I have looked at hundreds of styles of clocks online only to still wonder of its manuf. On the chime/bong mechanism, it has the following to the best of what I can make outĭark wood, spiral columns on both sides, open pendelum/weight area. It has a circle with a design with what appears to be wings extended on both sides.Īnd 8 5 7 0 stamped on the back of the clock It has a manufacturer' symbol, but unable to get a picture without dissembling the clock. With a flashlight and a mirror I was able to get the following from the back of the mechanism There is a stamp on the back but unable to read it. I cleaned it up and put the weights on and its been running now for almost a year. I received this grandfather clock from a family member long ago. I am afraid to wind the clock (which there is only 1 place on the face). If any one has some type of knowledge about my "find", please post any info you might have, or where I might be able to find out more myself. Hopefully in the near future, I will be posting a picture(s). On the chains for the weights, are pieces of wood in the shape of acorns. Other than that, the clock seems like a straight line clock, no fancy carvings, except two curved pieces at the top. There are 4 single "chimes" that hang and are hit with 4 small hammers. One more thing, the clock seems not only to chime, but also plays music. The "hood" or top that covers the face and timing mechanism, slides of towards the front. Both weights are hand cast and have brass sleeves over them. There is only one long chime in the right rear corner of the case which has a glass door. I don't know if that # is for matching parts for the case, or is that the # of that particular #'s of that clock made. Also, on the wood case in a couple places, are the number 208. The company of Bailey, Banks, and Biddle which opened 1840 in Philadelphia was the only company that was from there. was in business from 1916-1922.īut the town or city from which they were located was Nicetown, Pa. From what I have found online is that the American Chime Clock Co. The pendulum is 33" long and 5 1/2" in diameter. Also, on the back of the pendulum, the date of 1840 is stamped. The only two identifications I can find is that on the chime mechanism is American Chime Clock Co. There are regular numbers, not roman numerals. I don't know if the face plate is made from tin or brass. I came to purchase a "tall" clock this past weekend that was in a house put up for sale. This clock is made of oak and weighs 40 pounds.ĭoes anyone know anything about this clock, or how I can verify the information I have? Does anyone know what is it worth? It did keep perfect time, and the pendulum has an adjustment in case it doesn't. I think it is possible that with a cleaning and adjustment it would run very well again. The clock ran well for many years as long as it was perfectly level, but I have not wound it for several years now. The face is stained in one area, and the case bottom at the feet has darkened from mopping over the years. The decorative glass pieces in it are thick and have beveled edges. There are saw marks on the back of the case as well. It is evident that the case is handmade, and pretty well done at that. She told me it is one of a kind, and handmade by an artisan clockmaker somewhere in Europe. She traded the clock and some cash for a pre-war truck we had for sale. She told me it was over 100 years old at that time. I acquired this clock over 30 years ago from a lady who moved to the US and had it shipped over from England. #OLD RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCKS HOW TO#In summary I would like to asertain if anyone has knowledge of what mechanism would have been original to the clock and how to identify it. The clock was restored (badly) in 1945 by? I am of the belief the clock mechanism is contemporary with the clock period but not from the original clock maker. I have invented the missing date parts in a simpathetic restoration that mearly attaches to the front plate with two screws should a future owner resent my restoration. The clock mechanism appears to be from another clock although it has the capability to drive the seconds and day-of-the-month dials. The clock mechanism had many problems the least of which was missing date parts rendering that part of the dial (day-of-the-month) inoperative. The dial is reputed to have been painted by a D Sinclair. It has a painted dial from T Russells depicting Queen Victoria visiting Dundee in 1844. The clock was originally made by Alexander Black of Kircaldy in Fife (Scotalnd) at around 1844 onwards. It turns out the movement restoration is quite a challenge. I was asked by the owner of a clock to restrore the movement. I am an amature clock restorer with some capability.
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