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I'm almost positive mine is made by Emperor, we have had some minor repairs over the past 40 years, still keeps good time.
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I assembled a 30 year old Emperor kit my FIL had sitting in his garage. It might not count being so old. There were a couple things I did not like about the kit.
It was a cherry kit and there were some pieces that had sapwood. IMO, any heirloom quality kit should have zero sapwood on the visible side.
The kit used nails to secure crown molding to the body. I decided to use glue only as nails should not be used on any visible surface.
The compound miter cuts were not perfect so I had to clean them up a bit.
Overall the kit was good and the movement was very nice.
Cellulose runs through my veins!
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I made a tall case clock about 25 to 30 years ago, plans were from woodsmith. Still looks and works perfectly.
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In 1999 I made the William Murray Clock from Murray Clock kit in cherry. I bought the tubular chime movement to go with it. This kit was very well preapred, all the parts fit perfectly, their support of the build was fantastic when I had a couple of questions. 16 years later the clock looks and works perfectly.
I did a quick search and they are still around under another name, I would encourage you to give them a look.
AreksMurrayClock