[MassHistPres] Steeple Clock Restoration Advice

[Barbara Kurze]

Hi,

You might take a look at some of the information available on the National Association for Watch and Clock Collectors’ website: http://www.nawcc-index.net/Conservation.php

And are there liability issues with this project if the work requires going out on the roof or steeple?

Best,

Barbara

Barbara Kurze
Senior Preservation Planner
City of Newton Planning and Development Department
Phone:(617) 796-1129  Fax: (617) 796-1086




From: MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu> On Behalf Of Judy Neiswander
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 3:29 PM
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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<mailto: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/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidwgraf.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cbkurze%40newtonma.gov%7C495ad4fa9ed740d8f21f08d7b6456973%7C2a3929e0ccb54fb381402e2562c90e96%7C0%7C0%7C637178281564576750&sdata=2OoBU5V%2F7CVsv3Ht%2Fv%2FUkTr06XGrFWa3wFm5KaGGDA8%3D&reserved=0>

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<mailto: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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