Hi,
I just got in two clocks to work on and found them to be wet with kerosene. One was so wet that the kerosene was actually running out of the screw holes that held the movement in the case. Earlier this year I was asked to appraise a persons clock collection and they said their dad kept a small container of kerosene in each clock case. Again I'm just curious here as to why someone would want kerosene in their clocks? I'm guessing they think the fumes either lubricate them or prevent rust. Is this just a southern thing or has anyone else heard of this practice?
Thanks,
Charles K