[MassHistPres] Steeple Clock Restoration Advice

[Judy Neiswander]

Bob -

You don't say how old the clock is, but would probably be a good idea to
have it evaluated by a professional clock restorer first who could at least
provide some guidance to your young Eagle Scout. I worked with Les Tyrala
on an 18th-century clock in the sanctuary of Theodore Parker Church in West
Roxbury. He was terrific, and I believe he works on steeple clocks as well.
His fee was entirely reasonable.

Lester Tyrala
Antique Clock & Barometer Restorations
28 Curtis Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-479-2140
Email: geoclock at msn.com

David Graf from Kittery Point Maine would also be a good person to look at
it.  He takes care of the First Church Dedham and Roxbury steeple clocks -
http://www.davidwgraf.com/

Good luck!!!

Judy Neiswander
Dedham Historic Districts Commission/Historical Commission

On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 1:40 PM Robert Busch <busch08 at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Town of Bolton owns a clock that is installed in a local church
> steeple. The clock has run in recent years but is not currently
> operational and needs both exterior maintenance/restoration and some
> work on the mechanism.
>
> We have been approached by an Eagle Scout candidate who would like to
> restore the clock as his Eagle Scout Project.  The focus will be on the
> exterior aspects, specifically painting the dial and hands and gold leaf
> numerals. We are generally in favor of the project subject to approving
> detailed plans and methods.
>
> The Bolton Historical Commission is seeking information, advice, and
> recommendations from other Towns who may have done similar clock projects.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Bob Busch
>
> Co-Chairman Bolton Historical Commission
>
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