After posting this video I was contacted by a direct descendant of Gideon Roberts who has been looking for a Roberts clock for decades. I am happy to say that this fine clock is back in the Roberts family ticking away in their dining room. I am sure it will stay in the Roberts family for a long time and that we will remain friends.
There's nothing more peaceful and soothing than the rhythmic ticking of a clock. I'm impressed with the craftsmanship and have never seen wooden gears so that was a real treat! For a clock that's over two hundred years old, she's a real beauty. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Mr. Clock Guy...beautiful house...love the parquet and the great example of a splendid old timepiece! I have a circa 1815 Riley Whiting big boy. Wooden movement, cast iron weights, removable bonnet, white pine that has been stripped of the dark lacquer and a clear coat applied. For such a large beast, it chimes like a woose haha...Runs a wee slow like me, but after some 200 yrs. she's doing fine. I only run thru it's winding once a month to keep her awake and in shape. I'm jealous as it doesn't have that costly $1.25 option of fixing the chime sequence. I know this is after the fact, but I'm glad it found her original family...
I have a new hampshire clock with an almost identical movement. One of the teeth is broken not sure how to proceed with fixing it , also in need of weights and a pendulum.
I do this for a living, remove the weights, pendulm. stabilize the weight cords with blue non stick tape, remove all finials etc. slow is the way to go, and remember free advice is only sometimes worth what it const you.
Yes. I always remove the movement for moves other than just around the room. Moving to a new location in the same room I carefully lift the clock straight up and move it a couple inches at a time.
I have a Luman Waston clock. It has the wooden movement like the one in your video. Do you have any tips on getting it running? I have the weights and would like to know which one goes where. Jon
A great - great granddaughter of Gideon Roberts contacted me a few years ago and I sold the clock to her. We both wanted the clock to stay in the Roberts family.
After posting this video I was contacted by a direct descendant of Gideon Roberts who has been looking for a Roberts clock for decades. I am happy to say that this fine clock is back in the Roberts family ticking away in their dining room. I am sure it will stay in the Roberts family for a long time and that we will remain friends.
That’s amazing. It’s so nice to hear about things like that happening.
There's nothing more peaceful and soothing than the rhythmic ticking of a clock.
I'm impressed with the craftsmanship and have never seen wooden gears so that was a real treat! For a clock that's over two hundred years old, she's a real beauty. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic clock! Every inch is fascinating. This is like watching an old episode of “going for a song”, an antiques program in the 1970s.
Hello Mr. Clock Guy...beautiful house...love the parquet and the great example of a splendid old timepiece! I have a circa 1815 Riley Whiting big boy. Wooden movement, cast iron weights, removable bonnet, white pine that has been stripped of the dark lacquer and a clear coat applied. For such a large beast, it chimes like a woose haha...Runs a wee slow like me, but after some 200 yrs. she's doing fine. I only run thru it's winding once a month to keep her awake and in shape. I'm jealous as it doesn't have that costly $1.25 option of fixing the chime sequence. I know this is after the fact, but I'm glad it found her original family...
A work of art!
Amazing dat it haz survived da centuries .I love it .Verry beautyful
rewatching the play list today.
Thank you so much for watching. Sorry I am not the best videographer.
Beautiful
Wonderful old clock!
I have a new hampshire clock with an almost identical movement. One of the teeth is broken not sure how to proceed with fixing it , also in need of weights and a pendulum.
If you had to move it would you remove the wooden works first??
I do this for a living, remove the weights, pendulm. stabilize the weight cords with blue non stick tape, remove all finials etc. slow is the way to go, and remember free advice is only sometimes worth what it const you.
Yes. I always remove the movement for moves other than just around the room. Moving to a new location in the same room I carefully lift the clock straight up and move it a couple inches at a time.
I have a Luman Waston clock. It has the wooden movement like the one in your video. Do you have any tips on getting it running? I have the weights and would like to know which one goes where.
Jon
Would you have a spare tall case movement for sale? I build clocks and would like to have one to copy. It can be in bad shape. Thanks you.
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A great - great granddaughter of Gideon Roberts contacted me a few years ago and I sold the clock to her.
We both wanted the clock to stay in the Roberts family.
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Thank you.
I'm sure you can do it too. Just look for Stodoys plans.