Trying to restart a bespoke clock for my M-I-L, presented to my (now deceased) F-I-L.
Still working out how to attach photos from smartphone (contradiction there!), mechanism is a brass 90cm barrel, no clear maker/mechanism marks but with 2 winders on face, plus striker/bell on rear.
If over wound then how can I release tension, will the problem persist even if less wound? Putting text up now and will attach photos asap (once know how!)
Suspect over-wound by him some time ago, as without overly forcing, I can't wind either spring any more.
Checked if any form of releasable 'lock' was stopping spring from unwinding but unable to see any restraint mechanism.
Googled but unable to find anything that identifies the mechanism or applicable instructions.
Any suggestions on how to get it working much appreciated, I presume a 7 day movement with quarter hour chimes?
Many thanks, Tony