Where can I get a "key" for an old Seth Thomas wind up mantle clock ??

March 7th, 2010


Look in the "Yellow Pages" for a Clock retailer. The key is very common for most wind type clocks

how much is a black slate antique mantel clock with pillars and sculpture worth?

March 7th, 2010


Take a photo of it and post it for free with http://photobucket.com/
Have it appraised by a reputable Company.
If you need a list of the best Auction houses who deal in these sort of pieces ie.identification,evaluation,appraisals and ability to get the best offers,here you go;
http://www.christies.com/home_page/home_…
http://www.sothebys.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/igavel……..
Other great referencing sites with Fine Art on line galleries are;
www.askart.com, the link is below;
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/bin/search?fr…
www.artprice.com here is the link;
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/bin/search?fr…
www.absolutearts.com the link is;
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/bin/search?fr…
Whatever you do, do not post it with E Bay, you will not get the best pricing for your piece, speaking from my experience.
Some of these mantel clocks are fetching high prices especially when they are German or European made.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Cheers!

Trying to repair cuckoo clocks?

March 7th, 2010

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has a source (book, website, article..anything) that would help me learn to repair broken cuckoo clocks? My family has a few broken/damaged clocks and I’m interested in repairing/repainting them for Christmas gifts this year.

search your web…cuckoo clocks…have your name of the clock plus the type or model and serial numbers…make sure yout also see what type yours …like electric..or windup…etc

what is the difference between a mantle clock and carriage clock?

March 7th, 2010


The clocks are the same, except the ones known as
carriage clocks featured a handle on top, and were originally used as travel clocks. These clocks often sit on mantles, a shelf that projects from a wall above a fireplace.

See source for pictures of mantle clocks with and without handles.

Projection Clock Setback?

March 7th, 2010

I’ve been trying to set up the projection part of my iLive clock and it’s still not coming along all that great. I’ve set up my clock perfectly fine, but my projector keeps saying 8:88. And it doesn’t say anything in the manual about this. Can someone please help?

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I need instructions on how to set a hamilton mantel clock I received it has a key and 3 stems on the face?

March 7th, 2010


some clocks you turn the minute hand counter clockwise till you get to the right time. then you wind all 3 stems with the key. wind the stems every week at the same time.

Heco Miniature 400 Day Clock Made by Kern

March 4th, 2010

This miniature 400 day anniversary clock by Kern ticks once every 10 seconds (6 beats per minute), the slowest beating of the miniature 400 day clocks.

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Vintage Sony Dream Machine Clock Radio (For Sale on Ebay)

March 4th, 2010

This is a vintage Sony Dream Machine clock radio Model#ICF-C211. This video is a demonstration on how it works. I have this clock radio for sale in my Ebay store, Upstate Oddities. Please visit my EBAY store, Upstate Oddities, http://stores.ebay.com/Upstate-Oddities for many more odd and hard to find items.

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Mantle Clock Video 1

March 4th, 2010

Explanation of Mantle Clocks and the quality of our clocks.
For more information Please go to www.LaZinniaHomeDecor.com or call 1-800-948-9092

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MVI 2368 Mantel clocks quangdo

March 4th, 2010

Mantel clocks quangdo

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