Posted 8 years ago
mikeigotit
(504 items)
After a little more research I open the back and it is a Waterbury, trying to find out the Year now. Here is an Updated Picture of the Works. found this at a consignment shop. They stated it came from an estate and was Old. By looking at the wood and the design I had to take a shot at it. Now trying to figure out who made it. The back is nailed in all four corners. I guess I have no other choice but to open and take a peak. Any help with the year or mFg. would be great. Take your guess, i'll let you know shortly !
Hi Mike,
In the future keep in mind that you can usually access movements in clocks like this by simply removing the hands and dial. You can then leave the case intact.
Looks like a piece of the top of the case has been broken off. I don't have access to my reference material right now, but will see if I can find your model when I do.
Thanks for sharing.
Thx Bruce
Hi again Mike,
From what I can see, I was unable to find this model in any of my references. Waterbury was manufacturing clocks similar to this around 1900 give or take a decade. It's definitely a genuine 100+ year-old antique Waterbury. It looks to be all original too. It's kind of a shame that the top was lost, but some of these antiques have led a hard life. The original shellac finish is deeply "alligatored". If it were mine, I'd just clean it and leave it as is. Call it "stressed". It's still here and is a complete example of a "Gingerbread" clock. Hope that helps a little. You come up with some very interesting pieces Mike. Thanks again for sharing with us.
Bruce, thank you brother, appreciate all the information. Will try to find a key for it now .
Mike, you're very welcome brother.
The movement probably takes a size 6 or 8.
Carefully measure the square winding arbor ends and see this reference chart:
http://www.nawcc.org/headquarters/ktime/info/key.htm
Be careful winding a clock which has been sitting for a while. I'm sure you already know that at the very least you want to oil it with clock oil. It probably should be properly cleaned and serviced.
Here's a good video to check out if you have any questions on how best to go about it: http://ticktocktony.com/Clock-Repair-How-To-Articles/how-to-oil-a-clock.html
I think there's nothing quite like having an antique mechanical clock tic-tocking away and striking the hours. :) Good luck with it. Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you ever so much!!!!