was in business from 1916-1922.īut the town or city from which they were located was Nicetown, Pa. From what I have found online is that the American Chime Clock Co. The pendulum is 33" long and 5 1/2" in diameter. Also, on the back of the pendulum, the date of 1840 is stamped. The only two identifications I can find is that on the chime mechanism is American Chime Clock Co. There are regular numbers, not roman numerals. I don't know if the face plate is made from tin or brass. I came to purchase a "tall" clock this past weekend that was in a house put up for sale.
This clock is made of oak and weighs 40 pounds.ĭoes anyone know anything about this clock, or how I can verify the information I have? Does anyone know what is it worth? It did keep perfect time, and the pendulum has an adjustment in case it doesn't. I think it is possible that with a cleaning and adjustment it would run very well again. The clock ran well for many years as long as it was perfectly level, but I have not wound it for several years now.
The face is stained in one area, and the case bottom at the feet has darkened from mopping over the years. The decorative glass pieces in it are thick and have beveled edges. There are saw marks on the back of the case as well. It is evident that the case is handmade, and pretty well done at that. She told me it is one of a kind, and handmade by an artisan clockmaker somewhere in Europe. She traded the clock and some cash for a pre-war truck we had for sale. She told me it was over 100 years old at that time. I acquired this clock over 30 years ago from a lady who moved to the US and had it shipped over from England. In summary I would like to asertain if anyone has knowledge of what mechanism would have been original to the clock and how to identify it. The clock was restored (badly) in 1945 by?
I am of the belief the clock mechanism is contemporary with the clock period but not from the original clock maker. I have invented the missing date parts in a simpathetic restoration that mearly attaches to the front plate with two screws should a future owner resent my restoration. The clock mechanism appears to be from another clock although it has the capability to drive the seconds and day-of-the-month dials. The clock mechanism had many problems the least of which was missing date parts rendering that part of the dial (day-of-the-month) inoperative. The dial is reputed to have been painted by a D Sinclair. It has a painted dial from T Russells depicting Queen Victoria visiting Dundee in 1844. The clock was originally made by Alexander Black of Kircaldy in Fife (Scotalnd) at around 1844 onwards. It turns out the movement restoration is quite a challenge. I was asked by the owner of a clock to restrore the movement. I am an amature clock restorer with some capability.
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