Reply With QuoteOn the face of it that appears to be a fairly basic mechanism, no complications. If it runs but badly it is probably gummed up solid and needs a damn good clean. I usually expect to pay under £100 for that plus any parts that might need replacing.
Just wonder if we have any in-house clock repairers on the forum
I visited some old friends of my late parents last night and spotted a rather fetching clock on the mantle - it’s got some family sentiment value but apparently after winding only works for about 10 mins - any advice or recommendations would be appreciated
Apparently it’s French
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On the face of it that appears to be a fairly basic mechanism, no complications. If it runs but badly it is probably gummed up solid and needs a damn good clean. I usually expect to pay under £100 for that plus any parts that might need replacing.
Finding someone who will do it properly is the issue. I have an old clock that was presented to my Grandad at the outbreak of WW1 on the occasion of his wedding. He worked for the Birkenhead Corporation Tramways (BCT).
The clock has no financial value and is a fairly simply movement as far as I can see. I did give it to a local watch and clock repairer who claimed he fully serviced it (whatever that means), but upon its return its not right and keeps stopping.
Once Lewie’s clock has been sorted, I would happily pay for someone to strip the clock, clean it, examine the cogs etc for any damage to the teeth or for anything that is bent that shouldn’t be etc, lubricate and reassemble and hold on to it for a couple of weeks to ensure it is properly regulated and keeping good time.
Out of interest, I never met my Grandad who died years before I was born, but the clock has been passed down the male line who share the same surname.
If anyone fancies a challenge…
Thanks,
Ken
Last edited by Wallasey Runner; 5th September 2022 at 15:22.
Just to update this thread. My clock has just come back from being fully serviced, a new mainspring fitted and the case polished up. The following thanks are due.
RJM25R (Rick) - who recommended Brian at Time Repair in Oldham.
lewie (Paul) - who’s thread I highjacked, although we did keep in regular contact whilst our respective clocks were being sorted.
And finally to Norbert, who in true forum spirit contacted me with some additional details about my clock. If I may quote:
“Your small wooden (Napoleon’s hat) type clock is a French 2.5 inch movement made by Duverdry & Bloquel … Saint Nicolas d Aliermont, founded in 1867. Many of their workers made in their homes and it is said that the arrows differ as a signature for different workers”
Thank you to all three and my clock is now back in my living room ticking away.
Ken
Mine too is back up and running - I found a name for a list supplied - very nice guy locally who noticed a couple of oil points were bone dry
He promptly oiled them and it’s been running a trear since
Thanks to all who replied especially Norbert who was extremely helpful and supplied me with some great info
Really just what the forums all about (or should be)
Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
Glad to have been able to help
It’s was a pleasure , and what the spirit of this forum is all about.
I am delighted it all worked out ok .
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I’m having a carriage clock almost identical to yours being serviced as we speak and I’m looking at about £250 more than it’s worth but it’s a family treasureJust wonder if we have any in-house clock repairers on the forum
I visited some old friends of my late parents last night and spotted a rather fetching clock on the mantle - it’s got some family sentiment value but apparently after winding only works for about 10 mins - any advice or recommendations would be appreciated
Apparently it’s French
The guy I went to quoted £200 for a service
Last edited by lewie; 26th September 2022 at 18:07.
A severe lack of clock repairers near me probably old blokes who retire then no one young wants to do it
Mine was £200, but I thought that was good value when you look at what people are paying for watch servicing. My clock isn’t really worth much at all, but it was money well spent for the sentimental value and family history.
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