October 02, 2012, 08:29
Jack WinchFrench mantle clock - broken balance pivot
I have a French clock with a platform escapement. Unfortunately the balance pivot is sheared. The overall platform measures 34mm x 23.6mm. Can anyone recommend where or how to fix this economically? It has a nice 'Arts and Crafts' case and I had promised it as a gift to my son.
This has a platform escapement, but unfortunately the balance pivot has sheared. I promised this clock to my son, as it has a nice 'Arts and Crafts' case. Can anyone help me as to how and whether this can be repaired, or a source of parts? The 'platform', as pictured, measures 34.0mm x 23.6mm.
In hope...
October 02, 2012, 08:30
Jack WinchHere's a view of the case...
October 02, 2012, 20:10
"Curly" SjolanderJack, Nice little French clock. To repair the balance, a watchmaker would either have to make a new staff or repivot the old one. I doubt that parts would be available.
Curly
October 02, 2012, 22:17
Evan PattonVery cool case! I'm not much of a clock guy, but that has really nice lines,
October 03, 2012, 08:13
Norman MayberryGood Morning jack,I have worked on several of these over the years and have a new platform balance in my cabinet.A person with good mechanical skills can probably adapt it to your clock.I've even adapted Russian platforms to work on French clocks.Also Timesavers sells a few different ones.They have an on line catalog,just Google Timesavers.Here is a picture of the one I have.Regards.Norm
October 03, 2012, 19:43
Steven FordJack,
I came across this today
Platform Escapements. The website says he repairs and repivots platform escapements.
Hope this helps!
Steve
October 07, 2012, 16:59
Jack WinchThank you Curly, Evan, Norm and Steve for your helpful comments and kind words!
I will try to see if I can find a replacement escapement and have emailed 'Platform Escapements' to see if they can help and how much it might cost...