Does anyone make a nickel or pewter mechanical movement?

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:48 pm     Post subject: Does anyone make a nickel or pewter mechanical movement?

I'm building a grandfather clock and would like a nickel or pewter movement (pendulum, weights, etc.).

All I can seem to find is shiny brass.

If they are not available, would I be able to "refinish" the brass into a nickel finish?

Thanks!

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:58 am     Post subject: Nickle finish movement

I believe that Kieninger manufactures a grandfather movement with pendulum, weight shells and round dial frame in a chromed or nickle finish. It does have a definite shiny appearance. Hermle may also make a similar grandfather movement now. So far I have only seen this chrome/nickle finish in a factory built clock. I don't know if this particular movement is available for sale separately. Both Kieninger and Hermle have websites.

It might be possible to replate the brass components in a chrome or nickle finish although it could be cost prohibitive.

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:52 pm     Post subject:

thanks so much.....i'll investigate!

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:27 pm     Post subject:

Hermle definitely makes weight shells and pendulums with all kinds of finishes, including shiny or brushed nickel.

They also make nickel plated movements, but I'm not sure about Grandfather movements.