Vintage Clock Parts Guide

How to Apply a Flat Paper Dial to a Convex Dial Pan (Sessions Black Mantel Clock)
How to Apply a Flat Paper Dial to a Convex Dial Pan (Sessions Black Mantel Clock)
This article focuses on applying a flat paper dial to a convex dial pan, including stretching techniques, wet-application methods, adhesive choices, and practical alternatives when the curvature is too great.... Read more...
Removing Beeswax and Light Deposits From an Antique Oak Longcase Clock Case
Removing Beeswax and Light Deposits From an Antique Oak Longcase Clock Case
This article focuses on removing beeswax and light-colored deposits from the grain of an antique oak longcase clock case, including safe heat-based methods, identifying putty versus wax, and using traditional... Read more...
Restoring a Seth Thomas 124 Westminster Case and Silvered Dial
Restoring a Seth Thomas 124 Westminster Case and Silvered Dial
This article focuses on restoring a Seth Thomas 124 Westminster clock case, repairing veneer bubbles, applying shellac, and preparing a silvered dial for refinishing using traditional and modern methods. Assessing... Read more...
Stabilizing and Restoring Flaking Painted Clock Dials (Seth Thomas & Similar)
Stabilizing and Restoring Flaking Painted Clock Dials (Seth Thomas & Similar)
This article focuses on stabilizing and restoring flaking painted clock dials, including methods for sealing fragile paint, reattaching loose flakes, performing careful touch‑ups, and choosing appropriate varnishes for long‑term preservation.... Read more...
Beveled glass alternative for clock case restoration
Beveled glass alternative for clock case restoration
This article focuses on using acid‑etched window glass as a practical and attractive alternative to beveled glass when restoring antique clock cases, including materials, cutting, masking, and etching techniques. Why... Read more...
Restoring a Seth Thomas Adamantine Clock Case with Structural Damage and Veneer Failure
Restoring a Seth Thomas Adamantine Clock Case with Structural Damage and Veneer Failure
This article focuses on restoring a damaged Seth Thomas Adamantine clock case, including how to repair split boards, stabilize loose veneer, clean the Adamantine surface safely, and address issues with... Read more...
How to Fix Slow‑Drying Shellac on Antique Clock Cases (Causes, Diagnosis, and Recovery)
How to Fix Slow‑Drying Shellac on Antique Clock Cases (Causes, Diagnosis, and Recovery)
This article focuses on diagnosing and correcting slow-drying shellac on antique clock cases, including how alcohol quality, humidity, pad saturation, and coat thickness affect curing and how to recover a... Read more...
How to Make a Replacement Hinge Pin for a Gilbert Mantel Clock Door
How to Make a Replacement Hinge Pin for a Gilbert Mantel Clock Door
This article focuses on making a replacement hinge pin for a Gilbert mantel clock door, including how to choose the correct metal, size the pin accurately, shape it with simple... Read more...
How to Repair and Refinish an Ingraham Black Enameled Wood Case (Japanned Finish)
How to Repair and Refinish an Ingraham Black Enameled Wood Case (Japanned Finish)
This article focuses on restoring the black enameled (Japanned) finish on early Ingraham mantel clocks, including how to repair water rings, choose the correct paint, blend touch‑ups, and preserve original... Read more...
How to Restore a 1916 Ingraham Black Enamel Mantel Clock Finish Without Damaging Its Antique Character
How to Restore a 1916 Ingraham Black Enamel Mantel Clock Finish Without Damaging Its Antique Character
This article focuses on restoring the original black enamel finish on early 20th‑century Ingraham mantel clocks, including how to clean, polish, touch up worn areas, revive shine, and preserve delicate... Read more...
How to Restore a Water‑Damaged Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Case Safely and Correctly
How to Restore a Water‑Damaged Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Case Safely and Correctly
This article focuses on restoring a water‑damaged Ridgeway grandfather clock case, including how to remove mold, assess MDF damage, repair split wood, and safely refinish the cabinet after removing the... Read more...
How to Remove and Salvage Decorative Parts from a Schlenker & Kienzle Clock Topper
How to Remove and Salvage Decorative Parts from a Schlenker & Kienzle Clock Topper
This article focuses on safely removing a non‑original topper from a Schlenker & Kienzle wall clock, including how to soften old hide glue, how to avoid damaging fragile ornaments, and... Read more...