5. Strange Noises or Grinding Sounds Antique clocks are known for their precise and smooth operation. If you hear grinding, ticking irregularities, or other unusual noises, it may be due to dried-out ...

First, some background: While large, town square clocks with wood gears have been around for centuries, it wasn't until precision machining came into existence in the early 19th century that small ...

Of course, antique clocks are his specialty, as the name of his shop indicates. But if a customer comes in with a modern clock in need of repair — and they frequently do — he simply sends them ...