Seeking advice on Sessions wall clock - not working properly

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:52 pm     Post subject: Seeking advice on Sessions wall clock - not working properly

Hello,

I have recently acquired an old Sessions wall clock. It was removed from my hometown's courthouse when it was torn down in the 1920s, and I assume it is from the 1900-1920 period. When I wind and start it, it runs, but if I'm not careful, the pendulum will swing in a circle rather than just side to side. It will get worse and worse, until it's swinging mainly front to back, and the clock will stop. If I'm really careful I can get it going side-to-side, but as soon as the clock chimes on the hour or half hour, it goes "wonky" again and stops soon after. I would think there would be an easy fix for this, but I've looked at it for a while and haven't been able to figure it out. Of course, I'm not experienced with mechanical clocks at all.

Thanks!
Wes

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:29 pm     Post subject:

It sounds like the guide that keeps the pendulum swinging side to side is broken, or not engaged.

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:43 pm     Post subject:

sounds like the suspension is kinked or broken.