Sessiions clock "Pembroke"

Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:13 pm     Post subject: Sessiions clock "Pembroke"

My grandfather kept a store in the early 1900s. The family story is that a salesman told him that if he would order three boxes of perfume instead of the usual one box, he would receive a clock. He did and the clock has always been visible since he brought it home. This had to be prior to 1927 when he died. It has never been serviced and ran/kept good time until just recently. (Now runs less than 5 minutes before stopping. I have a antigue clock repairer in mind for working on it, but wonder about age, and whether it is worth what I susect is little more than a cleaning.

I can find no reference to Sessions making a "Pembroke" model. However, the face is not unlike a Sessions "Bahama" model but not as fancy a case. Enlarging the image of the clock works image shows a few numbers, but no other markings are visible.

Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.





Preview talls me the images arent goint to transmit. Please advise if there is anything else I can do.
Charlie

Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 3:42 pm     Post subject:

Charlie,

The images did not show up - but you can post on free imaging sites (such as flicker, etc). Once posted, simply provide the link to the photos within this forum post.

If it has never been serviced, then problems may be more extensive than a cleaning (as you suspect). Before you call in the repair person, you could check the suspension spring to make certain it is not broken (as the clock would not contninue to run if so). Also make certain the clock (more specifically the movement) is level. If the clock had been moved, you can also see if a beat adjustment will correct the problem. If none of these issues are a contending factor (which I am betting they are not), then it will more than likely require professional examination to determine the root of the problem. From that point, he/she should be able to give you an estimate on repair.

In my humble opinion, it is always worth restoring an old clock that pre-dates the 1930's. While there may not be much cash value with the case, it is an heirloom clock previously owned by your Grandfather none-the-less (which is something that you could not necessarily put a price tag on).