Antique clocks..

[Sachs]

Do any of you own an antique chiming clock? I have just bought an old clock. On the inside it has ( Hac Wurttenburg Germany ) I don't know anything about looking after it, the seller couldn't tell me much either. I need to know how often to wind & what the two key holes are responsible for on the front of the clock. I have presumed one is for the chime & one for the time, but which is which? I'm a bit nervous about winding it at the moment.

[smudge]

If you can't find the info you need on here, there are some references to 'Hac Wurttemberg' clocks on Google, which may be of use to you:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=hac+wur ttemberg+clocks&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryU K%7CcountryGB

[Sachs]

smudge - Thanks for those links! Interesting info! Haven't seen my clockyet so can't date it, I'll keep looking! xxx

[smudge]

You're welcome Sachs. This clock has two key holes, but haven't read anything about it. Good luck though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-HAC-Architectur al-Striking-Bracket-Clock_W0QQitemZ32029355210 8QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101

[smudge]

Me again!

Just found this 'How Clocks Work' picture, etc., which gives a good description:

http://www.giftoftimeclocks.com/en-us/pg_73.ht ml

Nite, nite. -xx-

[Sachs]

smudge - Thanks very much for all your help! xxx