Identifying Movement in 50+ year old clock

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:19 pm     Post subject: Identifying Movement in 50+ year old clock

Hello, I am new to the forum and hope someone can help me with my problems. I recently recieved a clock my great-grandfather built over 50 years ago. Unfortunately, I transported it with the chime bars not blocked and now have some repair work to do. 7 of the 8 bars broke in transit.

All I can see on the back of the movement is
1) Original Swinger
2) Made in Germany

Any chance of getting original parts for this timepiece?

Guzz

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:39 pm     Post subject:

You can check with Timesavers (timesavers.com) to see if they have replacement parts available. Merritt's Antiques would be another site you could check. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with this brand of movement to offer any further recommendations.

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:01 pm     Post subject:

The Original Swinger is printed around a circle. The only other markings are an 8 63. This is stamped under the logo, and has a space between the 8 and 63 . I don't know if that helps at all or not.

Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:55 pm     Post subject:

Not sure you will be able to get original parts.

Without seeing it I'm afraid we probably won't be able to help onhere...best go to a repairer.