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    Posted 3 years ago

    rlwindle
    (151 items)

    This little clock was a mess when I got it, the bottom of the case was bent, and there was some kind of glue all over it, both arms on the finial figure were also glued on. The first thing I did was clean off all the glue and affix both arms back on the figure, and repair the welds that broke straightening out the bottom of the case, these repairs were made with J B Weld epoxy (best product for repairing spelter).
    The French silk thread suspension was in excellent shape and was still running, after I put it in sync and put the pendulum on, it ran. These movements are simple and use silk thread (or 15lb fishing line). I cleaned it with a few shots of WD 40 electrical contact cleaner (do not use regular WD-40) and the grime evaporated away with the cleaner , I re-oiled the pivots and I hooked it up and ran it for five days, without issue. These clocks are regulated by the thread, to speed it up, turn the knob clockwise, so slow it, turn the knob counter clockwise.
    The clock has alabaster insets on the front also. The clock is 13.5 inches in height, 9 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in depth.

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    Comments

    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 3 years ago
      Nice job..
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Outstanding job!! Such a beautiful work of art.
    3. rlwindle rlwindle, 3 years ago
      Thanks dav2no1 and jscotto363

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