Striking In The New Year.

[stuey]

This clock that I "rescued" is now ready to strike in 2015. I completely disassembled the movement; cleaned it; reassembled it; made some adjustments; oiled it; and did some cosmetic work on the case. It's around 90 years old (which is not really that old for a clock), and I bet it hasn't struck a new year in for many a year. http://i57.tinypic.com/1huivp.jpg

[tonyav]

Well done, stuey. What type of clock is it ?.

[stuey]

It's a Sessions 8 day time and strike mantle clock from around 1925. It still needs a glass domed bezel to cover the dial, and that's on order.

[Retrochic]

Is it a Sessions mantle clock? Late 19th early 20th century?

[Retrochic]

oops crossed post ^^^^^

[tonyav]

Thanks, both.

[stuey]

People have asked me why I don't fix the dial and paint the feet, side handles, and columns a nice new "goldy" colour. I say nope: those little "imperfections" are part of its history.

[tonyav]

And patina I think, stuey.

[stuey]

Yes, and the photo doesn't really show it that well.

[tonyav]

Looks good to me, stuey. I can see that it is of a certain age.

[stuey]

The dial is silk-screened onto very thin Celluloid which is attached to a convex metal dial pan. There's no way it can be repaired and still be called the original one.

[Peaspeculiars]

That's a beautiful clock stuey - perfect just the way it is.

[tonyav]

It looks good as it is, stuey.

[stuey]

But, to be honest, I doubt very much that I'll be awake to hear it strike 12:)

[wired]

A bit younger than my Dad but looks better, well done, will think of your clock at the appointed hour

[stuey]

Thanks, all; I'm glad you like it. Retrochic, I bet you're really "into" these kind of items aren't you?

[Retrochic]

Hi stuey -yes I'm into this sort of thing -I make a comfortable living from buying and selling such stuff, though this is a little older than I normally deal in. I've a little unit in an antique emporium and an online store.

[stuey]

Yes, Retro, I've seen you mention that. If I were over there, I'd certainly make a point of visiting and of course bringing my collection of hundreds of original vintage ads from the '20s to the '70s for you to peruse.

[Retrochic]

Stuey I remember you telling me about those ads. The last auction I went to there were a couple of rusty old metal advertising plaques from the 1950's and I thought I'd have a silly bid on them -maybe £20 -they went for £95.

[Dee Sa]

I am definitely impressed stuey, you must have a lorra patience, well done and a Happy New year to you and your clock.

[EDDIE51]

that's a fine looking clock stuey perfect as it is.
Retrochic can you post the name of your on-line shop? I could be interested in some items .