Internet Horology Club 185
Restoring a viennese Mantel clock

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July 05, 2008, 15:54
Clive Driscoll
Restoring a viennese Mantel clock
Here is a photo of the case of a viennese mantel clock around 1800-1820, in rosewood and ebony veneer.

I'll post pictures of the movement later. The four quarters are struck on 2 spiral gongs.

The guy a purchased it from had, had it for 40 years and was always going to restore it but never got around to it. Is this a familiar story? or what. I was determioned not to let it happen again

I picked it up in two carrier bags, he assured me that most if not all of it was there.

Sorry for the poor picure. This is a photo of a photo as at the time I didnt have a digital camera.

I've now finished the clock, I'll post additional photos over the next week or so.


July 06, 2008, 08:15
Dr. Debbie Irvine

Clive,

We look forward to seeing your restoration!

Debbie

Smile

July 07, 2008, 12:18
Clive Driscoll
Here are some pictures of the movement before work started (again photos of photos so a little indistinct)


July 07, 2008, 12:21
Clive Driscoll
And again


July 09, 2008, 09:33
John Woolsey
Clive, have you had a go at putting the photo's through a scanner and photo editing programme - such as Paint Shop Pro etc?

It can get a bit tedious doing a lot of pic's that way, but you'll be happier with the results.

Certainly looking forward to seeing this one come to life, looks a very unusual clock.

Best regards

John
July 09, 2008, 16:16
Clive Driscoll
Thanks John, good tip

I really ought to try it some day.

Anyway here is the finished clock. I'll post a few pictures and then explain what needed doing and some of the interesting things I found out about the clock in my research.


July 09, 2008, 16:43
Clive Driscoll
Another view


July 09, 2008, 16:52
Clive Driscoll
The "floor" detail behind the pillars