"Weekly Chat Session #29 - Swapping a Pequegnat Wall Clock for a Bob of Money"
In the heart of Kitchener, Ontario, the Arthur Pequegnat Clock Company once thrived, producing clocks from 1903 to 1941. Among their creations, the Arthur Pequegnat Brandon II clock stands out, having been in production from 1917 to 1941 and now considered an "antique".
Recently, DB, a clock enthusiast, came across a Pequegnat Brandon II clock belonging to a friend. However, the clock was missing its pendulum bob and key, essential components for the clock's proper functioning.
The search for these parts has led DB down various avenues. One potential source is Timesavers Inc., a US-based company that offers an adjustable pendulum bob, suitable for the Pequegnat Brandon II, weighing approximately 4.3 oz. or 125 grams and with a diameter of 62mm or 2.5 inches. Another option is Ronell, a clock parts supplier, which provides an adjustable pendulum bob that might fit the bill.
For those seeking original or close-to-original parts, several avenues are worth exploring. Specialized antique clock parts dealers, clock repair shops, antique clock forums and communities, online auctions, and museums or historical societies in Canada could potentially offer the necessary parts. Engaging with collectors and enthusiasts on platforms like NAWCC forums or dedicated Canadian clock collecting groups might also yield results.
In some cases, working with a professional clock restorer who can custom fabricate a pendulum bob to original specifications may be necessary. However, it's important to note that there is no known source for original Pequegnat parts.
DB's search for parts for the Pequegnat Brandon II clock has been the subject of a Tick-Talk Tuesday article, a series focused on antique clocks. DB has expressed gratitude for the advice provided and continues to search for the perfect parts to restore the clock to its former glory.
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Clock enthusiasts who own vintage Pequegnat Brandon II clocks might find essential parts through reputable companies like Timesavers Inc. and Ronell, while those seeking original or close-to-original components can explore avenues such as antique clock parts dealers, clock repair shops, antique clock forums, online auctions, museums, historic societies, and clock collecting communities, both online and in Canada.
