You did a great job Vivian! That dial though isn't paper, Ingraham called it "Iveroid" which is similar to celluloid but made with a different formula. You brought a big skill set to the table on this clock. Really nice!
Vivian, you did a very professional job putting the video together and tackling the job of refinishing the clock. I have my parents Ingraham clock that has been in a storage box for 35 years. I'm having the clock professionally cleaned and repaired and was told he did not work on the case, so I am looking forward to using your video for reference while repairing it myself. Thanks
Great video. I have done a lot of black mantle clocks, you did a great job! Your lucky the brass finish on those castings held up so well over the years.
Awesome video😉 I just purchased one of these clocks at a estate sale. Mine has 4 columns on each side. The body paint is nice. But the legs need help. As well as the gold dots. This is a lifesaver 💯👍🏻🇺🇸 I only paid 40$ for the clock
Brilliant. Great tips on the paintwork. Delightful finish and a lesson on restoring a painted wooden clock case. I've had a go at slate clocks but your work is an eye-opener. Thank you.
Thank you for posting this. Your clock turned out great! I am working on a 1924 Ingraham Model 1833 (a lower-end version of yours, I believe) and recently came to the conclusion that the existing finish is not salvageable. Your video has encouraged me to move forward with replacing the finish!
wait a second... that's my grandfather's clock! I knew it was old but I didn't think it was 100 years old 😱 it's in perfect condition too visually, but from what i recall, it needed some repairs so it can work.
You're case resto came up when I was researching Ingraham clock cases on my other channel. This video is top notch(not overproduced, yet I wanted to see more of your work and voiceover), and I'm sad you've lost interest in adding to this channel(unless you've made a new channel). I have no talent in making videos, so even full resto videos just aren't good. It is partly a time issue, as I do restoration for a living at about 70hrs/wk. But, mostly I sound like an idiot. Your voice is perfect for this type of video. I can't seem to ever be excited enough when trying to do this stuff after 20+ years doing the work without talking (working alone). I have a nearly identical clock, but the black finish was excellent, so I just did some antique gold rub-n-buff on the metal pieces(mine are pot metal with brass plate corroded away - except the dial and glass setting which are brass). Then waxed the case with Johnson's paste wax and #0000 wool for a satin finish. You can easily redial these clocks. Just look online for Ingraham dials, print on antique white paper(after getting size right), and enamel clear to give an even faux patina. I redialed mine with roman numerals, and Roman numerals look much more appropriate on these clocks. I also reversed the side ornaments on mine to change it up a bit. I may flip them back over, since Ingraham never oriented them that way. Also have a set of Lion's heads from a house fire Ingraham that I may use. Though, I have one last Ingraham to work on and it has no side ornaments. It does need some case work, but thankfully it never had the faux marbling on it.
Great job. Looks good. I need to do the same. Thanks for explaining the faux marbling. I have a Seth Thomas 1930....dial glass broken for years. This clock was definitely set on a fireplace mantle for years. I have to see if the paper can be cleaned or I'll leave as is.
Great video, you are easy on the ears…..and very talented. As you clock was distressed the restoration was amazing. My question for a true antique patina is it a bad move to brasso the fixtures? I have an 1890 Seth Thomas Mantle and overall the finish is just old not peeling. Thanks
Im not sure if you have tried it or not, but sudsy ammonia works great on brass to clean it before you polish it. The polish i use is semichrome, and even it has ammonia in it.
Hi Vivian looks great My question is a little different... I worked on a 1914 Ingraham mantel clock . I restored the case. Looking for someone to put the mechanism back together. Can you share the cost of putting the mechanism back together? I live in Minnesota. Thanks Jim
I've watched a lot of clock repair videos, and almost nobody deals with case restoration. Thank you for sharing your experience & skill!
You did a great job Vivian! That dial though isn't paper, Ingraham called it "Iveroid" which is similar to celluloid but made with a different formula. You brought a big skill set to the table on this clock. Really nice!
Vivian, you did a very professional job putting the video together and tackling the job of refinishing the clock. I have my parents Ingraham clock that has been in a storage box for 35 years. I'm having the clock professionally cleaned and repaired and was told he did not work on the case, so I am looking forward to using your video for reference while repairing it myself. Thanks
Love the detail of your restoration. Keep up the great work
Great video. I have done a lot of black mantle clocks, you did a great job! Your lucky the brass finish on those castings held up so well over the years.
Awesome video😉
I just purchased one of these clocks at a estate sale. Mine has 4 columns on each side. The body paint is nice. But the legs need help. As well as the gold dots. This is a lifesaver 💯👍🏻🇺🇸 I only paid 40$ for the clock
Brilliant. Great tips on the paintwork. Delightful finish and a lesson on restoring a painted wooden clock case. I've had a go at slate clocks but your work is an eye-opener. Thank you.
A feather works really well for the streaks on the columns.
Wonderful.....you have given me much needed inspiration. Thank you.
Well done !!! It is a beautiful clock !!!👌🏻
Wow you did a FANTASTIC job!!
Thank you for posting this. Your clock turned out great! I am working on a 1924 Ingraham Model 1833 (a lower-end version of yours, I believe) and recently came to the conclusion that the existing finish is not salvageable. Your video has encouraged me to move forward with replacing the finish!
Hello. I liked your restoration. Congratulations and a hug from Brazil
wait a second... that's my grandfather's clock! I knew it was old but I didn't think it was 100 years old 😱 it's in perfect condition too visually, but from what i recall, it needed some repairs so it can work.
You're case resto came up when I was researching Ingraham clock cases on my other channel.
This video is top notch(not overproduced, yet I wanted to see more of your work and voiceover), and I'm sad you've lost interest in adding to this channel(unless you've made a new channel).
I have no talent in making videos, so even full resto videos just aren't good. It is partly a time issue, as I do restoration for a living at about 70hrs/wk. But, mostly I sound like an idiot.
Your voice is perfect for this type of video. I can't seem to ever be excited enough when trying to do this stuff after 20+ years doing the work without talking (working alone).
I have a nearly identical clock, but the black finish was excellent, so I just did some antique gold rub-n-buff on the metal pieces(mine are pot metal with brass plate corroded away - except the dial and glass setting which are brass). Then waxed the case with Johnson's paste wax and #0000 wool for a satin finish.
You can easily redial these clocks. Just look online for Ingraham dials, print on antique white paper(after getting size right), and enamel clear to give an even faux patina.
I redialed mine with roman numerals, and Roman numerals look much more appropriate on these clocks. I also reversed the side ornaments on mine to change it up a bit. I may flip them back over, since Ingraham never oriented them that way. Also have a set of Lion's heads from a house fire Ingraham that I may use. Though, I have one last Ingraham to work on and it has no side ornaments. It does need some case work, but thankfully it never had the faux marbling on it.
I have one of these from my grandmother, I want to restore it
BEAUTIFUL JOB !!!!!
This is gorgeous 🥺
You do great work, thanks
Great job. Looks good. I need to do the same. Thanks for explaining the faux marbling. I have a Seth Thomas 1930....dial glass broken for years. This clock was definitely set on a fireplace mantle for years. I have to see if the paper can be cleaned or I'll leave as is.
Great job
it is helpful and thank you, thank you very much.
Great video, you are easy on the ears…..and very talented. As you clock was distressed the restoration was amazing. My question for a true antique patina is it a bad move to brasso the fixtures? I have an 1890 Seth Thomas Mantle and overall the finish is just old not peeling.
Thanks
Im not sure if you have tried it or not, but sudsy ammonia works great on brass to clean it before you polish it. The polish i use is semichrome, and even it has ammonia in it.
I'm not certain that the metal embellishments are brass. They may be pot metal.
Sus vídeos están muy bonitos, porque no los sube más seguido?
😲😮😍🤩💖👍‼️
Hi Vivian looks great My question is a little different... I worked on a 1914 Ingraham mantel clock . I restored the case. Looking for someone to put the mechanism back together. Can you share the cost of putting the mechanism back together? I live in Minnesota.
Thanks Jim
Hello, Jim. If you still need someone to work on your clock, Check out "Born Again Clocks. William. He's in Minnesota. Thanks, Danny