Beaverdale Clock

[deeclee]

Hi guys.

I used the search feature on the forum and got no result for Beaverdale. I then googled it and did not find much information about these clocks except that they were made in England.

I looked at this one today and the movement seemed pretty clean.

Any chance someone actually owns or repaired one in the past?

 

[oldhippy]

I think your find its American. It has all the signs of an American striking movement. Over the years I have restored many American striking clocks. I would like a closer photo of the movement if that's possible.

[deeclee]

I unfortunately don't have access to more pictures right now. I think I'm just gonna try and win the auction so I can practice with this. As a beginner, I read that pocket watches are a good way to get things started as movements are bigger and easier to work with. So I guess this is also true with clocks as pieces are even bigger.

Would you agree it's better to start working on clocks before even trying a watch?

 

 

[oldhippy]

This type of movement is not the best to start with in fact for someone starting out they can be very fiddly. Your best bet is to start with a simple time piece. If you intend to work on watches then some types of pocket watches are the best because some of the movements are like watch movements only a lot bigger. Clocks are totally different to watch movements.

[deeclee]

4 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

This type of movement is not the best to start with in fact for someone starting out they can be very fiddly. Your best bet is to start with a simple time piece. If you intend to work on watches then some types of pocket watches are the best because some of the movements are like watch movements only a lot bigger. Clocks are totally different to watch movements.

You sold me! Thanks Oldhippy.