Davis Calendar Clock

This is my current project.   Its a Davis Calendar Clock.  All original c. 1880 - 1906

Original works were made by the Gilbert Clock Company. 

I have not started on the case, what you see is un-touched.

Here is what I could find out about the Davis Clock Co. 
In 1880, Davis Clock Company was formed by N. L. Davis on "Factory Hill" west of present Troter Civic Center. The company manufactured clock cases.  Movements were purchased from various Connecticut manufacturers.

In 1887, N. L. Davis contracted with William L. Gilbert to be supplied with 8000 OG #2 movements with weights.

The Columbus Index newspaper reported that a collector for the firm was robbed November 13, 1891 at Greenwood, MS.

The firm ceased operations in 1906.  The firm also reportedly made fire arms and had a branch in Texarkana.

Somebody thought that the strike governor fly was not suppose to spin freely... looks like they used some string to try and control it...   The are supposed to be able to spin.. removed that string. 

Had to replace the strike count lever, as you can see the shovel head had been broken off at some time.   See how its fitting way too deep in the count wheel cog.  

This is what happens to clocks when they are not cleaned for decades.... Green Goopy Mess.

Gilbert put some quality into these works... all metal screws, rivets, and springs were heat blued. 

Now that's better.....   After a trip though the ultrasonic, bushings replaced, and pivots polished. 

"running like a top" ready to be fitted back into the case and back into service.