| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Barry W MacomberU.S.
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My experience is mostly with 19th century American clocks. I can answer repair questions and can identify most clocks of this period. I cannot answer questions about non-American clocks. | |
michael PorterU.S.
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Any thing to do with the repair antique clocks,and modern german movements. Ithaca Calendar Clocks a speciality. Can do appraisals on Ithaca Clocks only. I do not follow history and values of clocks, other than Ithaca. | |
Tom WilliamsU.S.
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I can not think of any questions I cannot answer in regard to repairing antique clocks or radios. However, I am sure there are a few I have not heard and may not be able to answer. If I cannot, I will say so. I have been repairing them since I was a young child. | |
WayneU.S.
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I will answer any clock repair questions to the best of my ability but not appraisal questions. | |
Steve SkibickiU.S.
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I have experience in all phases and types of clock repair. My shop specializes in the repair of cuckoo clocks both modern and antique. We rebuild movements instead of replacing. Keep your clock original inside and out www.cuckooclockrepairexpert.com Please visit my website at http://eastcoastclockrepair.com/ | |
Steve Guthrie C.C.U.S.
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A.W.C.I. Certified Clockmaker with 34 years of experience.
I can answer clock repair or maintenance related questions.
Please don't expect answers advising the use of bubble gum,
bailing wire or WD-40. I only give advice that is meant to
preserve your clock in the best possible condition, not make
it worse. No questions regarding clock value or identification.
I am not a collector and cannot do valuations. Visit my website
at: http://www.arlingtonclockrepair.com/ |
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Kenneth SaundersU.S.
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Any mechanical clock question - no battery clock questions and no appraisals. 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner. Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks |
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