What is the date on an antique clock?

What is the date on an antique clock?

Both dials are in excellent condition. The 8″ clock dial was restored by our favorite dial-painter, Lesley Fernandez; the calendar dial is original. The clock dial has the ST logo + U.S.A. + Pat Dec 28, 1875 (which matches the stamp on the movement).

How big is the Seth Thomas parlor clock?

Here’s another clock that we’ve never had available to us to offer to you in our 23 years online, the Seth Thomas Parlor Calendar No. 6, this one in Walnut, circa 1882-1887. Physical: The walnut case (also offered in oak and old oak starting in 1888) measures 27″h x 14.5″w x 5.75″d and is in very good physical condition.

Is the clock on my front door original?

The glass is original as are the calendar rollers, damascened pendulum and weight. The 14″ dials have the original paint. There is an original label inside behind the calendar movement and one in the base, and a remnant label on the inside of the door. Mechanical: The clock movement was recently overhauled and the calendar movementserviced.

How big is the walnut case on an antique clock?

Physical: The walnut case (also offered in oak and old oak starting in 1888) measures 27″h x 14.5″w x 5.75″d and is in very good physical condition. It was refinished at some point in the past. The case also has the original glass top and bottom. Both dials are in excellent condition.

How is the regulator clock set in a clock store?

In clock stores, a regulator was always used as the time standard to which all other clocks in the store were set. Regulators are set by increasing or decreasing the speed of the pendulum swing. Synchronize the regulator clock to a known accurate time source such as the time displayed on a cellphone or computer.

How often should I Change my regulator clock?

Make additional adjustments to the pendulum nut to fine tune the accuracy of the clock. Accuracy to within plus or minus two minutes per week is considered optimal for the design of a regulator clock and generally can’t be further improved.

Are there any regulators for sale in Rochester NY?

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How to check the accuracy of a regulator clock?

Rotate the minute hand only in a clockwise direction to set the clock hands to the time. Wait 24 hours, then compare the time on the regulator clock to the time displayed by an accurate time source to determine any discrepancy in the clock’s accuracy. Stop the swing of the pendulum and hold the pendulum still in one hand.