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2012-02-06 CLOCK WON'T STOP CHIMING:

I believe your problem might have a simple solution.  For the present I will not offer any possible solution.  Rather I am going to suggest you temporarily operate the clock as a time only instrument.

2012-02-01 Enfield clock strikes 13:

It could be either one.  Most likely it is a lift and drop problem which could be corrected by something as simple as straightening out a bent lift pin.  Examine the clock carefully with respect to bent

2012-01-30 Vesna Mantle Clock:

Sorry, I have not the slightest ideas where you can find the part you need.  This is a situation where to repair means to have a part fabricated by a clockmaker.  The pointer in your picture is directed

2012-01-26 Replacement pendulum feather spring:

I am sure you are refering to the pendulum spring.  To order a replacement goto <timesavers.com> this will provide you with TimeSavers (A clock materials house) on line catalog.  Goto the index and request

2012-01-24 clock and clock keys:

What you have provided does confirm your movement was made by Hermle and in west Germany.  This would mean the movement was assembled during the years of existence of the West German Democracy, 1945 to