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Dial restoration – Fixoclock

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Posts in the Category: Dial restoration. Posted in - Dial restoration. On January 2nd 2014. Clock repair. clock restoration. The dial is the focal point of the clock and it obviously has to be readable at a distance for the clock to perform its duty, ie. display the hour of the day. Dials can be engraved metal, printed on metal, plastic or paper, have applied numerals, painted on wood or metal , fired in porcelain, …. CLOCKS I HAVE MADE – LIBRA series. 400 DAY TORSION PENDULUM CLOCKS – restored.

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Metal polishing – Fixoclock

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Posts in the Category: Metal polishing. Posted in - Metal polishing. On January 2nd 2014. Brass and silver cased clocks, in particular, are subject to oxidation and tarnishing due to reaction with the air, pollution and moisture therein. Most cases were originally lacquered to prevent the deterioration however in many cases this lacquer breaks down with time or is polished away. These cases may be returned to their original glory by …. CLOCKS I HAVE MADE – LIBRA series. LANTERN CLOCKS – RESTORED.

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WOODEN CASE REFURBISHMENT – Fixoclock

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Posted in - Case restoration. On January 2nd 2014. Many old clock cases are in need of structural refurbishment due to the failure of old adhesives, woodworm, abuse and accidental damage. Also the exterior finish of the case becomes dull, dirty and often over-lacquered or painted. The refurbishment of such clocks is done with regard for the age, original finish and the patina developed over the years. 1 Austrian bracket clock, c.1720 by Andreas Wachter of Schwechat. 3 Ithaca calendar clock case.

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CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR AND RESTORATION – Fixoclock

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CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR AND RESTORATION. Posted in - Movement restoration. On January 2nd 2014. Domestic clocks first started to appear in the early 1600’s and hence it is possible for a clock-maker/restorer of today, to be asked to service and repair clocks up to 400 years old! Naturally it requires knowledge of the methods and materials used through out the centuries to ensure that any work done on a clock is sympathetic to the original construction. 1 Italian lantern clock, c. 1740 by Lorenzo Riviera.

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BATTERY ELECTRIC CLOCK REPAIR – Fixoclock

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BATTERY ELECTRIC CLOCK REPAIR. Posted in - Electric clock. On January 2nd 2014. The use of small batteries in clocks began in the mid 1800’s and continued as interest in electrical appliances grew through to the 20th century. Early dry cell batteries ( Leclanche cells ) were small glass containers then progressed to the more familiar zinc cased cell all of which were prone to leak and cause corrosion and appliance failure. Pile = battery ). An extremely rare German made, DC electric remontoire clock,.

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CASE MAKING – Fixoclock

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Posted in - Case making. On January 2nd 2014. It is not uncommon for a clock mechanism to be separated from its original case. Wooden cases deteriorate due to moisture, heat, glue failure, abuse and accident. Metal cases rust, oxidize, break or fall apart due to joint failure. Stone cases fall apart due to adhesive failure and accident. As a result of these situations many orphan clock mechanisms are found. Replica cases can be made consistent with the period of the mechanism.

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Electric clock – Fixoclock

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Posts in the Category: Electric clock. BATTERY ELECTRIC CLOCKS – restored. Posted in - Electric clock. On August 17th 2016. Here are a selection of battery electric clocks. BATTERY ELECTRIC CLOCK REPAIR. Posted in - Electric clock. On January 2nd 2014. CLOCKS I HAVE MADE – LIBRA series. 400 DAY TORSION PENDULUM CLOCKS – restored. BATTERY ELECTRIC CLOCKS – restored. LANTERN CLOCKS – RESTORED. CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR AND RESTORATION.

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CLOCK DIAL RESTORATION – Fixoclock

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Posted in - Dial restoration. On January 2nd 2014. The dial is the focal point of the clock and it obviously has to be readable at a distance for the clock to perform its duty, ie. display the hour of the day. The following are examples of dials which I have restored. 1 Porcelain plaques on a brass dial plate. 2 Brass dial with silver chapter ring and black waxed numerals. 3 English lantern clock restored. 4 French clock’s missing numerals replaced. Italian lantern clock dial, c.1765 by Andreas Guarna.

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Movement restoration – Fixoclock

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Posts in the Category: Movement restoration. CLOCK MOVEMENT REPAIR AND RESTORATION. Posted in - Movement restoration. On January 2nd 2014. Clock repair. clock restoration. Domestic clocks first started to appear in the early 1600’s and hence it is possible for a clock-maker/restorer of today, to be asked to service and repair clocks up to 400 years old! Naturally it requires knowledge of the methods and materials used through out the centuries to ensure that any work done on a ….

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METAL CLOCK CASE REPAIR. – Fixoclock

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METAL CLOCK CASE REPAIR. Posted in - Case restoration. On January 2nd 2014. The figurine to be repaired here is the one of the largest of the Junghans models, the so called “Bat and Ball Boy”. The Junghans catalogue calls it “Bat Boy”and “Gros Elegant”. Clock repair. clock restoration. Please leave a Comment Cancel reply. METAL CASE POLISHING →. CLOCKS I HAVE MADE – LIBRA series. 400 DAY TORSION PENDULUM CLOCKS – restored. BATTERY ELECTRIC CLOCKS – restored. LANTERN CLOCKS – RESTORED.