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These are some
more examples of entries into the Sydney group restoration
project. This Kienzle is in typical condition.
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This Schatz 53
has significant paint flaking, a difficult repair task.
All of these pictures make the clocks look better than they are |
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This 1000 day
Schatz has a very crazed base - how do you repair that - can it
be done? |
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A narrow plate
Kieninger and Obergfell, very tarnished |
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This Herr dial
numerals have lost their black paint - difficult to restore |
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A 49 Schatz,
severely corroded, broken pivot, bent teeth - nearly a basket
case but we will see how it comes up |
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A JUF with
serious problems, dings in the base bent escape wheel, missing
bits - a challenge! |
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A standard Gustav
Becker in reasonable shape, needing a complete work over |
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Each clock is pre
evaluated on the condition of dial, case, movement,
completeness. |
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Each attribute is
given a score and will be compared with the restored clock |
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Some we haven't
seen before like this Wurthner |
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the "Guide" is
very useful in identifying backplates and pendulums |
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The time to restore is 6 months so there is plenty of time.
additional entries will be accepted, but the deadline of the
October meeting will not be extended |
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Participants are encouraged to write up their experiences and
produce notes for articled in the Torsion Times |
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