How do you start a Smiths Sectric clock?
To start it you push in the hand set knob after setting the hands and release it smartly. That sets it off.
How can you tell when a clock was made?
So if you know the time line of a company’s history, you can tell when your clock was made. Good examples of this are The Seth Thomas Clock Company, Ansonia, E. Ingraham, and The Waterbury Clock Company. Another thing to notice is the style of the clock. These styles are well documented in clock books as to the years they were made.
Where is the identification number on a clock?
Very few clocks have the identification information on the front plate. Only some antique American units have this type of information on the front plate instead of the back. The movement number on the back plate provides all the information about the clock.
How to identify a mechanical clock movement number?
Matching the mechanical clock movement number is what makes the difference. If the old movement number matches the one on the list, then you will get that same movement. If there is any question, send an email so we can clarify things. It is better to ask a question than to not get the right item when Identifying a mechanical clock movement.
Where can I find the name of the clock maker?
Good customers of a clock company that bought in bulk could arrange to have their own name printed on the dial. In this case, look at the movement for the name or trademark of the maker. Some clocks are unsigned.
Do you know the name of the clockmaker?
The name may be: However, on some clocks the name that appears on the dial may not be the name of the clockmaker. Sometimes it is the name of the retailer that sold the clock. If it is the retailer’s name, finding information on the company may help with identifying and dating the clock.
Why do I want to know who made my clock?
The situation often arises where the owner of an antique clock or watch wants to learn more about it. Even the most basic facts such as the maker’s dates go some way towards identification.
What makes an antique clock difficult to identify?
Antique clocks come in many different sizes, styles and designs and can be made of many different materials. Clocks have been produced for centuries, and were made all over the world. It is the diversity of antique clocks, as well as the multitude of clock makers, that can make them challenging to identify.
How is the identity of a clock dial determined?
In other words, the dial can be by one maker and the pendulum by another. The identity of the clock movement itself is what needs to be known in order to get a replacement. This is true for any of the other items such as the dial. So the identification is all about the clock movement only.
