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Expert: Martin Meyer - 12/24/2007


Question
I recently had a Barwick clock, model # 4878, shipped cross country.  The mechanism connecting the clock works to the pendulum have broken.  I'd like to replace all connecting parts.  How can I obtain the parts?
Thanks

Answer
Hi Jon,
    The pendulum connects to the leader (a brass strap 4" to 6" long). The leader connects to the suspension spring (a 2-leaved flat piece). Both these parts are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. It is best to order a printed catalog to match the correct parts; the suspension spring illustrations in the catalog are actual size, and you can line up the old spring with the picture to make sure that you get the correct size. Due to the different resolutions of computer screens, the online catalog will not necessarily show the illustration correct size.

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Martin Meyer

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

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

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

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

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

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