Original Listing Description

This clock comes from a family that has owned it forever. Please read on as I am not a clock person and this description will be long not knowing all the correct terms of clock parts. The owner of this clock, in his mid seventies, says that this has not only been kept in the same family (his) but has also remained in the same house (where he still lives) throughout its life. He said he once saw an old photo of his grandmother when she was in her 20's standing near this clock on the same mantle where its been kept all these years until recently. The owner never saw this clock running, he didn't have a key. I purchased one and wound it up. I got it running buy starting the pendulum, when it stopped I pushed it again and so on.I don’t know enough about it to do anything mechanical to it and would hate to break something. I didn't try adding any oil or anything else. Having it sit on a level surface I've gotten this clock running for a couple of days and it would stop. Sometimes it will run for only 10 or 15 minutes or so. I can always get running by moving the pendulum. So the movement will need some kind of attention. Speed can be adjusted slower or increased on its face using the key. This is a 5 bell chime movement. When the clock is running it will "click" every 15 minutes and on the hour but won't start the chimes or hour chime on its own. But when I lift one lever I can get the hourly chime to work nicely advancing each hour when activated. I can also lift another lever(?) and get the remaining 4 chimes to work. The leather on 2 of the hammers may need to be changed or adjusted because the sound sounds not tuned, the other bells ring nicely, but they all do work. This clock is in it's original unrestored condition and may need some attention. I know this is long but please read on. The wooden mahogany case is actually in very nice original condition. There is one ding near the top front peak and one small chip to the bottom front at base, both shown in photos. I don't see any other damage. The family always took nice care of it running or not. The glass bezel(?) hinged door opens and closes but it's tight. I believe that's why appears to have some fingernail scratches from trying to open it. The original glass doesn't have any scratches on it. The back door to the movement opens and closes nicely. It has the original cloth behind the round brass plate. I believe this is for sound quality. Please view all photos closely as they are a large part of this description. It measures 14 1/4" tall, 10 1/8" side to side at base and 7 3/8" front to back at base. This weighs 13 lbs. on its own. Please ask any questions BEFORE bidding. Photos are of actual item(s) you will receive. If you want this insured you need to let me know. The cost will be yours and cost depends on your location and the size and weight of item. Shipping to lower 48 states only. International shipping through ebay global shipping program only. Winning buyer is expected to pay within 5 business days. Shipping within 4 business days of payment. I strive for positive 5 star feedback. Anything less than that ebay considers that bad feedback for me (not good) and goes against me for all to see effecting my sales (Which go towards medical bills). Please contact me first before posting anything less than 5 stars. I will leave positive feedback for you as a buyer and hope you do the same in return to me as a seller. Thank you! (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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