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ksouth77 · 4th Jul 2019, 6:29 pm

Hi all

I wonder if anyone can help.

I recently took possession of this lovely art deco clock which is mains powered. I rewired the connector and plug but alas it does not work. So I wanted to get inside the clock to check the inner workings.

I've removed the four screws that secure the back plate (as you can see from the second photo) but it will not come off. It seems to be tightly secured still to the rest of the clock. I've run a blade around the edge and although the bottom half is giving, the top section refuses to move. I am scared of forcing it.

Can anyone help with some advice on how to get it off?

Many thanks

K

4th Jul 2019, 6:29 pm	#1
ksouth77 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bournemouth, South East Dorset, UK. Posts: 1	Smith Electric Wired Mantle Clock Art Deco 1930s - help removing back plate Hi all I wonder if anyone can help. I recently took possession of this lovely art deco clock which is mains powered. I rewired the connector and plug but alas it does not work. So I wanted to get inside the clock to check the inner workings. I've removed the four screws that secure the back plate (as you can see from the second photo) but it will not come off. It seems to be tightly secured still to the rest of the clock. I've run a blade around the edge and although the bottom half is giving, the top section refuses to move. I am scared of forcing it. Can anyone help with some advice on how to get it off? Many thanks K Attached Thumbnails