Messages

1

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Ansonia Swing Clock Question

« on: June 15, 2015, 06:35:43 am »

Thanks to those that had suggestions on what to do with this clock.  I went ahead and stripped off the gold paint and the results were better than expected.  Would like to know if there are suggestions on how to stabilize and protect the restored finish.  Wax??  Attached are some photos of current condition.

Thanks,

2

Antique Questions Forum / Re: Ansonia Swing Clock Question

« on: June 08, 2015, 02:57:20 pm »

Thanks for the reply - so I assume that the original finish is plating - not paint and paint remover will not harm the original surface?  Is there a recommendation on type of paint remover - is one less likely to harm the original finish.

Thanks,

3

Antique Questions Forum / Ansonia Swing Clock Question

« on: June 08, 2015, 02:13:07 pm »

Hello - I am new to this forum and posted this question in the Projects Section, but did not get any replies, so I thought I would try the General Antique Section to see if anyone would have a suggestion.

I recently purchased an old Ansonia Swing Clock.  Clock movement works great and is stamped Ansonia under the face, but statue has been painted gold sometime in its life.  I want to know the safest way to remove the gold paint. Would that hurt the value any more than the statue being painted in the first place?   Base metal of statue is spelter, I believe.  If the surface below is acceptable I will just leave it.  If not, I want to get it re-plated.  I have found a place that will replate, but I want to see what is under the paint first.  I have attached a photo of the current condition.   Thank you for any suggestions.