Does Anyone Here Work On Clocks?

[xraytech]

I was hoping with the vast knowledge here there may be a few members here that are into clocks and repairing them.

What I have is an 8 day key wound clock by the Tell City Chair Co.
This was my late grandmothers clock. It hasn't functioned in several years, I do still have the key for it.

I was hoping someone here may be able to either repair the clock or replace it with a battery operated mechanism.

Attached is a picture of the model clock( mine is in Andover #48 maple finish, not the antique yellow pictured below)

Thanks in advance

 

[whirlcool]

I would try to get the original movement working. I am a clock enthusiast but not a repair person. I have been able to make some old clocks work again by blowing out all the dust & dirt out of the movement with a can of canned air.

Never oil a clock. It makes the gears sticky and attracts dirt into the works.

You may be able to buy a movement on Ebay if you can find one that matches the original. Then all you have to do is swap them out. Easy job. Does this clock chime or gong? I have found that in clocks like this the movements usually last about 30 years before they wear out.

 

[xraytech]

Thanks for the suggestions.

This clock is from 1966 and as far as I recall it doesn't chime, but it hasn't worked in nearly a decade so I don't remember.

 

[whirlcool]

It's about time for a movement change. I wouldn't put a quartz movement in it. But I think an similar replacement movement would retain the charm of the clock.

 

[vacosaurus]

I live in Cleveland ohio. There is a clock shop here called Suburban clock shop 76 Front street Berea ohio 44017 #440-234-4027. They have a web page you can look at. I have used them for over thirty years to service my cuckoo clock. They have European trained clock repairmen and service all kind of clocks. Your clock mechanism may be worn out I know from experiance a cuckoo clock works usually last ten to fifteen years before it needs replaced thats with it being serviced with a cleaning and oiling every five years. I would call them and send them a picture of your clock and see what they recomend if you want the correct repair. Or another option is to go to a craft store and get a battery powered works and install it in the clock they have those with different lenght shafts so get one that will adapt well to your clock if you decide to go that route. Regards Bill,

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Check your local pawn shops.

I have one here and the family that runs it are just about family to me. Most busy pawn shops either do clock,watch and jewelry repair when they need to fix things for sale or they have a good jeweler/clock repair on speed dial. You usually can be pretty assured that they use the best available.

I just had my Grandfathers Seth Thomas (A German made Condor) ships clock overhauled by the people that run the pawn shop. I loved how it struck the bells as a kid and now it will sit in a place of honor next to his burial flag.

RCD

 

[whirlcool]

That ship's clock is beautiful! That's a memory I would cherish.

 

[polkanut]

Sam,

<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">If you have an older jeweler in your area inquire if they do repair work or know of a competent clock repair person.</span>