Unusual Mora Floor / Tabletop Clock + Missing Pendulum

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by bluemoon, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. bluemoon

    bluemoon Member

    This early 1800s Swedish MORA grandfather clock is missing a pendulum and the weights.

    Where could I find the pendulum and how do I know the right length for it and the correct weight for the weights?

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  2. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    What a beautiful clock! Much more graceful looking than most floor clocks.
     
  3. bluemoon

    bluemoon Member

    Yes, it is quite a conversation piece.
     
  4. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

  5. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    I do not know what kind of suspension it would have at the top, I'd need to see a picture of the back of the movement, but I expect it is a seconds pendulum, 1 metre long, and the weights would be about 6 pounds each.

    Pretty much the same as all other long case clocks would work, but not look like the originals.
     
  6. bluemoon

    bluemoon Member

    Is this the area in question?

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  7. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Looks as if it has a spring leader like any normal British grandfather clock, but it is not clear exactly how it fits the gallows at the top. Normal is a slit and there is a button or block on the top of the leader to stop it slipping through. Find a picture of a long case pendulum to see what I mean.
    The base of the leader has a brass block that fits that hole in the crutch, with a couple or three thou clearance.
     
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