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  1. Vint

    Length of of Suspension Spring & Weight of Pendulum Bob

    Okay then. Good to know as I thought I was going in the wrong direction so to speak. Thnx again amigo.
  2. Vint

    Length of of Suspension Spring & Weight of Pendulum Bob

    I outfitted the clock with a 3 oz pendulum bob and made sure the active spring on the rod was 1/2”. The rod and spring in total is 5 1/2” long. The clock gained one hour in a 12 hour period. I’m going to extend the rod an inch which makes the bob close to hitting bottom of case in hopes it...
  3. Vint

    Length of of Suspension Spring & Weight of Pendulum Bob

    I have an Ansonia black enameled cast iron mantle clock which is missing its suspension spring and pendulum Bob. I’m hoping someone with the same clock can give me the weight of bob and length of spring. Thank you.
  4. Vint

    Adjustment of Quail Movement

    Thank you Shutter. This info helps.
  5. Vint

    Adjustment of Quail Movement

    Guess I need to remove the movement again and watch the bird operate. Thnx Vernon.
  6. Vint

    Adjustment of Quail Movement

    I have a quail movement that I’ve cleaned and have been able to properly set the time and the strike train. However I can’t get the quail train to work. As a reference guide I have been using the “Cuckoo Clock Owner’s Manual” by D.Rod Lloyd. It’s been very helpful. However the discussion and...
  7. Vint

    Balance Wheel in Hermle

    Thanks Willie. It’s less than 270 degrees
  8. Vint

    Balance Wheel in Hermle

    I thank you both as it gives me something to start from or with. The clock has been sitting dormant for many years and once I removed the movement from the case I can see the wheels, trundles to name a few are in excellent condition. The shaft on the floating balance wheel was very dirty and...
  9. Vint

    Balance Wheel in Hermle

    I have a 1978 Seth Thomas legacy clock with a hermle movement that is having balance wheel issues. Meaning after cleaning the clock the balance wheel worked fine for a few days and then would stop. The clock is in beat but continues to work for several hours and then stops. If I move the...
  10. Vint

    Use of Glaze

    Good point for sure Rod. Since the glazing is in good condition I’m leaving it alone.
  11. Vint

    Use of Glaze

    Thanks for the info. I’ll leave the top panel as is and continue to use glaze on the bottom glass panel.
  12. Vint

    Use of Glaze

    I am beginning work on a very old David Dutton ogee clock that I found stuffed in a antique room while in New Hampshire. The movement is in relatively good condition but the case is not. As I examine the case I see the top door glass panel has window glazing opposed to using slender wooden...
  13. Vint

    Suspension Spring For Cast Iron Ansonia

    Thnx Willie. I’ll check it out.
  14. Vint

    Suspension Spring For Cast Iron Ansonia

    I bought a very beat up, broken dirty old cast iron Ansonia mantle clock recently and it’s a great clock. Circa late 1800’s I assume. The particular items that are missing are the suspension spring and pendulum bob. On the back of the plate are the numbers 5 or 6 1/2. If this is the pendulum...
  15. Vint

    What is this Faux Marble process?

    Thanks. Next time I will try the alcohol technique. Always up for getting better. Appreciate your help!
  16. Vint

    What is this Faux Marble process?

    I wanted to share the results of my faux marble painting endeavor per the pic attached. Came out really nice in my opinion. Matched a little paint and with the help of a toothpick was able to make the swirl effect. Now I’ll put the movement back together and enjoy my cast iron clock...
  17. Vint

    What is this Faux Marble process?

    I’m doing the same thing with with an all cast iron Ansonia mantle clock. On mine the the four L shaped trim pieces had the red marble painted on them at one time. Trying to figure out out how I can have these repainted. How is your clock coming along? Vint
  18. Vint

    Faux Painting

    This helps me a lot and gives me a place to start. The four trim items are made of cast iron from an all cast iron Ansonia mantle clock I found in a semi antique-junk store in New Hampshire recently. Weighs nearly 30 pounds but the movement and case are in relatively good condition. Thanks...
  19. Vint

    Faux Painting

    Here is a pic of the red marble which was originally on these pieces of trim. Thanks.
  20. Vint

    Faux Painting

    Thank you.
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