Some of you may be wondering what has been going on with the new acquisitions. Well, so far I have done many of the case repairs on the bulk of them, but none are completed yet. Here's a quick summary of what's done and not done on the clocks I've started to restore.
8 Day Sperry Ogee:
- Veneer repairs done
- Case corners reglued
- Dust covers stained and ready to use
- Loose label fragments reglued
- Gong screws antiqued and reinstalled
- Piece of brown paper tape on backboard darkened to match (I didn't want to remove it but I wanted to hide it)
- Additional dial holes and movement mounting block holes patched
Still to do:
- Shellac touch-ups/wax polish
- Find and fit a wood dial (or make and paint one)
- Clean and repair the movement
- Make a minute hand to match the hour hand
- Fit missing parts (weight lines, hooks, weights, bob, etc)
- Painted stenciled glass
8 Day New Haven 2 Door Ogee:
- Veneer repairs to case
- Centre bar rebuilt, veneered, and installed
- Case corners reglued/repaired
- Bottom of case flattened and stained
- Extra dial holes filled
- Pulley repair
Still to do:
- Repair the doors (reglue, square-up, veneer patches, reinstall hinges properly, etc)
- Fit dust covers
- Shellac touch-ups/wax polish
- Find/fit a correct movement, dial, weights, hands, etc
- Painted tablet
Sperry & Shaw 8 Day Column Clock:
- Case repairs
- Veneer repairs
Still to do:
- Shellac touch-ups/wax polish
- Clean and repair movement
- Fit dust covers
E. W. Adams Wooden Works:
- Case repairs (reglue/clamp several pieces)
- Veneer repairs
Still to do:
- Shellac touch-ups/wax polish
- Fit dust covers
- Find/install movement, dial, and parts (this is still largely an empty case)
Jerome & Co. Column & Cornice Clock:
- Veneer repairs
Still to do:
- Shellac finish entire case/wax polish
- Clean and repair movement
- Fit dust covers
- Painted glasses
- Fit hands
C. & L. C. Ives Triple Decker:
- Veneer repairs & case touch-ups
- Cut and fit ivory escutcheon to lower door
- Tint lower door darker
- Cut, veneer, and fit top returns and glue blocks
- Chipped column repair
- Fit hands
Still to do:
- Fit mirror or tablet in centre
- Fit dust covers
- Shellac touch-ups/wax polish
- Clean and repair movement
- Cut, fit, and install rear crest stiffener strips
- Cut and install new (old) dial glass
Wadsworth Pillar & Scroll:
- Patterns cut and prepared (top scroll, base, side returns, etc scaled on the PC from an original)
- Front damaged veneer band pieces removed (wire nails removed) and reglued
Still to do:
A lot. I only just started this one.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Monday, September 28, 2015
Website
Alright, so I had a little bit of spare time this afternoon, and I spent it doing a bit of maintenance on my crappy old clock collection website:
JC's Clock Collection
The site has largely not been updated for the past...5-6 years?
I mainly just edited a bit of the text (the main text on the front page still had me saying I was 23, and I'm now 31 - almost 32), and spent all the rest of the time fixing all the broken links to photos that had been moved around in Photobucket. The site is very simple, and I like that it's free. The site is so old that it seems that the ads that are supposed to be showing on it (top, bottom, and with pop-ups) don't seem to be working anymore (at least for me, nothing shows up except 2 lines of "undefined" text where the ads used to be).
The big downside to this site, and the reason I hate updating it, is that everything I do on it is through HTML (text only) so I have to manually code everything in it by hand, and make sure there are no mistakes. Angelfire does have an easier interface to work on the pages, but I wasn't able to get things to work properly so I switched to "text only" mode. I also have to create each new page (usually by copying a template page) and make all the custom buttons and thumbnails. I would love something easier to update and customize, but I don't want to pay for a monthly service.
The ideal for me would be something more like blog form posts (like this blog) which are easy to post and edit, but I'm not sure how well that would work to browse a clock collection. I'd still like to have a basic "gallery page" with each individual clock. Maybe I could set something up where I have clickable icons linking directly to blog posts? Thoughts?
JC's Clock Collection
The site has largely not been updated for the past...5-6 years?
I mainly just edited a bit of the text (the main text on the front page still had me saying I was 23, and I'm now 31 - almost 32), and spent all the rest of the time fixing all the broken links to photos that had been moved around in Photobucket. The site is very simple, and I like that it's free. The site is so old that it seems that the ads that are supposed to be showing on it (top, bottom, and with pop-ups) don't seem to be working anymore (at least for me, nothing shows up except 2 lines of "undefined" text where the ads used to be).
The big downside to this site, and the reason I hate updating it, is that everything I do on it is through HTML (text only) so I have to manually code everything in it by hand, and make sure there are no mistakes. Angelfire does have an easier interface to work on the pages, but I wasn't able to get things to work properly so I switched to "text only" mode. I also have to create each new page (usually by copying a template page) and make all the custom buttons and thumbnails. I would love something easier to update and customize, but I don't want to pay for a monthly service.
The ideal for me would be something more like blog form posts (like this blog) which are easy to post and edit, but I'm not sure how well that would work to browse a clock collection. I'd still like to have a basic "gallery page" with each individual clock. Maybe I could set something up where I have clickable icons linking directly to blog posts? Thoughts?
Monday, April 27, 2015
For Sale (From Junky Clock Haul)
I've had several people (elsewhere) ask if any of these clocks would be available for sale, so I took detailed photos of the ones I want to sell. Since I have everything ready, I thought I would also post them here.
Prices are negotiable. Shipping is extra (I pack very well, and I'll ship worldwide). I ship from Canada K6J 2V4.
A: Helmut Kammerer Cuckoo 10$
Missing back door, no pendulum, I may or may not have a chain for it (it appears to use only a single chain for the time and strike). Bellows leather is worn and needs replacing. The entire front is also loose on the case, but nothing too severe.
B: Beautiful Painted Regula Cuckoo 40$
Replacement pendulum, no side door, no hands. The flutes have a very nice sound to them. Has the chains and weights, but it's missing the hooks and loops. The colous on it are beautiful and it would make a great clock with a bit of work.
C: Regula Cuckoo 30$
Crest and hands are missing. Replacement pendulum included. Bellows need new leather/cloth. Otherwise the clock is in excellent condition. Chains and weights present.
D: White Painted Cuckoo Clock Case 5$
This is a rather rare clock, but it is only a partial case. The top and pendulum are missing, as is the movement, back door, hands, etc. It has the original bellows, and the original bird. I have white-painted weights with it also. The case is dirty, but the dirt comes off pretty easily. In the photos I've cleaned the right side and centre leaves as well as half the dial. The veins in the leaves have gold detailing.
E: Two Backboards for 8 Day Cuckoos (Make an offer)
One is 5 3/4" wide x 6 1/8" high, marked "8 Day" and stamped "6-72 West Germany". The second is 6 1/16" wide x 6 1/8" high, marked with "R" (Regula) and stamped "Germany". Included is part of a bird carving.
F: 8 Day Ingraham Winston 5$
The Clock is in good condition, and in working order. Still has repair tag attached.
G: Large Kundo Anniversary Clock 20$ OBO
This is a rather nice piece. Large size. No dome, no key. 2 missing adjustable feet, one missing mounting bolt, and one missing screw on the back "bridge". The suspension is ruined, but it is still there, along with the fork and both blocks. This could be a very nice clock once repaired.
H: Kundo Anniversary Clock 15$
Very similar to the clock above (same dial) but the smaller (standard) size. No dome, no key, one missing hand. The pendulum is missing, but the suspension spring (part of it) is there with the fork and top block. The 3 adjustable feet are missing. Movement is dirty, but looks to be in excellent shape. This could be a very nice clock if you have the spare parts for it.
J: Kundo Anniversary Clock (Battery) (Make an offer)
Beautiful dial, and I have seen this dial on mechanical versions as well. No pendulum or dome but everything else seems to be there. The 3 adjustable feet are there. A great clock for donor parts (finials, nuts & bolts, dial, hands, etc).
K: Atlanta Quartz Clock (1$ or free with another purchase?)
Made in Germany, the dial is nice, but the case is plastic. It appears to be missing some sort of mini handle or finial on top.
L: Ergo Mini Anniversary Clock (8 Day). 5$
An interesting little clock. Mostly made of plastic, with the dome secured with 2 screws. The suspension spring on it is ruined.
M: Kern Anniversary Clock 40$
Very nice clock in complete and working condition (Small size). All it needs is a dome and key. The suspension spring seems perfectly fine, and it will run for a few minutes. I'm asking more for this one, because it's very nice, and I may keep it if I can't sell it for 40$.
P: Manoir Anniversary Clock (Make an offer)
This one looks nice, but it is 90% plastic. One missing hand, no dome. I'm not sure if the suspension is still good on it.
Q: Kundo Electro-Magnetic Clock (Make an offer)
I'm not sure what to ask for this one. I sold a similar one a few years ago for over 200$, but I'm not expecting to get nearly that much for this one. It needs a dome and a suspension spring. Otherwise it looks to be in great shape, with clean contacts for the battery in the base. This is an excellent and collectible electro-magnetic clock.
S: Seth Thomas Alarm Clock 5$
Made in Germany. Alarm is functional, but movement needs cleaning.
T: "Deluxe" 7 Jewels Alarm Clock 5$
Made in Germany. Alarm setting knob is missing.
U: HAC Art Deco Desk Clock (Make an offer)
I may want to keep this one, but if you'd really like it, make me an offer. It has a very unusual winding arrangement on the back, and is in working condition. It has luminous hands and numerals.
W: School Slave Dial (Quartz Movement) 10$
This is a rather nice dial and bezel. The hands are missing, as is the original movement. The back is also missing. The lettering is hand painted.
Prices are negotiable. Shipping is extra (I pack very well, and I'll ship worldwide). I ship from Canada K6J 2V4.
A: Helmut Kammerer Cuckoo 10$
Missing back door, no pendulum, I may or may not have a chain for it (it appears to use only a single chain for the time and strike). Bellows leather is worn and needs replacing. The entire front is also loose on the case, but nothing too severe.
B: Beautiful Painted Regula Cuckoo 40$
Replacement pendulum, no side door, no hands. The flutes have a very nice sound to them. Has the chains and weights, but it's missing the hooks and loops. The colous on it are beautiful and it would make a great clock with a bit of work.
C: Regula Cuckoo 30$
Crest and hands are missing. Replacement pendulum included. Bellows need new leather/cloth. Otherwise the clock is in excellent condition. Chains and weights present.
D: White Painted Cuckoo Clock Case 5$
This is a rather rare clock, but it is only a partial case. The top and pendulum are missing, as is the movement, back door, hands, etc. It has the original bellows, and the original bird. I have white-painted weights with it also. The case is dirty, but the dirt comes off pretty easily. In the photos I've cleaned the right side and centre leaves as well as half the dial. The veins in the leaves have gold detailing.
E: Two Backboards for 8 Day Cuckoos (Make an offer)
One is 5 3/4" wide x 6 1/8" high, marked "8 Day" and stamped "6-72 West Germany". The second is 6 1/16" wide x 6 1/8" high, marked with "R" (Regula) and stamped "Germany". Included is part of a bird carving.
F: 8 Day Ingraham Winston 5$
The Clock is in good condition, and in working order. Still has repair tag attached.
G: Large Kundo Anniversary Clock 20$ OBO
This is a rather nice piece. Large size. No dome, no key. 2 missing adjustable feet, one missing mounting bolt, and one missing screw on the back "bridge". The suspension is ruined, but it is still there, along with the fork and both blocks. This could be a very nice clock once repaired.
H: Kundo Anniversary Clock 15$
Very similar to the clock above (same dial) but the smaller (standard) size. No dome, no key, one missing hand. The pendulum is missing, but the suspension spring (part of it) is there with the fork and top block. The 3 adjustable feet are missing. Movement is dirty, but looks to be in excellent shape. This could be a very nice clock if you have the spare parts for it.
J: Kundo Anniversary Clock (Battery) (Make an offer)
Beautiful dial, and I have seen this dial on mechanical versions as well. No pendulum or dome but everything else seems to be there. The 3 adjustable feet are there. A great clock for donor parts (finials, nuts & bolts, dial, hands, etc).
K: Atlanta Quartz Clock (1$ or free with another purchase?)
Made in Germany, the dial is nice, but the case is plastic. It appears to be missing some sort of mini handle or finial on top.
L: Ergo Mini Anniversary Clock (8 Day). 5$
An interesting little clock. Mostly made of plastic, with the dome secured with 2 screws. The suspension spring on it is ruined.
M: Kern Anniversary Clock 40$
Very nice clock in complete and working condition (Small size). All it needs is a dome and key. The suspension spring seems perfectly fine, and it will run for a few minutes. I'm asking more for this one, because it's very nice, and I may keep it if I can't sell it for 40$.
P: Manoir Anniversary Clock (Make an offer)
This one looks nice, but it is 90% plastic. One missing hand, no dome. I'm not sure if the suspension is still good on it.
Q: Kundo Electro-Magnetic Clock (Make an offer)
I'm not sure what to ask for this one. I sold a similar one a few years ago for over 200$, but I'm not expecting to get nearly that much for this one. It needs a dome and a suspension spring. Otherwise it looks to be in great shape, with clean contacts for the battery in the base. This is an excellent and collectible electro-magnetic clock.
S: Seth Thomas Alarm Clock 5$
Made in Germany. Alarm is functional, but movement needs cleaning.
T: "Deluxe" 7 Jewels Alarm Clock 5$
Made in Germany. Alarm setting knob is missing.
U: HAC Art Deco Desk Clock (Make an offer)
I may want to keep this one, but if you'd really like it, make me an offer. It has a very unusual winding arrangement on the back, and is in working condition. It has luminous hands and numerals.
W: School Slave Dial (Quartz Movement) 10$
This is a rather nice dial and bezel. The hands are missing, as is the original movement. The back is also missing. The lettering is hand painted.
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