As the North Coast Regional began thinning out in early afternoon, Tom Seymour took me on an educational clock hunt. While examining a table of clocks, this beastie (hiding under the table) bit us in the legs. Finding an outlet plug we tested it. With a little coaxing the old horse ran and soon after the wallet came out.

First order of business was to service and lube the movement.This now runs smooth.

The undersize glass was heavily glued on. This will have to be replaced with the correct size. Now the fun part...removing the thick paint slopped on many years ago.

Appears that nice lumber is hiding underneath that paint. This is going to take some time.

Nice find ralph,i would like to see it after you work your majic on it.
Thanks for sharing.

....the dial appears to be in exceptional condition and the wooden bezel now appears to be a very nice close-grained mahogany...this'll be one very nice clock when 'Mr Eclectric' is done w/it!...

Looking great Ralph!! Nice job uncovering the real clock underneath. That is going to be a real stunner when you get it finished.

Glad you took the "before" pictures.

So, don't leave us in suspense! How are things shaping up now? Regards. Mark

Patience,Patience!

Many things to consider. One can say in many areas the paint was holding things together. Many pieces of wood were used to make the door and loose segments had to be glue backed together. The new glass has arrived and a bit of fitting is in store.

A methodical approach is the key to a pleasing outcome.

Sounds more like the description of my car! Very good. Regards! Mark

Mark,
is that whip you are using to get Ralph going on this clock one of those kangaroo hide braided models?

OH NO!!!!!......Please not the whip again!

I'll behave.

AH, it just took a little 'roo persuasion, and lo and behold, a beautiful project presents itself! (grins) High regards! Mark

Great job Ralph, the clock looks good as the day it was made.Your clock projects always turn out great.Thanks for sharing this.
About how many hours of work do you have in this beauty?

Ralph,

Very nice restoration on a great clock!!

...factory fresh!!!another great restoration Ralph!!!

Wow!!! never would have guessed the wood was so beautiful under all that mess. Great Job!!!