Unexpected Clock Project
It turns out there are a few old clocks rummaging around my family. I have my maternal grandmother’s clock and my brother has my paternal grandmother’s clock. The latter is not working and so I’ve been asked to “fix it”.
I don’t know too much about this clock other than it was manufactured by E. Ingraham & Company in Bristol Connecticut. It is not a fancy clock nor an expensive or elaborate movement. From the little research I have, I’m guessing it is from the 1920’s or 1930’s and might be in the $200 range. Of course, it has family value beyond the price but it’s always interesting to consider what a “family heirloom” is valued at by the family vs the open market.
As for the condition, well, the first thing I’ve had to do is unwind the thing. It’s been wound (over wound) for quite some time. Now that that is finished, I need to degrease it and add a bit of clean oil. It appears the only issue is that it has a bit of excess friction. My hope is the cleaning and oil will be all that is needed before reassembly. I’m not keen on disassembling this clock !
