Sharky, thanks for posting this. I'm fixing my first VR never having seen one work. The hour chime was firing at the same time as the 4-chime, not after the 4-chime finished. I knew that was wrong but couldn't wrap my head around the fix. Long story short, hourly gong locking lever needed the spring that was mis-applied to the hourly gong pawl lever. Not sure I would have gotten there without your video.
Very interesting movement. I have a clock that was given to me, but the movement was all apart. I am a amature, but was successful at getting it back together, but am not sure I assembled it correctly.. The gears with the pins that make the strike are different. (they will interchange, but one has more pins than the other.) The clock will run great with the hands off, but as soon as I add the hands, it locks up. Facing the front of the clock, I have the gear with the most pins on the left. Could you tell me if that is correct?
Hurrah! What a pleasant chiming sound! I like Westminster chime sequence because the clock seems to pray for those who works with much risks to protect them against any danger at every quarter hour in addition with counting the hours. Even if quartz clocks of Citizen, Seiko and Rhythm electronically imitate the sound of chiming bars they can't beat the real chimes.
Did you put this clock together? If you did I'd like to know if you could make a similar dial for me I have the movement the rods and even the case. I can't get a dial to fit. If you can I'll pay you for it so that I can really a clock like this in my collection. I love Chimes I have enough Westminsters, I have the Sonodo, the Frere Jacques, I have the Ave Maria FFR 4 Chimes, the Ave Maria Jura and Vedette, I have the Cloche de Jura and more and am awaiting the delivery of Odo with the famed Gai Chime. I am tryuing to lay my hands on an Ave Maria du Fatima there are many in Portugal but can't get a reliable vendor.
If you're still active, I recently purchased a box clock just like this. Same case and everything. Was the face held in by pins or some other method? I need to know just for future reference when I go to service mine.
Hi, I believe the movement is by Jauch. You can Google that. However, I have yet to find a movement that cannot be repaired. Can you not find an antique click repair person near you?
Hi Zane's Clocks (Zane?), I found most of my clocks at auction. Sometimes estate sales. I did it for a hobby. Sadly, spare time is something now lacking in my life - and my wife converted my shop into a home office!! I'm getting it back in a few months, though, and have many clocks in storage that will need a home. They will be mainly American, mostly weight-driven wall clocks. But also some nice shelf clocks and Chelsea marine types.
@@michaelcapkanis8534 i wish to find ones like these, i too restore them. i don’t really collect american clocks but chelsea’s are nice, do you have facebook?
@@tuileriesantiques9057 Hi Zane, I do have facebook, but never learned to use. I find the lack of privacy creepy. Anyway, if your intention is to buy from me to resell, I doubt you'd make any money. I take much pride in my work...extreme attention to detail. And, so I always try to sell for what I perceive as high retail. I know they are worth it, and then some, as the buyer never has to worry about what he can't see...no bad surprises. Hell, I've even fabricated and blued my own antique style nails just to retain the glass in a mahogany cased wall clock! I would never use modern brads or finish nails in a fine clock.
@@tuileriesantiques9057 I didn't take any offense at all. But I see you are a professional, and so I thought maybe you were seeking a source for good, unrestored clocks (aren't we all!), and that would not be me. I do love it. My friends used to ask, "Mike, whats with the clocks?" Well, history... art... craftsmanship... science... and gears! What more do you need? I shy away from extensive wood repair, though. I just don't have the experience. Like Hypocrites, my motto is, "First, do no harm." :)
