Comments on: Clean It Up but Keep It Original – Seven Hints on Restoring Antique Clocks http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/seven-hints-restoring-antique-clocks Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Gregory Watkins http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/seven-hints-restoring-antique-clocks/comment-page-1#comment-40097 Gregory Watkins Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:27:40 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2491769#comment-40097 Nancy, this comment comes direct from Ken Markely: Wood glue would be fine to reconnect the loose piece on your clock. To restore the finish, I would recommend that you buy a jar of NEW LIFE Furniture Masque and rub it onto the surface of the clock case using a small pad of cotton (T-Shirt material). That will remove old grime and scratches and restore a lovely low-luster to the wood. Wipe off any excess after you have gently rubbed the wood on the case. Let the clock stand for about 24 hours until the finish has dried. This will NOT remove the original finish, but will restore it nicely. You can buy this product at most antique group shops and antique shows, or you can order a jar directly by calling the RAMAX WOOD CONDITIONER COMPANY in San Antonio, Texas at 1 800 732-7061. If you decide to have a professional do the work, go to any reputable antiques dealer in your community to obtain the name of a cabinet-maker or look under ANTIQUES and/or CABINET MAKER in your local Yellow Pages. - Ken Markley Nancy, this comment comes direct from Ken Markely:

Wood glue would be fine to reconnect the loose piece on your clock. To restore the finish, I would recommend that you buy a jar of NEW LIFE Furniture Masque and rub it onto the surface of the clock case using a small pad of cotton (T-Shirt material). That will remove old grime and scratches and restore a lovely low-luster to the wood. Wipe off any excess after you have gently rubbed the wood on the case.

Let the clock stand for about 24 hours until the finish has dried. This will NOT remove the original finish, but will restore it nicely. You can buy this product at most antique group shops and antique shows, or you can order a jar directly by calling the RAMAX WOOD CONDITIONER COMPANY in San Antonio, Texas at 1 800 732-7061.

If you decide to have a professional do the work, go to any reputable antiques dealer in your community to obtain the name of a cabinet-maker or look under ANTIQUES and/or CABINET MAKER in your local Yellow Pages.

- Ken Markley

]]> By: Nancy C. McDaniels http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/seven-hints-restoring-antique-clocks/comment-page-1#comment-40032 Nancy C. McDaniels Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:20:18 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2491769#comment-40032 Hello, My 85 y.o. mother recently moved in with me. She brought with her a 100+ y.o. cedar cased mantle clock which her father built. It's very fragile and needs to be restored but I'm afraid to touch it. Could I,at least use some wood glue on a piece of wood that is broken (split) on the front of the clock? I've been holding it together with scotch tape. It fits back together perfectly. Also, is there any particular type of cleaner I could use to clean the case? I live in Sarasota, Fl. and would like to find someone to restore it as best as possible. It's a very sentimental piece and was hand carved. Thank you ! Nancy McDaniels Hello, My 85 y.o. mother recently moved in with me. She brought with her a 100+ y.o. cedar cased mantle clock which her father built. It’s very fragile and needs to be restored but I’m afraid to touch it. Could I,at least use some wood glue on a piece of wood that is broken (split) on the front of the clock? I’ve been holding it together with scotch tape. It fits back together perfectly. Also, is there any particular type of cleaner I could use to clean the case?

I live in Sarasota, Fl. and would like to find someone to restore it as best as possible. It’s a very sentimental piece and was hand carved. Thank you ! Nancy McDaniels

]]> By: Nick Ryan http://www.worthpoint.com/blog-entry/seven-hints-restoring-antique-clocks/comment-page-1#comment-19000 Nick Ryan Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:31:53 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2491769#comment-19000 Hi Guys, reference item 3. You can also use a nut called the Tagua nut, they are cheap and plentiful, i have often used this nut to replace missing ivory pieces, it can be carved and shaped and stained to look old and will take a polish. regards, Nick Hi Guys, reference item 3. You can also use a nut called the Tagua nut, they are cheap and plentiful, i have often used this nut to replace missing ivory pieces, it can be carved and shaped and stained to look old and will take a polish.

regards, Nick

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