YOUR FAVORITE CLOCK

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

HI EVERYONE , I SEE OUR BROTHERS IN THE PAST ON OTHER SITES OF NAWCC ASK THE QUESTION. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE -----CLOCK? ITS A WEEKEND AND EVERYONE USUALLY CHECKS THERE NAWCC SITE THEN. SO THEN LETS START SOME (TROUBLE) HE HE ON THE CLOCK SITE, I MEAN FUN , AND SEE WHAT COMES UP. ACTUALLY I LIKE TO READ YOUR RESPONSES, THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCE.MIKE 0136966

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[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Worldman exactly that . "YOUR FAVORITE CLOCK "Time to let us know what "you"and everyone else likes , Also to compare others point of view. I was only trying to spark interest on this site . Bill very very NICE CLOCK you have there. Ok my two cents .I have an ANSONIA Fisher double male swinger clock that I am quite proud of. Mike 0136966 :biggrin:

 

[tomrsey]

As Phil pointed out, there is a difference between favorite clock, and favorite clock one happens to own. My collection is mainly American clocks, so my favorite, in my collection, is a Seth Thomas off center pillar and scroll. The list of ones I drool when seeing (real or pictures) are many. They would have to include some of the early banjo clocks, Fashion perp. calendars, Ithaca 3 1/2 parlor, E.N. Welch Patti series. My want is much bigger than my have.

Tom Seymour
NAWCC # 41293
IHC #104

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Hello Mike
You must be proud of that Double Male swinger, I also have one, but not complete and I know of only one more out there. I am sure there are more of them but WHERE, maybe this board will locate them. JUST HOW RARE IS THE DOUBLE MALE SWINGERS?

One of my favorite clocks is the Ansonia Florida and Group page 378 two large ladies on top of the Florida, 35 inches tall, that is the name now listed in Trans book, but in an earlier book it was listed as Spring.

The next clock is the Ansonia Virginia with the Boar hunter statue, page 408 #1588
in trans book.

Sorry one of these days I will take the time to learn how to post pictures.

These are two of the clocks that I like the most but if this is my WIFE asking again, I
LIKE THEM ALL AND EACH ONE IS MY FAVORITE!!!

HOW MANY DOUBLE MALE SWINGER ARE OUT THERE, PLEASE RESPOND.

demarcusdrainage@attbi.com

Don

 

[dumbo2]

I found a very old Neuchatel a few years back, I'm afraid to do too much to it for fear of "hurting" it. It will run for a few hours or minutes but stops on "lifting" (and it almost always is "lifting"). I think the movement is simply amazing and that is what I appreciate the most in old clocks.
CB

 

[gre406]

I guess your favorite should most likly be your first..

This clock has been handed down in my family since the late 1800's..It came from England in
1932 to my Grandfather and to my parents in 1950.

I've had it since 1987 and well remember it just hanging on the wall and in the attic for 20 + years..

I restored it to original condition and run it only a few times a year...

I'm saving it for future generations to enjoy..

http://userweb.nni.com/gre406/beha.jpg

It is in Rick Ortenburger's book "Black Forest Clocks" printed in 1991..Page 33

Geo
NAWCC#78594

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Thanks to John and George for your recent input.. Yes send the picture and post it . That is what this is all about, brag a little , show a little , We all like clocks or we wouldn't be here on the site. Mike 0136966 Nice story and clock George .

 

[Tom McIntyre]

I think my B. D. Bingham wall regulator is my favorite. It is certainly my wife's favorite. You can click on this close-up for an enlarged view or the link above for the page on the clock.

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Tom McIntyre
NAWCC 2nd VP Candidate
Tommy the JOAT's Web

 

[clocks4u]

My E. Howard #3 banjo is my favorite right now. I guess because it's in my office right next to the computer.

It originally was in the Syracuse RR Station. There are two labels on the back from an Oswego NY jeweler stating such.

The #3 is the perfect size. Not to big, not to small.

http://home.attbi.com/~clocks4u/howard3b.jpg
http://home.attbi.com/~clocks4u/howard3c.jpg
http://home.attbi.com/~clocks4u/labels.jpg

Chris

 

[John Arrowood]

My favorite is probably my Art Deco Vienna Regulator, plain light wood case with rounded corners, solid wood door with a round glassed opening for the dial and an elliptical opening in the lower part. The lower glass is in 5 pieces, very thick and beveled on all edges. The case is so streamlined that the wall stabilizer screws are inside the case. The dial has Arabic numbers, very legible with plain blued steel hands, which look like large versions of hands for a railroad watch. Massive works, the plates are thicker than those of the usual Becker et al regulators one sees, maintaining power on all three trains, the pendulum is a big hunk of brass covered lead, must weigh about 10 pounds, instead of the light brass & sheet metal one sees on the garden variety regulator. There is no name of the movement. There was a name on the dial when I bought it 35 years ago, but I cleaned the dial when I got home with the clock and you know the story. One squirt with the cleaner and the ink was gone.

 

[checkmate]

I enjoy everyone of them. Ike 32402

 

[Ray Fanchamps]

I collect movements more than I do clocks. I enjoy unique mechanisms, different escape mechanisms, power sources and long duration clocks.
There is a clock that meets all of these qualities, the Reutter Atmos.
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Ray Fanchamps
Candidate for Director NAWCC 2003.
It's your NAWCC, please vote.

 

[tomrsey]

Beautiful clock Ray!

Tom Seymour
NAWCC # 41293
IHC #104

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Perhaps this should be viewed again as it is close to the topic started by Robet Ling's Favorite Clock . I saw some nice photos of clocks in this segment, enjoy.Mike 0136966

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Hello again.

As usual my favorite clock is the last one you buy, just ask my wife.

any way, i had found a movement for an Ansonia swinger on the net in London and got that a long drop one, well then almost two weeks now, ago I found an Ansonia Gloria at the local Antique show here in my home town. Can not beat that, they bring them here close to me now.

So now the Gloria Swinger is close to the top of the favorite clock, but when I get the Superba and La Source with the candelabra's going there will be a toss up. Any way my all time favorite clocks are ANSONIA.

You also should inclued Statues in yourfavorite clock, if you could I would have put Ansonia Winter there, Yes she is also my newest statue.

I can send pictures of them if you would like to see them, just ask.

If you are trying to repair a statue or find the missing part of an Ansonia statue also just ask.


demarcusdrainage@attbi.com

Don

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Florida and Group and Sybil/Gloria would be nice, others would be considered as you find em. Mike 0136966

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Thanks for the responses. I just know someone else wants to share in their favorite clock story. Mike 0136966

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Don did the Superba and La Source get finished ? Did you lose interest and get involved in another project ? Did you lose interest enough that it is one that is no longer needed or what ? :biggrin: If so contact me as I may be interested . Mike 0136966

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Hi Mike
No I am not finished with it, I need more time then I have.
I just got an Ansonia Huntress swinger statue that needs so work on her index finger and put the tube back in the palm.
When I bought it I thougt it was just the Huntress with a bow but this one did not have a screw hole in the palm of her hand making her the swinger statue. It is also on the short base, being the early one.

Thanks for asking, I do think I have to many projects.

Don

 

[Mike Phelan]

My favourite clock (that I actually own) is a Black Forest schild dial strike of about 1840, that ticks away on the wall for year after year, keeping time to within a minute a week, with no attention at all (really MUST clean and oil it sometime!) It even has its original side doors.
What I would like, though, would be a verge lantern clock or bracket quarter repeater of about 1700....Unlikely to happen, though - may have to make one - not quite the same :frown:

Keep ticking
Mike

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Open for discussion! Come on now you all. What is your favorite clock? Mike

 

[Chris Radano]

This one comes from out of left field- I can't seem to get over the looks of the ST "Litchfield". Mine has an arabic dial. The simplicity of the case, the reverse paint on the door...to me, perfect looks. I guess it's not even a clock, but a timepiece...does that count? I have other clocks I like, too. This question puts one on the spot. It's like asking which one is your favorite child.

 

[SrWilson]

Thats a easy one - My Edward Tomlin Royal Exchange musical Bracket clock :biggrin:.

 

[Sooth]

Mine is still my Birge and Fuller column and cornice clock:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v473/sooth15/?action=view&current=Progress.jpg

It's still being reapired. I'm giving it the royal treatment. I'm using nothing but the best materials I can get. I'm still looking for some good square nails to reattach the backboard. I also still need a weight, and an original bob.

I am still working on the tablets. Not sure which colours to pick, or what pattern to use.

 

[ClockJim]

Favorite(s)...

The first clock I started my collection with will always have a warm spot in my heart. A “Plain Jane” Waterbury Short Drop, 12” Dial, T/S, Calendar. Ca 1890’s

Then of course there’s always my most recent purchase last Saturday, New Haven "Occidental" ca 1895.

Putting aside these two… an Ansonia “Peasant Girl” figural clock is a nice piece.

Then variety is the spice of life… right?

Next?

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

ClockJim. Where are your photos? Did I not see the Peasant Girl recently,on FLICKR, or was it someone else's? If you have photos they would be enjoyed by all I am sure. Thanks,Mike

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Mike here is my NEW favorite clock.

Well she is almost done, I am trying to get the arm replaced.

If you can help please contact me.

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[popeye]

It's still being reapired. I'm giving it the royal treatment. I'm using nothing but the best materials I can get. I'm still looking for some good square nails to reattach the backboard. I also still need a weight, and an original bob.


Sooth looked at the clock pictures. A lot of work and looks great. Nice job. I have a clock like that , a Forestville" and like it also.

 

[Don DeMarcus]

I think timesavers has some square nails.

 

[Robert M.]

Not to get off on a tangent but I can sympathize with Popeye.I got tired of trying to find square nails for my retainer strips and decided to make my own on my lathe.I just took some .045 round stock and chucked it up in my lathe and used the 90 degree indexes on my plate,filing each side flat at the 90 degree lock points.I gotta tell you they didn't look too shabby.Its just something you may want to try if you can't find the proper nails.
Oh Yeah! without a doubt my favorite clock is my five bell S.T. Sonora that I just acquired.Is there any quarter chimer out there that sounds any sweeter?
Respectfully,Bob Fullerton

 

[popeye]

Woops. I quoted Sooths post. My clock is done. I tried referring to Sooths post and quoted was just trying to comment that Sooth did a great job on the clock.

 

[raymond c matthews]

helloi am with phil on hisfavourit clock


mind you there is a lot of real viennas i would like perhaps i will win the lottery and i can swan off to the dorotheregasse in vienna and indulge myself :biggrin: regards ray

 

[Sooth]

Actually, Timesaver's nails are not that great. Fantastic price, but they're all the wrong size and proportions. For example, the 2 inch nails are HUGE and about 1/4 inches thick. How are you supposed to use those? I need inch and a half that are thin, and they don't make them.

I might be able to get some through Richelieu. They have some.

Popeye: I have seen your Forestville Column clock. It's a gorgeous clock.

 

[ClockJim]

Mike,

Yes that's my Peasant Girl you saw on flickr. Good memory.

For those who may also be interested the Ansonia Peasant Girl is on my flickr site below.
Along with a few additional photos of my collection.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/clockjim/

Regards,
Jim

 

[Ed Patnode]

Tom,

Great belt buckle!!!!!!!!

Where did you get it??

Ed

 

[DBPhelps]

Here is an unusual iron front.

Derek


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[Bill_NY]

Derek,
Great clock!!

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Is that for sale?

Don

 

[DBPhelps]

Sorry guys, its not for sale. Here's another one that has original finish and signed dial.

Derek

http://static.flickr.com/33/44508087_9304adc776.jpg

 

[Don DeMarcus]

That one I was asking about is called the Highlander it was also used by Ansonia, it is the best I have ever seen thanks for sharing it with me.

 

[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Well let us see your favorite clock. Mike

 

[swankyman]

This is my favorite, just made a Pendulum for it that I need to stain, any ideas on what stain I could use to make it look like black walnut? I made it out of oak? View attachment 2497 Thanks, Mark

 

[Sooth]

No offense or anything, but WHY didn't you just make it out of walnut? Walnut would match better (especially the grain, since oak has a really aggressive, open grain). Walnut is also a hell of a lot easier to carve. And a small piece would be nearly free from any decent store that sells specialty woods (they usually have a scap bin).

 

[Sooth]

PS: The only way to get a good match, is to get another sample of oak, and try several dark stains on it. Then you use the one that matches the best, and use more coats if necessary (keep additional coats to a minimum, though, since it will get thick and gummy if you put too many).

 

[swankyman]

Hi thanks for the ideas, I used oak because it was just sitting there and I thought why not give it a try. 3 hours later it look ok to me. It was just a play thing.http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=45617555

 

[swankyman]

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[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Don looks G R E A T . Just think how many gold/silver teeth must have been robbed to cover that monster. Is that real gold/silver? Just kidding,looks great. Swankyman, good job, it is a tedious task and you are to be commended for sticking to it. Mike

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Well here is the almost complete clock and statue
It is the Ansonia Indiana and Mignon statue.
What do you think.

I still have to clean the dial and movement which will be a different movement.

I will post a picture again when I get the movement running and cleaned up.


Before and AFTER
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Dial plates replated now to put back together.


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[Mike306p/Ansoniaman]

Well is it real gold/silver Don? Looks as if it is to me. Mike

 

[Don DeMarcus]

Yes