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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| grandfather clocks | 7/12/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: Whatcan I look for to identify what kind of clock we have. It is a tall grandfather clock circa ... A: Any markings, logos,names, etc, usually on the back of the movement, sometimes on the dial. On many ... | ||
| tempus fugit ivory grandfather clock | 7/11/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: The clock sat in my mother in law's house not running since 1970's, Inherted it but can't get it to ... A: James, the only way I can identify the movement is by the information found on the back of the clock ... | ||
| E.Ingraham clock | 7/11/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: I have an E.Ingraham clock 'Adrian' dated 12 05 but have lost the pendulum. is it possible to get ... A: Steve, I take it you mean the pendulum bob, which is the round lead disc about 1-1/2" in diameter. ... | ||
| Hamilton 340-020 | 7/11/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: After cleaning and lubing, this clock loses time. How do I adjust the movement to obtain the ... A: Dan, cleaning the floating balance requires using a solution such as denatured alcohol or something ... | ||
| Linden Battery Operated Pendulum Strike Wall Clock | 7/10/2007 | Martin Meyer |
| Q: I received the above clock - manufactured by Linden Division - Cookoo Clock Manufacturing Co, Inc. ... A: I haven't been able to find definitive information on either Linden or Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. Linden ... | ||
| Illinois Pocket watch | 7/10/2007 | Melvin Mills |
| Q: I have inherited an Illinois pocketwatch. I have 3 questions for you. First question...what does ... A: As with any mechanical machine (such as an automobile engine), friction is the enemy. In a car, ... | ||
| Hamilton 340-020 adjust after cleaning | 7/10/2007 | William J Perkins |
| Q: This clock sat 10 years without running. I cleaned it several times with Chemtronics Tun-o-wash, ... A: Even though the movement is marked Hamilton it was made by Hermle 340-020. Instructions for ... | ||
| Seikosha Regulator Clock (antique) | 7/10/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: We just purchased one of these and it is chiming one too many times on the hour. How can I fix this? A: Dee Dee, probably the hour hand was inadvertantly slipped while setting the clock. Run the minute ... | ||
| Which side to you wind the chime? | 7/10/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: It also has a key and two holes to use that key in on the face. I was told once that one hole was ... A: Ron, you have an Asian clock and, as is with most clocks, the right side (as you face the clock)is ... | ||
| antique clock | 7/10/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: Hopefully you can help, i have an old cuckoo clock that had been passed down to me. My question is ... A: Ray, on most mechanical cuckoo clocks there is a small round nut on the minute hand. Turn the ... | ||
| Hamilton 340-020 | 7/9/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: After cleaning and lubing, this clock loses time. How do I adjust the movement to obtain the ... A: Dan, I don't know what process was used in cleaning and lubing or if it was done by an experienced ... | ||
| chime adjustment | 7/8/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: i have a viking brand series 235, grandfather clock. need adjustments on 1-hour chimes. its 2 hours ... A: Norman, if the strike is off, gently run the minute hand around the chimes until it plays the full ... | ||
| herschede lady hawthorne no.611 | 7/8/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: i just inherited the clock above an was wondering if you could give me a ballpark figure,or ... A: Rob, I found a reference that showed a serial number range in 1916 of #3219 thru #4233. Yours, ... | ||
| ridgeway grandfather clock | 7/8/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: we just inherited a ridgeway grandfather clock it was moved from Ohio to NY we let it rest for a ... A: I take it that you may not have the instruction book for the clock. There are several things you ... | ||
| Mantle Clock-won't stop chiming | 7/8/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: I have a mantle clock with a Wuersch, Fall River, MA spring-driven, key-wind movement-- as usual, ... A: Gregg, I do not have any information on the Wuersch movement right now, but most spring wound ... | ||
| Hour hand too loose | 7/8/2007 | Martin Meyer |
| Q: I couldn't a close enough problem similar to mine on this site - so here goes: I have a 31 day ... A: The only 31 Day clocks I have ever seen have Asian movements, usually Korean, and are often ... | ||
| Ridgeway Model 135 | 7/7/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: I have a 1974 Rideway Model 135, movement E, cherry finish. We would like to sell it but have no ... A: First, let me give you my car analogy, in case you think it may be worth thousands. When a clock is ... | ||
| setting time ridgeway clock | 7/7/2007 | William J Perkins |
| Q: My wife has owned a Ridgeway grandfather clock for a while.Over the course of moving it several ... A: ALL clock owners should take the responsibility for setting and time adjusting their clock(s). ... | ||
| hook broke off on weight shell | 7/7/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: I am looking to replace the very top part of the shell that has a hook on it. It screws off. In ... A: Gretta, I do have the top hooks in stock. As there are about three types, I would have to have your ... | ||
| regulator clock bezel and glass | 7/7/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: while in storage, our clock got banged, denting the bezel and breaking the glass. It is a 10 1/2" ... A: Try these 3 online web sites: Merritts.com;Timesavers.com;randmimports.com. You don't say if your ... | ||
| looking for mechanism for old grandfather clock | 7/7/2007 | Martin Meyer |
| Q: I have an old Tempus Fugit grandfather/grandmother clock that was made for me by my grandfather back ... A: I'm sorry about my mistake regarding the Butterworth website. I was not aware that it is a ... | ||
| Hands on Grandfather clock won't move | 7/7/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: This is the second time I'm writing you. Your advice on my first question was right on target! ... A: Margaret good for you! What probably happened is rather common with clocks. When the clock winds ... | ||
| Can I replace the Hermle mechanism in my Grandfather clock? | 7/7/2007 | Martin Meyer |
| Q: I have a 24 year old Grandfather clock (made by Ridgeway) that has a 451-053H Hermle mechanism. The ... A: You can order the movement from Butterworth Clocks, www.butterworthclocks.com. They can provide the ... | ||
| Pearl Grandfather Clock | 7/6/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: Several days ago I did wind clock as I normally do (did not overwind)...clock weight falls and clock ... A: Are you saying that your clock chimes, but only on the hour? If so, the lifting lever for the chimes ... | ||
| Can I replace the Hermle mechanism in my Grandfather clock? | 7/6/2007 | Martin Meyer |
| Q: I have a 24 year old Grandfather clock (made by Ridgeway) that has a 451-053H Hermle mechanism. The ... A: The Hermle 451-053H movement is still available. It is also essential that you provide the pendulum ... | ||
| Hands on Grandfather clock won't move | 7/6/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: This is the second time I'm writing you. Your advice on my first question was right on target! ... A: Margaret, thanks for the nice comments. I'm not sure what caused the hands to stop. When you start ... | ||
| Value of a Sligh grandfather clock | 7/5/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: I have been looking at new Howard Miller grandfather clocks (Nielson and Raymour) at local shops. ... A: Nope, there is no KBB for modern clocks. In fact modern clocks can be very hard to define value for. ... | ||
| Sligh sales price | 7/5/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: John, I have been looking at new Howard Miller grandfather clocks (Nielson and Raymour) at local ... A: David, I'm sorry but as I am not a certified appraiser I cannot give values on clocks unless I can ... | ||
| 40 yr old phinney-walker battery operated wall clock | 7/5/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: I have a Phinney-Walker battery operated Disney wall clock that does not run. It operates on a ... A: The old movement might be able to be made to work. It would probably cost more to fix it than to ... | ||
| Service and repair to Emporer Clock | 7/5/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: John: I value your advice and appreciate your kindness. I have an Emperor Clock (Model 120 Series) ... A: Duncan, it is suggested that most modern production movements be serviced every 7 to 10 years. If ... | ||
| Mid 80's Hamilton Lancaster County Clock | 7/5/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: This is a 7 day clock. The chimes work fine except they strike the wrong hour. It is two hours ... A: Bill, you did not give me any information on the model of the movement. I believe most of the ... | ||
| sligh clock chime block | 7/5/2007 | Martin Meyer |
| Q: I was given a Sligh Wall Clock, Model 0719-1-SH and one of the chime rods broke off the chime bar. ... A: I know exactly what you're talking about. Usually the chime block has a row of 4, 5 or 8 rods. The ... | ||
| chimes on ship's clock | 7/4/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: My ship's clock chimes 6 minutes late, removing and moving the minute hand will make it ring 10 ... A: Michael, there is a small variance in the description of the 16 minute difference when the hand is ... | ||
| Suspension Spring for Viking Clock | 7/4/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: John, My wife has a Schoolhouse Clock given to her at Christmas, 1982. It was built from a kit ... A: Dan, Viking, among the other clock companies in Baldwin County, Alabama, have all closed their ... | ||
| 1-day cuckoo clock | 7/4/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: I have a old 1-day musical cuckoo clock,this is a hand me down,It has been well packed away for ... A: Sorry Don. I suspect that B400 was some model number. Many cuckoo clocks are not marked with any ... | ||
| Emoeror Grandfather Clock Moon Dial | 7/3/2007 | William J Perkins |
| Q: My friend has an Emperor Grandfather clock with a moon dial. The movement is a Urgos UW03120B. The ... A: Sorry about the delay in response. I was trying to find an exploded view of a moon dial so that you ... | ||
| Weights are out of order | 7/3/2007 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: I have a Pearl grandfather clock that I believe is model #471-2660. On the back of the clock it ... A: unscrew the nut at the bottom of the swinging pendulum disk to lower the disk and slow the clock ... | ||
| 76 Franz Hermle grandfater clock | 7/3/2007 | John Newman |
| Q: I know nothing of it. Help. What do I do with these chains? I have two large and one smaller iron ... A: Sandra, I think I can get you going on putting your aunt's clock in running order. I know you must ... | ||
| Mantle clock setting | 7/2/2007 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: I have a Franz Hermle mantle clock: L 2 jewels, #340-020A. Somehow---maybe I turned the hour hand ... A: To get the hour striking the right # just move the hour hand to the # that the clock is striking (if ... | ||
| Ridgeway Regulator Wall Clock | 7/2/2007 | Tom Anderson |
| Q: I just purchased this clock from a resale shop and received no paperwork. It was and is keeping time ... A: If that's the case, it probably needs professionally cleaned and oiled, or maybe more. The chimes ... | ||
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John Newman
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Expertise
As much as I would like to offer values of clocks, I am not a certified appraiser and will not venture into giving an unresearched guess. There is very little published information on what I consider to be the value of "modern production clocks". Considerations are what the clock originally sold for, the condition of the case and movement, and particularly the area in which you live, the demand and the economy. ALSO, WATCHES ARE NOT MY FIELD. However, I can advise the clock owner on proper maintenance of a clock to keep it running, small corrections and adjustments and how to move a clock without damaging it. I can also advise on obtaining parts for clocks. It helps if you can send any information on the clock movement which is usually found on the back plate of the movement. I have been a clockmaker for about 35 years and was plant engineer in the mid 90's and later operations and engineering consultant at Emperor Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama. I now have my own clock shop.
Experience
One of my greatest accomplishments was traveling to China to assist a clock factory in building clocks to the standards which we required. With the proper specifications and quality control, some beautiful clock cases were built. The factory people from the wood carvers to the plant manager were very congenial, friendly and I left a lot of wonderful friends when I returned from my trips.
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Committee
Publications
Horological Times, a publication of the American Watch and Clockmakers Instute. Collaberated column author, with Photos and ideas for clock movement conversion article.
Education/Credentials
Associate of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology
Emperor Introductory Clock Repair (Eventually taught a portion of the class after becoming employee)
Awards and Honors
Small Business of the Quarter (Prattville, Alabama)
Leadership Class of 2009 (Autauga County, Alabama)
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