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    My “New” Crystal Regulator….

    Thanks! I hope eventually to learn how to overhaul these movements—down the road if I ever get the time. I’ve now “restored“ about 7-8 of these crystal regulators, and each time I learn some new and better techniques. I still have plenty of room for improvement, but I do feel like I‘m getting...
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    My “New” Crystal Regulator….

    Hi Michael. Thanks! I assumed the posts were meant to be Corinthian Greek columns, and that they were inadvertently mounted upside down the last time someone took this clock apart. (See attached picture)
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    My “New” Crystal Regulator….

    I probably expended a good 30 hours of tedious labor restoring just the case and pendulum. The basic steps were: completely disassemble the case and pendulum soak the pieces in a hot soap cleaning solution for a few hours rinse and lightly scrub with toothbrush clean all part in an ultrasonic...
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    My “New” Crystal Regulator….

    I just wanted to show off my “new” French crystal regulator which I just finished restoring (case only).
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    We Have a Talented Craftsman among Us

    Thank you Tracerjack! It is indeed a fair amount of work, but a labor of love. I know many don‘t like their antiques to shine, but I‘m not one of them.
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    We Have a Talented Craftsman among Us

    I hope this post doesn’t violate any forum rules, but I want to give a shout-out to one of our members here at NAWCC who recently fabricated a piece of decorative banding that was missing from my recently purchased Tiffany French crystal regulator clock (see attached photos). I purchased the...
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    Looking for Missing Decorative Brass Banding

    I sent you a PM
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    Looking for Missing Decorative Brass Banding

    Well Houston, we have a problem….. When I got home last night to measure the clock, I discovered a problem: The recessed space where the (presumably) missing banding goes is 5/16” (8mm) wide, whereas the existing banding is 7/16”. See attached picture. So…..is it possible to make a...
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    Looking for Missing Decorative Brass Banding

    Sounds good. By the way, I might actually paint/gild the existing banding (haven’t decided yet). But if I do, then you wouldn’t even need to try and match colors If you do an epoxy reproduction.
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    Looking for Missing Decorative Brass Banding

    Hello, and thanks for the response and detailed explanation! It seems like almost all my internet searches for decorative banding eventually lead me to Etsy. I’ve seen quite a few gallery wires on Etsy similar to what I need, and many more that I almost like better than what’s already on the...
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    Clock Help Looking for decorative brass banding/filigree

    I’ve got a very nice French crystal regulator. Unfortunately, its missing a section of stamped brass banding or filigree along the upper section. Please see attached pictures. Does anyone know where I might be able to source this same banding? Alternatively, does anyone know of anyone who does...
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    Looking for Missing Decorative Brass Banding

    Hi all….. I recently bought a beautiful French crystal regulator. It however has one major wart.…. It’s missing a section a decorative brass banding around its top-section. Does anyone know where I might find a replacement piece? Or the name of someone who does custom banding?
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    Needing Help Finding Eric Hansen (custom glass)

    The woman I spoke with on the phone at AA told me they may resume taking orders in the future, but right now they have a 4-6 month backlog.
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    Needing Help Finding Eric Hansen (custom glass)

    I thought the same thing about the email so I tried it both ways. But the phone number Kurt posted worked.
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    Needing Help Finding Eric Hansen (custom glass)

    That worked. Thank you Kurt!
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    Needing Help Finding Eric Hansen (custom glass)

    I Need to have 3 or 4 panels of glass remade for a few of my crystal regulator clocks. AA Glass Service in St. Petersburg, FL is no longer accepting orders. The only other place I know of that does this sort of work is Eric Hansen in Novato, California. I’ve been unsuccessful in reaching Mr...
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    Beveled Glass needed

    How did Eric do? Do you have any comments about his work, and would you recommend him? Thanks.
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    So Has the Jury Reached a Verdict: Is Magic Cast the same thing as Historic Timekeepers?

    I’m new to the ultrasonic cleaning world. I haven’t actually taken the dip yet, but I’ve spent several hours on these NAWCC forums trying to educate myself on the proper cleaning solution(s) to use. I know this is a well-worn subject with lots of varying opinions. I’ll be cleaning not just...
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    What Did this Dial Originally Look Like?

    Yes, I agree with your logic. I don’t think the numbers are engraved or recessed, which leads me to believe the dial face was originally gold. But the next question is: Was the dial painted or gilded gold, or was it simply polished brass or maybe even brushed brass? It’s hard for a lay person...
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    What Did this Dial Originally Look Like?

    Hey New2clock, I inserted a ”wink” emoji in my above reply, but I guess it didn’t take.
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