Gilbert Mantel - questions

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:40 am     Post subject: Gilbert Mantel - questions

Is anyone familiar with the Gilbert 1912 Mantel Clocks- What is a bim bam clock. What are the two cables running across the back of the movement and what type of movement does this indicate?

I am trying to purchase a clock that is the same as my grandfmother had. I know the appearance of the clock and the movement was stamped 1912 WL Gilbert Clock Co. As I recall the clock had a beautiful sound - possibly a westminister - Is this possible or do you think what I was hearing was the bim bam type . Most old Gilbert mantels are the 8 day strike on hour and bell on half. Is the bim - bam a different - I notice the bim bam ones on ebay appear to have those cables running across the back o f the movement. My grandmothers has what appears to be cables running across the rear. I have very limited access to the clock to examine it closer - a relative has it and is unwilling to let me look it over closer .

Please help me with thhis - I think I already mistakenly purchased the wrong one on ebay - oh well I don't want to make another mistake.