Here is a very rare Georgia label triple decker clock, from the David and Barber company in Greensborough GA. These GA label clocks weren't "truly" made here in Georgia as far as the movements etc, but they were purchased in parts and were assembled here.
When I received the clock for repair the movement was in a decrepit state the previous "repairman/tinkerer in my book" had soldered little pieces of brass to act as bushings. So after all the solders and "rigged" repiairs were removed I started to work. After cleaning and polishing the plates, most all the bushings were replaced with new burgeon bronze, all pivots polished and new cords installed and now she is back running good again.
This clock has an Elisha (E.C.) Brewster rack and snail strike (repeating) movement. Instead of the trip wire that hangs down off the movement advancing the striking mechanism an hour ahead to synchronize the hour hand othe striking, it simply repeats the hour striking sequence. I guess this was the "new and improved" model in the mid 1830's.
Just had to share this unique repair that came through the shop. Interestingly enough, the family that originally purchased this clock, still owns it today and they originally lived in Greensboro. They now live about an hour away from Greensboro, but the clock still resides in its home state.
Enjoy
Негізгі бет Davis and Barber Greensborough GA Triple Decker Clock
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