Wooden Mechanical Metronome - Instrument Restoration

This German made, Maelzel style Metronome has seen better days. A fully mechanical device from around the 1950's, based off a patent from the early 1800's, this metronome has probably sat above an old piano gathering dust for quite awhile, not keeping time. In this video, I touch on some of the history and functions of the this antique, as well as explaining some of the techniques used to restore it such as polishing, staining and applying shellac in a way similar to French Polishing.

[michaeltreadwell]

I have one of these - same age, same maker, but mine has a Bell too. Mine is still in original finish, and is looking good. You did a great job of restoring this, and even cleaning all the mechanism parts ! Thanks for sharing your skills - fantastic to watch. Take care 🙂

[iampetergriffin]

Wish we could hear how the actual mechanism sounds.