Repairs * Vintage Mantel Clocks * Antique Wall Clocks * Grandfather Clocks * Servicing * Calibration * Restoration

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

555 Wall Clock for Repair


This made in China 15 days wall clock '555' was not working and needs a service. After checking, found that the escapement mechanism was faulty. After repaired, the clock is working fine now.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Van Arcken Clock For Service





This clock is from circa 1920. It was sold in Indonesia back then by the Van Arcken company. The company's name is on the clock dial. Batavia is Jarkata today, and Soerabaya is Surabaya. The clock's movement is a Junghans. It has eight steel rods for it's beautiful chiming sound. This is a three keyholes mechanism as this clock chimes quarterly and strike hourly.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Isgus aka Jsgus Grandfather Clock for Repair





This grandfather clock movement was sent in for repair as it keeps stopping. There a confusion over it's brand name whether it's spelled as I-S-G-U-S or J-S-G-U-S because of the old cursive writing. After repair, the clock is now working fine. The photos above show the clock put in another clock case to test the timing as the case is not brought in together.

Isgus is from a German manufacturer originally from the Black Forest and founded in 1890.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Vintage Dutch Wall Clock for Repair




This vintage Dutch long wall clock from the 1970's was sent for repair. The case is 120cm long as it's a weight-driven clock. It's a 8-day mechanical movement with hour and half-hour striking. Made in Holland by Warmink. More information here.

Owner is selling this clock for RM4,500 o.n.o.