Boardman & Wells Clock Striking 10 o' Clock

This is an 1830's wooden works clock I am currently restoring. The clock is made by Boardman & Wells (before 1837). This type of clock is called a Column & Splat. The columns are stencilled in gold, but it's not visible in the video.

The movement in this clock needed about 7 repairs done to the teeth (which I have done), and still needs new bushings installed (wooden bushings).

The movement I am using is not the correct one, but when I find a correct Boardman & Wells, I'll be able to swap it very easily.

Here you can hear the clock striking 10 o' clock, on the original cast iron bell.

See the clock's restoration progress here:
http://www.nawcc-mb.com/bbv2/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=14;gtid=23114

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• clocks
• clock
• antique
• restoration
• repair
• wood
• wooden
• works
• american
• column
• splat
• bell
• strike
• horology

[RobsonLMD]

beautiful movement.

[msaxmatt3]

is good USA clock

[rumpelstiltskin2112]

I just read the detail on your comment about the restoration and will follow the link to your Web page. Good luck finding the wood works replacement. Perhaps you will pick one up at the next NAWCC mart.

[rumpelstiltskin2112]

I have one just like that! You have good taste. Like yours, mine was built between 1830-1840 and all gears but the escapement made of wood. I need to replace a wheel on the time side (the teeth sheared off when I let the clock run too long) and replace one that is missing from the train of wheels on the strike side.

[msaxmatt3]

nice job so far ;D