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    History ID beautiful decorative mantle clock

    Check around the shaft. It there is no set screw (probably not), proceed to use a set of small pry bars to carefully pry straight up. DO NOT BEND THE ARBOR! CAREFULLY - STRAIGHT UP. If you are not comfortable with this, go to a local clock repair shop for help. The pry bars are available at...
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    Herschede Tall Case Clock

    By the way, as seen in the photos I am repairing extensive damage to the clock base and renewing the original, now alligatored, shellac finish. It's a job! Also, check out the VERY low serial number and the patent date of 1909! Like you say...early clock!
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    Herschede Tall Case Clock

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    Help! I need info. on this grandfather clock!

    The carving looks like it could be a Durfee clock? Look at the tubes and see if they are marked. Also post a photo of the movement...that will help a lot toward identifying the clock.
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    Herschede Tall Case Clock

    I was lucky enough to purchase a Herschede tall case clock in an auction in Maryland a few months ago. It is in poor shape, but I am working hard to remedy that! Anyway, the clock has barley twist columns and, in my opinion, is gorgeous. The movement is an original 1916 (or so) Herschede...
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    Need Help With Unknown Clock

    This clock belongs to a friend who wants it restored. As you can see, it is a "pocket watch" clock, which clearly had some kind of electrical movements (double sided!), and these have been "improved" to quartz. I'm not sure where to start! The only markings appear to be reproduction...
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    French Black Marble Clock Movement Identification

    Interesting...I guess I will have to investigate further at some point! Thank you for everyone who contributed. I will post a photo of the clock in a few weeks when I get it done! The pendulum length is shown as 5 pouce 3 lignes. Does that help with ID at all...or no? Thanks again to all!
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    French Black Marble Clock Movement Identification

    I bought a French Black Marble clock with a garniture set back in 2011...who knew this would come in handy during COVID??? Anyway, I'm working on the case, and have just removed the dial and movement. I am completely stumped by the makers mark on the back plate. I tried "European Makers" but...
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    Ingraham Liberty Question 1

    RM, Thanks for the very useful response! First of all, the pendulum...mine looks identical to yours. In this response I will post a photo of where I am with the clock case at this time. I have removed much of the old finish (and whatever that is in the finish!), and have exposed the wood...
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    Ingraham Liberty Question 1

    Jim, Much thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for and confirms that the top part of the clock is original. Unfortunately, I have found enough evidence to convince me that the base was a replacement done during a very early repair to the clock. During restoration, I have found...
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    Ingraham Liberty Question 3

    I will try to remember to post the pictures with the original post this time! Anyway, the Ingraham Liberty I am restoring has a gong that looks like it was a replacement. The screws look "newer", and when I removed the gong for case restoration there was a central hole underneath it directly in...
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    Ingraham Liberty Question 2

    The Ingraham Liberty I am restoring appears to be different from many of the Liberty clocks I see on line. First of all the case is rounded in the back - not square. Second the base appears to be very plain and is not ornamented. There are some holes in the base next to the main clock body that...
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    Ingraham Liberty Question 1

    I am beginning the restoration of an Igraham (Adams) Liberty clock (see photo). It is in rough shape. There are what appears to be the remains of a label in the bottom corner of the base (inside the pendulum compartment). It was clearly a very bright shade of green, and I can see a design on the...
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    Cuckoo G.G. Berger Cuckoo Clock

    No responses so I moved this to the Clock Repair Thread.
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    Cuckoo G.G. Berger Cuckoo Clock

    I have a GG Berger Cuckoo clock from 1925 that has been in my family long before I started clock repair myself. It dates to 1925 and is railroad style. Back about 25 years ago, a clock "repairman" took out the old movement and replaced it with a modern Hermle 8 day unit. I started clock...
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    ID a German Clock

    JTD, Much thanks! The presumption that the name was Hartmann was mine...and obviously an error. Thanks for straightening me out. Also, I know that some folks wanted to see the movement. Here are some photos!
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    ID a German Clock

    John and JTD, Thanks much for your help. Here are some photos that hopefully will help. The first is the inscription, which is partially obliterated by continuous cleaning by someone over the years! The second is the overall clock photo.
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    ID a German Clock

    I found a really nice carved clock at an estate sale today. The clock dial is marked "(illegible) Hartm(illegible), (K)onig I. Hof Uhrmacher, Berlin, Mohrenstrasse". Can anyone help me with information on this clock maker? The movement is very well built, but only marked with a serial number...
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    Minute Hand Clutch Lubrication

    Much thanks for the replies. I will oil the appropriate spots today!
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    Minute Hand Clutch Lubrication

    I just got done reassembling a Gilbert 1920 era tambor clock. It runs great, but the minute hand is quite tight. I did not lubricate the clutch and I am thinking a little Moebus grease on the clutch wheel where the 3 pronged pressure washer rides is probably a good idea. The question...
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