History ID beautiful decorative mantle clock

[Cephid]

Saw this mantle clock with matching candlesticks at a good friend’s home. He stated clock was handed down to him by his grandfather. Anyone with any information on this decorative clock would be appreciated. Thank you

 

[Steven Thornberry]

This appears to be a product of the Gilbert Clock Co., made ca. 1900. Below are pictures from Tran Duy Ly's book on Gilbert clocks.

The first is of a similar clock. I was unable to find an exact match in Tran's book.


The second picture is of Candelabra No. 305, which appears to be what you have.

 

[Cephid]

Thank you for identifying this movement. Does the center nut ( controlling the hand movement) require a pulling tool for its removal?

 

[wbranko]

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 Merritts or Timesavers. Good luck!

 

[Cephid]

Thank you kind sir for your reply!

 

[John P]

2 equally shaped paint can openers work great for a job like that