Help whith a Asian floral glass mantle clock

[plove53]

I bought a nice "old" mantel clock (did not pay much, it also only strikes on the hour).... BUT I hate the sound of the gong on this. I really want a more deep gong, this one sounds like a cuckoo clock gong. I know I can go to timesavers, but I don't know what kind to get. Any help on what gong I should get

Also...I would like replace the eye-hook to keep it closed, and the bob... Thanks for the help.

Thanks,
-p

 

[John P]

Re: Help whith a Asian floal glass mantle clock

My advice would be to leave the clock original and put it in the closet. OR dont wind up the left side of the clock.

John

 

[Bruce Barnes]

Re: Help whith a Asian floal glass mantle clock

Hi,just some thoughts....is the gong base nice and tight against the backboard,is the gong wire tight in the base,is the hammer in the proper position? and what is the condition of the backboard?
Some just have the sound of a 3 year old banging on an empty pot!!
Bruce

 

[plove53]

Re: Help whith a Asian floal glass mantle clock

Hi,just some thoughts....is the gong base nice and tight against the backboard,is the gong wire tight in the base,is the hammer in the proper position? and what is the condition of the backboard?
Some just have the sound of a 3 year old banging on an empty pot!!
Bruce

Thanks... It does sound like a pot lol... It is tight, and I did move the hammer around.

-p

 

[R&A]

Re: Help whith a Asian floal glass mantle clock

Well most of those gongs do sound like a cuckoo gong. Not much you can do to change it. To a collector. Trying to keep it as original as possible is the way to go. Hey but it's your clock, so do as you wish. Check Timesavers for gongs...

H/C

 

[Jay Fortner]

Re: Help whith a Asian floal glass mantle clock

Can't tell from your pics but if the hammer is just hard metal you may be able to wrap a piece of leather around it to make it sound better and it would be totally reversible.

 

[shutterbug]

Re: Help whith a Asian floal glass mantle clock

If you do replace the gong, remember to keep the original one with the clock. The value of old clocks depreciates with the addition of non-original parts. If what you do is reversible is will not effect future value.

 

[Charles E. Davis]

I hate to get into this topic but I feel the mood to preserve originality because of the perceived value is not applicable in this case and in many cases.
Preservation is certainly a goal for rare or clocks which are worthy of proud display and use in their original condition.
Here we have a old clock, well worn, been discarded several times by owners and would not be used in its present condition by the vast majority of people.
If it were a Willard banjo, no one would hesitate to repaint the dial and search for a more original pendulum type. They would certainly be happier with an original marked Willard movement. Should less be done with this clock?
My question is involved with finding out as much information as we can get from this clock. Logos on dial, case, movement, etc.. and hints for any changes which might have been made over the years. This clock could easily been American, Japanese, Chinese and perhaps other county origin. This information might be available now and would help us in deciding what to do with it.

 

[plove53]

I hate to get into this topic but I feel the mood to preserve originality because of the perceived value is not applicable in this case and in many cases.
Preservation is certainly a goal for rare or clocks which are worthy of proud display and use in their original condition.
Here we have a old clock, well worn, been discarded several times by owners and would not be used in its present condition by the vast majority of people.
If it were a Willard banjo, no one would hesitate to repaint the dial and search for a more original pendulum type. They would certainly be happier with an original marked Willard movement. Should less be done with this clock?
My question is involved with finding out as much information as we can get from this clock. Logos on dial, case, movement, etc.. and hints for any changes which might have been made over the years. This clock could easily been American, Japanese, Chinese and perhaps other county origin. This information might be available now and would help us in deciding what to do with it.

Point taken! BUT I do want it keep it as an original... I really thought that the gong was replaced, never knew how they sound... I am new at clock collecting... I love it, and love the old stuff, as is!!! I try some research on it?
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Can't tell from your pics but if the hammer is just hard metal you may be able to wrap a piece of leather around it to make it sound better and it would be totally reversible.

good idea!

 

[Tinker Dwight]

Hi
Also look at how the hammer bounce off the
gong. I find the best sound is when it just touches
the gong at the end of the stroke and then moves aways.
Also, check the the end of the gong in the mounting
block is a tight fit. If the gong has some room
to vibrate, it will loose energy quickly and sound
poorly.
Tinker Dwight