Gilbert Tambour Mantel Clock with Bim-Bam Striking

I just repaired this Gilbert tambour mantel clock that was made around the 1930s. It has bim-bam strike on the hour and half-hour. Height 9 1/2 inches, width 21 5/8 inches. Dial time track 5 3/8 inches. The aluminum dial is labeled:

Gilbert / 1807 / Made by Gilbert in Winsted, Conn., U.S.A.

The following movie shows the bim-bam striking:

The movement needed a lot of pivot polishing. The train pivots had moderate wear. The mainwheel pivots were very rough, and had probably left the factory this way!

The original 0.0175 inch thick strike spring was broken. The time mainspring was a previous replacement that was too strong: a Usibel France 0.00183 inch thick. I installed the following new mainsprings:

  • Time: R & M 83065 (same as their 77.308) 3/4 x 0.016 x 96 inches
  • Strike: R & M 77.308 3/4 x 0.0165 x 96 inches

The following movie shows the escapement motion when run down 8 1/2 days and when fully wound:

Repair job 5017.


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10 comments

  1. I have a 1807 Glilbert mantle clock. Everything is there and it works. I cannot find another one like it anywhere. Inside the back door on the metal piece it has a G on the left side and then a 28 on the right side. I’m curious is it 1828 when Gilbert started the business or 1928 .. 580-716-4280
    Willing to sell if I can find anything similar to prove value.

  2. I have a Gilbert mantel clock 1807 which has an electric coil can you tell me what voltage is used ac or dc

  3. I have a Gilbert Tambour Mantle Clock. It runs fast. What direction does one turn the adjustment at the 12:00 position to slow it down?

  4. What problem does the clock have after moving it? If it is stopping, it may be “out of beat”, and the following instructions show how to correct this: https://clockinfo.com/posts/33 Also, when moving a clock, take off the pendulum.

  5. I have this clock, from my Grandmother. It is precious to me.
    Every time I move it has a problem. It was serviced 6 years ago and I was given a new key. I know there must be something easy to fix this that I am unaware. Please I’d very much like to know if there us an easy fix. Thank you

  6. I have a Gilbert 1807 mantle clock and I am interested in knowing the value. Everything works except the key is missing. Can you tell me the value please ? Thanks

  7. I am based in the U.K. and have a Gilbert Tambour Mantle Clock which needs a three chime bar and a bezel / glass assembly. Parts seem impossible to get in the UK and similarly I cannot find a clock I can break for spares. Now considering importing what I need – Has anyone any ideas who might be able to supply what is needed.

    Thanks
    Michael

  8. I have one Gilbert 1807 mantle clock in perfect condition that I would like to sell . Please call Gabe at 1-718-702-9497

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