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Jul 21, 2012

Photos:

Early Westclox Big Ben Alarm Clock, made July 3, 1909

Has early style numerals, BIG BEN above center printed in Red, MADE IN U.S.A. below center. Has early form of repeat lever.

May 12, 2013

Photos: 52

Gruen Pan American Wrist Watch

Movement caliber 420SS. Inside case back: Switzerland Gruen Watch Co. guildite. Tan colored sweep second hand, gold hour and minute hands. Case diameter 32.4 mm (not including crown). Is the crown on this example original? Back of watch: Gruen 99088

Dec 23, 2012

Photos: 8

1939 Plymouth by Seth Thomas Tambour Clock with Quarter Hour Strike

This tambour mantel clock is dated November 1939 and has the unusual feature of quarter-hour striking. It does bim-bam striking on the first, second and third quarters, and strikes on a single rod on the hour (see video below). The mahogany case is 9 1/4 inches tall and 19 inches wide. The dial is silver plated brass with applied bronze numerals. The minute track in 5 inches diameter, and the minute hand is 2 1/2 inches long. The dial has no maker's name, just "Made in U.S.A." at the bottom. The label inside the back door says: THE PLYMOUTH CLOCK Thomaston, Conn. Plymouth was a division of Seth Thomas, which marketed clocks made by Seth Thomas, but with the Plymouth name instead of Seth Thomas.

Dec 20, 2012

Photos: 24

Seth Thomas Sharon Echo-S Electric Steeple Clock

This cute little steeple clock is 11 1/16 inch tall and 6 1/2 inches wide, and was probably made in the 1950s. It strikes the hour and half-hour on a small brass bell.

Dec 4, 2012

Photos: 19

Kundo Diamond Dial 400 Day Clock

This is such a pretty clock, and I really like this style, so I had to show it here. This was made by Kundo (Kienineger & Obergfell) in Germany in the 1950s, and has the diamond-shaped dial. It is a standard-size 400 day clock.

Dec 4, 2012

Photos: 5

A 1950s Cuckoo Clock that Fell Off the Wall

This 1950s German cuckoo clock fell off the wall. Fortunately, it wasn't too badly damaged. All the wood case parts had clean breaks, and no one had tried gluing it yet.

Dec 4, 2012

Photos: 16

Sessions Black Mantel Clock

Sessions black mantel clock ca. 1902 - 1910. The clock is 10 7/16 inches tall and 18 inches wide. The minute hand is 2 1/8 inches long.

Nov 30, 2012

Photos: 9

Terry Clock Company Walnut Shelf Clock

This one-day walnut shelf clock was made by Terry Clock Co., Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Terry Clock Co. was in Pittsfield from 1883 – 1888. The company was located in Waterbury, Connecticut from 1867 – 1880. In 1888 they became known as Russell & Jones Clock Co. This clock is 20 3/16 inches tall and 12 13/16 inches wide. The minute track on the dial is 4 7/8 inches diameter, and the minute hand is 2 9/16 inches long.

Nov 30, 2012

Photos: 27

Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with Unusual Pillars and Roman Numerals

This Schatz standard 400 day clock has an unusual design on the pillars (see photos). Instead of the common leaves pattern, there are a series of connected arcs and dots. The movement date is 6 52 (June 1952) and the dial is the attractive and less-common style with Roman numerals.

Nov 18, 2012

Photos: 7

Schatz Midget 400 Day Clock Made in 1968

Schatz Midget 400 Day Clock Made in 1968This Schatz "Midget" 400 day clock was made in September, 1968 (date code 9 68 on the back of the movement). The midget is identified by "JUM/7" in the circle on the back. The pendulum on these clocks goes faster than on the miniature models - it makes 12 half-oscillations per minute.

Nov 18, 2012

Photos: 6

Ingraham Oak Kitchen Clock, 1903

Showing mainwheel tooth wear caused by a too-strong time mainspring. I installed thin mainsprings to reduce future wear (0.0145 inch thick).

Oct 12, 2012

Photos: 20

Seth Thomas 89D Shelf Clock Movement

This movement was repaired in the past with Rathbun bushings. Rathbun clock bushings are bad. I removed them and installed correct bushings.

Oct 1, 2012

Photos: 21

Ansonia La Mascotte Walnut Shelf Clock, ca. 1883

This clock has the Ansonia 5-pillar shelf clock movement. It strikes the hours, and is nominally an 8-day movement, although they will usually run close to 2 weeks on one winding. The plates of the movement are 5 3/4 inches tall and 3 5/16 inches wide. 5 steel pillars secure the front plate to the back plate. The clock is 22 inches tall (18 5/16 without the top piece) and 14 3/4 inches wide. The case is made of walnut. The example shown here has a replacement paper dial.

Sep 10, 2012

Photos: 11

Kundo Miniature 400 Day Clock with Pearlescent Plastic dial

This Kundo miniature 400 day clock has an unusual dial – it is thin plastic with a pearlescent finish and Roman numerals. It was made in the 1950s, and has a round base with leveling discs, and a pendulum locking device.

Sep 1, 2012

Photos: 10

Seth Thomas Adamantine Clock, Mahogany Finish, Back Escapement Movement

Repair job 5861. I polished the pivots, installed 7 bushings, and tightened the clock rivets. The back escapement movement uses a strip recoil escapement requiring a small pendulum arc. The pendulum arc when running is much larger than the minimum arc (escape arc), so these clocks are very reliable even when slightly off-level. These movements have fairly thick mainsprings (around 0.018 inch) that are 11/16 inch wide rather than the standard 3/4 inch wide. If a mainspring does need replacing (it is best to keep the original springs) it is important to not use a spring that is too strong.

Sep 1, 2012

Photos: 27

Kroeber Regulator No. 31 Wall Clock

This mahogany-cased wall clock was made by F. Kroeber, New York, but it has a nameplate and instruction label of "Cook & Jaques" inside the case. The movement is labeled "F. Kroeber, New York" Kroeber probably bought the movement from a maker such as Noah Pomeroy, who commonly made the type of escapement used in this clock (strip deadbeat), This clock has a special pendulum with an adjusting scale, patented by F. Kroeber on March 29, 1881.

Aug 25, 2012

Photos: 30

Seth Thomas Mantel Clock Movement dated June 1942

Here is an example of a 1940s Seth Thomas mantel clock movement. This is the movement that replaced the No. 89 that was popular for many years. This one has the date stamp 42 6 on the rear lower left leg of the movement. Some of the other examples of this movement I've seen have another code stamped on the lower right movement leg as well

Jul 29, 2012

Photos: 8

Welch Oak Kitchen Clock

Jul 29, 2012

Photos: 7

Seth Thomas Mantel Clock with No. 124 Westminister Chime Movement

I repaired this Seth Thomas tambour mantel clock with the No. 124 Westminster chime movement. The No. 124 was introduced about 1924 and was made up through 1956. The case on this clock is 20 1/2 inches wide and 9 1/2 inches tall. The minute hand is 2 5/16 inches long, and thge dial is silvered brass with applied numerals and engraved time track.

Jul 21, 2012

Photos: 12

Seth Thomas Oak Shelf Clock

I repaired this Seth Thomas shelf clock and installed new mainsprings because they had previously been replaced with springs that were too strong. The case is 22 3/8 inches tall and 14 3/4 inches wide. The minute hand is 2 13/16 inches long. I replaced the dial because the original was in very bad condition. Note that the door is nor present in the photos below (the customer didn't send it with the clock to prevent breaking the glass). See more photos. Repair job 5726. I polished the pivots and installed bushings. The mainsprings in the clock when I received it were as follows: Time: 3/4 x 0.0178 inches, Strike: 3/4 x 0.018 inches. I installed thinner new springs to make the movement have a longer life. They are no. 77.303 from R & M Imports. They are made of beautifully blued steel, of the following dimensions: • Time: 3/4 x 0.0161 x 120 inches • Strike: 3/4 x 0.0162 x 120 inches

Jul 21, 2012

Photos: 12

Ingraham Beehive Mantel Clock, 1914

This Ingraham "beehive" shaped mantel clock has an 8-day time and strike movement dated 3 14 (March 1914). The movements in these Ingraham mantel clocks run very efficiently thanks to their deadbeat escapement. The case is 13 1/16 inches tall and 8 5/8 inches wide. The dial's minute track is 4 3/8 inch in diameter, and the minute hand is 2 1/4 inches long. Ingraham mantel clocks differ from other American mantel clocks in that the pendulum is in front of the movement, thus they provide a cutout in the bottom of the case for hanging the pendulum. Repair job 5827. Polish pivots, install 13 bushings. The mainsprings are original 3/4 inch wide by 0.0175 inch thick. If you are replacing the mainspring in this movement, use 0.0165 inch or thinner springs.

Jul 21, 2012

Photos: 15

Schatz 400 Day with Ivory Painted Dial, 1952

I recently repaired this Schatz standard 400 day clock. The dial is brass with embossed numerals, painted ivory. The hands are thin stamped brass, to reduce their weight.Repair job 5833. Horolovar backplate no. 1279 with date of 9 52 (September 1952).

Jul 21, 2012

Photos: 12

Junghans One-Weight Vienna Regulator

This "Vienna" regulator by Junghans has an oak case 40 1/2 inches tall and 13 1/2 inches wide. The enamel dial is marked "W. Baum, Wein" on the center portion (Wein means Vienna). This must be the seller (or was added later) as the movement was made in Germany. The dial's minute track is 6 1/8 inch in diameter.

Jul 21, 2012

Photos: 13

Sessions Regulator No. 5

I recently repaired this Sessions Regulator No. 5 wall clock. The mahogany-finished case is 50 inches tall and 19 1/2 inches wide. The dial is paper, and the minute hand is 5 7/16 inches long. The clock is listed in the Sessions 1915 catalog, and was also available in oak. The clock has a second hand. The clock keeps time only (no striking) and is driven by two weights. The escapement is a deadbeat with strip verge and club-tooth escape wheel. The design of this movement goes back to the 1870s and the predecessor company Welch, Spring and Company.

Jul 21, 2012

Photos: 28

Schatz Turquoise Painted 400 Day Clock with Diamond Dial

Schatz standard 400 day clock, turquoise with diamond-shaped dial. Turquoise painted base, pendulum, pillars and dial with brass trim. The dial has an image in center of two people lighting Japanese lanterns. Date July 1952.

Jul 5, 2012

Photos: 8

Schatz Maroon Painted 400 Day Clock with Diamond Dial

Schatz standard 400 day clock, maroon with diamond-shaped dial. Maroon painted base, pendulum, pillars and dial with brass trim. The dial has an image in center of two people lighting Japanese lanterns. Date December 1952.

Jul 5, 2012

Photos: 9

Schatz Bermuda Coach 400 Day Clock, Early Style (November 1954)

recently repaired this Schatz "Bermuda Coach" 400 day clock. It is an older version of the clock in my earlier post. This example has glass panels in the cover (instead of plastic), and the core of the base is steel (instead of Bakelite) with brass over it. The movement is mounted from the top instead of having legs. Repair job 5710. Horolovar back plate no. 1313. Movement date 11 54 (November 1954). I cleaned the movement, polished the pivots, and installed a 0.024 inch thick Horolovar suspension spring.

Jun 15, 2012

Photos: 18

Seth Thomas Small Mantel Clock with B-48-J Movement

This cute little Seth Thomas mantel clock is 9 13/16 inches tall and 7 3/8 inches wide. It has a white enamel dial, and the minute hand is 1 3/4 long. It strikes the hour and half-hour. The model B-48-J movement in this clock looks like a forerunner of the No. 120 movement in my earlier post. Superficially they look similar, but the gearing and escapement are different. Both movements have stationary barrels to contain the mainsprings. This movement has the barrels mounted to the back plate, but the 120 has them mounted to a removable lower front plate. This means that one can replace the mainsprings on the No. 120 movement without separating the plates. This movement (B-48-J), however, requires disassembly to replace a mainspring.

Jun 12, 2012

Photos: 15

Seth Thomas Tambour Mantel Clock with No. 120 Movement

This tambour mantel clock uses the Seth Thomas No. 120 movement, a round 8-day time and strike movement. It was used in some of the smaller and higher-priced mantel clocks starting in the 1920s. The clock is 20 1/8 inches wide and 8 3/4 inches tall. and has a dial of silvered brass with engraved numerals. The minute hand is 4 1/4 inches long. Repair job 5725. A previous repair shop had installed bushings with unusually large outside diameter, making installing new bushings more difficult than normal. I polished the pivots after disassembling the movement, then replaced the worn bushings.

Jun 12, 2012

Photos: 14

Gufa 400 Day Clock

I recently repaired this standard size 400 day clock that says "Gufa" on the dial and "Gutenbacher Uhrenfabrik" on the back. I hadn't seen the name Gufa before, here is what the "Horolovar 400 Day Clock Repair Guide, 1991", Appendix 62, page 217, says: "(1208) This plate and 1014B were stamped with the same dies. Gutenbacher Uhrenfabrik was affiliated with Jahresuhren-Fabrik Aug. Schatz & Sohne. The first was known as Gufa, the latter as J.U. F. At the time (1952), exclusive U.S. distribution of the Schatz clocks was through the Electric Shaver Division of Remingon Rand. But by special agreement, Aug. Schatz could sell clocks under the Gufa umbrella to other U.S. customers at a lower price. One such sale was to Henry Coehler Co. (1214). Changes in the leveling screws and the pendulum locking mechanism made the clock sufficiently different from those being made by Jahresuhren-Fabrik for Remington Rand."

Jun 11, 2012

Photos: 6

Black Finish Kundo 400 Day Clock

I've never seen this style of 400 day clock before. The case has a painted black finish made to simulate hammered cast iron. The movement is a regular Kundo miniature 400 day clock movement. The case top was not available for photography. Job 5784. Besides the usual disasssembly, cleaning and pivot polishing, I smoothed the ratchet gear, replaced the barrel arbor and installed a new suspension spring.

Jun 4, 2012

Photos: 13

1930 Gilbert Bim-Bam Tambour Mantel Clock

This Gilbert tambour mantel clock does bim-bam strike on the hour and one single-note strike on the half-hour. The movement has "30" stamped on the back, identifying the year of manufacture as 1930. The case is 20 3/4 inches wide and 9 1/2 inches tall. The dial is made of aluminum with embossed numerals. The minute track is 5 7/16 inches in diameter, with a 2 5/8 inch minute hand. Repair job 5710. Polished pivots, 15 bushings. The original time and strike mainsprings (0.0175 and 0.0181 inch thick respectively) were replaced with 3/4 x 0.016 by 120 inch mainsprings from Colonial Clock Co. The front pivot hole of the second strike wheel was originally placed too high, causing wear to the very tips of the mainwheel teeth where they engaged the second pinion. I moved the hole down 0.4 mm when I installed its bushing.

May 10, 2012

Photos: 15

Ingraham "Doric" Shelf Clock

Here's an example of the Ingraham "Doric" shelf clock. This model was made for years, around the 1860s to 1880s. There is a patent date on the dial pan in which is lightly stamped and unreadable. The lower glass originally had a reverse painting. The movement is 8-day and strikes the hours on a coil gong. The gong isn't original, but is an old one I installed (the clock had a small cuckoo clock gong when it came in for repair). The case is 15 15/16 inches tall and 9 inches wide. The paper dial's minute track is 4 1/8 inches diameter, and the minute hand is 2 7/32 inches long. Someone has painted the brass dial pan with gold paint. Repair job 5685. New strike ratchet gear installed. New click rivets installed. New mainsprings, Colonial Clock Shop 280-19-003 (3/4 by 120 inches, time spring 0.0155 inch thick, strike spring 0.0159 inch thick). Polished the pivots, installed 10 bushings, re-faced the verge, installed new pins in 3 pinions.

Apr 20, 2012

Photos: 41

Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with Roman Numeral Dial, ca. 1950 - 1952

I really like these Schatz 400 day clocks with Roman numerals. I've shown this model before, but I like it so much that here is one I just repaired. The dial has the Schatz logo, and the movement has no date, so it was made ca. 1950 - 1952. I polished the base and pillars. Repair job 5760. Horolovar back plate no. 1278. 0.004 inch thick Horolovar suspension spring.

Apr 17, 2012

Photos: 3

Seth Thomas Electric Chiming Mantel Clock - Simsbury-1 E

This Seth Thomas electric mantel clock plays Westminster chimes each quarter-hour, and strikes the hour. It has 4 chime rods mounted to a case iron base. This clock uses the General Time M4 motor, which was made from 1948 through the early 1960s. The date code 11 49 is on the motor and 4913 is on the label (13th lunar month of 1949?). The case is 24 inches wide and 8 5/8 inches tall. Repair job 5690. This clock had run so long without service that almost half of the first chime gear arbor was worn away by the rear pivot hole. Otherwise, it needed lots of pivot polishing, and 10 bushings. In this movement, the motor winds the mainsprings that drive the chime and strike.

Apr 17, 2012

Photos: 33

Seth Thomas Tambour Mantel Clock, Silvered Embossed Brass Dial

Here's another classic tambour mantel clock by Seth Thomas, this one in a dark mahogany case. The dial is a brass sheet with embossed numerals, lettering and time track that has been matte silver plated. The hands are the modern "ST" pattern (S on the minute hand and T on the hour hand). The original mainsprings have the following measurements: Time mainspring: 3/4 inch wide x 0.016 inch thick; Strike mainspring: 3/4 inch wide x 0.0159 inch thick.

Apr 17, 2012

Photos: 7

Schatz "Bermuda Coach" 400 Day Clock

This Schatz 400 day clock is called "Bermuda Coach". It has the Schatz miniature 400 day clock movement (Horolovar back plate no. 1013a) and is dated 9 55 (September 1955) on the back. The height including the handle is 8 1/2 inches. The front and side panels are plastic. The rear panel is brass that is polished on the front and painted gold on the rear. Repair job 5758. 0.0024 inch suspension spring. I replaced the damaged ratchet gear and the mainspring.

Apr 17, 2012

Photos: 13

Jahresuhrenfabrik Disc Pendulum 400 Day Clock

This 400 day clock with disc pendulum was made around 1900 - 1910. The brass base has a wooden insert. There is no suspension guard over the suspension spring, so I had to be extra careful in packing it for shipping. Repair job 5689. The movement is Horolovar back place number 1471. The suspension spring is .004 inch thick thinned by 30 strikes of 600 grit abrasive paper. New 19 x 36 mainspring.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 9

Kundo 1960s 400 Day Clock with Original Packing and Instructions

This Kundo standard 400 day clock (probably from the 1960s or early 1970s) still has its original instructions and styrofoam packing. Repair job 5730. Horolovar back plate no. 1380. .0032 inch suspension spring.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 17

Seth Thomas Round Top Mantel Clock with 48-R Movement

This small round-top Seth Thomas mantel clock uses the no. 48-R round movement, 8-day time and strike with rack and snail striking (so it won't get out of synchronization). The mahogany case is 10 3/8 inches tall and 7 3/16 inches wide. The white enamel dial has a 4 1/2 inch minute track, and the minute hand is 2 3/16 inches long. Repair job 5673. Polish pivots, 12 bushings, re-stake strike gear #4 on its hub, install new wires in S4 pinion, straighten 2 bent pivots.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 28

Seth Thomas "Cathay 3" Electric Alarm Clock

The owners of this clock received it as a wedding gift in 1955, and were dismayed when the clock stopped working during a thunderstorm. It needed cleaning, pivot polishing and two bushings. The coil smelled burnt, and I was lucky to find a good used replacement. The fiber gear had several damaged teeth, so I replaced that as well. The clock has a walnut case and is 5 1/8 inch tall, and 5 5/8 inches wide at the feet.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 19

Schlenker & Kienzle German Time and Strike Wall Clock

Here's a clock with a movment almost identical to the one in my previous post. This clock appears older, judging from the fancier case style. The case is 35 1/2 inches tall and 14 9/16 inches wide. The enamel dial has a 4 15/16 diameter minute track, and the minute hand is 2 9/6 inches long. The movement has serial number 101683; and has "43" on the front and "683" on the back. Again, this movement has fine pivots and pinions, like a French clock or a Lenzkirch.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 15

Schlenker & Kienzle Time and Strike Wall Clock

This pretty time and strike wall clock was made by Schlenker & Kienzle in Germany. The movement and the gong base have the Schlenker & Kienzle logo, as illustrated in "Clock & Watch Trademarks of European Origin". Karl Kochman, S. Larose, Inc. Greensboro, NC 1984. p. 69. The clock strikes the hour and half hour on a single gong rod. The movement's serial number is 189251. The case is 25 3/4 inches tall and 11 5/8 inches wide. The metal dial has a 6 inch minute track.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 26

Sessions Small Store Regulator Clock

I did some minor adjustments to this Sessions wall clock. I haven't seen this particular model before. It is shaped like the wall clock commonly called a "store regulator" but is smaller, and the case is dark oak, possibly indicating that it was made in the 190s or 1930s. It has the standard type of Sessions 8-day time and strike spring-driven movement. The case is 23 3/4 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The paper dial has a 4 7/8 inch minute track, and the minute hand is 2 15/32 inches long.

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 9

Seth Thomas Tambour Mantel Clock, Printed Aluminum Dial

The American tambour mantel clock was very popular in the 1920s and 1930s. This example by Seth Thomas is a classic that uses the reliable No. 89 movement. It strikes the hour and half hour and is an 8-day clock (intended to be wound every 7 days, but will often run 14 days on a winding). The case is 9 1/4 inches tall and 19 1/2 inches wide. The dial is aluminum with printed markings. The minute track is 4 5/8 inches diameter, and the minute hand is 2 5/16 inches long. The pendulum bob is 45.3 mm diameter, and weighs 5.4 ounces. Repair job 5697. Pivots polished, 12 bushings, new time mainspring (3/4 x 0.0163 x 120 inches - R & M 77.303).

Apr 16, 2012

Photos: 11

Time and Strike German Wall Clock with Halblang Movement

This German time and strike wall clock has a movement with fine pivots and pinions (similar to that in a French clock). The movement is labeled "Halblang", and is similar to those made by Lenzkirch, a maker known for finely made movements. The case is 23 1/4 inches tall (without the top) and 13 1/16 inches wide. The dial's minute track is 5 inches diameter, and the minute hand is 2 9/16 inches long.

Apr 15, 2012

Photos: 17

Plymouth by Seth Thomas Small Wooden Wall Clock, ca. 1937

This wooden case time only wall clock is labeled "Plymouth" on the dial but was made by Seth Thomas. The time-only pendulum movement appears to use some parts from the no. 124 chiming clock movement. The case is 14 5/8 inches tall, 9 5/8 inches wide. The minute hand is 2 3/8 inches long, and the minute track on the dial is 3 3/4 inches diameter.

Apr 15, 2012

Photos: 25

Kundo Miniature 400 Day Clock with Brass and Glass Case

I think that this is such a pretty clock that I decided to show it here. The case has glass panels, and the movement is the Kundo miniature (Horolovar back plate no. 1406H). It was made in the 1950s. The case still has it original finish - not bad after about 60 years. When a case is this good, it is best to leave it alone, and not do any polishing.

Apr 15, 2012

Photos: 9

Time and Strike German Wall Clock with Halblang Movement

Apr 15, 2012

Photos: 17

Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with 54 Instead of 49 in Circle on the Back

This Schatz standard 400 day clock looks ordinary - but - it has model number 54 instead of 49 in the circle on the back. Movement model 54 normally refers to the Schatz 1000 day clock, and 49 is the model of their standard 400 day clock. I've seen several of these mis-stamped clocks, so perhaps a batch of them was made. The circle with 54 in it is 16.2 millimeters diameter, the same as that on the 1000 day clock. Date 8 54 (August 1954) is stamped on the back.

Apr 14, 2012

Photos: 7

Ansonia Long Drop Octagon Clock in Oak Case

This time-only long drop octagon clock by Ansonia Clock Co., has an oak case 31 3/8 inches tall and 17 1/4 inches wide. The minute hand is 5 9/16 inches long and the paper dial's minute track is 11 inches outside diameter. The movement is 8-day time only, and it is interesting that the pendulum is hung from the case backboard a couple inches above the movement. The original mainspring is 3/4 inches wide and 0.016 inch thick.

Apr 14, 2012

Photos: 22

Schatz Square Dial 400 Day Clock, 1954

I overhauled the movement and polished the base and pillars of this clock. The owner had thought this clock would never look good again. The movement is dated 4 54 (April 1954) on the back. Repair job 5724. Horolovar back plate no. 1281. 0.004 inch thick suspension spring.

Apr 14, 2012

Photos: 6

Reverse Painting - Capital at Albany New York

This reverse painting is in an E. N. Welch 30 hour OG in my collection.

Mar 16, 2012

Photos: 1

Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with Unusual Design on Pillars

This Schatz standard 400 day clock is dated 2 55 (February 1955) on the movement. The pillars have a design that I don’t recall seeing before. Most pillars of this time have a series of maple leaves. These pillars have what appear to be oak leaves (or are they stylized Christmas trees?).

Mar 9, 2012

Photos: 10

Hubbell? Clock Movement in Wall Regulator Case

This clock has an unusual movement that may have been made by Laporte Hubbell ca. 1865. There is no name on the movement or the case. The paper dial is a replacement, as is the mirror in the front door. The case is 44 inches tall and 18 inches wide. The length of the minute hand is 5 1/2 inches. The case is solid walnut (not veneered) and there is mahogany veneer on the backboard behind the pendulum. I've seen similar movements with a lever escapement pictured in books, but this clock has a pendulum and a Graham deadbeat escapement. The movement is time-only with double spring drive, and may run for a month on a winding. The case may have had some modifications made, although it looks old. The front door just sets in place, with two brass strips at the top to hold it. The mirror is new.

Mar 9, 2012

Photos: 40

Waterbury Tambour Mantel Clock ca. 1920

This Waterbury tambour mantel clock was made around 1920. The movement plates are steel that have been given a thin plating of brass. Brass bushings were inserted in the plates so that the pivots (steel gear shafts) can turn in brass holes as usual (steel on steel would cause severe wear). This clock strikes the hours and half-hours on a heavy coil gong. The case is 17 1/8 inches wide and 9 3/4 inches tall. The dial's minute track is 4 3/8 inch diameter, and the minute hand is 2 1/4 inches from center to tip. When the clock arrived in my shop, the finish had been stripped from the case. I stained it with brown mahogany gel stain, and finished it with spray semi-gloss Deft lacquer.

Jan 19, 2012

Photos: 30

Baby Ben Style 7 Alarm Clock, October 1976.

The style 7 Baby Ben alarm clock was made from 1956 to 1964, and was revived ca. 1975 - 1976. This late version can be identified as follows: • The base is plastic, with number 58056 on the bottom. It is the same as the plastic base used on late style 8 Baby Ben clocks. • The bezel has a matte or sandblasted finish. • The key and knobs are plastic. • The minute hand does not have a metal cap in the center. This example is dated 10 76 (Octiber 1976) on the movement and is in its original box with bubble wrap packing and instruction sheet.

Jan 14, 2012

Photos: 34

Schatz 1000 Day Clock, 1956, with 1959 Presentation Plate

I recently repaired this Schatz 1000 day clock. It is dated 10 56 (October 1956) on the back of the movement, and the front of the base has a presentation plate dated February 8, 1959. The picture on the right, below, shows the gears and the mainspring barrel. Note how large the barrel is compared to the other gears!

Jan 14, 2012

Photos: 9

Schatz Diamond Dial 400 Day Clock with Hole in Dome

This Schatz standard-sized 400 day clock with diamond-shaped dial is dated 7 53 (July 1953) on the back of the movement. This clock has a glass dome with a hole in the top that fits over the brass handle. The base has brass leveling discs. The movement has two jewels (bearings), a very uncommon feature in Schatz standard 400 day clocks (but all the Schatz miniature clocks have two jewels). This movement also has an extra mainspring on gear T4 (the 4th wheel in the gear train). It is visible in the first photo below. This is a very weak mainspring, and was used on a relatively small number of clocks. They found that it gave no improvement in performance.

Jan 14, 2012

Photos: 8

Westclox Factory, Peru Illinois, After the fire January 2012

On December 31, 2011, two boys started a fire in the old factory.. The center section was destroyed, but the north and south parts were saved. It took 6 days to control the fire. These photos from Gary Biolchini show the damage. About half of the factory (about 350,000 square feet) was destroyed.

Jan 14, 2012

Photos: 7

Seth Thomas Tambour Mantel Clock, Adamantine Finish and Bim-Bam Strike

This Seth Thomas mantel clock from about 1910 - 1920 has an Adamantine (celluloid) wood-grain finish. The movement is marked "89" and has bim-bam striking on the hour and a single tone strike (the high note only) on the half-hour. The case is 19 7/8 inches wide and 9 1/2 inches tall. The dial is silvered brass with printed numerals and a 4 7/16 inch diameter minute track. The minute hand is 2 3/8 inches long. I cleaned the movement, polished the pivots, and installed 13 bushings. I replace the time mainspring because it was causing wear to the mainwheel teeth. I intended to keep the original strike mainspring, but it broke after cleaning and lubrication, as I was winding it into the clamp for re-assembly. The original mainsprings have the following measurements: The movement is a variation on the basic No. 89 having bim-bam strike. It was made before Seth Thomas started giving different model number to variations on the basic movement.

Jan 2, 2012

Photos: 30

Ansonia Queen Elizabeth Wall Clock

I just repaired this Ansonia "Queen Elizabeth" mahogany wall clock. The top piece to the case is not shown in the photo, but the catalog illustration whows the complete clock. The overall height with the top is 37 inches, and the width is 13 5/8 inches. The dial in this example has a replacement paper face, and the minute hand is not original. The movement is the 5-pillar Ansonia 8 day time and strike, with plate dimensions 5 7/8 by 3 5/8 inches. Repairs included polishing the pivots and replacing improper bushings (3 Rathbun and 2 screw-in) with KWM-sized American system bushings. I replaced the strike click rivet. I retained the original strike mainspring, which measured 3/4 x 0.0175 - 0.0185 inch. The original time spring was very thick (0.019 inch) so I replaced it with a 3/4 x 0.016 x 120 inch mainspring, part no. 280-19-003 from Colonial Clock Shop.

Dec 28, 2011

Photos: 20

Kundo Standard 400 Day Clock with Cast Brass Base

This Kundo standard size 400 day clock was probably made in the 1960s. It is unusal in having a heavy, cast brass base (most 400 day clock bases are thin brass over a wood, metal or Bakelite core). The fancy dial is in the French style, with imitation enamel numerals applied to the dial). The arch (the piece with the decorative finials above the dial) is made of plastic!

Dec 16, 2011

Photos: 17

Waltham Clock Co. Weight Driven Regulator Clock

This beautiful wall regulator has an oak case that is 37 1/2 inches tall and 18 5/8 inches wide. The painted dial has an oak bezel, and the minute track is 11 inches diameter. The minute hand is 5 11/16 inches from center to tip. The movement has thick brass plates and hard steel pivots. The escapement is the Graham deadbeat, there is maintaining power to keep the clock going during winding, and stopworks to limit the amount of winding. The 7 pound weight is hangs on a pulley, and there is a pulley at the top right of the case so that the weight descends at the right side of the case. There is a tie-down at the bottom to secure the pendulum while the clock is being transported. When the clock came in for repair, one pulley was missing. There was significant wear to the pivots and pivot holes. I believe that the clock was run for years with only the top right pulley, resulting in twice the driving force applied to the movement. This could explain the wear, which seemed abnormally high.

Dec 16, 2011

Photos: 20

Schatz "London Coach" 400 Day Clock, March 1956

I disassembled and cleaned the movement and polished the pivots. I replaced the suspension spring with a new Horolovar 0.0024 inch thick spring. I polished and lacquered the brass case parts except for the back panel.

Dec 7, 2011

Photos: 24

Seth Thomas Tambour Mantel Clock with ST Hands

This Seth Thomas tambour mantel clock has a heavy brass dial that is engraved and silver plated. It was made around 1910 - 1920. The hands are the modern "ST" style, with the minute hand having an "S" at the base and the hour hand having a "T". A different style of ST hands were used back in the 1860s. The case is 19 1/2 inches wide and 9 1/4 inches tall. The minute hand is 2 5/16 inches long. The movement is the no. 89J. It is similar to the standard no. 89, with the addition of a two-piece back plate.

Nov 22, 2011

Photos: 17

Seth Thomas Metronome, 1960s.

I recently repaired this metronome. The click spring had broken, causing the mainspring to unwind suddenly, and the barrel came unstaked from its hub.

Nov 20, 2011

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Late Seth Thomas Adamantine Mantel Clock, 1918

This Seth Thomas Adamantine mantel clock is dated June 1918 on the bottom of the case (date code 81F, where F represents the month, and 81 are the last two digits of the year reversed). I’ve seen many examples on earlier clocks where the date code has all 4 digits of the year, but this is the first time I’ve seen just 2 digits.

Nov 19, 2011

Photos: 19

Forestville (J. C. Brown) 8 Day Ogee Shelf Clock, 1846 - 1847

I bought this Forestville 8 day ogee shelf clock at a clock show last week. I love these old American weight-driven shelf clocks, and hope to have time to fix it up someday. What attracted me to the clock is the William B. Fenn reverse painted tablet in the door. It has the saying "By Industry We Thrive" and a beehive with flowers around it. The case has curved veneer on the outside and the door, and is sometimes referred to as an OOG case. 30 inches tall, 16 3/4 inches wide, 3 1/2 inch minute hand (center to tip). Label has J. C. brown, S. B. Smith and C. Goodrich at bottom, dating it to 1846 - 1847. The movement looks rough, but should clean up well. It is Forestville's lyre 8-day movement. It like a mouse lived in the clock for a while! The right pulley hole has been enlarged, the pulley is gone, the top of the right movement mounting rail has been chewed away, and the door has been chewed away inside below the lower glass.

Sep 30, 2011

Photos: 73

Seth Thomas "Adele" Adamantine Mantel Clock

The model name of this Adamantine mantel clock is "Adele". When it was new the case was deep red, but it has faded to red-orange. The clock is 11 1/2 inches tall and 12 1/2 inches wide at the feet. The minute hand is 2 1/8 inches long. The movement is labeled "4 1/2" on the back, but it is the same as the No. 89 movement.

Sep 29, 2011

Photos: 17

Schatz Bird & Leaf Cuckoo Clock - Light Color Shaded Finish

I recently repaired this Schatz cuckoo clock. It has the KU50 movement, and the case is the bird and leaf style with light color shaded finish. See my previous post, Four Schatz Cuckoo Clocks, for some other case styles. The top piece of the case isn't shown in the photos.

Sep 29, 2011

Photos: 15

1956 Schatz 1000 Day Clock and Instruction Manual

This Schatz 1000 day clock is dated 10 56 (October 1956) on the movement. It has its original instruction pamphlet.

Sep 28, 2011

Photos: 8

German Trapezoid Wall Clock, 1960s

This German chiming wall clock was made about the 1950s or 1960s. There is no maker's name on the dial or the movement. The back of the movement is labeled: Western Germany 35 The trapezoidal case is 19 3/4 inches tall and 12 5/8 inches wide. The dial's minute track is 6 3/4 inches. Repair job 5557. I polished the pivots and installed 6 bushings. The chime mainspring broke as I was winding it in the mainspring winder. I'm glad it broke then, instead of while in the clock (which may have damaged some gear teeth). The chime mainspring is unusually long (about 70 inches) and is 7/8 inch wide and 0.015 inch thick. I couldn't locate a replacement in my parts catalogs, so I repaired the inner end of the spring (it had broken about 5 inches from the inner end). The break was caused by the barrel arbor hook being too long, causing stress on the spring when fully wound. I shortened all 3 arbor hooks to reduce the chances of future mainspring breakage.

Sep 11, 2011

Photos: 24

Seth Thomas Sons & Co. Figural Mantel Clock

Seth Thomas Sons & Co. was formed as a division of the Seth Thomas Clock Co., operating from 1865 to 1879. Their figural clocks such as this one use a round 8-day time and strike movement loosely modeled after the round French clock movements. They are very good runners, but have a problem with the gear teeth bending too easily. I first repaired this clock about 10 years ago, and have had to straighten bent time mainspring barrel teeth about 7 years ago and again this month. Also there were 3 bent teeth on the strike second wheel, and the time ratchet gear has needed replacing twice.

Sep 10, 2011

Photos: 23

Kienzle Box (Wall) Clock

This clock dates from around 1900 - 1920. The movement was made by Kienzle in Germany. The case is 29 inches tall and 14 13/16 inches wide. The square background part of the dial has been painted black (it may have been silvered originally) and the chapter ring is a replacement. The minute hand is 3 1/2 inches long. This clock has the typical coarser type of German movement ( as contrasted with some by Kienzle that have fine gears and pinions, very similar to the gearing in Lenzkirch movements and French movements). The back plate of the movement has the Kienzle wings trademark, and the front plate is labeled "Pat. Kienzle"

Sep 5, 2011

Photos: 16

Seth Thomas Lyre Movement in Fancy Round Drop Case

My customer sent this movement to be repaired, because the clock fell off the wall, bending the center arbor and causing 2 gears to come out of the movement plates. The movement has the nice thin original Seth Thomas mainsprings. Time Mainspring: 11/16 inch wide by 0.0165 inch thick. Strike Mainspring: 11/16 inch wide by 0.0154 inch thick.

Sep 5, 2011

Photos: 11

Gustav Becker 2 Weight Wall Clock Made in Tschechoslovakia (Czechoslovakia)

I recently repaired a Gustav Becker two weight wall clock. This clock is interesting in that the back of the movement is marked "Made in Tschechoslovakia". This means that it was probably made between the end of World War 1 and 1925. A post on the NAWCC message board talks about Gustav Becker Clocks Made in Tschechoslovakia. The clock also has a case different than I have seen before - the light color wood is very beautiful. The case is 35 inches tall and 14 3/32 inches wide. The dial is silvered brass with printed numerals. The dial's minute track is 6 3/4 inches in diameter (outside) and the minute hand is 3 9/16 inches long. The clock strikes hours and half-hours on a long gong rod. The bottom of the movement has retainers to hold the pulleys when the weights are removed.

Sep 5, 2011

Photos: 53

Ansonia Black Iron Mantel Clock

This Ansonia mantel clock has a black enamled iron case, and was made around 1890 - 1910. It has Ansonia's 4 pillar rectangular movement that uses thinner (weaker) mainsprings than many other American clocks. This reliable movement was used in many Ansonia mantel clocks. The case is 10 7/8 inches tall, 11 1/2 inches wide, and the dial's minute track is 4 1/4 inch outside diameter. The length of the minute hand is just under 2 1/8 inches. This clock has its original, thin mainsprings: both are 3/4 inch wide and 0.0155 inch thick.

Sep 5, 2011

Photos: 12

Waterbury Tambour Mantel Clock with Enamel Dial

I recently lubricated this clock, and I thought it was pretty enough that I should illustrate it. The dial is enamel with the numerals fired into it (like on antique pocket watches). It has a very popular type of movement that is used in many of Waterbury's mantel and shelf clocks. Notice the copper color painted pendulum bob - this is an original part and is commonly used on Waterbury mantel clocks.The case is 20 1/8 inches wide and 11 1/4 inches tall. The dial has a 4 1/4 inch minute track. The length of the minute hand (center to tip) is 2 3/16 inches. It has a convex glass lens. The case has been refinished.

Aug 31, 2011

Photos: 10

Ansonia Oak Kitchen or Shelf Clock

This Ansonia oak cased shelf clock is called the "Bedford" according to the label on the back. The 8-day movement strikes the hour and half-hour on a heavy wire or Cathedral gong. The case is 22 1/2 inches tall and 14 7/16 inches wide. the dial has a 4 7/8 inch minute track (outside diameter). The minute hand is just over 2 3/8 inches long from center to tip. I first repaired this clock in 2004. The time mainspring broke, so my customer brought the clock back to me. I disassembled and cleaned the movement, and replaced both mainsprings (the strike spring was not broken but had a rough action that could indicate breakage in the near future. These Ansonia clock movements use thin mainsprings, the typical stronger mainspring could cause undue wear.

Aug 30, 2011

Photos: 17

Schatz Copper Plated 400 Day Clock, ca. 1949

This is the most unusal Schatz 400 day clock I've seen - it has a copper plated finish. It is the only one I've see in all my years of collecting and repairing clocks. When the clock came in for repair, the finish on the base had been damaged by attempted polishing. The movement and bezel still looked good! I sent the following parts to Ken's Clock Clinic for replating: • Pendulum parts: hook, 8 half-ball covers, 4 arms, regulator assembly, decorative washer and center assembly; • Case parts: 2 pillars, 4 pillar ends, platform, base cup, base cup screw, base, 3 finials. The movement plates, suspension guard, guard washers, ratchet, ratchet cock, ratchet cock washer, bezel, saddle, saddle washer, saddle bridge, plate washers are copper plated. The hand nut, gear train and motion work are not copper plated. This clock was made around 1940 or 1950. The dial has no maker's name, and the pack plate says Jahresuhrenfabrik 49 Germany in a circle.

Aug 27, 2011

Photos: 22

Schatz Square Dial 400 Day Clock, 1953

I recently repaired this square dial Schatz 400 day clock made in November 1953. I cleaned the movement, polished the pivots and the anchor pin, and replaced the suspension spring. These clocks use a 0.004 inch thick Horolovar suspension spring. I also polished and lacquered the base and pillars. The square dial clock is not as common as the round dial model.

Aug 27, 2011

Photos: 10

German Box Clock

This wall or "box" clock was made in Germany, but has no maker's markings. The movement says 42/105 and 392 on the back, and 392 on the front. It has a coil gong, with the gong base labeled "Viola-Gong D.R.G.M." The German clock companies were trying to outdo each other in the richness of sound of their clocks, and many different names and trademarks were put on the gong bases.

Aug 27, 2011

Photos: 10

3 400 Day Clocks: Copper, Nickel and Brass Finish

Three 400 day clocks are shown side-by-side for comparison: A Kundo standard with brass base (the most common 400 day clock), a Schatz standard with copper plated finish (rare), and a Kundo standard with nickel finish (uncommon). The Schatz copper finish clock was made about 1949.

Aug 25, 2011

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Kundo Nickel 400 Day Clock and Instruction Manual

This Kundo standard 400 day clock has the unusual nickel-plated finish. It was made about 1949. The back plate is similar to Horolovar no. 1367 but it has only the logo, no lettering. This clock has its original instrruction manual and tag.

Aug 24, 2011

Photos: 12

Plymouth (made by Seth Thomas) 1940s Mantel Clock

I repaired this modern-styled mantel clock. Seth Thomas made it and sold it under the “Plymouth” name. The movement has two date codes on the back: 11 40 (November 1940) on left rear movement leg; 4506 (June 1945) on strike hammer bridge. I can’t explain why there are two date codes, perhaps the movement was made before World War II, then finished and sold after the war (clock production was discontinued for several years during the war). This clock has Seth Thomas’s later type of mantel clock movement (the one that replaced the No. 89). In the past, I didn’t like this movement, because it is subject to severe wear due to its overly strong mainsprings. I have discovered that it will run well with weaker mainsprings.

Aug 21, 2011

Photos: 30

Schatz Oak Leaf Cuckoo Clock

Schatz 8 day oak leaf cuckoo clock from the 1950s. Case height with top: 12 1/2 inches. Dial diameter (outside) 3 3/4 inches. The back plate of the movement has a circle with "Aug. Schatz & Sohne Germany" around the circle, and KU 50 in the center.

Aug 19, 2011

Photos: 6

Schatz Hunting Cuckoo Clock

Schatz 8 day hunting cuckoo clock from the 1950s. The back plate of the movement has a circle with "Jahresuhrenfabrik Germany" around the circle and "50" in the center.

Aug 19, 2011

Photos: 21

Schatz Maple Leaf Cuckoo Clock

Schatz 8 day maple leaf cuckoo clock from the 1950s. Case height with top: 10 1/2 inches without the top. Dial diameter (outside) about 3 inches. The back plate of the movement has a circle with "Jahresuhrenfabrik Germany" around the circle and "50" in the center.

Aug 18, 2011

Photos: 22

Birge, Peck & Co. Eight-Day Column and Cornice Weight Clock

This beautiful clock came into my shop for repair recently. It was made by Birge, Peck & Co., Bristol. Connecticut. The accepted name for this style of clock is "Eight-Day Standard Column and Cornice Clock". I really like the reverse painted glass tablets in the doors. The middle glass shows "Public Square, New Haven". The "S" in "Square" is printed backward! The lower glass shows "Smithsonian Institute, Washington" Different patterns were used on these painted tablets, geometric patterns being common. Birge, Peck & Co. was in business from 1849 - 1859. The backboard label says at the bottom: "Press of Elihu Geer, 10 State Street, Hartford, which dates the clock from 1850 - 1855. The backboard label has the following headlines: Extra Eight Day
Rolling Pinion Steel Pivot
Brass Clocks
Birge, Peck & Co
Bristol, Conn.

Aug 16, 2011

Photos: 37

Schatz Product Brochure, mid-1950s

This brochure shows 2 models of the 1000 day clock, the London Coach 400 day clock, and two 8-day cuckoo clocks.

Aug 14, 2011

Photos: 2

Kundo 400 Day Clock Instructions, 1950s

Instructions for the standard size 400 day clock with removable pendulum.

Aug 14, 2011

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Repair of Decrepit Ansonia Mantel Clock Movement

This Ansonia mantel clock movement was sent to me for repair. After examining it, I thought it might be too far gone to be worth repairing. The customer really wanted it done, and sent me a down payment on the repair, so I proceeded. After lots of cleaning and repair work, it operates like new and looks great too! The movement has the patent date of June 18, 1882 and says 4 1/2 on the right rear movement leg. The pendulum is not original to the clock, it is an original old Ansonia pendulum that is probably about an inch longer than the original. My customer didn't send the case to me, so I couldn't photograph it.

Jul 28, 2011

Photos: 22

Ansonia "Seneca" Oak Cabinet (Mantel) Clock

Ansonia "Seneca" oak cabinet clock. 15 1/2 inches tall, 11 3/4 inches wide. Minute hand 2 3/32 inches long center to tip. Paper dial has 4 1/4 inch time track (outside diameter). Movement has number 5 1/2.

Jul 20, 2011

Photos: 11

Westclox Baby Ben Style 1 Alarm Clocks

The Westclox Baby Ben style 1 (leg model) alarm clock was made from 1912 - 1930. Here are the major dial variations. Luminous dials were introduced around 1919. Dealer imprint dials are uncommon, and were made in the teens.

Jul 18, 2011

Photos: 15

Scrapbook Photos

Album for scrapbook photos

Jul 14, 2011

Photos: 5

Bunnies

Various cute photos!

Jul 13, 2011

Photos: 14

Sessions Small Shelf Clock, Pine Case

Sessions Small Shelf Clock, height 15 3/8 inches, width 10 3/4 inches, paper dial on metal plate, 4 3/8 time track o.d. Dark stained pine case. 8 day time and strike. This is an example of a late shelf clock, probably made around the 1930s.

Jul 4, 2011

Photos: 16

Kundo Miniature 400 Day Clock

Kundo miniature 400 day clock. Back plate 1406H. Round brass base. Repair job 5503

Jul 1, 2011

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Schatz Royal Mariner Ship's Bell Clock

The Royal Mariner was made in the 1960s and 1970s. It has a 4 7/8 inch dial and the rear flange diameter is 7 inches. It has a brass case and a white painted dial with Arabic numerals.

Jul 1, 2011

Photos: 6

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