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   RMillard | Feb 28, 2005 03:59am | #1

   I had the opportunity to see some reverse glass painting by Tom Moberg. His work was outstanding. I looked on Google and there is a link there, naming him on the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors website. They may be able to get you in touch with him. 

   Merritts Antiques may also know of a source for reverse glass painting.

   Rob Millard

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   clarkie | Mar 01, 2005 03:46am | #3

   many thanks Rob. hopefully now i can get started on bringing this clock back to what it must have looked like many years ago. thanks again  bob

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   joinerswork | Feb 28, 2005 04:06am | #2

   wannabe,

   Try The Dial House, in Dallas GA.  770-445-2877  I think they do reverse painting.  Ask for Kathi.

    

   Regards,

   Ray

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   clarkie | Mar 01, 2005 03:51am | #4

   thanks Ray for your responce. i am sure that with the information provided by yourself and Rob Millard i can get this project on track. many thanks, bob

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   joinerswork | Mar 01, 2005 05:25am | #5

   wanna,

   You're welcome.

   Cheers,

   Ray

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   SawdustSteve | Mar 01, 2005 05:46am | #6

   Hi Wannabe... If it is a true Willard clock you may do major harm to its value by re-painting / in-painting the glass. Your profile gives no indication as to your location. I'd feel MUCH better if you took it to a professional Art conservator BEFORE trying to make it look like it was right out of the factory. Some place like Sturbridge Village in Mass. or the Eli Terry Clock Museum in Ct. would be my first choice for more information.
   SawdustSteve

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   CajunDan | Mar 01, 2005 10:18pm | #7

   I second what SawdustSteve said.

   A genuine Willard is a very valuable clock, and restoration should be done ONLY IF IT IS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE FURTHER DAMAGE. Anything else WILL destroy value. There are only a few people in the country who specialize in banjo restoration.

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   SEBDESN | Mar 02, 2005 01:28am | #8

   I third the comment!!! if it is a real Williard it could be worth mid five figures real easy....

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   clarkie | Mar 03, 2005 03:56am | #9

   many thanks for your reply.i also heard from cajun dan and sebdesn telling me the same. the clock is a willard for sure. i sure as h--- dont want to do any more damage to it. i have the feeling that in the past someone tried to "refinish" it and made a mess of it. you mention sturbridge and before i moved to wilmington n.c. i lived about 30 minutes from there in mass. will see if i can hook up with someone up there. many thanks to all that have taken the time to help me out.best wishes to all. bob