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What's Wrong with my Colonial Mfg Co.(model 1698)? 
Hi, I’m in love with this grandfather clock. But the only clue I found about it is a paper label by the door, inside, that says: Colonial Mfg. Co, …

Colonial Manufaturing Company of Zeeland, MI 
I am interested in getting information on the Colonial Manufacturing Company of Zeeland, MI and theei Henry Ford Museum Reproduction Series

friendlyeagle 
The chimes on my grandfather clock suddenly stopped working. The clock has three chime sounds. Is there a chime control that I may have accidently …

dmkinaz 
I have a Harrington House grandfather clock. The center weight drops more quickly than the other two. In addition, it doesn't always chime. …

Broken weight casing 
The brass casing for one of the weights for our clock was dropped and is now ruined. We need to find a replacement casing or complete weight. Where …

Another Kohler Grandfather Clock Discovered 
My Father purchased this clock for my mother in 1977. The man my Father purchased it from was an old guy who brought the clock back from WWII Germany …

Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock For Sale 
I have this Tempus Fugit Grandfather clock grandfather clock as pictured. With the serial numbers U W 32020 B and 790411. The clock is in excellent …

Need info on the Clock Makers and time period for my Grandfather Clock 
Greetings all. I recently purchased an old Grandfather clock, and I am having difficulties ID'ing where it was made, or from what time period it is …

EKAWERKE FRIEDRICHRODA 
Looking for information on german made grandfather clock, the only writing is on the key, EKAWERKE FRIEDRICHRODA THUR. VERKAUFSABT.LEIPZIG-CI. No …

Howard Miller Ambassador Chime jammed 
I was trying to rotate the hands to the correct time. I was messing with the chime tune select (right side lever) and managed to disable the chimes. …

Herschede Grandfather Clock 
I have a Herschede grandfather clock bought in Cincinnati, Ohio around 1973. It has the number 5778 94 227 engraved on the frame in back. Does …

Kohler Grandfather discovered 
As an avid antique clock collector, I have been looking for a fine antique grandfather clock for a long time. I have always been impressed (as has …

Brake Fluid and Nano Lube = Clock Repair Magic!  
Hi, I am new to this form (or any form for that matter) but I thought my recent experience might be helpful to someone. First a little background: …

Can anyone help me identify the maker of this clock? 
I picked this clock up from a moving sale. It was left there by previous owners and the people had no information about it. There are no identifying …

WANTED Winterhalder / Colonial Clock ( Zeeland, MI) Time Only Movement Not rated yet
Hi: I'm looking to purchase a Winterhalder/Colonial (Zeeland, MI) time only mechanism and hands for a small floor clock that for a relative. The maker …

Looking to purchase Pulaski Keepsakes Collection Clocks Not rated yet
I am looking to purchase the Pulaski Keepsakes Collection Grandfather Clock and the wall clock which was manufactured by Pulaski Furniture in the 1970's …

What year is this clock? Not rated yet
I just bought this clock and need any info on it please ? Model 211 Serial 11679 Dial-r3 Movement-HL Finish-VoA4 Thank you! Ashley

Age of Colonial Manufacturing grandfather clock? Not rated yet
Twenty years ago I inherited a Colonial Manufacturing Co. grandfather clock from my mother who inherited it from my great uncle and aunt. She believed …

Seeking Information on Tall Case Clock and Replacement Works Not rated yet
Recently we purchased a tall case with a face. The face lists Colonial Mfg. Co. in Zeeland, Michigan. We are interested to find the approximate age …

Help in identifying mfg date of this Colonial Mfg. clock Not rated yet
We have recently purchased a clock case with the original dial. We are looking for the mfg date and replacement clock works. The case is cherry …

What is this disc on my Trend grandfather clock Not rated yet
We have just purchased a Trend grandfather clock. Above the dial is a disc that has pictures of a ship, 2 suns or moon, and a windmill. I can rotate …

Questions on my grandfather clock Not rated yet
I recently took posession of a GFC with no visible brand name. For the time, I am holding it until my son is settled (soon I hope). Parts include: …

What is the Best placement for Grandfather clock in home Not rated yet
Where is the best place to place a Grandfather Clock in your home? On carpet, hardwood, tile or does it matter? What about placement, like by a …

clock age Not rated yet
I have a clock manufactured by Colonial mfg. co. of Zeeland, MI. Serial number is 692819. How do I find the age (value) of this model and how …

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Ron clock hobbyist Not rated yet
Anyone living in Sparta New Jersey to share info on clock repair. Newbie just getting started. Thanks Ron

Punished with an inheritance by my grandfather  Not rated yet
Inheriting an old Grandfather clock would certainly only be grand if you were one whom enjoyed clocks. Or perhaps, if there was a sentiment behind …

The clock serves as a reminder of my grandmother Not rated yet
I inherited a Gazo grandfather clock from my grandmother who passed away last year. While unsure of the model, the clock reads "Gazo '77" when you open …

Door Key for Colonial of Zeeland Grand Father Clock Not rated yet
The Key to our Colonial of Zeeland Grand Father Clock is missing. Have gotten two Keys from local Clock Co. but neither work. Door hinges cannot …

Henschel grandfather clock chimes wrong number Not rated yet
Hi my hentschel grandfather clock chimes the wrong number. Ie chimes 4 times at 5 o'clock. the hour hand is not moveable. Thanks to anyone who …

Listening to the chimes on Christmas Eve.  Not rated yet
Yesterday, I visited my Uncle Simons house. When I was younger my cousins and I would go there with our families for Christmas Eve. The only recollection …

Sligh Grandfather Clock Model # 0964-2-AN Not rated yet
I have a Sligh clock made in Holland Michigan that I want to sell and was in need of its value or any other info about this clock, if anyone can help it …

Grandfather Clock Chimes Too Quiet Not rated yet
Hello I have two Ridgeway Grandfather clocks and they both have pretty quiet westminster chimes but the hour chimes are loud. How can I make the westminster …

Dating an antique Grandfather Clock Not rated yet
I have and old Grandfather clock the we came in possession of in early 1970s from Germany or Czechoslovakia. It has two weights and chimes on half-hour …

Running Kid Brief Novelty Wall Clock In Decor Design Not rated yet
Running Kid Brief cheap wall clocks In Decor Design. It is enviromental-friendly, no objectional odor, no fade, easy to clean. It is made from plastic …

My Grandfather Clock will only chime manually  Not rated yet
My grandfather clock keeps time perfectly but will only chime when I manually lift the arm that is on the front of the mechanism. I have taken it out …

Colonial, Western Germany  Not rated yet
I have a Colonial, Western Germany similar to model 1216, w/o a seconds hand. Actually, it looks identical to the Model 1216, even the moon. I …

Howard Miller Circa Mantle clock Not rated yet
I would never buy one of these again,it doesnt keep time and needs to be wound every other day and still may loose time. This clock was given as a gift …

John Wisbech Grandfather clock -Doesnt chime enough. Not rated yet
I have an issue with a Grandfather clock. The problem is the chime. The clock chimes every hour but unfortunately its always one chime short. Does …

Clock stopped Chiming Not rated yet
One of the weights fell off of the chain and ever since that time my grandfather clock does not chime on a regular basis. Why is it doing this? Please …

Info on Schultz Grandfather Clock Not rated yet
Does anyone know the story on Schulz Granfather Clock (Western Germany on the face) but I can't find anything online for the history of this clock.

My Clock is on Strike Not rated yet
Maybe I should say it is off. The clock now no longer strikes twelve. For some reason it strikes 1 both at midday and midnight. At 1 Oclock …

Trying to find the clocks maker Not rated yet
I have been trying to find the clocks maker. It has an enamel face. The name is very hard to read. It reads partly like "lli....... B or E d..urch" …

Yorkshire Grandfather Clocks - Antique Long Case Clocks by Dr David Firth Not rated yet
I was wondering if anyone had purchased this book and what they thought about it? It looks very specialised, but something I am after. It is a …

Disappointed purchaser Not rated yet
I purchased a Sligh grandfather clock with Westminster chimes approx 17 years ago. The quality of the chime, quarterly, hourly etc has been so uninspiring …

Robert Jackson Gainsborough Circa 1784 Not rated yet
We have a grandfather clock we're trying to learn something about. It had a tag identifying it as a Tall Case Clock by Robert Jackson. "Gainsborough" …

Colonial Grandfather Clock Keys Not rated yet
I have a Colonial Grandfather clock but I do not but I do not have the keys needed to wind it. How or where can I get one? Hi there, The best …

Question about a grandfather clock Not rated yet
Hello, I was given a grandfather clock as a gift. It says on a placard on from limited edition, the highland clock company, 1980 and has insignia around …

Need replacement tube Not rated yet
Hello, I have a clock with 5 long tubes, however the "gone" tube is missing. Does anyone know where I can buy a used one? Thanks! Hi Steve If …

Chimes bang the back of the clock Not rated yet
Hello, I have an 80-year-old clock with 5 long tubes. When the hammer hits them the bottom of the tubes bang slightly against the inside wooden back …