Absolutely wonderful new additions as always! By the way, I finally got my hands on a Westminster/Fontenoy clock which I'd been wanting for over a year. It arrived just today, and after setting it up it's already one of my favorite clocks ever! Video will be out next week
absolutely! I am planning to make an update of my collection, but I’d love to go through and make a video showing all the different chime clocks and unique movements in my collection as well
Fabulous collection, well done. The 2 x 'bim-bam-bom' ones are most unusual and a great idea. Yes, the longcase clock with chain drive and the deep W/M chime sounds fabulous. The one with slightly out of tune chimes is pretty okay as it is actually, as I've heard far worse.
Thank you so much!! It’s amazing seeing it grow and being able to restore everything myself makes everything that much better. I’ve also heard worse chimes, however the musical ear is as unforgiving as ever!
Congrats on getting the FFR clock together :D It's the first one of these with this style of case that I've seen. Hope your collection will keep growing. Good luck with future projects! I'll also have to mess with an Electro-Vedette in a few weeks. It hasn't arrived yet.
See, this is why I so absolutely love your channel! You've got both great skills, and impeccable taste! These are both fantastic, and you're right, this Herschede has some of the nicest rods I've ever heard on one! The FFR sounds grand as well, although... and it feels strange saying this, because I generally like more mellow-sounding chimes... but actually, I think these four-chime ones were actually designed to sound quite loud and strident. At least, pretty much every one I've heard sounds like that. That said, to me personally, the muted quality you've given it with the new hammer leather is quite a lovely change.
2nd clock. Yes,chime sounds fab. I hope you make clock repair your main job! Thought about going to BHI in England? Pity you're not in Scotland, as I have a fair few chimers needing attention
Very nice presentation and for the benefit and information of you and others who view this, there are actually words for the Westminster melody and they are below if you want to look them over while listening or sing along, particularly with the one that is heard at the 9:38 mark. Lord, through this hour, be Thou our guide. So, by Thy power, no foot shall slide.
Soaking in Evaporust for 24 hours to remove the rust and wash off the coil gong/ steel chime rods with dish soap and it will regain their tune& sonority.
The Juach grandfather clock sounds like an actual bell tower keep up the good work!! 😁 9:35 Another favorite of mine from your collection is that bim bam wall clock by gustav becker at 7:43
The rust on its chimes effects the sound believe it or not. They are very finely tuned instruments and should be treated as such. I know not to paint over the rust but clean the rust off first. Sorry Idk the best way to clean them, maybe look it up online if you don't know?
This is the "SONNERIE DES HEURES SEULES". This clock comes with 2 other chimes we have the dual chime which chimes on the same 4 rods as the Westminster that is the Bells of Jura. This is extremely rare this has 7 rods for this special "SONNERIE DES HEURES SEULES."
Hi Brooks, You have a very beautiful collection! You have a similar taste of clocks as I do! My favorite types are French chime clocks with all sorts of melodies. I am researching ODO and Vedette clocks, and if you are interested in talking about these beautiful clocks, let me know! There are so many various French chime clocks and I get very excited to see new ones. -Calvin
thank you, i’m glad somebody gets it with those things. i’ve been collecting since 2012 and i’ve only see one ariel and one atosa for sale. also sorry i’m so late to responding.
I've been collecting since the 80s, and I only have the "Jet" model and one by the Terry Clock Co......so they must not that easy to find!@@Brooks_Adams
Yes, heard it a few times before, but oh! it's so depressing and in the minor key. As I recall I could have bought a wall chimer in Dundee a few years back, but decided against it, as it could have cost a lot to overhaul.
Great work on that clock! Sounds amazing! I haven't heard of Fontenoy chimes until I watched your video. I also repair mechanical clocks and am 29 years old and recently subscribed to your channel.
I have a French 4-chimes clock that I think plays these 4. Mine needs fixed: the chime patterns in particular. The chimes on this one of yours are a bit less good, but good you've got an example of a French 4-chimer. So, you visit France and presumably can speak French?
Thank you for your comment, it’s great to hear from you again. I have not visited France but plan to one day. I also must say that I do agree, the chimes on this one aren’t the best, however I’m super lucky that I get to own one
@@Brooks_Adams Good, I'd encourage that, but you may also want to take a course to learn the French language. I've just sat my National 5 French and hope to get a good mark. I now want to study Higher French here in Scotland. My plan is to visit Paris and other areas of France one day. I LOVE their perpetual calendar clocks and you get different qualities of these. You're probably more likely to get rarer chimers at places such as Flea Markets and possibly auction houses in France.
@@Brooks_Adams Yes, gorgeous language, but good to use it properly and to SOUND French also. That's why I heartily recommend taking a course whereby you're encouraged to learn it, speak it, write it, listen to it, by doing a good, recognised qualification in it. See how that goes, then consider taking it to the next level.
Yes please, let's see more. Often the reason why many RU-vidrs turn comments OFF, is because of abuse and silly comments. I hope no-one spoils it for you and that you can allow comments.
