Servicing this Smiths Enfield clock went without a hitch, well almost. All parts underwent Ultrasonic cleaning, the pivot holes were pegged and oiled and once re-assembled the clock was oiled, then bench-tested out of it’s case to check for beat and proper strike. On Sept 30th – back in the case without destroying 2 U-shaped … More Update on Smiths Enfield clock
When I picked up this clock I realized that the person who worked on it was really just a tinkerer but it was attractive and the strike sounded great. I brought it home and knew that I had to learn a lot more about clock repair because it would occasionally stop for no apparent reason … More Smiths Enfield Mantel Clock
I acquired my Sessions Raven clock about a year ago. It had been worked on by someone knowledgeable about clocks and came to me in very good condition, obviously dis-assembled, oiled, tested and with a reconditioned case. Curiously it came with a set of instructions from the fellow who worked on it. I suppose he wanted … More Sessions Raven clock
No serious collector would admit that they have a Daniel Dakota wall clock in their collection. I have two! One was converted to quartz. The other was gifted to a family member. Are they attractive clocks? The functional styling is borrowed from American and German box clocks; they are not what one would consider a … More Daniel Dakota wall clock
I have dis-assembled this clock twice. After the first dis-assembly I cleaned and oiled it, found everything to be in order but once I assembled it, bench-tested it to find everything seemingly correct and set the beat it would not run more that 5 to 10 minutes at a time. When it stopped it seemed to catch on … More Blackforest Shelf Clock Progress
The Canadian Time clock was made by the Arthur Pequegnat Clock company. The Arthur Pequegnat Clock Company (1904–1941) is notable as the longest lasting Canadian-based clock manufacturer. My particular clock was made after 1917 and was made in Kitchener, Ontario (Canada). Clocks made before 1917 were inscribed “Berlin” on the dial face. Kitchener was known as Berlin prior … More Arthur Pequegnat Canadian Time wall clock
This is a recently acquired Sessions time and strike mission style mantel clock. Aside from cleaning up the case with diluted Murphy’s Soap, my standard cleaner for clock cases, I applied clock oil to the movement and reset the verge in order to get the proper beat. It is running well and keeps very good … More Sessions American No. 2 Mantel Clock
If you are following this blog this is the same clock as the previous post. Since the movement was very dirty, I cleaned it up (ultrasonic cleaner) when all apart and reassembled and oiled it. It is a one-train movement, so not many gear wheels and pretty easy to work on. You can see by the … More Blackforest Shelf Clock Progress
This is a Blackforest shelf or kitchen clock made before the Second Word War. Blackforest is a Canadian clock company. The Blackforest Clock Company of Toronto, Ontario was founded by Leopold and Sara Stossel in 1928. Both clock movements and complete clocks were imported from Germany and sold through department and jewelry stores across Canada. Their … More Blackforest shelf / kitchen / cottage clock
Progressive old soul wordsmith
Vintage Finds & Collectables For Sale!!
-Reviews, Advice & News For All Things Tech and Gadget Related-
Antique and Vintage Clocks 
You must be logged in to post a comment.