[ Adrian Gobat wrote in 200730 MMDigest --

> The result is the whole winding system is far too stiff.
> Advice most welcome. 

Hi Adrian,  I may be able to assist you with a vintage mainspring,
but I'd need to see some photos of the mainspring housing (inside & out),
the winding arbor assembly and the complete mechanism.

I suspect you may have a small snuff box movement.  However, because
Paillard made several different 50-note movement sizes, I can't be sure
which model you are working with.

Thank you, I remain most sincerely at your service.

Don Caine - Proprietor, The Music Box Repair Center Unlimited
Lomita, California
http://musicboxrepaircenter.com/ 
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