Carriage clock

[RichardHarris123]

Bought the clock in the photos, ran it past @oldhippy first, he said it was decent and a good price, I obviously took his word.

Since the glass isn't removable, do I mask it to polish the case?

I know it's been discussed before but recommendations for lacquer? 

Who made it? 

Edited March 25 by RichardHarris123

[Dell]

I use Mohawks lacquer for brass on torsion clocks

 

[oldhippy]

Which glass can't you remove? I always used https://www.johnwardle.co.uk/clear-brush-on-brass-lacquers-9-p.asp applied with a flat very fine artist brush. 

[RichardHarris123]

The glass on the door and top. 

[MikeEll]

4 hours ago, Dell said:

I use Mohawks lacquer for brass on torsion clocks

they are often fitted to the case before it is soldered.  I dont think the door glass is easily removable.  Sometimes the top one can be removed if the case hasnt been soldered shut.  You can use a toothbrush to clean the glass after polishing.  If you plan to lacquer it, just mask off the glass.

 

[oldhippy]

Normally with the door you should have two small screws top and bottom on the brass part with the door knob on. When you have removed the base with the movement look inside at the top you should have two screws one each side that holds the handle unscrew those and not only will the handle be able to be removed but the glass should also be able to be removed. Just be careful when you take the case apart number them as some might look the same but might not fit quite right. Any trouble post photos of door top and bottom also in side the case with movement removed 

Edited March 26 by oldhippy

[RichardHarris123]

You are indeed correct OH, I can see the screws, what a surprise and the top does come apart.

[oldhippy]

4 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

You are indeed correct OH, I can see the screws, what a surprise and the top does come apart.

That is your clock lesson for today. Nearly 30 years at this has payed off

[RichardHarris123]

Thanks for the help all.

Any idea of age and manufacturer? 

[oldhippy]

I would say 1970's 

[RichardHarris123]

Haven't touched the movement yet, the case is ready for a final polish. Brasso? Does it need washing off before Lacquering? The glass is loose, looks like to was packed with thin cork, do I need new cork or is there and alternative?

[oldhippy]

Yes you must completely wash brasso off not to hot water with some washing up liquid and dry, leave it for some time to make sure, if you can still see traces of brasso you will need to repeat until it has all gone. If the glass was packed by using cork you could try replacing cork or get a new glass but they can be expensive.   

[Dell]

2 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Haven't touched the movement yet, the case is ready for a final polish. Brasso? Does it need washing off before Lacquering? The glass is loose, looks like to was packed with thin cork, do I need new cork or is there and alternative?

When I polish the brass on torsion clocks I use Peek polish as it doesn’t need washing before lacquering but whatever polish you use do not touch polished surface after cleaning before lacquering.

[RichardHarris123]

I have some Peek, smells funky, I take it, it has some sort of solvent in.  I can't find thin cork, I'm guessing it was only 0.2 or 0.3mm, considering synthetic twine?

[oldhippy]

54 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

I have some Peek, smells funky, I take it, it has some sort of solvent in.  I can't find thin cork, I'm guessing it was only 0.2 or 0.3mm, considering synthetic twine?

You want to make sure it doesn't show. Have you tried all the glass panels when the case is all together because you don't want to break any. 

[RichardHarris123]

Not yet OH but I will do before final assembly .

[RichardHarris123]

I have decided to go for the spray lacquer as I'm rubbish with a brush.  Keep thinking I've missed a bit so I go over it again and again. 

Where do you get Mohawk from @Dell?

[Dell]

Hi Richard

I get it from master finish.co.uk email *****@*****.tld contact is Nia but sometimes they have no stock so a bit of a wait but it’s not cheap £15 per tin last time but I did buy six so may be more.

Dell

why does the site hide email address but it is sales at masterfinish co uk

Edited April 16 by Dell