August 20, 2006, 17:26
John C. BarrosWaltham Clock Question
I have had this clock for quite a few years now but really know nothing about it... I was hoping some of you could help out with some information... I always assumed it to be a deco era clock... Many Thanks
August 20, 2006, 17:28
John C. BarrosHere's a shot of the back...
August 20, 2006, 17:32
John C. Barroshope this one posts better
August 20, 2006, 17:36
Andy KrietzerJohn,
Is it mechanical, electric or battery? Looks like the back is screwed on (no place to wind it). Does the knob at top wind and set it?
Andy
August 20, 2006, 19:15
John C. BarrosIt's mechanical... The knob at the top winds and sets it...
August 20, 2006, 21:25
Tom HuberI have one of those, but not in the nice condition as John's clock is. Mine has a 37S, 8 day movement (car clock) movement in it.
Tom
August 20, 2006, 21:54
Jerry TreimanI believe that these are known as boudoir clocks or easel clocks (someone correct me if I have this wrong), and they came in a number of styles.
August 21, 2006, 10:24
Andy KrietzerThe old boudoir clocks I have seen usually wind from the back. As Tom mentioned, I believe this is a car clock movement. I need to invest in a lot more clock ID books!
Andy
August 23, 2006, 22:49
Andy DervanHello John,
Andy Krietzer is correct - this clock contains Waltham 37 size (7 jewel 8 day movement originally developed for car clocks containing 2 mainsprings). During the 1920's Waltham made an amazing variety of clocks with it: Half Size banjo clocks, miniature Pillar & Scroll, desk & boudoir clocks, travel clocks, wall clocks with mirrors.
They had a variety of winding configurations: bottom, back, top, side, and face. One problem was the long winding shaft into the movement could be sheared off and/or misconnect with the movement and would be difficult to repair.
Key repair tip: always replace both mainsprings if one breaks - putting a new mainspring with an old will probably cause the old one to break...
Andy Dervan
August 23, 2006, 23:23
Tom SeymourA similar application of a car movement from Elgin can be seen
HERE