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Antique Clocks/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Many years buying, selling, and collecting American clocks.
Organizations
NAWCC 14,915
Education/Credentials
No formal education in this area.
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Recent Answers from Barry W Macomber
2012-05-12 follow-up; 2nd picture:
This is known as a school clock or short drop octagon. All the major companies made this style and they are not rare. That is brass around the dial. There should be another brass piece called a bezel attached
2012-05-07 Sessions Store/Shop Calendar Regulator with Calumet Advertising Glass:
Well, I hope I don't confuse you more but valuations can be tricky. I have found auction records for the past 12 years or so. There is one about the same as yours but it had a reserve of $750 and did not
2012-04-22 possible Antique Ansonia Clock:
I found your clock in the 1914 Ansonia catalog but there is no model name. I'm not sure why the different base. It is one model in the "X" assortment. Ansonia sold wholesale and similar clocks were often
2012-03-11 Help with Waterbury clock identification:
Basically there is no such thing as overwinding unless you do so to the point of breaking the spring. I think it is much more likely your clock needs cleaning and perhaps bushings in worn holes. I can't
2012-03-05 Ansonia Clock:
This is a style known as "gingerbread". Yours is probably oak although I can't find the exact model. It was made by Ansonia Clock Co. about 1900-20. The condition looks good but this is not easy to tell
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