8 day clock?

Question

We have just come into possesion of a KIENZLE 8 day wall clock (circa 1922-1925). Hung in the same spot for 80+ years. Belonged to my wife's grandmother. We were told that it has never been out for cleaning and it was lubed by putting a kerosene soaked cloth in the case once every year or so. Sounds a little strange to me but the clock keeps perfect time and works well. Should we send it out to be professionally cleaned or just let it run?

Answer 1

I don't know how much it's worth, but I'm sure it's worth something being the fact that its over 80 years old.

I wouldn't try to move it. I would keep it in it's condition and use that cloth technique to keep the way it is. But when it starts to show damage of something, then I would go and get a professional and sell it at an auction to get it's money's worth, unless it's sentimental, then scrach that.

But yeah, I wouldn't mess with it. Although, I have heard of some house calls for clock repairs beore.

Answer 2

I've always believed this saying..... "if it aint broke, don't fix it"   This sounds like a really cool clock! I think if it is working fine I would just leave it alone.  Enjoy it!

Answer 3

keep the ''experts'' away from it. just do the kerosene thing. For a clock of this quality kerosene is an excellent lubricant. you can ''wipe'' the gear case brackets with the kero and enough will leak into the gear axels to lubricate it.