I need help identifying/operating a kit Viking grandmother clock that I was recently gifted. I love the look and sound of the clock, but I am clueless as to how to correctly pick chime settings and manage the weights. Is there an instruction manual or how-to for this particular model that I can learn from?
Hi all! First-time posting here (apologies for being totally clock illiterate), but my sister recommended I check Reddit. My husband brought home what I think is a Grand Rapids leaded glass grandfather clock—or a reproduction—from an estate sale today.
I don’t know much about grandfather clocks but have always wanted one and he liked this one enough to pick up for a steal.
With some quick searches on how to wind, I was able to get the chains and weights up. I started the pendulum and it will swing back and forth for ~2-4 minutes before stopping each time I swing it.
We live in a very old house, so I used some shims to make sure it’s level on all sides.
I’ve attached pictures of the clock and its movement (and of a listing of what looks like the same clock online), but I’m not too sure what I’m looking for, if this is a common issue with older clocks, etc. I’m not terribly sure *what* I’m looking for with any possible damage, either.
Happy to provide additional context, photos, etc.—thank you in advance for your help!
My Grandfather clock is not chiming. Next to the dial there are 2 levers.
Right one has 2 Positions. the Left one Feels mostly like a slider, and when i push it down further, it attaches to the lower position. I can also see that the chime hammers are moving a bit to the outside when in the lower position. I assume thats to disable the chiming?
Well but the issue is that its not chiming at all. I've tried multiple lever positions but nothing :(.
Whats any ideas how to fix it and what the right lever is for?
My great grandfather built this clock from blueprints but never added any works. I found a local expert and finally finished it late last year.
