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Restoration

Bulle Nº 7894

By kind permission of the owner.

Bulle clock Nº 7894

This Bulle is of the tall A type movement and frame but in a four glass case. The serial number 7894 puts it with the first two years of production.

The first impression is that it is a complete and tidy clock but there are some issues with it one of which is going to be difficult to sort out.

The dial is of the alloy insert type and is is good condition with no large marks. The hands are slightly unusual in that a clock of this age would normally have moon hands.

The woodwork of the top and bottom are pretty good and will only need a good waxing with maybe a bit of colour to revive the existing patina. The cord around the coil though is a different matter. On closer inspection it was found to be as dry as parchment and flaky when touched. So, unfortunately this will need to be replaced as it won’t stand up to being handled in any way. The back has already been glued down with some form of superglue.

Make
Bulle
Serial number
7894
Case
Four-glass case
Movement
Full plate
Notes
Restoration notes, 2006
Full notes
PDF · 3.2 MB
Read the full restoration notes · PDF 3.2 MB

The complete write-up, with all the photographs, is in the PDF. It can be read on screen, saved or printed.

From the restoration

Bulle Nº 7894: photo from page 5 of the restoration notes
From page 5 of the notes
Bulle Nº 7894: photo from page 7 of the restoration notes
From page 7 of the notes
Bulle Nº 7894: photo from page 10 of the restoration notes
From page 10 of the notes
Bulle Nº 7894: photo from page 17 of the restoration notes
From page 17 of the notes

Read the full restoration notes · PDF 3.2 MB

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