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E Ingraham Co.. Oak cabinet clock No. 13, 1898

This old clock came to my shop a few years ago for repair and has several interesting features. Apparently nineteenth century clockmakers were already looking for ways to reduce cost. This model has steel plates, and except for the winding arbors, NO brass bushings! Of course the steel pivots, running steel against steel for 100 years, were 110% worn out! The owner reported that the clock had not run for a good many years, so it obviously wore out prematurely.

The movement has the pendulum mounted in front, just behind the dial, but there is no front door, so it is very difficult to remove the pendulum bob. At least Ingraham did include a fast-slow adjustment on the face.

Other interesting features include the use of half dead-beat escapement, and a bell to sound the half-hours while a gong sounds the hours.

Evidence of previous "less than professional" repairs abound - note the brass rod that someone soldered to one of the steel plates to prop the pivot over in it's worn hole. Fortunately the clock was complete and, except for a replacement paper dial, all original. After the installation of a bunch of bushings and other typical repairs, this clock is again being enjoyed by it's elderly owner (now deceased).




Not for sale
(Returned to owner after service)

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