Clocks and Watches

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2012-05-23 Clocks, Watches - Aikosha 30 day mantle clock:

Philip, I probably did miss an important clue on your first answer.  It was the fact that a Korean movement was in a Japanese case.  That would be rather rare for a factory clock.  Before I saw the photo

2012-05-23 Antique Clocks - Moving grandmother clock:

It is a good idea to keep in the upright position but sometimes you can not.  If you are laying it down, take off the weights and pendulum and tie a string or wire through all of the chains close to the

2012-05-22 Antique Clocks - SETH THOMAS MANTEL 8 DAY:

The columns are made of celluloid .  The column tops and base feet are white metal.  A hundred  year and older paper dial will have discolored many years ago . Sunlight, dirt and age are the culprits.

2012-05-22 Antique Clocks - Synchron motor needs:

If you can take a picture of the clock motor and send it to me I may be able to help you.  I will tell you that the 16 rpm may be a problem.  Almost all of the motors available are 1 rpm.  I have to see

2012-05-21 Clocks, Watches - clock:

Roxann, I'm afraid that I cannot give you much information on your clock.  Bulova was first famous for watches and there were some mechanical clock movements made for Bulova floor, mantel and wall clocks