Thursday

Gold Jaquet-Droz watch



This jewel might look massive in that picture but if you look in the  picture, in the blue tray you can see a few jewels they dont get much smaller then that one hopes .


Candle Time piece



 I have got to take a photo of the candle part and pop a picture on, but the movement  is working and clean now.


BAROGRAPH.


It tell you the air pressure through the week.




All clean going back together.

Monday

Carriage clock with lever platform escapement


Stripping down the platform for a clean, and the movement.If your clock doesnt work then its probably dirty and it needs cleaning and oiling if all the pinions are clogged up then this could stop it from working. Please dont expect me to wave a magic wand this process takes a little time to do and money around £100 .



Ansonia clock serviced





An ansonia clock having a service .

 


Needing a few new bushes.

English Longcase Escapement pallet Getting Made


First you have to cut the right shape.

 



filing down with needle files.
These pallets wear down over time. You can put a hardened steel shoe on them were they wear or make a new one if they are two far gone. 
 

Saturday

Rust on clock hands, Edward how, Longcase Clock

 Clock movement has got damp and rust is starting to get a hold.
The movement has a nice calender with a separate hand that goes around the dial .In for a service.