During the month the clock winds down and on the 31st day it stops completely.
Waltham 31 day wall clock.
As the movement runs the pressure from the spring turns the first gear in one direction that gear turns the next gear in the opposite direction and so on.
Waltham banjo clock 31 tall 8 wide 3 deep note.
This is a vintage waltham regulator 31 day chime pendulum wall clock that i recently picked up at an estate sale.
Winding eight day clock.
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This is how most clocks operated before the lifesaving invention of batteries.
Never move the hands counterclockwise past 6 or 12.
A 31 day clock operates by gears and springs located inside the clock.
These 31 clock movements are made up of 2 brass plates with 2 springs and 12 gears in between them.
Fits left or right hand door.
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Waltham stamford 31 day chiming wall clock key wind movement 24 tall key.
With brass plated key.
Wind the clock once per week preferably on the same day each week.
13 16 inches wide x 2 3 4 inches tall x 5 16 deep.
Make offer waltham 31 day chime wall clock pendulum turn key wood glass door vintage y5.
Waltham 31 day chime wall clock pendulum turn key wood glass door vintage y5.
Key style may vary.
Each gear shaft has two pivots one at each end that ride in a hole in each of the plates.
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On this day you must rewind the clock to get it working again.
When setting the clock to time move the minute hand pausing at each hour and half hour for some clocks for the clock to strike.
Narrow door lock is ideal for grandfather clocks.
Secure bottom of case to wall so clock is stable.