Forum: General   Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:57 pm   Subject: Picture of the movement

It is very basic shiney brass with no makers name or mark but a possible service number scratched on which reads 5/52/JS

Thanks for the opinion

Mike


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Forum: General   Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:54 am   Subject: opinions sought on this "Granddaughter"

I am seeking information on this "Granddaughter" it is approx 48" high
by 8" wide it has an 8 day movement the dial is I think an early plastic pearl imitation with brass numbers, ...

Forum: General   Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:41 pm   Subject: where can I get a 5 7/8” friction fit bezel in England?

where can I get a 5 7/8” friction fit bezel in England? or ships to the UK?
Mike

Forum: General   Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:48 am   Subject: Westminster chimes hammers reply

Thanks for the info clkwrx

I agree with you on the last point after checking all the other points and all is fine there, the hammers seem worn and the felt tips have indeed hardened so I will give ...

Forum: General   Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:47 pm   Subject: Westminster chime hammer question

New to clock restoring and have just repaired a Westminster chime mantel clock. The chime is a bit dull and flat, not a crisp ping, is it time to replace the hammer heads on the rods? I think the pres ...