to clock cabnet | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Newman I would like to build mission style tall clock using hermle 451-050 94cm/66 that I ... A: Marvin, it's always great to hear about someone building a clock! Mounting it is not too bad. You ... | |
| E. Ingraham mantle clock | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a mantle clock that was won in a running race of the Lowell Bunting Club in 1916. It was ... A: Dennis, the part to which you are referring is the suspension rod. They are sold by the dozen by ... | |
| 101m clock | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I built 5 clocks from the plans for the 101 model Emperor clock.I have the oiling sheet from ... A: Ray, I don't know who told you to clean the clock in a dish detergent, but I would never do that. I ... | |
| Ridgeway grandfather | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: A few years ago the westminster chime stopped working properly--I forget what it was doing then, so ... A: Clem, how long has it been since the clock was serviced? I suggest every 7 to 10 years. After that ... | |
| winding | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: how do i set and wind 3 key mantle clock? A: Dorothy, I usually need the model of the movement for answering certain questions. However, let's ... | |
| Heinz Jauch Movement | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: The movement was made by Heinz Jauch. The numbers on the back plate are: 77 10 76 ... A: Jim, the reason I ask that you contact me at my shop email address is that the main purpose of the ... | |
| Heinz Jauch Movement | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: The movement was made by Heinz Jauch. The numbers on the back plate are: 77 10 76 ... A: Jim, my standard answer to "Is this clock worth fixing?" is to give the customer an estimate and let ... | |
| Key for Harrington House Emperor Mantel Clock | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: My mother in law recently gave me this clock, model no. 1051-020 but she does not have the key for ... A: Pam, This is a Hermle #7 key. I have these, but you can get them from Timesavers ... | |
| Middle Chain off a Daneker grandfather clock | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Newman. I have a Daneker grandfather clock that belonged to my mother and her aunt before her. I ... A: Toni, you are correct in the direction of the middle chain sprocket wheel. Contact me at my shop ... | |
| adjust minute hand to chime on hour | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 33 year old Centurian key wound pendulum wall clock. It chimes on the correct hour, but it ... A: Beverly, there should be a bushing on the back of the minute hand. The bushings are made of brass ... | |
| alaron c-243, 31 day clock | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: pendulum wont keep moving, is it something I can fix? if not can you give me an estimate of the cost ... A: Holly, there are many reasons a clock will not keep running. Was the clock running reliably before ... | |
| EMPEROR CLOCK MODEL 120 | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: John, my father built the clock back in the mid 70's. He has since passed away and I have had the ... A: John, you have one of the older Emperor clocks and the movement is probably the Emperor 100M. On ... | |
| Trend Wall Clock Cleaning | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a nautical, chiming Trend ships wall clock. I originally rescued it from a garage and removed ... A: As a point of information, when the knurled hand nut is removed the minute hand (long one) comes ... | |
| Alaron C35 Clock Repair | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an Alaron C-35 31 day clock, my parents bought when I was 1year old. Last week it began ... A: Scott, it sounds like the governor (speed control mechanism) for the strike has broken. As there ... | |
| Trend Wall Clock Cleaning | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a nautical, chiming Trend ships wall clock. I originally rescued it from a garage and removed ... A: Jack, if you didn't understand, the grommets DO NOT have to be removed or drilled out, unless this ... | |
| How to properly wind my clock | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased my first wind up clock today and need to know the correct way to rewind it when the ... A: Jen, there is very little consistency in the winding directions of the Asian clocks. The general ... | |
| Sligh Grandfather clock weights | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace of of my weight shells and I am having trouble finding it. It measures 23/8 inches ... A: John, I thought you were looking for the whole weight shell. Pardon my long description. I do have ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather clock | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I saw someone named Cindy ask a question about the Emperor 120 clock- grandfather clock- we have one ... A: Stacey, I usually don't get involved in sales on the Allexperts forum, but are you referring to the ... | |
| Trend Wall Clock Cleaning | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a nautical, chiming Trend ships wall clock. I originally rescued it from a garage and removed ... A: Jack, to service the clock properly, it should be cleaned, inspected, broken or worn parts replaced ... | |
| Sligh Grandfather clock weights | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace of of my weight shells and I am having trouble finding it. It measures 23/8 inches ... A: John, finding individual weight shells to match existing ones is indeed difficult. We usually refer ... | |
| Strike clock out of time with amount of strikes per hour | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a mantle clock strike clock with two arbors, to help clarify the clocks ... A: Greg. At some time the hour hand was probably inadvertently slipped around while setting the time ... | |
| Matching hour hand to chimed hour | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: How do we get our clock to chime the correct hour? We have a King Arthur "grandmother" clock ... A: Kathy. At some time the hour hand was probably inadvertently slipped around while setting the time ... | |
| clock weights | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I was given a clock and none of the weights was noticeably heavier than the others. I marked them ... A: Jim, you didn't tell me how long it had been since it was serviced, but by your description of the ... | |
| Franz Hermle 1050-20 | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Franz Hermle 1050-20 clock and have lost the key. What size key do I need to buy to replace ... A: Aglaia, you can get them from clock suppliers such a Timesavers, R&M Imports, Mile-Hi, Merritts, ... | |
| Tiffany quartz shelf clock | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Could you please direct me to who would be best to replace the clockwork mechanism. Would like to ... A: Raymond, these quartz clocks were made in limited quantities and it is very difficult to find exact ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: We just received a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock. The approx. age is about 30+ years old. The clock ... A: Don, it could very well need cleaning, but if the beat is uneven, that could be the main problem. ... | |
| Hamilton pendulum wall clock | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Our Hamilton wall pendulum clock strikes twelve times on the hour no matter what the time. Can you ... A: Joan, can you tell me if this a 31-day clock (it could be 30, 32, 32 or 35)? Or can you give me any ... | |
| chime block | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Clock UW030158/281756 URGOS and the chime rods were broken in shipment several ... A: Barry, these assemblies are available from a few of the clock suppliers. One is Timesavers ... | |
| seiko musical clock | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I just returned from living in Okinawa, Japan, where I purchased 2 seiko musical clocks. When I ... A: Patsy, there are many thousands of these types of clocks manufactured every year. Some are the ... | |
| missing pendulum | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Thomas Jefferson replicate clock from the Franklin Mint. The pendulum was lost during a ... A: Elisia, can you send a clear photo of the complete front of your clock? My shop email address is ... | |
| grandmother clock | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: have recently purchased a grandmother clock have balanced it up at side and front, but the pendulum ... A: Did you go through the steps outlined in the first level above? I need to know what you have done ... | |
| grandmother clock | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: have recently purchased a grandmother clock have balanced it up at side and front, but the pendulum ... A: Vanessa, I don't know if this is a new clock, or if it isn't, what the history might be as far as it ... | |
| hamilton 340-020 | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Newman; Thank you SO much for taking the time to share with all of us. I found you quite by ... A: Randy. Thank you for asking about packing a clock for shipment. I receive quite a few clocks that ... | |
| grandfather clock does not run | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a complete King Arthur grandfather clock model 451. It has been in the family since the 80's ... A: Dinah, the model 451 is the movement which was made for King Arthur by Hermle. If the pendulum ... | |
| gongher | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: my father in law has a wall clock he's85 problem is he doesnt like gongs it keeps him up at night. ... A: Bill, I am having a little difficulty understanding the location of the winding holes on the dial. ... | |
| devon mantle chime clock | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: Needs reparied.is it worth it.2jewels.emil schmeckenbecher..west germany.1050-020. 87 .bought at a ... A: Bonnie, when a customer brings a clock into my shop and asks me if it is worth repairing, I check it ... | |
| Jauch #77 Ratchet Wheel | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I need help locating a chime ratchet wheel / chain wheel for a movement (Jauch 77 873) from an ... A: Frank, as Jauch went out of business quite a few years ago, there are no longer any Jauch parts ... | |
| replacement pendulum for Jauch 96 mech. | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I inherited an Elgin Hall Clock (model # E404/1) that was purchased by my grandfather in the late ... A: Matt, as Jauch went out of business a quite a few years ago, stock parts have mostly disappeared ... | |
| Mantle Clock Runs Two Weeks, then Stops | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I've discovered that my Alex M. Hayes mantel clock (which I just started using again after years of ... A: Stanley, I am not familiar with an Alex M. Hayes clock. How long is this clock designed to run? ... | |
| Besta Mantle Clock | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: We have a Besta Westminster Chime Mantle Clock that resembles the picture on your website. We ... A: Mike, I am unfamiliar with the Besta Mantel clock and I am not sure to which picture you are ... | |
| Piper Montgomery Ward Grandfather Clock CPM 9084 | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I received a grandfather clock from my mom. It isn't currently working, but it looks in good ... A: Diane, I answered your question last night, but I see it has appeared on the Allexperts forum again. ... | |
| grandfather clock stopped running | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 25 year old "Trend" (by Sligh)(movement # 225-A03 grandfather clock. It has run perfectly ... A: Nancy, listen to the beat (tick tock) and see if it is even. If not, hold the pendulum over all the ... | |
| ansonia wall clock | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: My son gave me a clock that did not work? I wound it a few turns, and it appeared to work well. My ... A: Bill, the general convention is that on a clock with two winding arbors, the one on the right is for ... | |
| Korean JA Pendulum Clock | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: My 77 year old dad has a wall clock of the above description. He says that the face of the clock has ... A: Gwen, I would be more than happy to assist your dad in getting his clock to run again. If you would ... | |
| Restarting grandfather clock | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a SCHWARZWALDUHREN Black Forest Clock No. 23-P46 purchased in Germany in 1986. It has ... A: Duane, if he clock has not been serviced in the last to 10 years, it could be that the lubricants ... | |
| Korean JA Pendulum Clock | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: My 77 year old dad has a wall clock of the above description. He says that the face of the clock has ... A: Gwen. I have seen these clocks with RA on the pendulum, which was an indication of the old clock ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Identification | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited this nice grandfather clock but haven't yet been able to identify it yet. ... A: Daniel, I believe the Enfield company was started around 1949, If you will Google "Enfield Clock ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Identification | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited this nice grandfather clock but haven't yet been able to identify it yet. ... A: Daniel, the photo is rather dark and shows only about half of the case. Is there a name on the ... | |
| Seiko Quartz Dual-Chime Mantel Clock QQF155G | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: Newman, I have owned the above-cited clock for a number of years (an image of which was provided by ... A: Jane, I might need to see a photo of the back of the movement. I cannot remember or recall the ... | |
| Clock History | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a wall clock made by E. Ingraham Co. Bristol Conn USA. It measures 15.25 inches ... A: Gene, it is possible the address was misspelled. It is klokdok with no "c"'s in it. I have been ... | |
| Suspension spring replacement | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I Have a Ridgeway Clock- Tempus Fugit- Dial H4- Model 758- Movement G4- Finish Oak- Serial 4/29/83. ... A: I believe the UN32/1 is actually UW32/1, which translates to a later revised number of 32319. I ... | |
| Suspension spring replacement | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I Have a Ridgeway Clock- Tempus Fugit- Dial H4- Model 758- Movement G4- Finish Oak- Serial 4/29/83. ... A: Russell, I have the last technical manual published by Ridgeway which I believe was in 1994. I'm ... | |
| Clock History | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a wall clock made by E. Ingraham Co. Bristol Conn USA. It measures 15.25 inches ... A: Gene, from the description you give I will have to do some research. E. Ingraham was in Conn, but ... | |
| grandmother clock | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: after setting the time, how do you set the weights to keep it going & tell the exact time. when I do ... A: Paul, there are many different types of grandmother clocks, and since I don't know the model of the ... | |
| Cenyurion mantle clock | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 35 day centurion mantle clock. I was wondering if there is an adjustment to slow the clock ... A: Chuck, this is puzzling as I don't hear this problem with these Asian clocks too much. Usually ... | |
| Ansonia Mantle clock chime bar set | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: Hey John, I'm currently working on an ansonia mantle clock, it was recently shipped to me and 2 of ... A: Duane, I have a feeling the Ansonia clocks with the 5 rod chime units would have been the modern ... | |
| Kienzel 8 day westminster chime C 1936 | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Clock chimes perfectly on quarter, half three-quarter and hour.But on the hour it it chimes but does ... A: I'm not sure something is not wrong with the Allexerts Website. From your comment I am wondering if ... | |
| Replacing China movement with quartz movement | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: We have a 31 day clock made in China that is failing and I would like to replace it with a quartz ... A: Steve, I have never written the instructions for that particular modification. Here is a summary of ... | |
| Korea Centennial Parlor Clock | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I, too, have this chiming wall clock; mainspring is broken; do you know a parts supplier where I can ... A: Jerry, if you do try to replace it, you must be cautious, as the other mainspring is "ready to ... | |
| Silent the Chimes | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: How do I set the time for chimes to be quiet from 10 PM until 7 AM. ANSWER: Bill, I'm sorry but I ... A: Bill, if you will contact me at my shop email address below I will reply with a copy of the ... | |
| Silent the Chimes | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: How do I set the time for chimes to be quiet from 10 PM until 7 AM. ANSWER: Bill, I'm sorry but I ... A: Bill, I think that would be a Hermle 2215. If not, it would be a take off number by another ... | |
| Korea Centennial Parlor Clock | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I, too, have this chiming wall clock; mainspring is broken; do you know a parts supplier where I can ... A: Jerry. In answer to your question, some of the parts suppliers I use are Timesavers, Merritts, R&M ... | |
| Silent the Chimes | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: How do I set the time for chimes to be quiet from 10 PM until 7 AM. A: Bill, I'm sorry but I would need to know the model of the clock movement to which you are referring. ... | |
| Linden clock | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Linden wind up clock that is a desk top model that is about 9in wide by 10in high. It ... A: Mary, I generally do not discuss prices and values of clocks on the Internet forums, as they differ ... | |
| Kienzel 8 day westminster chime C 1936 | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Clock chimes perfectly on quarter, half three-quarter and hour.But on the hour it it chimes but does ... A: Ann-Marie, I don't think that sounds right. But I could be wrong. I will check with my Internet ... | |
| Howard Miller Speeding Along | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a Howard Miller Mantle clock with a Hermle 340-020 movement (balance wheel type ... A: Ray, by "the speed adjustment being backed out all the way to the end of the shaft", I think you ... | |
| Linden clock | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Linden wind up clock that is a desk top model that is about 9in wide by 10in high. It ... A: Mary, the problem with your clock is probably in the strike count mechanism call the rack and snail. ... | |
| Hermle Black Forest | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved house and now my clock will only run for 5 mins. The mechanism is a Hermle with the ... A: James, I will include a series of checks for you to go through. If you still have any problems, get ... | |
| Emperor Clock -Model 120A | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Availability of replacement parts or repair/replacement of movement Heinz Jaueh 77-875 34-4456. John ... A: Dick, I believe there is a mix-up in my Allexperts Q&A, my emails or my memory. I cannot find any ... | |
| pendulum for Emperor Model 100M | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning John, the pendulum for our clock was lost/taken?? during our move. are you aware of the ... A: Dave. The movement company was Jauch and the Emperor model number was the 100M which in which the M ... | |
| Harrington House Grandfather clock | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a HH grandfather clock and would like to know how to set the moon dial on top of ... A: Bob, I would need to know the model of the movement (information found on the back plate of the ... | |
| Clock inquiry | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you provide info on this Mauthe clock. Very smalland in good condition, Keeps good time. The ... A: Michael, I'm sorry but I cannot find any references to this clock in my resources. I can suggest ... | |
| erhard jauch 77 | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: built by my great uncle in 1972 gave to my mother and now to me he was a great woodworker and i take ... A: Jason, the position of the weights is that the strike weight is on the left (as you face the clock), ... | |
| SethThomas Mantel Clock | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Brown Marbleized Adamantine Mantle Clock Ca 1890's. I need the key for setting ... A: Ron, first, the key that is used on this type of clock is called a double-ended key. On end fits ... | |
| grandfather clock | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: my clock shows 2:00 and stricks 3:00. How do i corect it. A: Will, since I do not have any information on the identification of the clock, I will cautiously ... | |
| viking grandfather clock chime rods | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a viking grandfather kit clock i purchased & completed in 1978. i just moved it from my home ... A: Jan, when moving a clock, no matter how well you pack the case, the inner workings and components ... | |
| Lost instructions for setting Danbury Westminster clock | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a pretty little battery operated Danbury Clock Company Clock which has the word "Westminster" ... A: Kevin, I receive many questions concerning the setting and operation of these programmable clocks. ... | |
| Clock will not chime | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas model 4505A Bridgeford grandfather clock with an A403-031 movement. We bought ... A: Bill, the Seth Thomas A403-031 is actually a Hermle 1151 manufactured for Seth Thomas. It is a ... | |
| verichron clock balls won't turn | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a sentimental verichron clock with glass cover and four balls on a stem that used to twist ... A: Peter, I had suggested you send the photos to my shop email address, as Allexperts allows only one ... | |
| Clock will not chime | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas model 4505A Bridgeford grandfather clock with an A403-031 movement. We bought ... A: Bill, you indicate that the clock has not run in 24 years? My recommendation is that a clock should ... | |
| Servicing a Winterhalder | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have an old Winterhalder grandfather clock that began stopping for no reason. My first ... A: Diego, there should be a few clockmakers in Buenos Aires. I would ask around and see if any other ... | |
| re-setting Westminister Chime on clock | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Good morning. During our normal changing the clocks in our home for the recent time change on Sat. ... A: Okay, there are many different types of quartz movements. Is this a Hermle movement that is powered ... | |
| re-setting Westminister Chime on clock | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Good morning. During our normal changing the clocks in our home for the recent time change on Sat. ... A: Richard, is your clock a mechanical wind up or a quartz battery powered model? When you say the ... | |
| Clock adjustment | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Urgos clock works and the only id I can find says, Urgos, made in Germany 2 jewels ... A: Steven. I don't know the model of your movement or what type of pendulum it has. However, we might ... | |
| verichron clock balls won't turn | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a sentimental verichron clock with glass cover and four balls on a stem that used to twist ... A: Peter, the rotary motors are available, but there are different types. Is it possible for you to ... | |
| what is skp no (0) jewels japan quartz? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I was trying to find out about a clock that I came across. it's an ethan allen mantle clock & it ... A: Sherri, there is very little available information on quartz clocks. There are hundreds of ... | |
| Young Town Quartz #12888 | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a battery operated Bulova Quartz clock that has stopped working. I really like this clock, ... A: Susan, generally, there is very little available information on quartz clocks, particularly by the ... | |
| We have a Harrington House grandfather clock | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: We moved and our clock that has worked perfectly for 15 years only runs 7 minutes and stops. We ... A: Elaine, is the clock really running for that time or is the pendulum just swinging under its own ... | |
| King Arthur Grandfather Clock | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a King Arthur Grandfather Clock. I have it set up, instructions were included. ... A: Darlena, I'm sorry about the delay in my answer, but I was out of pocket with my laptop and my ... | |
| buying motion clock works | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: On a recent trip to Amish country in Ohio, I saw some beautiful clocks with motion and melody ... A: Butch, sorry for the delay in my answer. I was out of range on my laptop while out of town and had ... | |
| railroad watchmans clock | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pennsylviana Railroad watchmans clock. On the face is "P.R.R. Special, Newman Clock Co., ... A: Chet, even though I have not had a real interest in watchman's clocks, I have researched the ... | |
| 31 day regulator wall clock | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: When it hits 12:00 it only stricks once.It stricks on all the other hours as it should.What to do ... A: Emory, most of the 31-day Asian clocks have a strike mechanism that is connected to the hour hand ... | |
| Clocks | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock with pendulum and weights that has been on its' back in the attic for about ten ... A: Alfred, you can certainly clean and oil it yourself if you know how to do it properly. To do this ... | |
| Ansonia Victory Clock | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I am in Australia and own an Ansonia "Victory" mantle clock. I am trying to research this clock and ... A: Nikki, I am not sure of the answer. I will try to do some further research and send an inquiry to ... | |
| Verichron chime rods | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a Verichron 31 day pendulum regulator wall clock. I don't know much about them ... A: Ken, the Verichron 31-day clock was made in Asia and there weren't always made with the same pattern ... | |
| Diplomat Grandfather Clock Parts | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: My parents have a Diplomat M1955 with a 220 pendulum purchased in 1987. The house was recently ... A: Fred, I'm certainly sorry about the weights were stolen and the cables damaged. It makes you want ... | |
| Hamilton Lancaster County Wall Clock | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a mid 1980's Hamilton Lancaster Wall Clock that does not work. I had it rebuilt about 10 ... A: Paul, a couple of things. Could it be that the restoring was good but there was a minor problem ... | |
| broken winding spring | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: i have an antique sessions mantle clock movement with broken spring,near the loop end. can this be ... A: Bill, recently I answered a question (which I had slightly misread), and the person got back with me ... | |
| Model 100 M movement | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I recently inherited an Emperor kit built grandfather clock that my dad build years ago ( at ... A: Blaine, the Emperor 100M was manufactured by Jauch. The company is no longer in business. This ... | |
| Emperor Hermle 451-050, Model 100M | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Movement ID: Back on right 78 0451-050, Hermle. I am assuming the clock is a Model 100M due to an ... A: Tom, the eBay listing could have been incorrect. The Emperor 100M is a Jauch "77" movement, whereas ... | |
| Emperor Clock Model 200M 300M | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Clock that we received as a gift in 1976. The clock worked great until about 2 ... A: Susan, as I am fairly sure there is either a lever or cam out of position or a pin called a chime ... | |
| Emperor Clock Model 200M 300M | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Clock that we received as a gift in 1976. The clock worked great until about 2 ... A: Susan, I don't think you did anything wrong. Sometimes the chimes or strike will lock up when the ... | |
| Mantle clock not chiming | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a mantle clock with a standard Seth Thomas/Hermle 340 movement. To make a long story short a ... A: Jim, thanks for the nice comments. It could be that the clockmaker did check it out and it was ... | |
| Time Accuracy | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Newman I recently was given my Grandmother's mantle clock. The stampings on the back read as ... A: Margil, the clock movement you have was manufactured by Hermle for W. Haid. The regulator on it ... | |
| Mantle clock not chiming | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a mantle clock with a standard Seth Thomas/Hermle 340 movement. To make a long story short a ... A: Jim, I would think the clockmaker that installed it would be able to help you. Have you contacted ... | |
| Clock keeps stopping | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a purchased a wooden cased mantle clock with a Perivale movement, the suspension spring for ... A: Chris, evidently the ss (suspension spring) is probably not the problem. However, you must have the ... | |
| Harris & Mallow Regulator | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Harris & Mallow Regulator that I recieved as a gift in the mid-1990s...I assume it was new ... A: Jeff, you can obtain chime block assemblies for suppliers like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques, R & M ... | |
| query | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: i bought a clock that is suppose to be a warmink mantle clock of ebay the ornamentation looks cheap ... A: Phillip, the Warmink clocks were of Dutch origin. There are many reproductions of these clocks ... | |
| Manual for 1978 Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a manual for a Limited Edition 1978 Grandfather clock Model#390. There are so many ... A: Amy, I do not have a manual for that Ridgeway clock. If you can give me the model number of the ... | |
| Grandmother Clock | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I overwound my grandmother clock and now it keeps stopping about every 10 minutes or so. It is ... A: Paul, I doubt you overwound your clock. Being a grandmother clock it could be a spring driven or ... | |
| age of sligh clock | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a sligh grandfather clock. The model #0961-1-1893. It does say 'Newport' on a ... A: Uri, I'm sorry but I do not have any information on the ages of Sligh Clocks, as they are no longer ... | |
| Forestville Mantle Clock | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited my grandmothers Forestville mantle Clock, it chimes 4 times an hour, which was a ... A: Nancy, I don't know the model number of your movement, but most have the same winding configuration. ... | |
| Verichron Quartz Wall Clock Repair Question | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Verichon wall clock by my grandparents. When it started making a grinding sound I ... A: Nicolas, I worked on one of these quite a while ago. I don't think I would be able to advise you by ... | |
| Hermle 1151-050 In Beat Adjustment | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: clock will run ,..but,in a one minute span ,it will be in beat for about 30 seconds,then will be out ... A: Tony, I would not suggest taking the clock apart to measure the escape wheel unless you are ... | |
| wall clock | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a wall clock from ebay and I noticed the chime kinda drags when it strikes. Is ... A: Adam, I do not have the information on the movement as far as the model number. It very well could ... | |
| are repair parts available? | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a colonial of Zeeland grandfather clock Ser # 7300017 with the letters ... A: Jay, I apologize about the clarity of my answer, as I did not quite understand the questions, so let ... | |
| Hermle 1151-053 In Beat Adjustment | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: clock will run ,..but,in a one minute span ,it will be in beat for about 30 seconds,then will be out ... A: Tony, how long has this condition been happening? Was it running okay before and just started? ... | |
| Hermle 791-681 | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: In a bout of thrift shopping, I picked up a Hermle skeleton clock and have since been trying to find ... A: Rosey, the 791-681 is a limited edition movement, but I think is still made. I could not find any ... | |
| replacement pendulum | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: We removed our pendulum for our last move. It is not missing in action. Wall clock has 81, W. ... A: Eric, I think I have a 351-020 in the shop and can fit a pendulum for it. Can you describe the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Schoolhouse Clock | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchase an old clock at a yard sale recently, I really know nothing about the clock, but the is a ... A: I'm sure it is the original glass. I'm not sure what the ST Stands for. It could be Seikosha Time. ... | |
| Seth Thomas Schoolhouse Clock | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchase an old clock at a yard sale recently, I really know nothing about the clock, but the is a ... A: S Knighton, I believe what you have is a 22" high Japanese Seikosha school house clock that was made ... | |
| Mantle Clocks | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 mantles clocks that my sister-in-law had. She passed away and I'm trying to find out where ... A: Debbie, I probably have some information in resource books in my shop, but I just Googled "lanshire ... | |
| 31 day elgin clock movement | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: a tenant left this elgin clock;I found the winding key,but at first it only chimed 12 times for each ... A: Donna, You have an Asian clock, probably a wall clock, the most popular of that type. I need to ... | |
| Wind up wll clocks | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: We recently acquired two wall clocks. One is a 3 Star 31 day clock and the other is a Centurion 35 ... A: Bob, the clocks you have are Asian clocks. Generally a clock cannot be overwound unless the key is ... | |
| centurian mantle clock | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: what is the value of my centurion 35 day tempus fugit mantle clock made in korea, cabinet has minor ... A: Dena, if you will read my Allexperts personal profile, you will see that I don't give values and the ... | |
| Imperial Mantel Clock | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I emailed U earlier and here are the pics ...just would like to knw IF U have any infoemation on the ... A: Darlene, I have gone thru over 200 of my answered Allexerts questions and emails (some have been ... | |
| Mauthe Clock | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Need a escape wheel for Mauthe mode W400 or someone that could repair mine. I know how to repair it ... A: James, your description is close enough. We measure the wheel in diameter and by the thousandths. ... | |
| tempus fugat clock | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: My mother has a Hamilton Tempus Fugat wall clock. It's a three hole wind up movement. The weights ... A: Thomas, the phrase is probably, "Tempus Fugit" which is Latin for "Time Flies". It is usually found ... | |
| Forton Quartz Westminster Mantel Clock | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have this clock and cannot make it work any longer. I took it to a shop and when I got home, the ... A: Deborah, first, most types of quartz clocks are just not repairable. The are made of snap together ... | |
| How do I put the center weight back on? | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: My father, now deceased, built a grandmother's clock, Emperor, from a kits about 25 years ago. ... A: Sherry, hopefully the chain is completely off. If it is up in the clock the tab on the end can be ... | |
| Wall Clock Movement | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a W. German-made Emperor wall clock. The numbers on the current movement are 141-071 w/32cm. ... A: The photo on the Allexperts Website when blown up isn't quite clear enough for me to see some ... | |
| Mauthe Clock | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Need a escape wheel for Mauthe mode W400 or someone that could repair mine. I know how to repair it ... A: James, which part do you need to drill? And do you need the complete arbor and wheel assembly or ... | |
| Wall Clock Movement | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a W. German-made Emperor wall clock. The numbers on the current movement are 141-071 w/32cm. ... A: Gary, these numbers can be confusing, even to clockmakers. The 141 is basically the plate size. ... | |
| GrandMother Clock | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Grand Mother clock on the back movement plate the numbers 27514 Made by the colonial MFG ... A: Joe, the numbers or initials are not familiar to me. If you could send a clear photo to my email ... | |
| Emperor Clock Won't Run | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Original movement was a 100M Emperor Clock Movement but has been replaced with another recommended ... A: Ken, I would think that the replacement movement you have is probably a Hermle 451 94cm unit. It ... | |
| setting hourly chime on Hermle Black Forest clock | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm new to this site and am hoping you can help. My father bought us a grandfather clock for a ... A: Bob, the hour hand was probably inadvertently moved when the time was being set. To correct this, ... | |
| clock values ect..., | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I bought a ridgeway 1984 limited edition grand father clock in mint condition for 200.00, a seth ... A: Peter, I do not know of a good and quick source for values of modern production clocks such as your ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 1987(?) Ridgeway grandfather curio clock, serial # 89002140, dial q5, model ... A: Meredith, a cable usually become tangled because the clock is wound with no weight or tension on the ... | |
| Ridgeway Tempus Fugit Grandmother Clock | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a Ridgeway Tempus Fugit Grandmother clock circa 1969. The clip (you said it looked ... A: Dennis, I would need to know the model of the movement (and possibly some additional to verify the ... | |
| coocoo clock chains | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: My mother was attempting to 'wind' her coocoo clock by pulling the chains. I believe she may have ... A: Daphne, if the weight hook on the chain isn't jammed in the bottom of the case, I don't think it is ... | |
| are repair parts available? | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a colonial of Zeeland grandfather clock Ser # 7300017 with the letters ... A: Jay. I believe the 11-72 could be the date manufactured. The letters you showed are not familiar, ... | |
| 451-050 clock weights | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a grandmother clock at a yardsale with a 451-050 movement from Emporer Clock ... A: Jessica, there are a lot of calculations involved in determining the substitution of weights. The ... | |
| 451-050 clock weights | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a grandmother clock at a yardsale with a 451-050 movement from Emporer Clock ... A: Jessica, the weights you mention MIGHT work okay. Here is the problem. The weights chosen for a ... | |
| sychronizing Korean made clock | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Korean key wind 31 day, pendulum, regulator style clock that strikes 6 times at twelve ... A: Larry, run the minute hand around until the clock is at the top of an hour and it strikes. Let's ... | |
| Howard Miller loses time | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Howard Miller clock Model 613-182 with a Hermle movement 340-020. The clock ... A: Bill, you didn't say whether the clock you purchased was new or not. That model was offered in the ... | |
| tochigi tokei wall clock | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I've had a beautiful futuristic tochigi tokei wall clock for about 22 years. It is round, with a ... A: Denny, I am not familiar with this clock or the manufacturer. Very little documentation is ... | |
| Seth Thomas / Hermle Quartz Mantle | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Mantle Clock with a Hermle Quartz Movement. Clock hands will not move, ... A: James, generally, quartz movements are not economically repairable, because of the lack of ... | |
| tempest fugit ,granddaughter clock | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: recently given said clock, keeps time great, but the chimes are slow and out of cink, it will chime ... A: Chris, what you have is an Asian clock, the majority of them were wall clocks, but they did make ... | |
| Herschede clock | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: We are considering a purchase of an antique Herschede clock with a serial number of 77476 (as ... A: Joan, I answered your question last night, and evidently it did not go through, so I'll try again. ... | |
| grandfather clock | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased this grandfather clock. on the inside of the door it has a label of king arthur ... A: Linda, the clock was manufactured by the King Arthur Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama, not ... | |
| Bought a clock at Goodwill and want to know how to make it work | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I purchase this clock for $15 and think it looks great. All i know is it has Elgin on the case, it ... A: Monica, the phrase "Tempus Fugit" is found on many clocks, particularly in the arch portion of a ... | |
| Model number | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard miller grandfather clock that has been passed down in my family. Where would I ... A: Jessica, depending on the age of the clock, the location of the model number, if it is still there, ... | |
| ridgeway grandfather clock | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: How do I hang the pendulum in my grandfather clock? A: Jeff, generally the top hook on a pendulum hangs on a strap about 6" long called a hanger or leader. ... | |
| Pearl Grandfather Clock | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: The side glass panels on my 30-year old Pearl grandfather clock have "brown putty" that has dried ... A: Diane, the brown putty you mention sounds like what we call glass retainer, door liner or vinyl ... | |
| Ward's grandfather clock modelCCM9091A | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Where can I order Montgomery Ward grandfather clock model CCM9091A parts? A: Chuck, there is very little available information on older clocks of the time that MW sold their ... | |
| Viking model Series M-800 | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I think that the cleaning lady was trying to help me and pulled the chains to the max. Now I can ... A: Carole, the way a clock works is that the weights provide the power to run the time, chimes and ... | |
| wall clock not chiming | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Schmeckenbecher wall clock two of the three weights don't fall but the middle weight which ... A: John, this is a common symptom with clocks. First, you are correct in that the middle weight powers ... | |
| Ansonia Monarch Movement | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I bought an old Ansonia Monarch clock which is in pieces, but fortunately the pieces are in good ... A: Richard, I have seen quite a few differently shaped Ansonia movments such as the rounded top, ... | |
| Emperor clock 451-050 | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have received an Emperor Clock by Hermle Black Forest Clocks 451-050 H 94cm/66. I purchased the ... A: Rodney. I am having a little trouble with my computer. I answered your question today and it ... | |
| Seth Thomas 8day woodbury keywind chime cat#1302 | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Clock is striking 9 and is set a 12 how do I get it strike at the correct time?? ANSWER: Joanne, ... A: Joanne, the best way to get a key is to take it to a local clockmaker and let him fit a key for you. ... | |
| Emperor Mantel Column Clock | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Kit Clock with a model name of 1900 Circa Clocks. It has the appearance of a Seth ... A: Chuck, as far as adjusting the beat, you are correct, the crutch should not be formed. You have ... | |
| ships clock | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock that I purchased at a gift shop in Virginia Beach back in the early 80's. It is ... A: Tom, I do not remember a quartz (or any) ship's bell movement with the mechanical bell that has the ... | |
| trend clock by sligh | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: .................steve A: Steve, generally, winding a clock tight is not the reason for it not running. To me, winding a ... | |
| elgin clock | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me anything about the Elgin clock attached in photo ? front shows dial, back a ... A: Dick. I'm afraid there is not too much I can tell you about your clock. The glass ball clocks ... | |
| Seth Thomas 8day woodbury keywind chime cat#1302 | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Clock is striking 9 and is set a 12 how do I get it strike at the correct time?? A: Joanne, the type of clock you describe has what we call a rack and snail strike mechanism. To ... | |
| ships clock | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock that I purchased at a gift shop in Virginia Beach back in the early 80's. It is ... A: Tom,I apologize for the delay in my answer, but my computer has had a virus and my emails were ... | |
| Cuckoo clock not marking hours | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Regula, looks to be maybe 20 years old? It has the cuckoo at the top and a wheel with 4 people ohn ... A: Laura, cuckoo clocks have a lot of wires and levers to control the cuckoo sound, strike, door ... | |
| pendulum wobbles right before stopping | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a Herschede Sheffield 230 9 tube grandfather clock. It won't stay running after ... A: Darrell, when a clock is moved, the problem that is most common is that the escapement has been ... | |
| hermle 341-020 operation | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a beautiful Emperor clock with a Hermle 341-020 11 cm movement. All I know about ... A: Pete, it sounds like old gummy lubricants. Servicing charges vary with the area in which you live. ... | |
| Hermie 10" Musical & Chiming Hexagon Carriage Clock | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: John, we have a 400-day clock (W2314) that has kept perfect time since our son gave it to my wife 10 ... A: Bob, I am unfamiliar with the Hermle 2314. I use the 21XX and 22XX series, but not the 23XX. Can ... | |
| hermle 341-020 operation | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a beautiful Emperor clock with a Hermle 341-020 11 cm movement. All I know about ... A: Pete. The winding arbors should all be wound in a clockwise direction once a week. The left one is ... | |
| small parts | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a welby mantle chime clock made in 1978. The mechanism is made by Elgin National Watch Co. ... A: Roland, the movement was actually made for the above companies by Hermle. You can Google Timesavers ... | |
| Harris & Mallow 7374P | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock with D Battery mechanism - it is marked Harris & Mallow with 7374 handwritten and the ... A: Ross, I do not recognize the number. Can you send a digital photo of the back of the movement to my ... | |
| age of Seth Thomas clock | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: John, I am trying to find out the age of this clock. It belonged to my grandparents but we do not ... A: Nancy, you have a nice clock. The finish is something Seth Thomas used called "Adamantine". It is ... | |
| Emperor Grand Father clock | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: My Father put the one I have together. He was so proud of it when he finished, my two children where ... A: Anthony, the closest I know of is in Ocean Springs, MS. I will check in my Internet Clocksmiths ... | |
| Westminster Chiming Clock | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have the same question as Cathy regarding the clock chiming sporadically during the night and I ... A: Winnifred, I am not sure what Cathy's question was, but I usually need to know the make and model of ... | |
| age of clock | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: how old seth thomas clock no b122/27 A: Hollis, I do not recognize the number. Can you send a digital photo to my email address below? The ... | |
| Seth thomas grandfather clock | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1980's ST grandfather clock that has not been run for 13 years. I got it started, keeps ... A: It was supposed to come back today, but I was told that there are still some glitches but maybe ... | |
| Seth thomas grandfather clock | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1980's ST grandfather clock that has not been run for 13 years. I got it started, keeps ... A: Bev. It could be that there is a silence lever that is in the silent position, and that needs to be ... | |
| Wm.L.Gilbert Clock Co USA | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Delano mantle clock made by Wm.L.Gilbert of Winstead in the USA. I do not Know anything ... A: Interesting question, Murray. People look at clocks differently as in a lot of old items. I had a ... | |
| E. Engram Co. mantel clock | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have an E. Engram Co mantel clock with Pat. Oct 8 78 and Nov ll 79 stamped on the back. It is a ... A: Richard, there were a few different clocks made by Ingraham during that time. Is it taller than it ... | |
| Part 2 of Moon Phase Gear | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have removed the gear that changes the moon phase dial. Upon inspection, is it supposed to have a ... A: Whoops, going down my list to answer the Allexperts questions, I just answered this one. If you can ... | |
| Emporer Clock Movement Model 299/94CM | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: John, I recently inherited a grandfather clock and all is working fine. All is working fine except ... A: James, Emperor used two types of moon dial drives, the earlier ones being driven by a tab on the ... | |
| Wm.L.Gilbert Clock Co USA | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Delano mantle clock made by Wm.L.Gilbert of Winstead in the USA. I do not Know anything ... A: Murray, I have done some research on your clock and have run into a conflict of model names. First, ... | |
| Meridian clocks | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: If I were to purchase a George Nelson ceramic Meridian clock that does not have the original hands ... A: Sarah, I am not familiar with that clock. However, if you can email me a photo of the front of the ... | |
| Ti-Chron Wall Clock | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had a Ti-Chron for 35 years, it does not chime and never did that's not the problem. The ... A: Richard, I have never seen a Ti-Chron, but let me assume it is an Asian 31-day (approximately) ... | |
| grandfather clock time | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My Ridgeway grandfather clock's chimes rings two minutes early. HELP! ANSWER: Mike my shop ... A: Mike, I need to know the model of the movement. Send me all of the information you can find on the ... | |
| VIKING TEMPUS FUGIT BATTERY TABLE CLOCK | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: ON THE BACK THIS CLOCK HAS 3 SETTINGS FOR CHIMES AND MUSIC AND I CANT GET IT TO WORK. IT IS A HERMLE ... A: Ann, what doesn't work? Do you see a model number on the back of the movement (black box). On some ... | |
| Urgos movement | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My father built a cherry Emperor Grandfather Clock in 1975 that has a 9 chime Urgos movement. I ... A: Cal, the UW03042B is the model number, not the serial number. I believe I have the manual on that ... | |
| Ridgeway curio | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you provide me with any information pertaining to this clock? Ridgeway Mdl. 203 S# 62876 ... A: Michael, what type of information do you need? I do not havae any information on Ridgeway clocks ... | |
| Kein 400 day anniversary clock | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I just bought this clock at an estate yard sale, the clock works as promised; but ... A: Sandra, sometimes the hour hand will slip because it has not been pushed on tight enough. On some ... | |
| Oil Grandfather Clock | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you teach me how to oil a Howard Miller grandfather clock purchased about 20 years ago? A: Julie, I apologize for the delay, but my shop computer was hit by a virus and my computer guy is ... | |
| Franz Hermle, Model 517 Mantle Clock | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a Franz Hermle Model 517 Mantle clock for our fifth wedding anniversary which ... A: Phillip. I do not give information for parts and service on Allexperts as the forum is geared for ... | |
| grandfather clock time | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: My Ridgeway grandfather clock's chimes rings two minutes early. HELP! A: Mike my shop computer with all the notes in it is at my computer guy, getting a virus removed. But ... | |
| suspension spring | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hechinger battery operated mantel clock given to me in the 1970s. I need to replace the ... A: Donn, there were many different models of the battery operated torsion pendulums. I do not have a ... | |
| Emperor 101M grandmother clock | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: John, I have the above model and have moved it. It has not run for over 5 years by choice. Now I ... A: Alex, as I explained above I need to have you contact me at my email address <klokdok@juno.com> so I ... | |
| W. Haid Clock | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Haid clock from antique shop. This clock has no Identification at all. I have ... A: Lolly, without your actually asking a question I can say that your clock was made in Germany and was ... | |
| Centurion 35 day clock | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1970 Centurion clock and am wanting to ship it . Is there any parts to the clock that needs ... A: Charles, the pendulum should be removed and packed separately. Some type of foam should be used to ... | |
| Emperor 101M grandmother clock | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: John, I have the above model and have moved it. It has not run for over 5 years by choice. Now I ... A: Alex, was the clock running before you moved it? Before we start lubricating it, I would be glad to ... | |
| Molyneux Clock | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: The clock chimes every quarter hour but is three hours behind when striking the hour. It does keep ... A: Susan, the procedure should work. I did look at the photo of your clock and I am certain it is the ... | |
| setting time on cuckoo clock | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an old cuckoo clock that keeps good time. However the bird chirps at 18 min after the hour ... A: Anne, evidently there has been a problem with the Allexperts Website or something in my server. I ... | |
| F. Moreau clock | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I inherited recently a F. Moreau clock. There is a tag in front where you can read "Mignon par F. ... A: Paulo, I had no previous knowledge of the F. Moreau name until I was asked a very similar question a ... | |
| Continues to chime | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway Grandfather clock that was purchased in the early 70's. It's either a E or G ... A: Leonard, the causes of a continuous strike (chimes play the quarter tunes and are driven by the ... | |
| Molyneux Clock | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: The clock chimes every quarter hour but is three hours behind when striking the hour. It does keep ... A: Susan, your clock should have the hour hand setup that allows it to slip on the shaft. Use the ... | |
| hermie 130-070 | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I've just bought a replacement hermie 130-070 single bell movement for my clock, but after fitting ... A: Jim, the trip point for the chime and strike are not set exactly at the factory and neither is the ... | |
| Grandfatherclock | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a GFClock which is about 30years old. Believe the movement is German by Urgos. The small ... A: Antony. In the UK there is a supplier by the name of Meadows and Passmore. You can find them ... | |
| Moving a grandfather clock | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I inherited a 1970 Daneker President clock. I need to get it from Minnesota to Arizona. Can it be ... A: Jon, it is okay to transport the clock flat on its back. I am assuming this is a weight driven ... | |
| Herschede Windsor # 325 | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: The weights for this clock were lost during a recent move. Are they available so they can be ... A: Dennis. Depending on the model of the clock movement the weights might have to be made up. The ... | |
| Overocean Clock Co (necor) | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, I have the above mentioned clock, no jewels, unadjusted, 341-020 and under that appears ... A: Connie. This is the first time I have run across the name "Overocean Clock Company, but the ... | |
| Maitenance schedule for Emperor Model 100M | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: In 1973 I purchased a Model 120 Emperor Grandfather Clock Kit. It has a model 100M Movement made by ... A: Bob, the movement you have was manufactured by either Erhard or Heinz Jauch and should have a "77" ... | |
| 35 day Centurion wall clock | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I bought this clock at a garage sale. The lady told me that you use the key to wind it. But I ... A: Karen, there is a small round nut called the rating nut on the bottom of the pendulum bob. The bob ... | |
| Replacement Pendulum "Ribbon" for Bulova B8644 HE 239 | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: We have a Bulova Anniversary Clock (Marking on Base "BULOVA B 8644, HE 239 - Made In Germany) which ... A: Patrick, I am not familiar with the model of the Bulova your mention. If it is a true anniversary ... | |
| Seth Thomas Counter Weights | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Newman, I have been trying to revive a grandmother clock recently. The time is fine, but I can ... A: Chris. Your Seth Thomas movement was made by Urgos (now owned by Hermle). That model, UW32319 has ... | |
| Emperor Clock by Hermle Black Forest Clocks 451-050 H | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have received an Emperor Clock by Hermle Black Forest Clocks 451-050 H 94cm/66 after my ... A: Todd, it is best to hang the pendulum before the weights. The pendulum configuration is as follows: ... | |
| Montgomery Ward grandfather clock part | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My grandfather has this Montgomery Ward grandfather clock he bought brand new, and in the main gears ... A: Corey, sometimes the information on the back of the clock is a little difficult to read. Yours ... | |
| Trend Clock | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently found a Trend Clock. The info on the back is style no 681, movement no 104, pack no ... A: Inez, I cannot decide for you or advise on whether it is worth repairing or not. Understand that ... | |
| Franz Hermle Clock | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have Franz Hermle wall clock model number 261 080b which is in very good condition and I was ... A: Richard, the number you gave me is the movement number, not the clock number, which could have been ... | |
| vicking movent in emperer clock kit | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: My Grandfather built a emporer clock kit with a viking series 133 movement it runs well but gains ... A: John, it could be that you have the incorrect pendulum on the clock. If the bob is larger than an ... | |
| Old lawrence lanshire clock? | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently went through some of my mothers things and stumbled up on a clock that diffently does ... A: Jeremy, Lanshire (now out of business, I believe) mainly manufactured clock movements for companies ... | |
| vicking movent in emperer clock kit | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: My Grandfather built a emporer clock kit with a viking series 133 movement it runs well but gains ... A: John, your questions are not a bother. We will keep at this until we get it resolved. Other than ... | |
| smiths enfield wall clock | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have just purchased a wonderfull kitchen wall clock. Its running well but I just need to know How ... A: Jenny. You probably have an 8-day clock which means you should wind it once a week. On a time and ... | |
| Emperor Grandmother Clock | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Same old story...moved across country with my clock and it died. It is an Erhard Jauch Unrefabrik ... A: Bethy, I have a writeup I did on troubleshooting and maintaining a clock along with some labeled ... | |
| missing hermle weights | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I've read some of your replys to howard miller/barwick clocks on the subject of weights and it seems ... A: Rick. First, as stated in my Allexperts personal information, I do not give values of clocks. So I ... | |
| Chimes | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a Seth Thomas Grandmother clock. It was rebuilt a few years ago and now the time has ... A: Mark, I need to know in what time period the clock is running fast. 15 or 20 minutes fast an hour, ... | |
| Welby mantle clock | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Due to my mother's passing, I've received a Welby mantle clock. I'm thrilled to own one, but have ... A: Roland, you are correct. the movement was manufactured in 1978. It is a Hermle movement made for ... | |
| chimes | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have recently built a GF cabinet & fitted a Uros w/minster chime movement. The movement is several ... A: Alf, in the clock business we use tested clock cleaning solutions and completely disassemble the ... | |
| clockwork stopped | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I've got a modern (1999) longcase clock that stopped working about 2005 after it had been left for 6 ... A: Richard, attached is a list of things to check on your clock to see why it is not running. Try ... | |
| Clock Not In Beat When Level | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller wall clock with a Hermle 351-030-A, 8 day Westminster Chime Movement with 34 ... A: Sam, the is a common occurance. Contrary to popular convention, a clock does not always have to be ... | |
| vicking movent in emperer clock kit | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My Grandfather built a emporer clock kit with a viking series 133 movement it runs well but gains ... A: John, interesting tat you find a Viking movement in an Emperor clock. Emperor was in Fairhope, ... | |
| purchase of new movement? | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, You said: If you have any additional questions or need information on obtaining ... A: Tony, if you will contact me at my shop email address below, I will give you the details of the ... | |
| what do these markings mean? | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a lovely mantle clock and want to find more information about the manufacturer ... A: Wayne, the markings are of the German patent system. If there are no additional markings on the ... | |
| Heanvina Grandfather clock | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could send me a diagram of the clock mechanism. I am putting together the ... A: Cindy, very few of the manufacturers released diagrams of clock movements. I have some from Hermle, ... | |
| trend mini grandfather clock | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a miniture grandfather Trend clock, electric, Model 702, made by Trend Clocks, Zeeland, ... A: I have very little information on Trend clocks, other that what is available by using search engines ... | |
| chimes | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have recently built a GF cabinet & fitted a Uros w/minster chime movement. The movement is several ... A: Alf. Evidently, as is with most stored movements, the lubricants have become gummy and are slowing ... | |
| Seth Thomas Ships Clock. | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I just have received by handing down of this Ships Clock and I think it is some where about 200yrs ... A: Kathy, my references show that the first Seth Thomas spring powered clocks appeared around 1855, ... | |
| clock repair | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm some what new to Florida and have had one very bad experience with a clock repair shop. Not ... A: Bill, I have heard similar comments about clock repair in that area. There is someone I have used ... | |
| Mason & Sullivan Co. Clock | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: John, recently I purchased a clock that stands about 58" tall. The bottom piece that sets on the ... A: Tony, from the information you have given me on the movement, it was made for Mason and Sullivan by ... | |
| Hanging the Pendulum | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently moved and now have the task of getting the Grandfather clock running again. It has not ... A: Chester, the pendulum hangs on the 6" hanger. The hook on the top of the hanger hangs on a pin in ... | |
| clock runs fast | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Schatz ships bell clock. It runs fast. The hair spring looks good. The clock gains 20 ... A: Robert, there are a few reasons that the delicate hairspring balance wheel timing can be off. There ... | |
| Sligh Model 0889-1-SH | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I know that you do not, and over the net could not, offer appraisals of clocks. That said, I read in ... A: Scott, I try to be consistant in my answers. I do have books and an Internet subscription service ... | |
| Bells chime the wrong time | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: how do I fix Seth Thomas “Helmsman” bells? Model No. 1052-001.For example, at 9:00 I am hearing only ... A: David, I am not familiar with the ST 1052-001. The cross reference numbers I have for available ST ... | |
| Replace clock glass | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock that has "Centurion 35 day" on the clock face, "Korean" stamped on the back. I have ... A: Steve, I did get your email and was looking to see if I have a glass, but did not. It is ... | |
| grandfather clock weights | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Do you know where I can buy replacement ones - I need all 3. thank you. A: Nancy. You can purchase weight sets from clock suppliers. In choosing weights you need to know the ... | |
| A401-003 | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: We have my aunts seth thomas from 79. It runs but doesn't chime. I get a click if I advance the ... A: The movement you have was made for Seth Thomas by Hermle and is a floating balance movement. I do ... | |
| Replace clock glass | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock that has "Centurion 35 day" on the clock face, "Korean" stamped on the back. I have ... A: Steve, I believe there is an upper and a lower glass for these clocks. If it is plain you could ... | |
| Grandfather clock tubes | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: It would not let me do a follow up question on our e-mail it said I had to ask a new question. It ... A: The silver solder isn't really that expensive, it's the labor and shipping. You didn't tell me the ... | |
| mauthe wall clock chimes | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I own a Mauthe wall clock that my parents bought in Germany in the late 1940's. Some of the chimes, ... A: Phil, I believe you are referring to the strike (counts out the hour) rather than the chimes (plays ... | |
| Emperor 340-020A mantle clock runs slow | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: How do I adjust the clock so that it doesn't run slow? It's averaging about 5 minutes slow per 24 ... A: Jill, regulator on this movement is at the top back center of the movement. There were two models, ... | |
| Hamilton floor clock pendulum | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I received an old Hamilton floor clock, and unpacked the pendulum and weights. The manual diagram ... A: Jackie, I am on vacation but answering my Allexperts questions. I actually thought I answered yours ... | |
| Grandfather clock tubes | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: It would not let me do a follow up question on our e-mail it said I had to ask a new question. It ... A: Donna. If you will, when you submit a question about a different clock will you do it as a new ... | |
| Barwick Grandmother Clock | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My "clock man" has had a stroke and can't communicate to me how to fix it. I rewound my clock and ... A: JoAnn, I'm sorry to hear about your clock man. I think you are referring to the strike rather than ... | |
| Howard Miller GF | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: After the passing of my great-grandmother i inherited a standing grandfather clock that i know ... A: Sonya, I'm not sure what the question is, but you have a Howard Miller cable driven, 8-day ... | |
| Model 120 Series Model 101M Emporer Clock Comp. | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: My Great Grandfather built the Model 101M/ 120 Series kit in 1982. My grandparents recently moved ... A: Destinee, your clock should have 3 chains and weights. The left one powers the strike, the middle ... | |
| emperor clock model 120 series | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if there is any place I could get an installation & operating instruction ... A: Cherry, I can get you the Installation and Operation Instructions Manual for the 101 movement. Just ... | |
| kundos mega quartz mantel clock | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: John, My aunt was given a kundos, mega quartz , tempus fugiy, mantel clock in 1982 for her ... A: Carol, I have very few instructions for quartz chiming clock movements. There were many versions ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: John - not a question but wanted to get back to you about my Seth Thomas Mantle Clock. I did as you ... A: Don't know why you had a problem with the review, but thank you very much. I have not actually ... | |
| grandfather clock that does not chimc | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather that runs very well but the chimes do not work. Subsequently, the left and ... A: Sherri. The chimes have failed on your clock. The right weight (as you face the clock) powers the ... | |
| Charles R Sligh Clocks | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: My father-in-law purchased a Charles R Sligh Clocks (grandfather) in the mid 1980's and I am now ... A: Roy, I do not know of any place you can reference the serial number to identify your clock. I am ... | |
| Hanson Clock Co. sewing table | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: AM wondering if you know anything about, or can steer me in the right direction...I have an old ... A: Dave, the first thing I thought when I saw the question is that somebody is pulling someone's leg. ... | |
| United Clock Corp | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a covered wagon 4 horse United Clock Corp that we purchased new some 40 years ago and the ... A: Don, I have seen a lot of single horse clocks, but not many 4 horse-wagon models. Do you still have ... | |
| Haid 1970 Mantel Clock | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1970's Haid mantel clock, it keeps perfect time, however the chimes are out ... A: Lori. It sounds like the clock is working as it is supposed to. However, the hands are probably ... | |
| any information | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a clock at an auction and can't get it to work and don't know anything about it. ... A: Debbie, this sounds like commerative clock that might not have the manufacturer of the movement ... | |
| mantel clock | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I bought this clock at an antique auction on the movement it reads86 Emil Schmeckenbecher 2 jewels ... A: Panithia, the movement for your Schmeckenbecher was made by Hermle in 1986. It is a spring driven ... | |
| Need to know | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who willed me this 7ft. White case (turned yellow with age) Grand Mother Clock? ... A: Loretta, I don't know why you didn't get my answer, but I has appeared above the follow-up question. ... | |
| Is this part for a clock and if so, which one? | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I purchased what seems to be a wind up bell yesterday which is triangular in shape, had a key ... A: Deanna, I am not familiar with the item you described, but send me a photo and I'll see what I can ... | |
| emperor clocks | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Emperor grandfather clock number 101. I was wondering if I can swap the Emperor 300 clock ... A: Rick, do you have a case? Is it the #2? The identification of the photo includes a 101 which is ... | |
| emperor clocks | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Emperor grandfather clock number 101. I was wondering if I can swap the Emperor 300 clock ... A: Rick, the numbers might be a little confusing. Emperor had case numbers that were not identical, ... | |
| ELGIN QUARTZ ANN CLOCK/"C" BATT | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: ELGIN QUARTZ ANN CLOCK/"C" BATTPlease, can you tell me the use for the buttons on back? I've ... A: Jeanne, I'm sorry but I just don't have programing information on chiming quartz clocks. There were ... | |
| Emperor clock chimes | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: My wife's Emperor 100-M clock chimes are out of whack. There are several symptoms - the chimes will ... A: Max, the 100M was Emperors designation for the movement, which was manufactured by either Erhard ... | |
| Need to know | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who willed me this 7ft. White case (turned yellow with age) Grand Mother Clock? ... A: Loretta, Ridgeway was located in southern Virginia and had been a division of Pulaski Furniture ... | |
| Seth Thomas Mantle Clock | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: First I apologize if you get this message twice, I clicked on "check spelling" and lost everything. ... A: Shirley, the Seth Thomas movement was actually manufactured for Seth Thomas by Hermle and is their ... | |
| grandfather clock | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I am not looking for an appraisal; however, I am wondering what exactly it is that I have. I ... A: KG, the photos just about cover it all. You have a Trend grandfather clock, manufactured by the ... | |
| Forestville mantle clock | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Firstly I would like to thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge. My vintage 40's ... A: Chris, without a model number (sometimes these were not on this era clock) or a photo, I'm going to ... | |
| Howard Miller quartz Wall Clock with pendulum | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have inheritied a Howard Miller quartz wall clock with chimes. We have set the clock to the ... A: Teea, there were many different types of quartz chiming clocks manufactured and they all have ... | |
| My grandfather clock won't chime | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My 1980's grandfather clock keeps time well and the pendulum works. I am able to pull the left and ... A: Angela, this is an unusual problem in that it doesn't happen very often. You did not tell me what ... | |
| Grandmother Clock | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: It would not let me do a follow up question on our e-mail it said I had to ask a new question. It ... A: Donna. As far as winding the clock, you can't wind it too tightly unless you really force it after ... | |
| Sligh Grandfather clork modern | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Sligh Grandfather clork modern was bought in 1981.My question is about tne chime selector , it ... A: Lonny, I would like to know the model of the clock movement and the area in which you live. I would ... | |
| Grandmother Clock | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: It would not let me do a follow up question on our e-mail it said I had to ask a new question. It ... A: Donna, I answered this question, but it just came back to me, I don't know why. But I'll answer ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather Clock | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am moving from the USA to England and am trying to find homes for all of the things that are ... A: Day, I believe your Howard Miller clock is a 610-366 Saratoga. TO verify, the dimensions are ... | |
| Emperor clock Model 100 M | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: It doesn't. I was trying to attach the weight shells and discovered that two of the ends (outside 2) ... A: Felix, each weight is hung on a chain. The chains should have a solid tab on one end and a loop tab ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: my question, well I have a few since I just bought three different grandfather clocks at an auction, ... A: Donna, not knowing the history or prior symptoms, I can't really start to diagnose the problem. Is ... | |
| Sligh Grandfather clork modern | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Sligh Grandfather clork modern was bought in 1981.My question is about tne chime selector , it ... A: Lonny, there is something sticking on the chime selection mechanism. When the lever is moved up and ... | |
| How to keep a Hamilton wall clock running? | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: We recently inherited a beautiful Hamilton wall clock which was stored in its original shipping ... A: Normally, when you swing the pendulum you should hear a tick tock. The tick tock should be even, ... | |
| Seth Thomas A401-003 West. Chime Clock | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: John, My clock seems to run faster after it has been freshly wound...in fact picks up about 10 ... A: Ed. The A401-003 was made for Seth Thomas by Hermle and is their model 340-020. It is an 8-day ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandmother Clock Mod. E167 | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: We recently acquired my husband's aunt and uncle's Ridgeway Grandmother Clock, Mod. E167, Movement ... A: Okay, send the photos to my email address. From the one you included, I can tell from the photo you ... | |
| welby clock chimes off cycle | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: John, i sent you a problem with my clock,12/13/09 you said to move the minute hand til the clock ... A: June, I don't think I told you what you are saying in the first sentence. I would have said that if ... | |
| Hermle W2115 Speaker | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Our grandfather clock has worked wonderfully with its Westminster chime setting until recently the ... A: Betsy, you were correct in trying new batteries,as drained batteries are usually the cause for this ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandmother Clock Mod. E167 | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: We recently acquired my husband's aunt and uncle's Ridgeway Grandmother Clock, Mod. E167, Movement ... A: Well, Carol, you have certainly tried just about everything. The last technical reference book I ... | |
| Kieninger Chimes and Hammers | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: My bride has an old clock she would like "me" to look into repairing. The works are marked with a ... A: Andrew, It sounds like you have one of the old German clocks with a 12" round brass dial (if not let ... | |
| Ships Engineers Clock | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm watching a clock on ebay which is described as a Ships Engineers Clock from the early 1900s. It ... A: Alan, one of my Internet Clocksmiths members suggested that it might have been a timer for ... | |
| Emperor Clock | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Grandfather clock with a 209 movement. The clock was moved and the chains and ... A: James, I do not recall the Emperor 209 movement. The closest model to that number that we had would ... | |
| emporer clock movement | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I have come across an emporer clock movement with the numbers 1 76 and 12149 that has ... A: Ken, the most used Jauch movement by Emperor was their model 100M which was a Jauch grandmother ... | |
| Ships Engineers Clock | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm watching a clock on ebay which is described as a Ships Engineers Clock from the early 1900s. It ... A: Alan, I just received a notice from Allexperts that I have not answered your question. I had ... | |
| Quartz movement (with westminster chime) | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: A lady brought me a wall clock to fix (the main thing she wanted is the westminster chime) It has a ... A: Dwight, I have done quite a few of these Asian clock conversions, changing from the worn out economy ... | |
| Dae Woo 31 Day Wind Wooden Wall Clock | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a clock Dae Woo 31 Day Wind Wooden Wall Clock i noticed writer had one #113 ... A: Everett, I do not give out personal contact information between customers on the Internet, but I ... | |
| mantel clock not working | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: i have just been left a smiths enfield westminster chime clock. i can not get the clock to run. the ... A: Robin, what really bothers me is that the minute hand is stuck. This does not happen very often on ... | |
| Korean 31 day Lava clock | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: have just googled this clock, and was directed to this site. I too have the same clock and it hung ... A: Kirstin, I'm sorry, but I cannot give you much information on your clock. I have never heard of the ... | |
| Jauch Movement | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a Jauch PL 34 cm movement, under the words "Western Germany" are these two ... A: Dennis, I have found a Jauch PL34, but I'm not sure of a completer match. Will you contact me at my ... | |
| Cuckoo Clock | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Linden Clock with a 1050-020 movement. The clock has two problems. It runs slowley and I ... A: Mike, I have never heard of a cuckoo clock with a 1050 movement (manufactured by Hermle) in it. But ... | |
| PIPER STATESMAN 9093 GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: DO YOU KNOW WHEREI CAN OBTAIN A SUSPENSION SPRING (P/N 16-0004) FOR A PIPER 9093 "THE STATESMAN" ... A: Tony, I have the suspension springs, but do not give this information on Allexperts. You can Google ... | |
| Phinney Walker travel alarm | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Phinney Walker travel alarm (made in Germany) at an antique store. It seems to run ... A: Mark, I am not sure that all the P/W alarms are the same, but I believe the set knobs are pushed on ... | |
| Jauch Movement | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a Jauch PL 34 cm movement, under the words "Western Germany" are these two ... A: Dennis, I have an NOS Jauch movement at my shop, but I am not sure what the pendulum length is. I ... | |
| PIPER STATESMAN 9093 GRANDFATHER CLOCK | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: DO YOU KNOW WHEREI CAN OBTAIN A SUSPENSION SPRING (P/N 16-0004) FOR A PIPER 9093 "THE STATESMAN" ... A: Tony, I have heard of a Piper clock but have never worked on one. I have no reference numbers for ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: my question, well I have a few since I just bought three different grandfather clocks at an auction, ... A: Donna, I have used different adhesives for reapplying numerals to dials. Let me point out that ... | |
| Value of Clock | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a mint condition Howard Miller Mantel Clock #1050-020 triple chime. I just won it on eBay and ... A: Sean, if you will go back and read my Allexperts personal information, you will see that I do not ... | |
| Recently aquired Hermle Clock | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: we see you had some info on a Hermle clock and we are hoping you can help us. We have recently ... A: Rich. I am not familiar with the Solar clocks or the Hermle 530-020 movements. The current and ... | |
| Seth Thomas | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: My wife's father passed away and she was going thru her fathers things and found a few Seth Thomas ... A: Adam, I'm sorry, but if you read my personal information on the Allexperts Web page, you will see ... | |
| inquire about ANY information on a Tiffany mantal clock | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Tiffany Mantle clock that has been in the family for over 60 years. If you would please ... A: Jamie, I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any information on your clock. Tiffany did not manufacture ... | |
| FALSE PLATES | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE AN OLD GERMAN CLOCK WORKS (WORKING FINE) BUT I NEED TO FIND A FALSE PLATE REPLACEMENT FOR THE ... A: Ellie, I do this occasionally and it is rather difficult and time consuming to match a dial to a ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock chimes and manual | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My wife purchased a grandfather clock. The clock looks new and she did not give very for the clock. ... A: Sam, looks like you have done a good job in replacing the chain and regulating the clock. The "79" ... | |
| Ingraham Mantle Clock | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: We recently inherited this Ingraham "Magic" mantle clock. Unfortunatly, it did not come with a key ... A: Jessica, I have reference to one very similar to yours and the face is exactly the same. The date ... | |
| King Arthur Grandfather Clock | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am in a pickle, I dismantled a clock for shipping and I did not write down the sequence in which I ... A: Ray, I just can't think of what the levers can be on the tubular chime movement. Would it be ... | |
| ST A401-003 Woodbury Wstmstr Chime | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: John, Is there a way to turn off the chimes yet keep the hour strike? I've tried letting the chimes ... A: Let me make sure I understand the problem. I believe you are saying that the clock strikes 4 when ... | |
| King Arthur Grandfather Clock | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am in a pickle, I dismantled a clock for shipping and I did not write down the sequence in which I ... A: Note: Reference to the left and right sides is as you are facing the clock. Raymond, on most clock ... | |
| ST A401-003 Woodbury Wstmstr Chime | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: John, Is there a way to turn off the chimes yet keep the hour strike? I've tried letting the chimes ... A: Ed, your movement was made by Hermle for Seth Thomas and is their model 340-020. It does not have a ... | |
| clock repair? | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Do you repair clocks? If so, how do I send mine to you? It is a Alaron 31 day pendulum clock anout ... A: Elizabeth. Thanks for the question. First, I have to say that to stay within the Allexperts ... | |
| Seth Thomas grandfather clock | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I just want to ask some basic questions. I pick up a Seth Thomas grandfather clock at a auction. It ... A: Joe, I believe you are correct on the date code and if my memory serves me correctly, it would have ... | |
| Electric clock movement | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a model 100 Emperor GF clock that I put together years ago. The original movement is a 77 ... A: Carl, I would suggest Googling Timesavers. They have an On-line catalog. There is a new high ... | |
| looking for piece to repair clock | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a pearl grandfather clock model 451-050 and need asuspension arm or piece that hod the ... A: Kathy, I would need to know what type is needed. There were three types made over the years. If ... | |
| Ridgeway model 138 | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Ridgeway model 138 clock, the movement is E, the finish is prov, and the sr# ... A: Gary that movement number UW32/1 converts to an updated number, UW32319. This indicates a ... | |
| Chimes and Music | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I stopped my clock while out of state for 5 months. After restarting, all was fine however the ... A: John, without the model of the movement I can not be sure what type you have. But generally, it ... | |
| Ridgeway model 138 | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Ridgeway model 138 clock, the movement is E, the finish is prov, and the sr# ... A: Gary, I answered your question, either on Allexperts or by email. Either the Allexperts answer did ... | |
| Howard Miller Wall Clock | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My clock is set to play and strike on the hour. It correctly strikes the correct number of times ... A: John, that is an unusual problem. I feel it has something to do with the auto night off feature. ... | |
| grandfather clock | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought a grandfather clock at auction in Feb. It was running but not keeping correct time(slow). ... A: Since I still don't know the type of movement, make, model number of the movement, I cannot tell if ... | |
| Quartz--repair or replacement? | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I've just started to research problems with quartz movements because I'm looking at purchasing an ... A: Linda, most quartz movements are rather inexpensive and I have run into some previous brands that ... | |
| pearl grandfather clock model 456-6860 | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: My mother-in-law has this clock that was made 5/84. It has 1 large weight and 2 smaller weights. It ... A: John, I do not have any of my Internet Clocksmiths members near Chattanooga. Is it set up other ... | |
| howard miller 610-274 | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: would you know how much the missing weights should weigh? also i would like to see a picture of the ... A: Tony, I will need the model number of the movement to determine what you need. The information can ... | |
| out of beat Garrard - different crutch | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Garrard chiming 8 day mantle clock which is out of beat neading a shim of about 3/8" on one ... A: Michael, I am not familiar with the Garrard clock or the description of the suspension assembly. If ... | |
| howard miller grandfather clock | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a howard miller grandfather clock that I inherited. It was a gift to my parents in 1984 and ... A: Thomas, the only catalog information I have on the Howard Miller clocks is from 1990 to present. ... | |
| Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Please can you give any help on the following,the clock keeps perfect time, westminster chimes ... A: Elizabeth, I probably won't need the model number, as I don't have any reference to the Enfield ... | |
| american movements | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: ,regards kev ANSWER: Kevin, it is confusing, isn't it? Now I'm not sure what time frame or era in ... A: Kevin, all I can say is that some did and some didn't. The same with European movements. The early ... | |
| american movements | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: ,regards kev A: Kevin, it is confusing, isn't it? Now I'm not sure what time frame or era in which you are ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I finally made it back home ( stuck in Europe thanks to the volcano cloud ) , your suggestion on the ... A: Garry, you have an Urgos movement. If it doesn't have an auto-beat adjustment, you would have to ... | |
| jauch 77 movement | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have what appears to be a model 120 Emperor grandfather clock. In reading your reply's to other ... A: Scott, you should have the pendulum, attached top hook, hanger (brass piece about 6" long with an ... | |
| Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Please can you give any help on the following,the clock keeps perfect time, westminster chimes ... A: Elizabeth, for a clock with an hour hand that has been accidently slipped out of position, you would ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I finally made it back home ( stuck in Europe thanks to the volcano cloud ) , your suggestion on the ... A: Garry, I do not have the model of your movement. But let's say it is one of the latter models that ... | |
| grandfather clock | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I bought a grandfather clock at auction in Feb. It was running but not keeping correct time(slow). ... A: Joan, it could be that when you adjusted the regulation nut the clock was knocked out of beat. That ... | |
| Sessions Mantel Clock | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Sessions Mantel Clock and am wanting to find some parts for it but the label that went ... A: Chris, the finish on the case looks in rather good condition. I am reluctant to replace an original ... | |
| Tempus Fugit Grand Father Clock | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Good day John, My parents have now both passed on and I now own the above clock. I am guessing it ... A: Joe, the clock can be moved laid down on its back. First, if the clock has a chain driven movement, ... | |
| Cornwall wall clock movement | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: The short question is: can I find a replacement movement, since we've been unable to find what's ... A: Chris, these types of clock movements come and go. The reason I say that is that for some time none ... | |
| grandfarther clock | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: im trying to find out who made my clock,and the date it was made.i have looked all over,and the only ... A: Tony, I have no information on your clock as per the description. First, the items you mention that ... | |
| clock indentification | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I need some information on a Seth Thomas clock I have. It is a mantle clock, of the gingerbread, ... A: Rich, that is an elaborate description. It is really difficult for me to visualize everything you ... | |
| waltman watch | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: my father gave his watch which has the name waltman and a big W above the name. Looking inside it ... A: Allan, if you will read my personal information on the Allexperts sign on, you will see that I am ... | |
| hechinger clocks | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Can you give me a contact for this company? Do they have a north american distributor? A: Will, I do not have any contact information for Hechinger. I have seen a few of the quartz clock ... | |
| Franz Hermle | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have just inherited a Franz Hermle wind-up mantel clock. The markings are "Mantle Clock, La ... A: Gillian, don't worry about the number of questions. Most of the Hermle clock movements are "safe ... | |
| Regulator -Sessions Wall Clock | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sessions wall clock by Regulator. It wont keep the movement once it is started. I swing the ... A: Jim, if the movement is in working condition and the clock is out of beat, it will not continue ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Sir: I have a Viking clock we purchased in Foley Ala. The chimes have stopped working. Perhaps they ... A: Joseph, I have no cross reference to the clock company numbers for the movements and the actual ... | |
| Franz Hermle | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have just inherited a Franz Hermle wind-up mantel clock. The markings are "Mantle Clock, La ... A: Gillian, now I'm not sure which movement you have. You told me that it has 2 winding holes. This ... | |
| Franz Hermle | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have just inherited a Franz Hermle wind-up mantel clock. The markings are "Mantle Clock, La ... A: Gillian, you probably have a Hermle 140 series (round plates) or a 340 series (rectangular plates). ... | |
| adjusting the clock to strike on the hour | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sligh wall clock and lately it strikes the hour on the 15 minute mark after the hour. I ... A: Maureen, without knowing the make and model of the movement, I cannot be sure in advising you on ... | |
| Oiling instructions | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: My father-in-law has a Howard Miller Grandfather clock Model # 610320, Movement # 3541350 ... A: Stan, if you will email me at my shop address below, I can send you some oiling information. John ... | |
| Howard Miller/Hermle 1050-020 Adjusting | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1050-029 with a horizonal hair spring. When I move the lever that is attached to the hair ... A: Harry, I'm not sure which lever you are referring to. If it is the one that sits on top of a screw ... | |
| french marble clock movement | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a French marble clock. The movement works fine, but as soon as it comes to half hour ... A: I did get them, and have been out of pocket for a few days. Your movement has a count wheel strike ... | |
| viking clock | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a viking mandel clock this is a wind up chimeing pendlum clock. I purchased it at a estate ... A: James, sorry for the delay, but I have been out of pocket for a couple of days. The Viking Clock ... | |
| Need information about my newly purchased Emperor Grandfather Clock | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with my clock. I recently purchased a Emperor Grandfather ... A: Ben, your clock is and Emperor Model 120 grandmother clock. From you excellent photos, the wood ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock - no chime | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: We recently purchased at an estate sale a charming 1984 Howard Miller Clock , when we bought it it ... A: Garry, sorry for the misunderstanding. You had mentioned the additional problem in the feedback ... | |
| Any thing you might want to share, plus how to oil Movement? | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sligh Grandfather Clock, Model No. 0845-1-AN. Can you tell me anything about ... A: Rod, there is very little published information on records of modern production clocks, and I have ... | |
| Hour rack assembly | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: WE have an Emperor 101 built from a kit. The hour rack assembly is missing. Is there any way to get ... A: Barb, I have never heard of one of these missing. Strange, but it can happen. I do have these ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock - no chime | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: We recently purchased at an estate sale a charming 1984 Howard Miller Clock , when we bought it it ... A: Garry, there can be a number of causes for chime failure. Below are some of the checks I have ... | |
| L & F Moreau Antique Clock | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Greetings from South West Michigan. I am looking for some information/help on a clock that I have. I ... A: Sunny, your clock is a product of the L and F Moreau brothers around the turn of the century. The ... | |
| french marble clock movement | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a French marble clock. The movement works fine, but as soon as it comes to half hour ... A: Oleg, it seems there is a problem with the strike lift lever and associated parts. The lift lever ... | |
| Suspension spring | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an Ethan Allen grandfather clock with Westminster chime movement 451/053. After years of ... A: Chet, there were a few different versions of the 451 manufactured. If you will contact me at my ... | |
| Ridgeway key & lock set | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a replacement door, lock & key set for my 70's something clock. Keyhole plate and ... A: Ray, is the original lock missing or can you take a closeup photo of it? One thing I will need is ... | |
| Lubricating chart for emperor grandfather clock | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Mr.Newman, I was wondering if you could send me the lubricating chart for my Emperor grandfather ... A: Jim, contact me at my shop email address below and I'll send you some information. John Newman THE ... | |
| Hour Strikes | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller wind up clock. It has done perfectly until we had to set the time forward 1 ... A: Dee, it is possible that when the clock was set ahead it was done with the hour hand. It should be ... | |
| Chimes on grandmothers clock | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: John, I have a 1975 Hamilton grandmothers clock. The clock keeps perfect time, but the chime has ... A: Marc, you are correct about the click. It trips the chime mechanism to start, but evidently it is ... | |
| grandfather clock chimes wrong number of times | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sleigh Grandfather clock about 25 years old. It has been running perfectly, except for the ... A: Catherine, your Sligh should have a safeback movement which means you can safely turn it backwards. ... | |
| Seth Thomas Anniversary Clock problem | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My grandson partially dismantled my Seth Thomas "Dignity" Anniversary Clock -- Model 0794-000, made ... A: Nissan, the Emperor Stratton was in cherry with a bonnet crown and the Edinburg was in oak with a ... | |
| chime/minute hand aren't in sync | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an old (100yrs) grandfather clock. All was well until this morning when I realized I missed ... A: Patty, it seems as though the minute hand could have been used to change the time so the hour hand ... | |
| TEMPUS FUGIT Mantel clock | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Tempus Fugit oak mantle quartz clock (used) and its a beautiful clock but I dont know ... A: Kim, "Tempus Fugit" is just a phrase which in Latin means "Time Flies". It is commonly found on ... | |
| wuersch clock | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a Wuersch clock, may be referred as a "grandmother" or "granddaughter" clock. It ... A: Gerri, if you will Google Wuersch Clocks you will find some history of the company. Kenneth ... | |
| Citizen no. 22 Wm. L. Gilbert (kitchen) Clock | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm ready to sell my Grandfathers clock It's as i mentioned in the subject line patend:June 3, 1879 ... A: Dee, I apologize for the delay in my answer. I sent it yesterday and evidently it did not go ... | |
| Seikosha | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been given an old seikosha clock thst seems to be a wall mounted clock , it has a black ... A: Steve, you did not say whether the clock was running or not. Removing the face and blowing it off ... | |
| Hermle 350-060 | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have the exact same problem as someone who sought help from you in 2006. The balance wheel (which ... A: Michael, if you will contact me at my shop email address below I can send you a diagram of the ... | |
| linden westminister wall clock | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: is this company still in business and if so could you give me a phone # or website i have lost my ... A: Cal, I do not have much history on the Linden Clock Company and do not think the original company is ... | |
| Grandfather Clock Stops | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited a Ridgeway grandfather clock (from my grandfather's estate) and I have a ... A: Glenn, it's difficult to determine the problem with a clock if we don't have any history on what has ... | |
| Forestville mantle clock | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a Forestville mantle clock that had belonged to my grandmother. The clock gains time and I ... A: Brian, first on most clocks with 3 winding holes, the left one is for the strike, the center for the ... | |
| 340-020 with non working hour strike | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Just purchased a Hamilton mantel clock with a (1976) 340-020 movement. It keeps good time and the 15 ... A: Gerald, being almost 35 years old, the movement can have some wear and if it hasn't been serviced in ... | |
| clock hand removing pliers | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a pair of clock hand removing pliers. They are a box-joint plier and the only ... A: Tammy, I have never heard of clock hand removing pliers and am not familiar with the Gorbert name in ... | |
| wooden clock case | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: i purchased an emperor clock face and movement for model 101/105m in 1985 would it now be possible ... A: Keith. I'm not sure which model you are talking about. Emperor designated their movements is ... | |
| Emperor by Hermle Black Forest Grandfather clock | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased Item# 461-050H grandfather clock. It has the number 83 at the top of the back ... A: Delores, if I am not mistaken, the Hermle 461-050 movement is an 8-day Westminster chime movement ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have just been given a Emperor Grandfather Clock. I believe that someone built the cabinet and ... A: Billy, there are a number of reasons a clock can run too fast. The most common is that the pendulum ... | |
| Lodeson = Jauch?? | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased this "Lodeson" mantel and am attempting to research its maker %26 place of ... A: After looking at the photo with the movement, I do not think this is a Jauch. As I had mentioned ... | |
| American Waltham watch Co. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a wooden box with a metal moveable stand attatched inside with a removeable round magnifying ... A: Pamela, from your description, the closest thing I can relate it to might be a gimbaled case for a ... | |
| clockmakers of grandfather mountain inc. | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a PWD clock movement for a grandfather clock. I need help on how to set it up and what shell ... A: William, there are none of my Internet Clocksmiths Group near you. The closest are in Staten ... | |
| Welby | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I am in need of a 6 inch glass for my Welby mantle clock. Please advise thank you A: Is it round, square, flat, convex, or beveled? Is it exactly 6"? The glasses are usually measured ... | |
| regulate schatz carriage clock | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon John The regulator arm on the balance wheel of this clock is in the maximum minus ... A: Rex, I don't really have any ideas other than there is a problem in the regulator which is the ... | |
| howard miller 610-745 grandfather clock | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: the clock is about 10 years old. it has never been serviced. works fine except about 6 months ago it ... A: Duane, as I recommend that a clock be serviced every 7 to 10 years, it would be best to service it ... | |
| clockmakers of grandfather mountain inc. | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a PWD clock movement for a grandfather clock. I need help on how to set it up and what shell ... A: William, I am not familiar with a PWD clock movement. The Hermle name is familiar and the model ... | |
| Lodeson = Jauch?? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased this "Lodeson" mantel and am attempting to research its maker %26 place of ... A: Joe, the case of the clock looks German. I am not familiar with the name "Lodeson". However, ... | |
| Elgin anniversary clock | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My father's Elgin anniversary clock does not chime after I set it up for day light time. I also ... A: Donna, I'm sorry but I just don't have the setting codes for all of the quartz programmable clocks ... | |
| Ridgeway Grand Father Clock | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Tempus Fugit Ridgeway grandfather clock mdl# 116, ser.# 1294 in very good condition. How ... A: James, I hope this will help you find a place to look. REQUESTS FOR APPRAISALS The first statement ... | |
| hermle 2215 | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a howard miller wall clock w/hermle 2215 movement in it. It was working fine until I set it ... A: Dennis, I set theses movements frequently using the minute hand or rear setting knob. I have heard ... | |
| seth thomas wall clock | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know when Seth Thomas clock was made. On the back of the clock it says made in ... A: Brian, the movement you have was manufactured for Seth Thomas by Hermle and was their model 241-030. ... | |
| ramu mantel clock quartz | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: lost instrutions to this clock .it has an on and off switch astart and set switch and 2hr bottons ... A: Kim, there are a large number of quartz clocks on the market, and the manufacturers all had ... | |
| Trend Clocks by Sligh | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find some information on my grandmother's mantle clock. The chimes are still ... A: Lorna, there is very little detailed information on modern production clocks available as to the ... | |
| Harrington House Mantel clock | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Just received nice Harrington House mantel clock from partents. Wound it up and it is keeping time ... A: Meg, Harrington House was the top line of the Emperor Clock Company clocks. These clocks did not ... | |
| 100M Movement | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I read in AllExperts (2006) that you offer a replacement movement for the 100M. I have a grandfather ... A: Jerry, I do have the conversion kits for this movement. If you will email me at my shop email ... | |
| Harris &Mallow westminster chime clock | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 day school clock that is 29 years old and has stopped working. We tried cleaning with ... A: Diane, if the movement has not been serviced regularly (my recommendation is every 7 to 10 years), ... | |
| pendulum hits cabinet | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Andover wall clock which has an electronic pendulum. The pendulum is independent of the ... A: Norman, I have had this problem many times before when replacing movements. Sometimes a smaller or ... | |
| Looking for parts | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My father in law has a grandfather clock that he purchased from Montgomery Wards probably 30 or so ... A: Linda, I am out of pocket from my shop but am trying to answer my emails with limited resources. ... | |
| Where can I get a Movement or get a repair | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Cuckoo Clock Mfg, Inc 75 NO(0)Jewles made in Wesy Germany unadjusted 341-020 37cm 112.5 This is the ... A: Dave, the movement you have was manufactured by Hermle. That model is still very much in ... | |
| Waterbury wall clock | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, In your travels, have you ever seen or heard of Waterbury manufactering a wall clock ... A: Peter, I hve not found anything on the "Lobby" yet, STill searching. John Newman Peter, have ... | |
| grandfather clock will not tick-tock | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Our Pearl clock ('87) will not tick. This is a three weight, cable driven, moon-phase dial. All ... A: Bob, I apologize for the delay in my answer. I am away from my shop for a while out of state and am ... | |
| Aminex 31 day clock | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I was given a 31 day Aminex Clock and after hanging the clock and setting it. It will not chime. ... A: Vicki, I am not familiar with the Aminex name. If it is a clock that runs 31 days, I would think ... | |
| Pallesgaard clock | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: my mother-in-law bought us a Pallesgaard clock,but it was not working.It requires a pin that the ... A: William. I'm not sure to which you are referring, or the model of the clock movement. If you can ... | |
| lanshire motor EHP-F&RS-CM | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace this motor. I understand that the company that made them went out of business. ... A: Barrie, I will check with my Internet Clocksmiths Group and see if anyone has one or knows of a ... | |
| french carriage clock | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to identify the make of my clock. Info I have at present. 8 day winder, only clock ... A: Pauline, I am not well versed in French clock identification. The F %26 S, if around a small hole ... | |
| Emperor Model 100M Movement | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Movement ID: Back on right 77 73--on left, hard to read but looks like EtharJuauchUnrenfabrik. My ... A: June, The movement is what we call a Jauch "77". It was manufactured by Erhard Jauch in Germany. ... | |
| Daneker Grandfather clock - Diplomat | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have set up my late grandmothers clock. It is a Daneker clock. Diplomat is the model. It is ... A: Michael, I will copy you on some procedures I have written to check out a clock that is not running. ... | |
| Clock does not tick | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: It hasn't run in about 10 years. I really do not know what happened. I pushed the pendulum to get ... A: Joe, It's difficult to determine the problem with a clock if we don't have any history on what has ... | |
| Clock hands | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: John, I have a linden mantle clock made in Germany #341-020. I need a pair of hands and nut for it ... A: John, there were different models of Linden clocks manufactured, so I don't know the style you need ... | |
| 400 day Kuno clock | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for an "Escape Wheel" and a "Suspension Spring" The information I have been given is- ... A: Paulette, do you have the blocks and fork for the suspension spring or do you need the complete ... | |
| Linden Mantel clock (westminster Chime) | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I don't wish to over wind the clock, but it seems like it runs down after four-five days, and of ... A: Mike, generally, you cannot overwind a clock unless you really force it. Wind each of the winding ... | |
| Seth Thomas G/father clock [A403-007 | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: The pendulum will swing for just a short time when pushed and I can not see any binding as a ... A: Robert, the movement you have is a Hermle 451-050, 55cm, manufactured for Seth Thomas with their ... | |
| MASON AND SULLIVAN MOVEMENT | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I'M LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT 3325X MASSON & SULLIVAN MOVEMENT THAT WAS MADE BY A WELL KNOWN CLOCK ... A: Mark, I have the information at my shop and can check it Monday. It will help (if you have the ... | |
| Setting up ansonia regulator chimes | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited an Ansonia regulator A wall clock. It is working perfectly, except it has it's ... A: Carlos, if it the glass and brass bezel that is missing, there are vintage ones available, but you ... | |
| Timekeeping | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been developing an interest in clocks and recently acquired a Seth Thomas mantle clock from ... A: Try Meadows and Passmore in the UK. They can be Googled. If you cannot find one, get back with me ... | |
| westwood chadick clock | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: This clock does not work, is it worth try to fix? It says on back of clock westwood chadick No.7 ... A: Patti, I'm sorry I did not answer that part of the question. I read it too fast. I am rather sure ... | |
| westwood chadick clock | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: This clock does not work, is it worth try to fix? It says on back of clock westwood chadick No.7 ... A: Patti, your clock looks like is is one of the kind they called the starburst clocks (of many ... | |
| operating manuals for clock I have | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock labeled Connoiseur collection by Ridgeway. Model #166, Movement G, ... A: David, I do not have any Ridgeway manuals, but I will check and see if I have any similar ... | |
| Timekeeping | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been developing an interest in clocks and recently acquired a Seth Thomas mantle clock from ... A: Mark, the amount of rate error that you state is not adjustable within the limits of the balance ... | |
| Clock is gaining time | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a french mantlepiece clock approx 1880 with a pendulum. Since I moved house two weeks ago, ... A: Mary-Clare, evidently something was moved out of position when the clock was moved. If you can send ... | |
| Non-working mantel clock | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have just been given an oak-cased mantel clock, which I would estimate to have been made in the ... A: Frances, you were correct in not removing any screws, as most hold assemblies that have to be ... | |
| 3325x mvmt | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I would like to buy one. Hermle - - but produced for Mason & Sullivan back in the "90's. Thaks ... A: Maurice, if there is a single "F" above the line with Mason %26 Sullivan and then the rest of the ... | |
| How do you wind this up?? | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: (Franz Hermle 451-050) I just bought this used clock, all the hanging parts were in the bottom of ... A: Jeff, I'm sorry about the delay in my answers, as I have been having some computer issues. If the ... | |
| Setting up ansonia regulator chimes | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently inherited an Ansonia regulator A wall clock. It is working perfectly, except it has it's ... A: Carlos, It is possible your Ansonia clock is a "safe-back" model, meaning you can turn the minute ... | |
| I have a Colonial GrandFathers clockmfg by your firm.Bought12/17/1970.I would like to have it serviced Can you recommend a service tecchnian in my area?I live in Millis.Massacusetts | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My address and name is:Serge Grandoni.39 Pollard Drive.Millis Massachusetts,02054. A: Serge, I has answered your question but am not sure it got through. If not, I have a contact in MA: ... | |
| Linden Mantel Clock | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I also have a 2 Jewel 1050-020 # 84 movement in a Linden Mantel Clock. It was given to me and it ... A: Doug, the movement you have was manufactured by Hermle in 1984 and has with a balance wheel ... | |
| pendulum bob replacement | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I need to buy a complete pendulum with bob and arm and any other bits that go with it. The clock is ... A: Mike, if you can send me a photo of the back of the movement with what is there now, I can better ... | |
| 3325x mvmt | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to buy one. Hermle - - but produced for Mason & Sullivan back in the "90's. Thaks ... A: Mmaurice, from the information I have on the M%26S 3325x movement, I'm wondering if it was a Hermle. ... | |
| 301 -M | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: We purchased this clock September 20, 1982 when we lived in Washington, IL. We moved to Arizona ten ... A: Dean, the movement you have was manufactured by Urgos. They are now out of business. Hermle bought ... | |
| Regulator wall clock | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Regulator chiming clock with 3 places to wind. I purchased it yesterday at a resale store. ... A: Shirley. Sounds like you found a nice clock and it looks like it will go nice with the wood in your ... | |
| Hermie Bracket Clock | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My clock loses about 3-4 minutes a day. How can I adjust the movement? Thank you. A: Reginald, Hermle made different types of movements. If you look on the back plate of the movement ... | |
| Hermle 1161-853 Weight Size | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: John, I recently got my hands on a Hermle 1161-853 movement very cheap and was wondering what is ... A: Justin, the 1161 weight requirements are Chain driven movement: Strike 5.7#, Time 5.7#, Chime 9.9# ... | |
| Clock only strikes one | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: It chimes Westminster perfectly on each 1/4 hour, but at the top of the hour, it only strikes one ... A: Jason, you have done an excellent job in diagnosing the problem! First on nomenclature, the cam to ... | |
| Mitchell Shelf Clock | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a George Mitchell shelf clock that was built about 1825 and was in my wife's family but never ... A: Bob, sounds like you did good job on replacing the bushings in the plates. I have not gotten into ... | |
| coo coo clock | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a coo-coo clock. the numbers i find in it are G.M. 1884288 ... A: Matthew, I think the numbers are probably German patents. I have posted an inquiry on my Internet ... | |
| Comtoise movement Pendulum with Baby rocking in Cradle | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Comtoise Large Pendulum Wall Clock - I need a diagram showing how to set the internal weights of the ... A: Richard, that sounds like an interesting clock you have. I have never seen the "rocking cradle". I ... | |
| Johnson-Waterbury clock | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am attempting to date a old oak clock. Not usre what type it would be. Overall description. Oak ... A: Barb, can you send me a clear photo of the front of the clock and one of the back, showing the ... | |
| Clock only strikes one | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: It chimes Westminster perfectly on each 1/4 hour, but at the top of the hour, it only strikes one ... A: I'm not sure what that lever is. Can you send a clear photo to my shop email address below? John ... | |
| Identify clock | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: My in-laws have just purchased a clock from the local flea market and are trying to find out ... A: Alan, it seems like this type of clock was associated with the Zaandam clocks made in the Dutch Zaan ... | |
| Clock only strikes one | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: It chimes Westminster perfectly on each 1/4 hour, but at the top of the hour, it only strikes one ... A: Jason, you have a clock movement with a "rack and snail" strike mechanism. When the clock prepares ... | |
| american waltham usa traveler clock | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an American waltham usa traveler clock I was told came out of an old automobile it has an ... A: James, I'm sorry but I cannot answer your question on the value of your clock. If you will read my ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock 610-136 | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: We went on vacation and upon our return, found that the clock had stopped. I reset the weights and ... A: Peter, briefly, hold the pendulum all the way over to one side and release it. If it is the ... | |
| wd40 and my clock movement | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller Grandfather clock that was purchased in 1981. I have removed the movement and ... A: Jim, field cleaning and oiling as you have done is acceptable with some clockmakers, and others ... | |
| springs | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I bought a girod french westminster 8 day and it has these springs hanging from the striking ... A: Anonyth, as there are different models of these clocks, I am not sure which one or which springs you ... | |
| Dae Woo 31 Day Wind Wooden Wall Clock | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: We were left this clock by an elderly woman who lived in neighborhood and has passed on. It has the ... A: B %26 D, what you have is an Asian clock which I rather sure is Japanese. These clocks are ... | |
| Mantle Clock setting | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My 340 020 mantle clock loses about 5 minutes per hour, how do I adjust it to keep correct time? A: Harold, this movement was manufactured by Hermle and can have one of two types of regulators. The ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather clock | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My Grandfather clock does not chime at all.I was in a hurry one day and wound the clock forward ... A: Theresa, there are a few things that could be wrong, but I'm at a loss right now. Would it be ... | |
| setting quartz clock | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Question I have a clock(battery operated), that has settings on the back of the japanese movement ... A: Steven, I don't get into dealing with these programmable clocks too much. Most that I get in have ... | |
| schatz | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: The 'mat' finish on the marine clock has been polished off. How des one recreate the 'mat' finish on ... A: Danny, at first I was thinking about the coating, like a lacquer finish. But then I realized you ... | |
| Hamilton station master | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I can't get my station master to run pendulum won't stay swinging has not run in at least 15 years ... A: Ron, I am not familiar with a "Station Master" clock. When you say it runs a minute or so, is the ... | |
| Harrington House Grandfather Clock | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: How do you set the chimes? We have no manual. A: Leanne, Harrington House was the premier line of clocks built by Emperor. I'm not sure what you ... | |
| clock help | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have recently obtained a old new haven clock. The year it was made and the model of the clock are ... A: Mike, it sounds like you have an unusual clock I am unfamiliar with the dial hole arrangement. Of ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather clock | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My Grandfather clock does not chime at all.I was in a hurry one day and wound the clock forward ... A: Theresa, there are a couple of different thoughts on the direction in which to set a clock, It ... | |
| centurian clock | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: how many times do I have to wind it? 35 day clock A: Todd, you wind it once a month. I do not have one in front of me now, but I think each spring would ... | |
| Previous Question | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: John, I sent you a question on January 20, '10, unfortunately I have not receive an answer yet. You ... A: Robert, I do apologize for the mix-up in my reply, I shelved your question until I could get my ... | |
| W.haid clock part | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a wall clock by W.Haid marked on the back plate 79,131-030 31cm and beneath a line,126 I ... A: Neil, you are correct in that it is a Hermle movement. The pendulum length is designated by the ... | |
| Hermle Quartz 2215 | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: John, I have a Seth Thomas clock with a Hermle Quartz 2215 movement. It is about 5 years old. The ... A: Mike, this movement really has a good quality sound. I use this series in replacements. ... | |
| Age of the Ethan Allen grandfather clock | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to determine the age of the Ethan Allen grandfather clock Model #08-3805 Movement W ... A: Stephanie, companies such as Ethan Allen did not publish much information on clock numbers for ... | |
| Grandfather clock's part | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock I purchased several years ago from Alabama Grandfather Clock Company in ... A: Romie, I am sure the chain can be replaced. I don't understand why the movers remove the chains for ... | |
| Adjusting speed of mantle clock | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bolova 340-020 mantle clock and it loses about 10 minutes per day. How do I adjust that? A: Harold, the 340 movement is made by Hermle. They put names of companies on the movements if they ... | |
| Limited Edition U.S. Constitutional Commerative Clock (NO. A11589) | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have this subject clock, but unfortunately I have no key. Is there somewhere that I can obtain a ... A: Shirley, I apologize for the delay in this answer, but I received the question and answered it. ... | |
| Seth Thomas three-arbor clock | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a S.T. mantel clcok with the three arbors (Westminster chimes) We like the quarter-hour ... A: Alan, it is okay to do that, but the left mainspring is only for the strike. Do you understand that ... | |
| Pendulum not swinging | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hamilton (Grandmother) hall clock with a (Hermle) movement. The case shows: 451-050 ... A: Jack, the first thing I would look for is the even beat. Now that the escape wheel is not moving at ... | |
| Pendulum not swinging | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hamilton (Grandmother) hall clock with a (Hermle) movement. The case shows: 451-050 ... A: Jack, there could be a few reasons for this problem. Since you didn't give me any history of the ... | |
| Middle Chain Came off | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Barwick 4878 How does a person put the chain back on. Removed weights for moving and this one ... A: Roger, I cannot reference the movement type with the clock model, as there is very little ... | |
| Jauch Clock Key | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a PL 34 cm Jauch clock made by my grandfather that needs a key. Could you help me with the ... A: Mark, the you need would be one that is identified as a Hermle #7 or #8. The reason for the ... | |
| Adjusting time on a pendulum clock | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, I have a clock my wife's uncle built years ago. It is similar to the old "Regulator" ... A: Ed, I am not familiar with a "clicking" when the adjustment nut is turned. If the clock is running ... | |
| Franz Hermle 1051-020 movement | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Oak Mantle clock with a Franz Hermle 1051-020 movement. I was tightening the ... A: Dale, I have drawings and parts for doing this. It is a little complicated, being that the middle ... | |
| Chime too loud on grandfather clock | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: We have a Howard Miller grandfather clock we purchased in 1978. It still runs great and we love it. ... A: Joann, I have found that chime sounds are viewed in many ways. I don't think felt would make them ... | |
| Installation instructions for S. LaRose #084069 | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an S. LaRose #084069 chain-driven movement, unused and still in its original packing ... A: Len, the S. LaRose number was their number for the movement manufactured by a movement company. If ... | |
| Mantel clock | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: My mantel clock has 61113 PE/d No. 3346 on the door. The movement is marked with crossed arrows. ... A: Len, the movement you have is a Hamburg-American, manufactured in Germany. I'm not quite sure what ... | |
| hanson clock Rockford Illinois | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: This is a large Grandfather clock. 26 inch base and 85-87 inches high. Chimes. Pendulum. Keys. ... A: Bernice, I have stated on my Allexperts personal profile that I am not a certified appraiser and ... | |
| the hour strike is off | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a black forest wall clock model W1 I purchased in Wiesbaden Germany at Heinz Stoll in 1970. ... A: Jim, the hour hand was probably inadvertently moved when it was being set. Run the clock through ... | |
| Sligh Clock Crank | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you might know where I could Track down and original Crank/winder for an original ... A: Camden, I have a couple of different size cranks, and there is very little information on cross ... | |
| Emperor clock won't run | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I see from your profile that you have worked for emperor clock, so I hope you can help. My Emperor ... A: Randall, it sounds like you might have a Jauch movement which was the Emperor 200M (Westminster ... | |
| Kieninger Grand only chimes once / hour | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that is a Kieninger I believe. It as working fine then started only ... A: Michael, the strike function works on a rack and snail mechanism. The sail allows the rack to drop ... | |
| Chime too loud on grandfather clock | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: We have a Howard Miller grandfather clock we purchased in 1978. It still runs great and we love it. ... A: Joann, below is my procedure for adjusting the chime hammers. If they are too loud, you can form ... | |
| Warmink standing clock | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Here is second picture of pendulum parts A: Joe, you have an Urgos movement. The top of the pendulum attaches to the bottom of the hanger as ... | |
| Warmink standing clock | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: The house we bought has a Warmink standing clock. It runs and chimes, but I have no idea how to ... A: Joe, I am not familiar with the Warmik clock. If I could see photos of the top of the pendulum and ... | |
| tempus fugit | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i pick this clock up in an empty house and canot figure out how to get it to work again there are no ... A: Kevin, the "Tempus Fugit" (Latin for "Time Flies") is not a model or make but a standard symbol on ... | |
| grandfather clocks | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 35 year old grandfather clock (Hienz Jauch movement)that has a broked metal piece that the ... A: Dan, the part to which you are referring is the suspension spring. I suggest buying suspension ... | |
| Hermle 1050-021 | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a clock with a Hermle 1050-021 movement in it. There is a lever inside the case that changes ... A: John, the 1050 is a triple chime movement with 4 positions for the chime selection. The top ... | |
| Oiling Diagram for Sligh Clock | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sligh "Philadelphia" Grandfather clock I purchased in 1992. It's been stored for the last ... A: Stephen, usually I need the movement model number off the back of the movement itself, because there ... | |
| Emperor clock parts | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Newman, If you have time for a little story read this 1st paragraph, if not, skip to the 2nd ... A: Nick, no disturbance or an apology is necessary. I enjoy making contact with Emperor owners or ... | |
| G-father clock lubrication | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Diplomat Clock Co. Cable-Drive Triple Chime Movement G-father clock that we purchased in ... A: Bob, I have not gotten around to making labeled photos of the larger movements such as your 1161. I ... | |
| Grandfather ClockTrend | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Grandfather clock by Trend..I removed the pendelum in order to repair carpet, when moved back and ... A: Penny, it could be that the pendulum, hanger and suspension spring are not hung quite right. The ... | |
| middle chain | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: middle chain came off wheel.how do i get it back on A: Peggy, as there are many different types of clocks, I need to know the model number (information ... | |
| Strike Cable Replacement | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: In trying to replace my kieninger grandfather clock strike cable, the “click” (ratchet pawl) is ... A: I do not have an Original Kieninger in my shop right now to check out the procedure. However, try ... | |
| Urgos Replacement Clock Movement | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Mr. John Newman: I am the original owner of an Emperor Floor Model 3-Chain Driven Clock purchased in ... A: Robert, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but my wireless server at the shop went down ... | |
| Jauch Suspension Spring | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a Colonial grandfather clock with a Jauch movement. The numbers on the back are p.l. 78 cm, ... A: Val, I think I know which part you need. However, to verify it, would it be possible to measure the ... | |
| Moon Dial | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a jeweller with no clockmaking experience but am wanting to make a clock with a working moon ... A: Ish, moving moon dials are a part of the clock dial itself. The way a moon dial works is to depict ... | |
| Strike Cable Replacement | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: In trying to replace my kieninger grandfather clock strike cable, the “click” (ratchet pawl) is ... A: Jim, Can you let me know what model Kieninger you have? And do you have the movement out of the ... | |
| Problem with chiming clock | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I am having problems setting up a chiming clock. The lobes attached to the cannon pinion lift the ... A: Geoff, you are correct, it can be a nightmare if you have not been trained on the synchronization of ... | |
| Ratchet Pawl on Cable Drum | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Where is the "click" (ratchet pawl) on the strike cable drum of a Kieninger Grandfather Clock. I'm ... A: Jim, I am looking at a Kieninger GF movement I am working on, and the pawl is between the drum wheel ... | |
| emperor clock No idea what Im doing..help please | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a Grandfather clock at an auction and was told all the parts were there. Well... I think ... A: Debbie, it is an Emperor clock with an Urgos movement. Emperor did not make movements, but used ... | |
| Howard Clock | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: John, I have a 10+ year old Howard Miller wall clock with the usual three slots for winding. I have ... A: Edward, I don't know what you have read about "overwinding", but the general rule is to wind until ... | |
| Elgin Alarm miniature clock | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Maybe i am searching the wrong avenues i hoped maybe you could help me please? On inside back it ... A: Kim, the wording on the back is actually no(0)Jewel. The reason for this goes back to old customs ... | |
| Franz-Hermle Gong Problem | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a wall clock with a Franz-Hemle 141-040 movement. The clock keeps time well. Sometimes the ... A: Jack, I'm afraid it's not simple fix that anyone can do. It's rather routine for a clockmaker. It ... | |
| hermle 350-060 | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas with a movement that is replaceable with the hermle 350-060 movement. The clock ... A: Dave, first, you are correct that the movement is replaceable. Hermle did make this movement and ... | |
| Model 101 High Pallet Bridge | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Grandfather clock Model # 120k that has been in the closet, thinking some day I would have ... A: Gary, sorry I did not get back with you sooner. I do not buy or sell on the Allexperts Website as ... | |
| Hamilton bracket clock #340-20 | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have read your answer to a previous quesiton concerning a clock running slow after professional ... A: Kate, those If you will look closely at the balance wheel you will see a 3-prong device on the ... | |
| Elgin Westminster Chine Regulator wall clock | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I a move I have lost the pendulum, can one be purchased? How, and where? Thanks, Gary Davis A: Gary, it looks like you have a typo in the Subject. The word Chine would either be Chime or China. ... | |
| you helped me w/ cuckoo clock | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: hey John this is John , you had been helping me my cuckoo clock this is cuckooing early I had sent ... A: John, I did receive your email and replied. Here is the reply: John,I can see why you are ... | |
| Dial | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: which moving moon dial fits on it thanks A: Osvaldo, you would need to contact a supplier and tell them the model number of the clock. First, ... | |
| sligh trend granfather clock parts and repair | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: recently i picked up a sligh clock from a friend the part that holds the pendulum rod is broken do ... A: Chris, I do not have cross-reference numbers of the movements to the case numbers. I will need a ... | |
| Daenker floor clock | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a Daenker floor clock. Style G66 How can I find info about it or how much it might ... A: Roberta, if you will copy and paste this on your search field, you will get some good history on the ... | |
| colon ial grandfather clock model 6016 | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: John, My wife bought this clock in 1977 it has server us well over the years!! The 1/4-1/2-3/4 ... A: Michael, I can reference very few movements from clock model numbers. Because of the Allexperts ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantel clock | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I just bought an electic Seth Thomas mantel clock at an auction which still works. There is a hinged ... A: Marie, I do not have much information on electric clocks and cannot reference any numbers. I do ... | |
| Hermle Mantle Clock | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I bought this clock at a flea market and was told that it was over 100 years old. It is suppose to ... A: Abel, the only pendulum lengths I could find for Hermle in that range were 11cm and 15cm. I'm not ... | |
| grandfather clock | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ridgway grandfather clock it is 18 years old. I have had it serviced every year. This year ... A: Millie, who suggested that it be serviced every year? With the quality of modern German movements ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather clock chimes not working | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a used Emperor grandfather clock about 3-4 months ago and I pulled up the chime weight ... A: Try gently rocking the chime drum back and forth. This might free it up. Also check the strike ... | |
| cuckoo clock chimes early | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: good day! I purchased and old cuckoo clock, I got it keeping perfect time and it chiming exaclty on ... A: Yes, the hand should be pushed on towards the clock. And just enough for it to be a firm grip, not ... | |
| Ridgeway clock | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Ok... I have a Ridgeway clock that i am trying to get a pendulum for. I believe that it is a ... A: Ashley, there is very little published information on modern production clocks, concerning ... | |
| cuckoo clock chimes early | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: good day! I purchased and old cuckoo clock, I got it keeping perfect time and it chiming exaclty on ... A: NOT stupid, John! You have some good questions. First, I have no idea why it would not cuckoo ... | |
| cuckoo clock chimes early | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: good day! I purchased and old cuckoo clock, I got it keeping perfect time and it chiming exaclty on ... A: John, what could have happened was that the time was probably set after it had stopped. If the ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather clock chimes not working | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a used Emperor grandfather clock about 3-4 months ago and I pulled up the chime weight ... A: Don, it could be that the change in weight on the chime train caused it to lock up. Look in the ... | |
| Improved Brass Clocks by Elisha Manross | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a shelf clock that I have taken care of for many years but is not running. I keep it safe on ... A: Gary, I will include a general list of instructions for looking at a clock that is not running. I ... | |
| 12/12/09 Scotish lomgcase clock (jennifer) | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a clock very similar to the clock in the picture submited by jennifer. The maker ... A: Derek, I am mostly into advising on maintenance and diagnosing clock problems and not so much into ... | |
| Emil Schmeckenbecher Grandfather clock | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: First of all,THANK YOU! for taking my question!I have a "75" clock which was transported via Ship, ... A: Kelli, from the information you have given me, the movement was manufactured by Hermle (then Franz ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have this clock I bought about 20 years ago,it has HAU and 215 on either side of back plate that ... A: Nigel, I'm sorry but I don't have much information on the Hamburg American Clock Company other than ... | |
| Howard Miller 155 triple chime runs too fast | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My mother's Howard Miller 155 triple chime, model 610-110, movement UW323166 recently suffered a ... A: Keith, the pendulum of a clock is the regulator and the distribution of mass is what controls the ... | |
| Suspension spring | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: John: Do you sell suspension springs for a Heinz Jauch movement 771274 (left back) 311 01 (right ... A: Alex, suspension springs and lubricants can be purchased for suppliers such as Timesavers, Black ... | |
| Viking Clock | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Viking Grandfather Clock, and am trying to figure out if it is worth trying to sell it ... A: David, as explained in my Allexperts personal profile, I do not give values of clocks. When you say ... | |
| G. Brunott clock | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i have an old clock with the name G. Brunott rotterdam on the face plate the numbers on the ... A: Darren, I am not really familiar with the Brunott Company of Rotterdam. I have checked my resources ... | |
| Autowind from Hermle | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hermle 8-day Triple Chime Cable Driven movement. From the video of the Autowind movement on ... A: Luc, I believe the self-winding attachment can be added to your 1161, but I will have to confirm ... | |
| ailing Franz Hermle and Sohn 130 070 | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I apologize, i may be a bit long winded. i recently received a clock with a mechanism made be the ... A: Rob, a couple of clarifications. First, the Hermle 130-070 is a German floating balance, ... | |
| Hand shaft length | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have the same Howard Miller clock (612-485, marked 78 p 80 cm on the back of the movement) that ... A: Mary, I did read into your question a little more than you intended. When I saw "parts", I took it ... | |
| E. Schmeckenbacher Cuckoo Clock | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Just bought one, has bird, dancers. 3 weights stamped with a 19. Needs some repairs, like bellows ... A: Well, I learn something every day. My references show the Regula cuckoo movements as the 25 models ... | |
| E. Schmeckenbacher Cuckoo Clock | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Just bought one, has bird, dancers. 3 weights stamped with a 19. Needs some repairs, like bellows ... A: Mike, I do not have any information on the dates of manufacture of cuckoo clocks. The 25 is a ... | |
| Hand shaft length | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have the same Howard Miller clock (612-485, marked 78 p 80 cm on the back of the movement) that ... A: Mary, first a personal opinion. As a professional clockmaker, when I take in a clock movement for ... | |
| Weights on a Ridgeway grandfather clock and other questions | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Are the weights supposed to fall equal on a Ridgeway grandfather clock? When setting the time on ... A: Milissa, I need to know the model of the movement to know about the weights. If the chimes and ... | |
| Pearl Grandfather Clock | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pearl Grandfather Clock model #1151-053H. It was transported approximately 10 miles from ... A: Candace, the most common causes of a floor clock not running after moving, winding,or bumping is ... | |
| grandfather clock | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Am wondering if the material in the pendulum is really mercury.Trend, Zeeland MI. Bought approx. ... A: Paul, because of the toxic danger of mercury,I don't believe they were still using it in clock ... | |
| Pendulum Part for UW32/1A | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have just come into possession of this clock UW32/1A or UW32319 and have found I have a broken ... A: Rita, you are correct in that the suspension spring is the part. I believe that is a movement for a ... | |
| parts | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a Emperor Clock, Model 120 series with a week weight driven Model 101M Emperor clock ... A: Billi, the Emperor 101M Assembly Manual parts list I have does not actually show all the parts. I ... | |
| Tall Case Clock Weights | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Simon Willard Tall Case circa 1790. The clock is set up with a 15lb weight on the Strike ... A: Jim, I do not have any data on weight specs of the Willard clocks. However, I will check with my ... | |
| Howard Miller Clocks | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: John, Is there somewhere online where I can get or see a Howard Miller catalog that will show all ... A: David, I don't know of any older On-line Howard Miller catalogs. However, I do have some old ones ... | |
| Moving an Emperor grandfather clock | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an Emperor Model 300 series clock with their model 301A movement that I will be moving ... A: Edward, I just received a notice from Allexperts that I had not answered your question yet. I do ... | |
| Elgin Anniversary Clock Replacement Glass Dome | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Where can I find a glass dome for my Elgin Anniversary clock? I could not find a model number on ... A: Charles, many of the quartz clocks (of all types) are manufactured by companies that use unique ... | |
| alarm clocks | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have some small mechanical alarm clocks with things that move on the outside. They need fixing, ... A: I think our emails might be crossing now, but I did send you a reference of a book which has been ... | |
| New Haven Beehive Face Replacement | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: John, I have a New Haven beehive shelf clock that is encased in a dark case and is in excellent ... A: Mark, I answered your Allexperts question, but it appeared on my screen again which means it did not ... | |
| cuckoo clock manufaturing | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a mantel clock by the above manufacturer and would like some information about the ... A: Mike, if you will Google "cuckoo clock manufacturing company history", the first hit will give yo ... | |
| alarm clocks | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have some small mechanical alarm clocks with things that move on the outside. They need fixing, ... A: Carol, most clockmakers start out by working on mantel, wall and floor clocks. Alarm clocks are ... | |
| Kassel Grandfather Clock | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I gave a Kassel Grandfather Clock to a friend. He is having trouble with it. I would like to find ... A: Nancy, I do not know of the Kassel company. The clock you have is an Asian clock with a 31-day ... | |
| Flywheel | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather clock is chiming way to fast I have a brass piece with a little piece of rubber on it ... A: Jackie, I would need to know a little more about the movement and the piece. It sounds like the ... | |
| Smiths Clock Keys | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: We have an antigue Smiths clock and I would like to know what type of key this clock takes so I can ... A: Linda, various size keys are used on different clocks, even those from the same manufacturer. There ... | |
| Chimes not working | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: John this is what I know about my grandfather clock's history. This is in response to your recent ... A: James, sometimes the information on the backs of movements is difficult to read. The movement you ... | |
| Chimes Quit Working | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My Sligh grandfather clock recently quit chiming the hour. The pendulum still works, the weights ... A: Stacy, I have another customer in another city with the same problem. It sounds like the strike ... | |
| welby clock chimes | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a welby mantle clock that the chimes are not chiming in the proper sequence.I will tell you ... A: June, Welby used different movements in their clocks. As I don't have any information on the make ... | |
| Howard Miller Clock | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an older Howard Miller wind-up wall clock. I had let it wind down and it was off for a day. I ... A: Ramona, you did not do any harm to the clock. Run the minute hand around (If it is a chiming clock, ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have no clue how to get my clock to work! My grandparents have passed away and i inherited ... A: Danessa, I apologize for not getting back with you sooner. I do not recognize any of the numbers ... | |
| Longcase not running: pendulum not picking up anchor escapement | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Scottish longcase clock circa 1830 with all original movement. It has been in the family ... A: Jennifer, I apologize about not getting back to you a little sooner, lots of work going on! To ... | |
| Chimes not working | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: What do you do if the clock is running but dose not chime at all even when the chimes are turned on? A: James, I would need to some additional information such as any description of the history of the ... | |
| Grandmother clock | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a grandmother clock and have it running and keeping time but the chimes are not in sync ... A: Denise, do you mean the chimes or the strike are not in sync? I will include sets of instructions ... | |
| Longcase not running: pendulum not picking up anchor escapement | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Scottish longcase clock circa 1830 with all original movement. It has been in the family ... A: Jennifer. I think you are on the right track. The suspension spring should not have anything to do ... | |
| sping barrel | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: All help will be appreciated. The left spring barrel that drives the chime on my Mauthe wall clock ... A: Ricky, We occasionally run into out-of-production movements that have damaged teeth on the wheels or ... | |
| the mechanism of westminister clocks and its value | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: there is an increased awareness of Westminster clocks in my area especially the crystal of it's ... A: Mr. Ifeanyi, I would think the clock to which you are referring is a quartz battery-powered ... | |
| grandfather clock won't stay running | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I tried moving the pendulum all the way to the side and released but didn't seem to reset. We feel ... A: Charles, it could be that the clock does need servicing. If it hasn't been serviced in the last 7 ... | |
| Vienna Wall Clock Pendulum Hanger | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I had a nice working wall clock and left it with an antique dealer to sell it for me. To make a long ... A: Barry, I have worked on quite a few as you describe. There are many clocks vintage and modern that ... | |
| Imperial Clocks | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I heard that you worked for Imperial clock company.I have two clock movement both engraved Imperial ... A: Naing, I worked for Emperor, not Imperial. Movements are used in many different cases. For ... | |
| Hands and pendulum for Seth Thomas movement | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, I purchased a Seth Thomas movement some time ago and am trying to determine the type ... A: Justin, the piece on the back is a lever that can be used to secure the strike hammer, and I think ... | |
| Time Adjusting | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: My father bought an Emperor Clock (model 120) back in 1982. It was a gift for my sister. ... A: Ruth, did the clock start gaining after it was cleaned? If so, I would ask the clockmaker to ... | |
| Vienna Wall Clock Pendulum Hanger | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I had a nice working wall clock and left it with an antique dealer to sell it for me. To make a long ... A: Barry, I'm sorry that the antique dealer did not keep your clock in the original condition in which ... | |
| Hands and pendulum for Seth Thomas movement | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, I purchased a Seth Thomas movement some time ago and am trying to determine the type ... A: Justin, I just answered your question, however, I don't think it went through. I'll try again. ... | |
| linden 31 day key wind clock | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: John looking for a linden wall clock 31 day movement by cuckoo clock mfg co. it has twin striking ... A: Sandy, thanks for contacting me. As per the policy of Allexperts, I do not discuss sales of parts ... | |
| wrong bong on the hour | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock, with 3 weights and chains, I pulled chains to start again, like I alway ... A: Kim, the hour hand was probably slipped during resetting the time. Below are the instructions for ... | |
| Seth Thomas mantel clock | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I was given a Seth Thomas mantel clock. The movement had been tampered with but I managed (I think) ... A: Mathieu, you have a broken suspension spring. I am not sure of the size of the suspension spring, ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: John: I followed your instructions to form my clock hammer rods and got it to chime perfectly. ... A: Tom, now that you have provided a photo I do remember seeing a couple of the calendar movements. ... | |
| Replacement key for grandfather clock | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: In 1988 I purchased a limited edition grandfather clock from Viking Manufacturing Co. in Fairhope, ... A: Bob, the manufacturers used different locks and keys, so the only way to replace the key is to match ... | |
| Herschede Hall Chain Driven Clock | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I believe the serial/model of the works is 12546 (stamped on the back of the clock works). This ... A: Gerald, from your clear photo, the pin you show does not look broken It is located on the tail of ... | |
| Ridgeway grandfather clock | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway grandfather clock.I usually keep the chimes set in SILENT mode as they bother my ... A: Roger, I think you mean that the clock strikes (rather than chimes) once at the top of the hour. ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: John: I followed your instructions to form my clock hammer rods and got it to chime perfectly. ... A: Tom, thanks for the excellent photo. What really helps is to use a white background! You are right ... | |
| Urgos Bell Chime Movement | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: John, I purchased this movement back in 1976. It employs a floating balance wheel that through my ... A: Gerry, it is not a matter of the weight plugs being lighter or heavier in altering the regulation, ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather clock keeps chiming | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: No matter the hour, the chimes keep chiming until it runs down (weight drops to bottom). It chimes ... A: Pat, I can understand your feeling of and "expensive" repairman. I try to explain to my customers ... | |
| hermle 1161-850-114 movement | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an exploded view of this movement so I can effect repair. Bought the Howard Miller ... A: Ralph, I do repair by mail-order, but am pretty well booked up through the first of next year. If ... | |
| Emperor Long case Clock-Series120 | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i have above clock Model 101M made up from a KiT which I obtained in 1977 through an American Friend ... A: David, I just passed on the name of a supplier to a customer in GB. He was looking for suspension ... | |
| wall clocks | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Please can you tell me more information about wall clock 31 days marked vintage.I bought this clock ... A: Oliveira, there have been hundreds of thousands of these Asian 31 day clocks manufactured. There is ... | |
| Clock Bob weigt | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm in the process of making a wooden clock.The pendulum is 1 meter long with a bop of odd chap ... A: Bernie, in designing a clock, the weight of the bob should be light enough as to not stop the clock ... | |
| King Arthur Grandfather Clock | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I recently received a grandfather clock and was disassembled in order to transport. Unfortunately, ... A: Judy, what was taken apart? Are the chains still hanging from the movement? Is one weight heavier ... | |
| Viking Clock, Grandfather -Series 111 parts | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: A friend gave me a Viking, Series 111, grandfather clock. The clock had been through Katrina and ... A: Jesse, I like to suggest suppliers for parts before I offer them for sale, but I do know that the ... | |
| clock pendulum | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: what size of pendulum do i need for my japy freres 1855 exposition grande med movement stamped 9407 ... A: Norman, as suppliers should have a pendulum or a modifiable unit, I might be able to determine what ... | |
| Old Clock | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to know if you could identify a clock makers mark for me. It is a large U with a C on ... A: Mark, I am noat familiar with the description you give of the logo. If you can send a clear photo ... | |
| Emperor Clock Movement 199 | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an Emperor grandfather clock with movement # 199. The hammers on the strikers need some ... A: For some reason I cannot remember an Emperor clock with the date dial. But the advance mechanism ... | |
| Clock chimes late | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: My clock has 150 westminister chime weight driven movement.Model#4878, Barwick clocks. Problem: The ... A: Jim, below are my notes on aligning the minute hands of a clock: SYNCHRONIZING AND ALIGNING HANDS ... | |
| Ridgeway clock weights | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: we have a Ridgeway model 319 clock. We are missing 1 of the weights. We do have 1 11b and 1 9 lb ... A: Dewey, if the pendulum is hitting the weight something is out of configuration. Either the weight ... | |
| Emperor Clock Movement 199 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an Emperor grandfather clock with movement # 199. The hammers on the strikers need some ... A: Tom, "formed/bent", just a habit of words. The company I worked for we formed parts as a result of ... | |
| Emperor Clock Movement 199 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an Emperor grandfather clock with movement # 199. The hammers on the strikers need some ... A: Tom, below is a copy of my notes from of a movement conversion instructions sheet. Emperor was ... | |
| Pendulum clock repair | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: we recently were given a Trend grandmother clock from a family friend's estate. When it was moved ... A: Marcie, If you can send me a clear photo of the back of the movement where the pendulum hanger and ... | |
| clock works #301 | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30l clock movement that needs a bushing on the minute hand gear; could you repair it? If ... A: Wayne, what do you mean by the bushing on the minute hand gear? The minute hand has a bushing that ... | |
| hermle 1161-850-114 movement | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an exploded view of this movement so I can effect repair. Bought the Howard Miller ... A: Ralph, I don't know how experienced you are in clock repair, but if you are just starting out, I ... | |
| howard miller clock | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller Wesrminster chime regulator clock that stops running every 2 hours or so. I ... A: Allen when I service a clock I check for everything that could be wrong and try to bring it up to ... | |
| two grandfather clocks | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have my mother's Herschede grandfather (grandmother?) clock that she bought in 1972. It worked ... A: You're welcome, Ron. I don't know what "very expensive" would mean to you, but here are some ... | |
| suspension spring | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Im from the Philippines... in Butuan City to be exact. The suspension spring of my pearl ... A: Terrance, I certainly hope not to much damage or injury was caused by the earthquake. Thanks for ... | |
| Viking grandfather series 111 | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I broke one of the hooks an one of the weights,can you tell me where I can obtain one? Thank you. ... A: Roscoe, as per the policy of Allexperts, I do not advertise or sell parts on the Website. That's ... | |
| Urgos Bell Chime Movement | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: John, I purchased this movement back in 1976. It employs a floating balance wheel that through my ... A: Gerry, I think the floating balance is the standard one that was used on most clocks of that nature. ... | |
| two grandfather clocks | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have my mother's Herschede grandfather (grandmother?) clock that she bought in 1972. It worked ... A: Ron, I just send you an answer, but I received a note from Allexperts that said it did not send. ... | |
| Viking grandfather series 111 | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I broke one of the hooks an one of the weights,can you tell me where I can obtain one? Thank you. A: Roscoe, as these hooks vary in style and thread size, you have to have a sample to match. I do this ... | |
| Viking Alabama clock kit (movement 133 triple weights) | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Clock has been running well for over 10 years, last week the chimes quit working, clock runs fine. I ... A: John, if the clock has not been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, the lubricants have probably ... | |
| Viking series 111 grandfather clock | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I was given a grandfather clock years ago by my brother who purchased it through the Easton Press in ... A: Peggy, the script word was probably Hermle. First, check the weights. The weights should weigh, ... | |
| Preparing for shipping | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a King Arthur grandfather clock originally purchased in the early eighties, I have moved it ... A: Ray, you do have an Urgos movement. I would have to see the screw to identify it. I don't know of ... | |
| CJ Hug Clock | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I just read your response concerning CJ Hug's mantel clock. I just purchased a clock that looks ... A: Dave, there is something wrong with the photo transfer on the Allexperts Website or with the format ... | |
| Pearl GFC 1161-850A | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, I just bought a Pearl Grandfather Clock #1161-850A, 10/86. One of the weight wires ... A: Michael, I do have copies of the manuals on the 1161 movements. By the brass keeper I imagine you ... | |
| clock replacment | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: This is an old emperor grandmother clock. Numbers on left back are 771173 and on the right are ... A: Tony, the photos would not come through. I will attach aphoto of a Jauch "77" in the Emperor 120 ... | |
| grandfather clock | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: john i really need your help i was given a 79 franz Hermle(piper)grandfather clock on the back ... A: Gloria, your movement is probably a 351-050H, spring powered movement and is not used as much as the ... | |
| hands don't move | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: John, I have a Howard Miller wall clock with a Quartz movement 2215 4/4 Westminster and 4/4 Ave ... A: John, I'm pretty sure the 2215 is a Hermle movement used by Howard Miller. I would not say that the ... | |
| worn chime lift lever | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway grandmother clock with a 451-053H movement. The chiming became lower in sound ... A: Steve, the grooves can be filled, but the effort to fill them with a metal such as brazing would ... | |
| My grandma's Linden clock | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother left me a Linden Black forest 8-day chime clock that went on top of her mantle. It ... A: Maureen. The 341-020 movement was manufactured by Hermle. If you look on the back of the movement ... | |
| 'Ridgeway' grandfather clock | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: We have a 'Ridgeway' grandfather clock that was purchased twenty years ago. The clock functions ... A: Peter, I tried duplicating what you described and could not get it to chime on the next quarter. Of ... | |
| 'Ridgeway' grandfather clock | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: We have a 'Ridgeway' grandfather clock that was purchased twenty years ago. The clock functions ... A: Peter, what is probably happening is that the just before the hour or quarter the chime mechanism ... | |
| Tempus Fugit 31 Day Grandfather/mother | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My friend's mom recently passed away leaving the house and everything within it to her daughter. ... A: Misty, You have an Asian 31-day clock with decorative weights. I am confident it is a "safe-back" ... | |
| chiming on Welby shelf clock | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have recently gotten back in my possession a Welby shelf clock which is about 30 years old. It's a ... A: Cathy, the only thing you have to do is to wait until the clock chimes at the hour and then strikes. ... | |
| 70's Jauch movement & pendulum | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30 year old Emperor Grandfather clock. I would like to replace the original pendulum ... A: Mary, you have given me some very good figures from which to determine what you need, The easy part ... | |
| linden westminsterI | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a linden westminster chime clock that has a set button on back and two hour and two minute ... A: Harold, I'm sorry but I just don't have specific instructions for the batery-powered clocks. There ... | |
| Age of my clock model king? | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a clock model king, manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company, New York USA, this clock have ... A: Joao, My references show the clock being manufactured circa 1980. And by the looks of your photo, I ... | |
| missing pendulum | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: John, I have a FHS mantle clock that is missing the pendulum. The movement is:151-080, the wound up ... A: Phyliss, I need one more bit of information. There should be a number under the 151-080, for ... | |
| Howard Miller Floor Clock Model 610-238 | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I am seeking information (Model Name, Original Price, Approximate age, etc.) and a door key for a ... A: Michael, I do not have information on the 610-238. My catalogs go back to the early 1990's. If ... | |
| grandfather clock oiling diagram | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I saw your previous answer on a diagram for oiling a grandfather clock. Is it possible to get a ... A: Jim, email me at the address below and I'll send you a labeled photo. It will be for a grandmother ... | |
| Kern Key Torsion | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: We just got a Kern Torsion clock, engraved on the bottom is 235/282 and a Mark PJT, and it has a key ... A: David, you raised an interesting question (to me!). I had never run across a Kern. And we seldom ... | |
| elgin clock | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a folding clock. its the kind that comes in a black case then you open the whole thing ... A: Jackie, thousands of these types of unusual clocks and I just don't have any information on them. I ... | |
| Howard Miller clock | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My wife got a Howard Miller Mantle clock 340-020 # 76 made in west Germany from her grandmother. I ... A: Rick, you have a clock with a movement made by Hermle which has a floating floating balance ... | |
| Hammer Pads | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the hammer pads on my Emperor grandfather clock. The movement is 451-050H. Do you ... A: Jack, have you lost the ones in your clock? They do become loose occasionally and I use some type ... | |
| Molyneux Grandfather Clock | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1981 Molyneux Grandfather Clock....from Colonial of Zeeland, Michigan....a Division of ... A: Mr. Moffa, I have very little history of the Colonial Clock Company, particularly as being a ... | |
| Mason & Sullivan Bob Weight | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning John, I have the privilege of resetting the time on a clock made in 1974 by my ... A: Max, the pendulum disc is what we call the bob. I am not familiar with the ornamental weight ... | |
| tempus fugit grandfather clock manual | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: how can i get a operations manual for this clock A: John, "Tempus Fugit" is Latin for "Time Flies" and us usually found on a globe part of the arch dial ... | |
| Hermle 451-050h | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: 83 Hermle black Forest Clocks 451-050H 94cm/66 My wife inherited a clock her grandfather built and ... A: Chris, I don't always request a photo but most of the time that I do is for a few reasons. One is ... | |
| Westminister chime clock | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought Westminster chime clock, really good condition, can you send me more details about that, ... A: Lea, there have been hundreds of thousands of different Westminster clocks made. There are mantel, ... | |
| Ridgeway mantel clock | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: While traveling I found a Ridgeway mantel clock in an antique mall. The case is black - either ... A: J, if you can send a couple of photos, one of the front and one of the back of the movement, to my ... | |
| Clock stops | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased Jerome & Co.Newhaven Con. 30 hour Clock ,without Pendulum I have made one using nuts. ... A: Donald, the first thing I would do would be to check to see if the clock is in beat which means and ... | |
| Emperor Model 501M, 9 Tubular, Triple chime | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I seen this response to a question about the 501 movement "Jack, I do not have production figures, ... A: John, I will have to check on what movements I have and get back with you. I am rather sure I have ... | |
| Centurion clock | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who is going to bring me a Centurion 35 day chime clock. Model #694, made in Korea, ... A: Of the Asian clocks of that era, I would say that the 2-plate Korean movement you show was one of ... | |
| westminster chime out of sequence | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My clock chimes on the quarter hour. The first chime goes 3-2-1-5, instead of 3-1-2-5. It does not ... A: On the notes, that's okay, Carol. I'm not a music major and I count the notes in sequence. I'm ... | |
| westminster chime out of sequence | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My clock chimes on the quarter hour. The first chime goes 3-2-1-5, instead of 3-1-2-5. It does not ... A: Carol, there are a couple of different chime setups between manufacturers. For the Hermles with ... | |
| instructions | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have recently aquired a fenclock and wondered if its possible to find instructions on care and ... A: Jo, I am sorry for the delay, but I did not receive your email. Please check the spelling of the ... | |
| grandfather clock | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have my father's grandfather clock that he made from a kit in 1977, I cannot see a brand name but ... A: Elaine, the chimes are self correcting if the minute hand is in the proper position. But I think ... | |
| instructions | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have recently aquired a fenclock and wondered if its possible to find instructions on care and ... A: Jo, the information I need was not included in the above information. Under the "Made in Germany" ... | |
| Centurion clock | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who is going to bring me a Centurion 35 day chime clock. Model #694, made in Korea, ... A: Larry, there is very little available information on referencing the Asian clocks as far as model ... | |
| Kassel 31 Day Wall Clock | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Our elderly neighbors gave us a Kassel Wall Clock that stopped working thinking that I may be able ... A: Rich, this is an Asian clock and the exact mechanical replacement movements are difficult to find, ... | |
| enjoying our Bentima mantle clock | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: We have inherited a Bentima mantle clock from my husband's grandparents. It has an 8-day mechanism, ... A: Sian, your clock movement was manufactured by Hermle and as you say, is a triple-chime spring wound ... | |
| Escape mechanism | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sessions regulator, advertised as a no. 1. It is 39 inches tall and 12 inches ... A: James, I do understand the question. The wire you describe is the crutch and it does not have ... | |
| Seth Thomas Quartz movement Bim-Bam | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas Quartz movement Bim-Bam chime clock Model Georgetown the no. is A2206-0011, ... A: Jack, as there is little information available on the model numbers of battery powered/quartz ... | |
| mantle clock | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a old mantle clock that has a mother of pearl face. It says on back clock movment by ... A: John, in the clock restoration business, the way we determine this is to give an estimate for the ... | |
| Uhrenfabrik Tempus Fugit | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a grandfather clock that I bought for my parents approximately 30 years ago. My parents have ... A: Al, the movement you have looks like a Jauch, the one we call the "77". I believe the 'Urenfabrik' ... | |
| Waltham 31 day chime cock | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I cannot find instructions on how to attach the pendlum in the back of the drive mechanism. Any ... A: Richi, there were various ways of hanging the pendulums on the Asian 31 day clocks. Did you just ... | |
| Barwick model #4992 | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife recently acquired a Barwick model #4992 that runs eratically.We wind it about every 3 days, ... A: Steve, your clock movement was manufactured by Hermle in 1974 and they supplied quite a few to ... | |
| Barwick model #4992 | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife recently acquired a Barwick model #4992 that runs eratically.We wind it about every 3 days, ... A: Steve, I think that the Barwicks were a line of clocks made by Howard Miller. I do not have any ... | |
| grandfather clock | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently was given a Trend clock. You recently answered a question about this company for someone ... A: Beth, I do not have cross-reference information for Trend clocks and movements. Trend, was bought ... | |
| Suddenly Stop & No TickTock | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: First, thank you for your last kind answer regarding my question. However I have another new ... A: Vincent. I always have to say this to clock owners because it does happen every now and then. Make ... | |
| Sligh GF clock | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We moved our clock then set it up again. It works fine but will not run for 8 days. We get 6.5 days ... A: Doug, there are a few reasons a clock will stop after a certain number of days. I don't know the ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a 1970's Ridgeway grandfather clock from my mother. The time piece is West German. I ... A: Kate, I would need the model of the movement itself as the number #163 TW is the Ridgeway number ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a 1970's Ridgeway grandfather clock from my mother. The time piece is West German. I ... A: Kate, it really helps to know the movement model number. If the clock case has upper side doors you ... | |
| Is It Okay To Wind Up Movement Hole Only | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a "RA" wall clock with half chimes so it has 2 winding hole.I want to shut off the chime only ... A: Vincent, it is perfectly okay to wind only the running mainspring. When the strike mainspring winds ... | |
| clock works | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have the same BEACON clock works that was referred to on the posted question. My question is where ... A: Thayer, it is rather difficult to find an exact replacement movement for your clock, and you might ... | |
| instructions | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have recently aquired a fenclock and wondered if its possible to find instructions on care and ... A: Jo, the information I would need to determine the instructions would be the information found on the ... | |
| re f mauthe clocks | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: could you please help me id the clock in the picture it is a mauthe clock with 472c1 w415 on the ... A: Sarah, I have never seen the exact model of this clock. You can Google Mauthe Clock Company and ... | |
| Strike weight not moving | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a used Emperor Grandfather clock Model# 101. The previous owner explained to me ... A: TO ALIGN THE MINUTE HAND WITH THE CHIME OR STRIKE POSITION: If the clock has a pendulum, stop it ... | |
| Kuempel grandfather Clock | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Kuempel grandfather clock purchased in 1997, over the past few months it has not been ... A: Ken, I will attempt to send you a labeled photo of the mechanism referred to above. If you do not ... | |
| Strike weight not moving | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a used Emperor Grandfather clock Model# 101. The previous owner explained to me ... A: Don, if everything is operating correctly, the strike should correct within one hour and the chimes ... | |
| HERMLE MOVEMENT (451-050H) WEIGHTS | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased at grandfather clock kit that came with a Hermle Movement # 451-o5o H..The ... A: No, Rick, I deserved the ratings because I did not read the question enough to answer it. It was a ... | |
| Strike weight not moving | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a used Emperor Grandfather clock Model# 101. The previous owner explained to me ... A: Don. I don't think the dog breaking the glass had anything to do with it. As far as winding, the ... | |
| please help | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a emperor kit clock that was made by black forest for emperor i believe. i think it is from ... A: Rick, as explained in my Allexperts personal profile, I am not a certified appraiser and therefore, ... | |
| Verichron Chime Pendullum Wall Clock | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I grew up with this clock and it has stopped working. I do not know if the movement can be repaired ... A: Kim, very few battery powered clock movements are economically restorable, as there are virtually no ... | |
| Franz Hermle Grandfather Clock | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a grandfather clock from a coworker. The back says 78 FRANZ HERMLE NU (C) JEWELS ... A: Cynthia, I cannot see the pendulum hanging configuration in your photo, as the chime rods are ... | |
| HERMLE MOVEMENT (451-050H) WEIGHTS | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased at grandfather clock kit that came with a Hermle Movement # 451-o5o H..The ... A: I don't know whether you purchased the "kit" as a conversion replacement for a different movement or ... | |
| mylong hand on my howard miller clock fell off | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Can I put the long hand back on with the little screw thing and have it work correctly if given the ... A: Lauren, to synchronize the hands for the correct operation, follow these steps: The minute hand ... | |
| howard miller chains | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: all my chains are off. Where do I start? Please HELP! Thank you mab ANSWER: Marie, reinstalling ... A: Marie, Generally, as you face the clock, the chains with the two eyelets are on the left and center. ... | |
| Emperor Grandfather Clock | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have read articles you have written about Emperor Grandfather clocks and I need some help. I have ... A: Richard, you gave me a very good description of the problem and the information I needed, along with ... | |
| unique "retro" Seiko quartz wall clock | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: today I found a Seiko quartz wall clock (made in Japan) at a local thrift store. I thought it to be ... A: Robert, I do not have these instructions. Part numbers for identification are rarely available. I ... | |
| suspension spring and pendulum | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: why does my clock quit ticking when i put my pendulum on? also need to order parts for viking ... A: Linda, I can relate the first part of a question to an automobile starting and idling, but when it ... | |
| Pendulum Replacement | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a "New England Clock Company" Wall Clock. I think it was bought in the early fifties. It is a ... A: Janet, the replacement pendulums are available. I would need to know the information found on the ... | |
| dating clock | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who just inherited this clock (see photos). The oval label on the inside of the ... A: Matthew, I cannot date the clock for you from the information you have provided. Sometmes the ... | |
| Clock Mfr | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Wife and I have early 1900s furniture. Stickley & some empire. We want to search for best quality ... A: William, I am definitely not an expert on antiques and period furniture, but in the consideration of ... | |
| Mason & Sullivan R77 Long Drop Regulator | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: In 1978 I bought four Mason & Sullivan R77 Long Drop Regulator lumber and moldings kits. I completed ... A: Charlie, the first clock I ever built was an M %26 S short drop Schoolhouse (1967). I still have ... | |
| Junghans tambour mantle clock with Westminster Chime | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: "Sorry for sending the question again. I am now attaching photographs also. I have a Junghans ... A: Nikhilesh, I have worked on a few of the Junghans clocks like you show, but still would not have the ... | |
| spare parts for junghans mantel clock | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Junghans Tambour Mantle Clock which I recently discovered in my fathers house. It is not ... A: Nikhilesh, it is rather difficult to determine if a failing clock just needs cleaning and oiling. ... | |
| winding a mantle clock | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I just had a Urgos Mantle Clock repaired that my father had built many years ago. It is working ... A: Fran, the winding directions of clocks varies between manufacturers and models. I would try gently ... | |
| Emperor Clock | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an emperor model 300m that my father built. It runs well except for the hour striker. It ... A: Debbie, if the clock hasn't been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, it could be that you have some ... | |
| Viking Grandfather Clock | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a Viking Clock my grandfather built from a kit many years ago. I have had it ... A: Mark, I don't know the details of the preparation for moving it. Were the weighs and pendulum ... | |
| stops ticking just before it strikes | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a older clock that has a Westminster chime mechanism. It is a German made Linder Mantel ... A: Scott, you are on the right track as far as the concern for power. We could say that a clock's ... | |
| clock identification | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an old Ansonia that i recently received from my parents estate it has a worn label that staes ... A: I have some information from Tran Duy Ly's book, a 1901 print of an Ansonia catalog which lists a ... | |
| dmburbank@una.edu | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought a clock from an auction yesterday. Apparently, a expert looked at it and said it was a ... A: Dana, as the movements are not manufactured any more, it would not be "replaceable". But it ... | |
| "Library" clock - Waltham | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought a clock from an auction yesterday. Apparently, a expert looked at it and said it was a ... A: Dana, a "library" clock is a general term for a small table clock that would probably be used in a ... | |
| Verichron Quartz | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Newman, A library customer gave the library a verichron quartz, Westminster chime, regulator ... A: Susan, some units have an on/off switch on the back, but if so, it is probably for stopping the ... | |
| howard miller chains | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: all my chains are off. Where do I start? Please HELP! Thank you mab A: Marie, reinstalling chains depends on the manufacturer and model of the movement and the clock. I ... | |
| cleaning | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 ansonia clocks. need to adjust speed of clocks. one model is a triumgh model,moving ... A: I am reluctant to give information on processes or chemicals for cleaning parts of clocks because of ... | |
| Pedulum 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: Stephen, If you will send me a little more information at my shop email address below, I will send ... | |
| Ansonia westminster chime | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me a little bit about the clock and value please regards Sean A: Sean, as the Ansonia company made many clocks, just identifying a year and type of chime could mean ... | |
| emperor clock west germany | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an emperor clock that my husband made from a kit that we sent away for probably 30 or more ... A: Anna, by coincidence, right now I am working on an exact movement that I received from someone in ... | |
| HOWARD MILLER STOPPING | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: ON THAT NOTE, I HAVE A HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER MODEL #610-572 AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS ... A: Okay, Jason. I guess that's about all we can do. One thing and that is most clocks seem to run ... | |
| adjustment for ansonia clocks | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 ansonia clocks. need to adjust speed of clocks. one model is a triumgh model,moving ... A: George, when you "tighten" the rating nut on the pendulum bob it shortens the pendulum causing it to ... | |
| Hermle Black Forest Grandfather Clock | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: we were lucky enough to have just purchased a used hermle black Many thanks. ANSWER: Brenda, try ... A: Brenda, by your description I am not sure what is going on. First, I might need the model of the ... | |
| Welby bob adjusting wall clock | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have the battery bob acjustment wall clock. Is it possible to get a quartz movement for this ... A: Art, yes it is. There are quite a few time and pendulum movements and a few different models of ... | |
| adjusting pendulum | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I just had new mechanisms put in my grandfather clock about a year ago. It runs about 15 minutes ... A: Dennis, to determine what the problem might be, I need to know the error ratio. If is 15 minutes ... | |
| HOWARD MILLER STOPPING | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: ON THAT NOTE, I HAVE A HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER MODEL #610-572 AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS ... A: Jason, I might have the answer. First, when I suggested moving the hour hand, moving both would not ... | |
| HOWARD MILLER STOPPING | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: ON THAT NOTE, I HAVE A HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER MODEL #610-572 AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS ... A: Jason, with all the information you have given me, I don't see any pattern to a problem. When you ... | |
| 9 tube GF clock | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I found a set of tubes for sale on ebay for a 5 tube clock, and got the lengths, 57 9/16, 54 1/4, ... A: Dean, determining chime rod and tube lengths is said to be relatively simple, but I haven't found a ... | |
| emporor clock repair | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: i recently bought a clock replacement for a model 100m emporor clock. i installed it and it is ... A: Kathy, usually when someone buys a new clock movement and it has problems, I am hesitant to give too ... | |
| Chime out of sync | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have Emperor Grandfather clock assembled from kit in 1981. I am unable to locate the manual ... A: John, disregarding the position of the hands, turn the minute hand and let the chime play through ... | |
| Erhard Jauch grandfather clock | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a @50 year old Erhard Jauch clock. is there anywhere i can find a diagram or pictures of the ... A: Vicki, I can't really suggest any ready reference material for solving your clock problems unless ... | |
| 1978 Hermle movement 451-050 94cm | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Newman Although the movement is old it has not run much over the years. I can get the middle (time ... A: Paul, make sure you are pulling in the correct direction on the chains. This is very unusual, but ... | |
| Alaron C-34 Winding Key | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: My father bought this clock from a neighbor during a moving sale. The neighbor said it worked the ... A: Christina, there are quite a few sizes of clock keys and it is important the correct size be used, ... | |
| Clock | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I too am like Melinda, I bought my Aunts clock from her Estate sale and would like the any info ... A: Karen, any of the 30, 31 or 32 day clocks are made in Asia and there is very little available ... | |
| Audubon Bird Clock | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Which wire do I cut to disable the light sensor on an Audubon Bird Clock? I ask because it sings ... A: Lil, I am not familiar with the actual circuits of these clocks. Very little information is made ... | |
| jaunch 77 | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I bought a grandfather clock at a public sale. What does each weight require in pounds. Weight ... A: Buddy, the weight requirements for a Jauch 77 (with the 5.5" plates) are 4.4# or some were supplied ... | |
| Jauch GF Clock | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: and thank you for your service. I recently bought a GF clock without any weights. On the back of the ... A: Dale, the PL 107 is the designation for the gearing of the movement for a 107 cm (theoretical) ... | |
| Emperor 120 has pendulum hitting sides | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently completed building an emperor model 120 with a 100M movement that was bought back in 1975 ... A: Steve, I did not think of the possibility of the suspension spring has been changed out for a ... | |
| battery question | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 6 in. free-standing Delft blue clock with a battery-powered Hechinger time piece ... A: Clark, I have no documentation on this clock or most of the battery-powered clocks. Can you send a ... | |
| Emperor 120 has pendulum hitting sides | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently completed building an emperor model 120 with a 100M movement that was bought back in 1975 ... A: Steve, congratulations on completing the clock! The 120 was the most popular clock manufactured by ... | |
| my wall clock | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My mom gave me this wall clock, and told me it belonged to my grandmother. I cleaned it up, and ... A: Christopher, I checked some of my references and could not find anything on the Nam Young company. ... | |
| New England Clock runs fast | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a New England wall/mantle clock from and antique store. It runs but Way fast. I ... A: Lana, photo is fine. The movement looks to be a very old one, for which I don't have any listing. ... | |
| W. Haid Mantle Clock | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I just acquired a clock and would like to know how to wind it, maintenance, moving and general care ... A: JoDeen, I believe the W. Haid Clock Company was located in Pfulligen, Germany, but don't know the ... | |
| Howard Miller Wall Clock Intermittently Not Chiming | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a second hand Howard Miller wall clock. It has an 8 day key wound movement ... A: Scott, it is very difficult to diagnose an intermittent problem without seeing it. My best guess is ... | |
| Gilbert Hawk Kitchen Clock | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I could find all the internal parts for my clock? I've looked on Ebay but not ... A: Kelly, I have looked in some of my resources and have not found the model "Hawk" yet. From your ... | |
| Urgos 9 tube clock | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm putting together a GF clock from parts. I bought a set(14) of brass tubes from a musical ... A: Dean, first, movements of the same type tend to wear in the same places, which means that a worn ... | |
| House Check | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Have a 1974 300M Movement in a kit I built. Has been oiled yearly. Recently the hour chime only ... A: Ron, as you have probably deducted, the hour strike is set by the rack tail falling down on the ... | |
| Ingraham clock part needed | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Good morning John, I own a mantel type Ingaham clock Duplex 7 inch. It will work for a while then ... A: Pierre, I'm sorry that you have had such a problem in being charged for work that hasn't resolved ... | |
| Hands not in synch with chimes | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a second hand Howard Miller clock from the Goodwill. It is the Medford model. The ... A: Susan, I cannot recall ever having run into this problem before. Are you saying that when you turn ... | |
| Mauthe Mantle 500W Movement | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: This clock has been gaining about 1 1/2 hours every five hours. It has a floating balance Which ... A: Richard, of course Mauthe is out of business but some parts on these movements were standard and ... | |
| Urgos 9 tube clock | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm putting together a GF clock from parts. I bought a set(14) of brass tubes from a musical ... A: Dean, I have a spreadsheet for determining the tube lengths, but cannot find it now. There has been ... | |
| sligh clock | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a sligh grandfather clock model 0804-1-BD I know nothing about it it was given to me would ... A: Scott, I'm sorry but very little information is available on modern production clocks as ... | |
| New England Clock runs fast | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I just brought home a New England wall/mantle clock from and antique store. It runs but Way fast. I ... A: Lana, I have a listing referencing a UW 32/4, but not a UW 22/4. Will you check that. I can also ... | |
| clock chimes | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 grandfather clocks with Viking 111/133 movements. I have the movement manual. The chimes ... A: George, if your clock has not been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, the oils have probably become ... | |
| Sligh Clock Replacement Part | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I own a Sligh Grandfather clock and a screw that holds a wheel the weight hangs on has come up ... A: Nickie, I believe you are talking about screw on the weight pulley. The manufacturers do not ... | |
| replacement movement for 31 day clock | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: A Linden 31 day wall clock wore a pivot hole so badly it allowed the click of the timespring to ... A: Jo, these Asian 31-day clocks have very powerful mainsprings and when they let go they can do some ... | |
| broken chime rods and lost weights | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I made a grandfather clock from an Emperor kit 20 years ago for my son. The clock was moved to ... A: Duane, the chime rods can be replaced. but it might be prudent to obtain a complete chime rod ... | |
| Cat. No. 0792, Made in Germany | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: A few month ago someone asked you about the battery for this clock which I have one with same Model ... A: Wallace, I cannot remember the question I had answered concerning the clock similar to yours and I ... | |
| Moving a clock | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: What is the safest way to move a Linden 30 day wind up clock? A: Carol, the name Linden usually indicates an Asian 30 or 31 day wall clock. I believe there might be ... | |
| origin of clock | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a mantel clock with the word schwebegang on the face and f h s stamped on the inside ... A: Ron, I do not have any specific information on the origin of your clock. The FHS indicates the ... | |
| Seth Thomas Beehive Clock | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Newman, My Seth Thomas Beehive Clock has a broken pinion, on a pinion gear. The movement is a 113A, ... A: Jim, not presently having that particular movement in my shop, I am not sure that I can match the ... | |
| seth thomas mantel clock | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a Seth Thomas mantel clock at an auction and was just wanted to figure out how old it ... A: Crystal, there were many Seth Thomas/General Time clocks made after they merged in 1931. I have one ... | |
| Need Pendulum & Key | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I just acquired a Waltham 31-day wall clock. It was made in Korea. It is missing the pendulum & key. ... A: Pat, I will inquire to see if there are any of our members of the Internet Clocksmiths Group near ... | |
| 451-050 H, 94cm/66 hermle | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: recently when winding up the clock, the pendulum somehow got stuck on the weight, which pulled it up ... A: Jack, was the suspension spring damaged? Do you know what that is? Also there were possibly 3 ... | |
| Forestville Clock | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Forestville clock that my grandmother has given me, she says it needs fixing but I wound it ... A: Saab, there is an extended history of the Forestville clocks. I believe it started out as the ... | |
| centurion 35 day wall clock | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My, fiance was given his grandparents 35 day centurion and he cant get it to keep running.The arm ... A: Hope, it could be that the clock is out of beat. If it is in beat it would go ... | |
| Talley - Seth Thomas CAT # 2334-001 | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: "Hi, I have a Battery Pendulum Strike Movement Clock made by Talley - Seth Thomas CAT # 2334-001 and ... A: Sebin, these clocks have three separate functions, each independent of each other, the time, chime ... | |
| clock part | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I need a suspension spring for a Viking Clock that was purchased in Fairhope, AL around 1985. It has ... A: John, I was just down in Fairhope and Foley last week. I do not have cross-reference information on ... | |
| Centennial Parlor Clock | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: How is the age determined? The number on my clock is G2635 - in excellent condition. Does this ... A: Shirley, from only the name, I would GUESS that your clock is an Asian 31-day clock and could not ... | |
| Trend by Sligh - Part for hook on weight | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My parents have a Grandfather clock that my Grand parents purchased back in 1979, everything works ... A: I have a very limited number of the hooks with the male threaded screws. It might be best to call ... | |
| Trend by Sligh - Part for hook on weight | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My parents have a Grandfather clock that my Grand parents purchased back in 1979, everything works ... A: Dean, there are a few different styles of hooks, and most importantly, different threads. You can ... | |
| Seth Thomas Plymouth 89L movement | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Is there a good book on cleaning and possible repairing these movements. I would like one to show ... A: Larry, there are many books on clock repair. One that I recommend is "Clock Repair Basics" by ... | |
| help with clock | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I moved my moms clock and don't know how to put it back together. We took the weights off and the ... A: Rich, as there were different models of movements used by Herschede, I would need a model number of ... | |
| 1972 Emperor clock | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a circa 1972 emperor grandfathers clock. The woman I bought it from said it ... A: Scott, You have an eight-day clock which means that you wind it once a week, or every 7 days. I ... | |
| Grandfather clock chimes problem | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Mr Newman, My 40+ year old grandfather clock chimes (big bong sounds) the hour correctly when the ... A: Matthew, at some time the minute hand nut loosened and it and the minute hand probably came off. It ... | |
| Howard Miller Quartz pendelum wall clock | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: John, you recently gave advise on how to get the hr hand on the clock and the number of strikes to ... A: Bobbie, I think I know but am not quite sure what you mean by your explanation. So let's look at it ... | |
| Howard Miller Quartz pendelum wall clock | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: John, you recently gave advise on how to get the hr hand on the clock and the number of strikes to ... A: Bobbie, on most clocks if the hour hand is mismatched with the strike consistently with each hour ... | |
| Heinz Stoll Grandmother clock | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Heinz Stoll Grandmother clock. The only reason i know that is it came with ... A: Robert, I might have the chains or can direct you to a supplier that does have them. I would need ... | |
| Battery chime clock | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a Westminster Whittington wall/mantle clock at an estate sale. It is battery ... A: Janice, the hour hand probably was inadvertantly moved when the clock was last set. To correct ... | |
| Daneker grandfather cloock | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My clock has just stopped. It will not tick nor tock. When I remove the pendulum, it runs ONLY when ... A: Jeanne, it sounds like the movement might have worn parts or old lubricant. I'm not sure what you ... | |
| clock cleaning and repair | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: we just got a Necor clock with hermle/overocean 340-020 movement dated 1976. the clock works but the ... A: Mike, when a movement needs service after some time, usually the first failure is in the chime train ... | |
| need a manuel for a clock | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the manual for the model 1161-858A Diplomat grandfather clock. I would like to ... A: Margie, I do have the manuals for the 1161 movements if you want one. However, would you explain ... | |
| Cuckoo clock won't run | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I've got a German cuckoo clock from the early 70s that's been in storage for around 30 years. The ... A: Angela, that cleared it up perfectly and you did a very good job in diagnosing it. One thing is ... | |
| Cuckoo clock won't run | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I've got a German cuckoo clock from the early 70s that's been in storage for around 30 years. The ... A: Angela, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you are explaining. When you say everything is ... | |
| HAC Clock | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a pretty little wooden HAC mantle clock. It has an enamel dial, no glass and has ... A: Lesley, the HAC stands for the Hamburg American Company. If the clock is working upside down I ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have just finished making a Grandfather clock and installed the movement , a Hermele chain driven ... A: Allen, the actual keys do vary, meaning they can be played in different keys. I do not have any ... | |
| assembly of grandfather clock pendulum | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: we were given emperor clock works and have built a clock.it is time to make and install pendulum but ... A: Bev, if you will send me the information you find on the back plate of the movement, I can tell you ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just finished making a Grandfather clock and installed the movement , a Hermele chain driven ... A: Allen, when installing chime rod assemblies the mounting screws should be very tight. The chime ... | |
| Emperor Clock Repair | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a triple-chime, Erhard Jauch movement (110cm) Emperor clock that my husband and two sons ... A: Bette, the movement being that old, it is probable that it is going to need an extensive restoration ... | |
| Grandfather clock | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Evening John. Perhaps you can help me with a question with regards the working of a moon dial on a ... A: Paul. It looks like you have a nice hand crafted clock. Some of the layout lines can be seen. ... | |
| linden wall clock japan | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I was curios of the value of the clock? It's a Linden wall clock out of Japan model number 8053. It ... A: Casey, I'm sorry that I cannot give you any value on your clock. I have explained in my Allexperts ... | |
| Adjusting Franz Hermie Mantel Clock Pendulum | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a recent-production Stickley 89-85 Mantel Clock containing a Franz Hermie 141-041 unadjusted ... A: Matt, 5. Your Hermle 141 is a "safe back" clock and the minute hand can safely be turned ... | |
| Adjusting Franz Hermie Mantel Clock Pendulum | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a recent-production Stickley 89-85 Mantel Clock containing a Franz Hermie 141-041 unadjusted ... A: Matt, 1. Yes 2. It's okay, however, it's best to hold the pendulum bob firmly with one hand to ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather installing weight chain | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Howard miller Curio Display Grandfather clock.My brass Wire chain that drives the chimes ... A: Comer, weight driven clocks use either chains or cables. I think you are talking about a cable. I'm ... | |
| Repair or replacement of broken part | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: o0oo0ooooo -> rod to clock rocker mechanism | <- spring? (broken 2 tiny metal strips - piece in ... A: Alex, I think you are talking about the suspension spring. I will need to know the model number of ... | |
| Adjusting Franz Hermie Mantel Clock Pendulum | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a recent-production Stickley 89-85 Mantel Clock containing a Franz Hermie 141-041 unadjusted ... A: Matt, I'm sorry you are having such a difficulty in rating the clock. In answer to your questions: ... | |
| Pearl Grandmother clock | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: The clock has three chains two are pulled all the eay to the top and there is no way to release it ... A: Rosemarie, as they say, "There is more than one way to skin a cat". It's been a long time since I ... | |
| clock runs fast | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Seiko mantel clock Westminster Whittington ref # QQf155G. It runs fast. How can I slow it ... A: Nancy, I do not have any cross reference information on this clock. Is it a wind up movement, ... | |
| Feintechnik 661 | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been passed on the above clock, I know nothing about clocks and am guessing its a grandmother ... A: David, I had sent you an answer and just found it on my pending questions, so evidently there was a ... | |
| Howard Miller model # 610-900 Striking Off | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My Howard Miller model # 610-900 is one hour off when it strikes each hour. For example, it strikes ... A: Gary, turn the minute hand clockwise through the chimes until the hour chime completes it tune and ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Newman: My sister has a Ridgeway Traditional Grandfather Clock that needs to be repaired. It is ... A: Mark, I still don't have the information I need. The serial number indicates the clock is about 20 ... | |
| Dissonant Chimes | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I built an Emperor narrow waisted cherry 350-K case clock with a 301-M movement in 1983 when I lived ... A: Brian, it's good that you couoldn't turn the brass screw-in plugs. These secure the rods very ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Newman: My sister has a Ridgeway Traditional Grandfather Clock that needs to be repaired. It is ... A: Mark, there is very little cross reference information on model numbers of clocks. For repair, the ... | |
| Hamilton Mantle Clock won't keep time | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hamilton Mantle clock made in 1979 with 2 jewels, a 340-020 mechanism made in Germany. The ... A: Carrie, the movement in your clock was manufactured by Hermle. First, a clock not running because ... | |
| Emperor Clock | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I built my Emperor Clock from a kit about 35 years ago. It keeps good time and the chimes are ... A: Bernie, I have never encountered this problem! If the chimes are hitting the number of notes ... | |
| Grandmother clock | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I read the numbers incorrectly on the movement case. 84,King Arthur,Fairhope, Ala, 38352, 451 050H ... A: Debie, it does appear that the back hammer is lifted a little. The chime cam is the series of ... | |
| Grandmother clock | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Inherited Grandmother's clock. King Arthur,Fairhope, Ala, 38352,on back of clock. After being moved ... A: Debie, the last two digits of information on the back plate should be 66. This is the number of ... | |
| Grandfather clock movement, | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I believe I am "up the creek" but wanted to ask someone who know a lot about my issue. My ... A: Dave, your clock is probably fixable, but depending on the problem, it might not be economical. The ... | |
| Hermle 1161 oiling diagram | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: John, I have a 1988 Ridgeway clock with a Hermle 1161 movement that I'm planning to clean and ... A: Paul, I do not have an oiling diagram for the specific 1161, but I do have a representative labeled ... | |
| Korean 31 day windup clock | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I think all I need to know at this stage is what to use as the proper lube for the clock. It ... A: Tony, I will have to give you a strictly professional answer to this question. Most of the Asian 31 ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather chimes 2 too many | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: Our Ridgeway floor grandfather clocks works just fine except for the chime number.....each hour it ... A: James, I believe you mean strike. The chimes play the tunes on the quarter hours and the strike ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather clock | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: What would make my 25 year old Howard Miller grandfather clock just quit working? It is wound ... A: Katherine, there are a few causes for a clock to stop running. The most common would be old ... | |
| Clock Movement | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a Viking clock movement #451-050H, 94cm over 66 that doesn't want to keep time. Do you have ... A: Mr. Schiermeister, the 451 movement in your Viking clock was made by Hermle and is a chain/weight ... | |
| reclaimed wall clock | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: it is not in working order ,the only ID marks are on the back plate of the clock movement they are ... A: Graham, I am not familiar with that marking. I don't think it has anything to do with the maker ... | |
| Thank you | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: John, you helped me with my question back on 7/22. The weight on the left side (facing the clock) ... A: Art, you're welcome. It could be that there was a hang up caused by old lubricant, a worn part or a ... | |
| Harris & Mallow ( 3 key hole ) model 182 121 ?? | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Clock was given to me.. I understand the three key holes and what they do from reading. The clock ... A: Ed, does the person that gave you the clock know if the chime was working before? I could be a ... | |
| Replacement clock movement | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I think the movement in my Bulova wall clock has died. It is about 25 years old and a part of our ... A: Wayne, unfortunately, model numbers on these types of clocks are not much help, as there is very ... | |
| Regulator Wall Clock | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: What is the number 6 13 on the frame of the mechanical part? I assume it has to do with a ... A: Bob, this can very well be the manufacturing date. Different clock makers had codes on the ... | |
| clock part | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Schmeckenbecher Quartz clock that was a retirement gift. On the face of the clock it says ... A: Dick, as there were so many different manufacturers and configurations of theses movements, it is ... | |
| Diplomat Grandfather Clock - Moon Dial | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Located above the face of our clock is a dial with four pictures on it that can be set to show the ... A: John, there are generally two types of moon dial drive mechanisms, the lever action which advances ... | |
| Chime chain hung up? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: John, We have a Ridgeway Grandfather clock we purchased at an estate sale about 4 years ago. We ... A: Art. First, I am a little confused on the terminology. So let me explain so we can see what is ... | |
| tanspertation of a grandfather clock | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I was willed a gr.clock from my uncle that my grandfather made him. I am in need of knowledge of how ... A: Robert, the weights and pendulum should be removed and packed in padding separately. If the weights ... | |