Small Wag-On-The-Wall Clock Restoration & Custom Wall Shelf

This is a really cute little clock that I picked up a few years ago. It didn't need too much work, but it had problems with all the dial hooks, it needed new doors, and some general cleaning and maintenance.



While I took the clock apart for cleaning, the original keeper for the count wheel broke. I had to make a new one.



I'm not sure if these are factory markings, maker's markings, or simply a former owner, but more than likely they are in German, and I can't read German.





The dial appears to be printed paper glued over wood, but I'm not 100% sure. I bought the clock purely because it had such a wonderful dial. Many of these Black Forest clocks have beautiful, colourful dials.





Top:



Front (after cleaning and repairs):







The bottom still has the original dark red paint. I tried to match this for the side doors and shelf.



New doors. The "hinges" are more or less just bent staples, and they were tricky to install. They are drilled at an angle, and then driven into the wood. A lot of care has to be taken not to split the wood while forcing the staple end in place.

The teeny tiny little slots were cut with a small drill bit and a jeweler's saw.





The clock came with original (painted) weights and pendulum.



All done! This one is fairly small. The dial is about 8 1/4" high.









The paint is sort of a 2-tone (mottled) burgundy that is bordering on dark pink. I was aiming for more of a red, but the pink matches the dial. The shelf was made of thin pine, and wax polished after painting.







For size:





The only issue with the clock is that both chains are only about 3 feet long. I would need 2 new chains at 50 or 51 LPF and these are not available.

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.