https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8kmyzR3SSI
Restoring a lovely late 18th century Verge dial clock by Weeks of London.This was a really lovely clock to work on. Join me in this short series of videos t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqBKgAZPbg
In Part 5 of the restoration of a lovely Verge dial clock by Weeks of London, I regulate the restored movement, clean and repair the dial and hands and compl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6MjUPQTXuE
In Part 4 of the restoration of a lovely Verge dial clock by Weeks of London, I assemble the restored movement and see the first fresh ticks.Follow along wit

https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/tutorial-on-resilvering-brass-dials.139811/
I don't know if the search is fixed but I provided a link to a video of a guy doing this on a late 18th century dial last year. It is wax first and then silver. The prepared silver chloride is readily available from people like M&P, cream of tartar comes from a supermarket or a grocer. The wax is black sealing wax. Does it really need rewaxing?

https://www.worthpoint.com/articles/collectibles/seven-hints-restoring-antique-clocks
However, some excellent examples of 18th- and 19th-century clocks need a little case work to restore them to marketable condition while, at the same time, attempting to retain as much of their original finish and case components as possible. ... where they do superior dial cleaning and restoration. On the other hand, you can try mixing Ivory

https://www.patreon.com/posts/assembling-18th-82081384
Assembling an 18th Century Dial Clock - Weeks of Work Part 4. Apr 26, 2023. In Part 4 of the restoration of a lovely Verge dial clock by Weeks of London, I assemble the restored movement and see the first fresh ticks... Join to unlock. 5. 1. Locked. By becoming a member, you'll instantly unlock access to 43 exclusive posts. 32.

https://antiquevintageclock.com/2019/08/02/inpainting-a-seth-thomas-clock-dial/
There are 4 steps to inpainting. Mix paint to match and cover the large and small paint loss sections, Touch up the numerals with black paint, Redraw missing sections of the chapter ring and fine line details of the numerals and. Reproduce the designs in the 4 corners. Step 1 - paint large and small sections of the dial.

https://www.clockrepaircumbria.co.uk/post/2017/01/17/longcase-clock-repair-a-conservation-approach
This clock will be completely dismantled, then cleaned using a conservation method approach; its wear issues will also be addressed. Pictured below the clock is shown exactly as was when dismantled, great care will be exercised in the cleaning and repair of the clock, the wrong cleaning process could completly ruin a Longcase Clock mechanism as

https://wornandwound.com/time-through-the-ages-part-1-the-english-watch-making-heyday-where-did-it-all-start/
His work laid the foundation for modern clock making and greatly influenced subsequent generations of horologists. The early years of the 18th century was a time of great exploration. When ships left Greenwich harbour and set their timekeepers when the Time Ball dropped at 1pm, they were then at sea for weeks and months at a time.

https://antiquevintageclock.com/2020/06/19/renewing-an-antique-clock-case-in-three-easy-steps/
Container for the shellac. Terry cloth or cotton for French polish pad. 400 grit sandpaper and 0000 steel wool. Clean-up rags. Step 1 - cleaning the case. A thorough cleaning is the most important step. There is no point in applying wax or any other finishing coat until the case is free of years of dirt and grime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PTLlRG-COo
In this series, I will be covering all the work required to restore a nineteenth-century bracket clock. This is part 1 where I assess the condition of the c

https://www.sardesonhorology.com/18th-century-30hr-longcase-clock-repair
18th century 30-hour longcase clock alarm reinstatement The owner of this clock wanted the mostly-missing alarm mechanism reinstated - all that was left was a setting dial, boat spring, bottom potence, and a stud for mounting the crown wheel (which had been repositioned in the past).

https://www.pendulumpublications.com/latest-post/tips-for-dating-early-antique-longcase-clocks
Lets first look at a number of feature s which will help us to date an antique clock, and then I will show you five examples of how to date an antique longcase clock dating from around 1720 - 1740. Small cherub head 1670-1710; Twin cherubs and crown 1690-1720; Twin cherub and mace 1690-1730. Male head mask 1710-1730. Female head mask 1720- 1740.

https://www.newportrestoration.org/collection/sunburst-wall-clock/
The sunburst clock features a central painted dial with Roman numerals within a beaded frame and sunburst surround. Doris Duke purchased it for the Duke family residence on 5th Avenue in the early 1940s, and it came to Rough Point in the early 1960s. Place/Date of Manufacture. France, ca. late 18th-century. Materials. wood, gilt, metal, paint

https://www.theclockmakersworkshop.com/clock-repairs
The images below are showing the restoration of a late 18th Century fusee verge striking bracket clock by Watkins, Snow Hill, London . The work involved a complete repair including dial, movement, and case. This beautiful clock features an engraved back-plate often found in these types of clock.

http://theantiquesalmanac.com/glossaryofantiqueclockstyles1.htm
Glossary of Antique Clock StylesPage 1. Glossary of Antique Clock Styles. Page 1. Advertising Clock Wall or shelf clocks that display advertising somewhere on their clock dial or case. Animated Clock A clock with moving parts that displays the actions of a person, animal or object. Anniversary Clock A clock that needs winding approximately once

https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/text-on-rear-of-dial-early-1800s-wall-clock.203800/
Yes I meant UV light. I never had much luck using one. I just spent $80 on a supposedly good UV light, in large part to try on my clocks. But still no dice. Many dials have had home made numeral strengthening attempts. Some are unsightly. But if you know a good dial painter, sometimes you can buy good clocks with ugly dials at low prices.

https://www.clock-watches.co.uk/clock-repairs-2
We have our own fully equipped workshops in-house. Work such as dial restoration or case repairs may need to be sent away. ... Costs start from £190 +VAT for a timepiece and a 17th-18th century long case/grandfather clock on average is £640 +VAT ... unfortunately there is currently not a viable cost effective method to x-ray every part of

https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/18th-century-silver-dial.206417/
Mar 27, 2024. #1. Hello, I have a general question regarding 18th century grandfather clocks. I'm not very familiar with these. However, I noticed that most have brass dials/faces. I recently saw the one shown in the attached photos with a completely 'silver' dial. I have never seen this before.