Antique clockwork spit jack - Restoration

Welcome to today's video, where you saw the renovation of a French ornate meat rotisserie.
Grilling is one of the very popular ways that has a rich history. Grilling dates back to prehistoric times. The first evidence of barbecuing dates back to the Stone Age, when simple grates made of stones were used.
For a long time, food was prepared only on fire. The design and mechanism of watch spit jacks was introduced around the 19th century. They consisted of various components, many of which played a key role in their proper functioning.
A clock mechanism powered by a winding key drove a system of gears and pulleys that ultimately turned the spit.
The rotation speed was set using different gear ratios, which made it possible to control the baking process.
These devices were commonly found in kitchens and fireplaces where they were used to roast various types of meat.
Automation of the turning process reduced the need for constant manual work.
Their introduction brought a better taste and consistency of the meat.
In addition to their practical function, antique clockwork spit jacks had artistic value.
These small devices often featured intricately carved decorative elements and ornate designs that showcased the craftsmanship of the time. Their ingenious mechanism and artistic workmanship deserve to be preserved and admired.
And that's all for today's video.
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[@Charlielizard]

Was racking my brain trying to figure out what this device was. With all the decades I've spent cooking meals over an open fire, I should have known better. This was a magical transformation on a very special spit. Very ingenious machine requiring no electrical cord or batteries. Thank you for a fantastic video and thank Veronika for a wonderful description. Have a Blessed week!

[@kjamison5951]

You are both preserving the past by restoration and educating us on how our ancestors used their technology. Thank you!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

We are happy, thank you very much for watching our video :)

[@stevepiechock9234]

I had absolutely no idea what this device is until the end when your wife described it! The demonstration was helpful also to understand the functions it has. The masterful use of materials to refurbish broken items is exactly what I expected from you. Thank you both for another entertaining and informative video.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Steve for watching and nice comment. Hugs from the Czech Republic.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Another piece of history saved! Well done and once again thank you for sharing.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for watching, have a nice day Richard :)

[@Susied7]

There is nothing Radek can't restore. I'd love to be a patreon, but you will have to settle for a thumbs up and a comment. Hope that helps your channel. Love your work.

[@smallbee1234]

I don’t speak or write your language so I always hope my meaning is not lost in translation. I love the way your videos start out: a mystery of devices and parts that as the restoration proceeds the meaning and purpose of the project comes to light. At the end I am always “Oh so thats what it’s for!” That and the historical narrative at the end always makes your restorations enjoyable to watch. Thank you and greetings from America.

[@Charlielizard]

Thanks for the comments. I feel exactly as you do with almost every restoration. Am puzzled and out of nowhere, my eyes are opened.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. We love doing it for people like you. Hugs from the Czech Republic.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

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[@shedmanx3640]

Superb restoration mate. The replacement of the tooth in the main gear was genius. You are a wizard with your hands mate.

[@mileticmile2911]

Bravo maestro Radek.Veliki pozdrav iz Republike Srpske.

[@Aleksander_Grigorjev]

Привет из Петербурга! Если у вас дома есть камин или вы хотя бы раз в год выезжаете на природу, то без такого устройства ваша жизнь лишена смысла потому, что непонятно как иначе готовить мясо. Отличное устройство, отличная (как всегда) реставрация. Спасибо Радек, я не знал, что есть такие вертелы. Мир вашему дому и крепкого здоровья!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо друг за просмотр :)

[@arty1799]

I love the work you guys do. The modern world in which we live holds many wonders, but sometimes lacks the style and beauty of common items from decades ago. Thank you for your good work.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for the beautiful and kind comment 🤗

[@alibobo2009]

That sandblasting thing is really cool.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Yes, I'm glad I bought this helper :)

[@JamesDeese]

You have an unfair advantage with the best presenter on KZbin in Vera Donna!

[@danhei]

Not until the very end of the video did I find out what piece of equipment you were rejuvenating. Would like to have one of those when I go camping. Well done, great video. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Yes, it is definitely a great thing for camping. I recommend it. Thanks for watching.

[@mollysheridan7134]

Hi. New follower here. Fascinating restoration. But, respectfully, I would have liked to have seen more of the fully restored object than sausages over a fire.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for watching my video. So I'll do better next time 😉

[@martiwilliams8091]

You two are amazing. I love your artistic craftmanship as well as your presentation of the history of the items you restore. Thank you!,

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks for the positive comment :)

[@juloedtb1420]

I have a feeling I saw this episode a couple of years ago. Still the same result, look awesome!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

It probably wasn't my case, I did this subject for the first time, but I'm glad you took the time to watch my video. Thank you.

[@olivernash2240]

Nifty gadget. Well done.👍👏

[@nenaelliott8058]

Amazing find, beautiful restoration.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Nena :)

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota 😊

[@gerrymichaud3851]

I was a Navy photographer in the mid 70s. In camera repair school they had a 16mm movie camera with a wind-up spring. If you failed to run the camera until the spring fully unwound you'd fail the course. The spring had the power when wound up to punch a hole in a metal waste basket. Lots of people failed out of that course. Seeing that spring brought back memories.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Wow interesting. Thanks for your comment.

[@user-fh7sf7zm1i]

Это даже не рестоврация , а больше похоже на священодействие , всегда смотрю ваши видео на десерт . Спасибо и удачи вам.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо за просмотр и добрые слова, привет из Чехии.

[@hatsRcool747]

Imagine toasting marshmallows with that. Granted, some people think half of the fun of eating campfire marshmallows is setting them on fire and nearly taking out your cousin's eye with a flaming hot lump of sugar.

[@Nikela969]

Прекрасная реставрация! И такой необычный предмет.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

You two have chosen a most interesting profession showcasing your talents and desire to preserve antiquities. It is commendable work. 👍👍👍

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Yes we love antiques, thanks for watching Wiley :)

[@deeskinner9014]

Oh my day is made! Needed a lunch break while sanding the desk I'm refinishing, and what shows up? A Veradona video! Such a cool restoration, I had no idea how you would fix that broken tooth in the 'clock work', but you did a brilliant job. As always, your artistic side comes through in making it not only functional, but beautiful. (^.^) And I just LOVE hearing Veronika explain the device, such a wonderful presence and so clear. Thank you yet again for posting! You all just make the world better.

[@williamstyers4264]

It did take a few moments for me to figure out just what this thing was but then it became as clear as a sunny day. Typical marvelous job of restoration by you as I have come to expect. By the way, maybe you need to add a disclaimer. "No insects were harmed in this restoration" LOL My girlfriend loved the part where you gently took the bug outside and released it.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much for watching and the funny comment. Greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@NapierNimbus]

Wonderful job, noticed the video trickery in cutting out the metal for the handle lever. Great coverage, do like the natural sounds and no background music during the resto. Loved the finish to the wooden handle with perfect aged wear given to the colour. Good piece to camera. Excellent work all round.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks for watching and nice comment :)

[@larrykelly2838]

Thank you for sharing this. I've never seen one like this. Great restoration.

[@paulorth2251]

As always love your work and especially the gold brushing, it really makes the fine details on the case stand out. Thanks again for sharing this video and I look forward to seeing more of your work. Your friend in Texas Paul. 😊👍👍🙏🤝🫶

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks for watching my faithful friend from Texas :)

[@danielhernandezarreola7094]

Congratulations, it is an excellent restoration job. Receive a hug from Colima, Mexico.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

This makes me very happy Daniel, thank you for watching and I send greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@joseluizmariote6640]

Radek and Verônica, congratulations on the magnificent restoration. A hug.

[@josephveedock7815]

What a delightful video!

[@parthenaweaver4108]

That is amazing. Thank you for the wonderful restoration and the preservation of history. I love your Chanel.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I am very pleased, thank you very much :)

[@mikebetts5532]

awesome restoration, looks beautiful…. Mike from Florida❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much Mike for watching our video. Hugs from the Czech Republic :)

[@mariogentile7944]

Spectacular restoration. see that this equipment still exists today in an improved form, electrically, etc... however, nothing current was invented, but rather innovated, and you are part of that by restoring pieces like this. hug to you

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much for watching our video. And an encouraging comment.

[@costrio]

Still a useful item today, I think. NIce work.

[@61Eva1]

Tady je rčení " zlaté české ručičky " opravdu namístě. Každé vaše video je toho důkazem. Jste moc šikovný. Moc se mi líbí, když staré věci získají svůj původní vzhled a funkčnost. Opékané buřtíky ! Mňam ! Mám hlad ! 💞 Patříte mezi mé vybrané KZbinry, které sleduji. Vybírám jen kvalitní, takže jich tolik není.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Tak to jsme poctěni Evo. Jsme rádi, že se Vám naše videa líbí a jste jako my milovnicí těchto starých krásných artefaktů našich předků, kteří byli velmi zruční . Děkujeme za odběr a shlédnutí našich videí :)

[@pavelkoudele5526]

Zajímavé. Tohle vidím prvně. Renovace super, Veronika spokojená a ty špekáčky.... Jdu si hodit uzenou krkovičku na železnou pánev. Dobrou chuť. Pavel 🇨🇿

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Hm, to zní o něco lépe 🥩🥩🍺 Díky Pavle :)

[@user-wl6oe8rk9f]

Как обычно сразу лайк не глядя ! Радек , Вероника вам привет из России !

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо :)

[@samanthadean1083]

This is really cool!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much Samantha :)

[@kaorihirasawa3753]

Bravo.., extremely well done! Would like to see more videos Excellent work! From Japan

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for praising my video! I appreciate it very much. I'm so glad you liked it. I try to create content that will entertain and engage, and your support gives me the energy to continue. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the video and that you took the time to write to me. It is a great motivation for me. Thanks again and have a great day! Here are my other videos if you are interested: www.youtube.com/@VeradonaRestoration/videos

[@ilyazubok5392]

Ola. Haloha. I really enjoyed your work. Great lathetating with wood))

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad, thank you very much :)

[@bretthanson276]

Thank you for the great video. It was great knowing that you could restore this unit back to his glory. You did a really good job of fixing it.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

It makes me happy, thank you very much for watching :)

[@jamiekatz7591]

Very cool, nice job again!!!

[@user-lf8mq4ri1t]

Очень нравятся Ваши ролики - ЗАГЛЯДЕНИЕ!!! 👍👍👍

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Мне очень приятно спасибо :)

[@kristinschumann8212]

I love this channel! And I love the historical background given at the end of each video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jasoncdebussy]

That was a fantastic restoration! Great skill and a lot of work - but up to your usual excellent standards 👍 I particularly liked how you "relic-ed" the casing and the handle. And of course the replacement plaque was perfect - the icing on the cake 👍😁

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Jason for the beautiful and encouraging comment. Hugs from the Czech Republic :)

[@janvafa9959]

Oh my! You saved not only the mystery device, but the pretty bug as well!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

🤗🤗🪳

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Radek and Veronica beautiful peis of history beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job guys well done see you at the next project

[@jonathanjohnston1064]

I may not understand a word she says, but I love her voice.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much. Jonathan, just turn on the subtitles. Nice day from the Czech Republic.

[@jonathanjohnston1064]

@@VeradonaRestoration I read it and understand. I just don't know any of your language. I really do enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

@@jonathanjohnston1064 👍👍🤗🤗😉😉

[@user-xx2ze9mc2u]

Excellent!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@annettemalaski1967]

I love this spit! Just goes to show, where there is a will and hungry people, there is a way! You know i respect your craftsmanship!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Annette :)

[@user-bp6yw1ge8d]

It’s been a while since I’ve seen you restore anything,but I still love your work . Keep posting them please !

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad, thank you, yes, I'll try.

[@olebrgesen795]

Reasonably superior 🙂

[@jimsmitn7569]

Very well done. Bravo! 😊👍

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@user-zh7gd1kk4r]

Привет! Друзья, у вас получилось лучше, чем было сделано изначально! То, что это таймер, понял сразу, но когда увидел возможность его применения, был приятно удивлен! Удачной №охоты"! Всем добра!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо за просмотр, мой друг :)

[@mred8002]

Delightful! When I saw the missing tooth on the gear I would have been stymied. Well done!

[@LadyLeigh]

Totally fascinated by this restoration! I didn’t know what it was either until the lady explained at the end. I love the little history lesson and so happy you are preserving things from the past. You make a superb job of the restoration.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much, we are glad you like our videos :)

[@andreelauzier3276]

Great job!

[@billiehydrick6417]

Wow now that Lazer was impressive look a new toy 😅😮😊 fantastic job my friend

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Yes, signs can be engraved fantastically there.

[@lilo7019]

Thank you very much for sharing take care great video All the best

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@malum4342]

Выпустил жука в траву. Воробей: - О! Доставка! Released the beetle into the grass. Sparrow: - Oh! Delivery!🤣

[@churlepatakha]

Stupendous and out of this work. I loved it dear!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad my friend, thank you very much.

[@janvafa9959]

Wow! You find the most interesting things to restore! And I love how you gently persuade the stuck parts to cooperate with you! Never too much force, only as much as is required! Bravo!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks for watching and nice and kind comment 🤗

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Как всегда очень интересная , кропотливая реставрация. Интересная техника. Спасибо за ваше видео, лайк однозначно 🙏💕,

[@user-ce4br2ok3l]

Velmi zajímavý film. Zvláštní poděkování za bug. V Rusku mu říkáme ohnivý brouk nebo voják brouk.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Děkuji za shlédnutí :)

[@jennywatson7563]

Yay! I was hoping someone would mention the bug! I want to learn about him.

[@kevinfoster926]

Well done again Radek, I've joined your channel and thank you Veronica for the tremendous history lesson, can I point out Veronica the clockwork mechanism not only made it easier to spit roast meat, it also gave the man more time to drink beer.🍺

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Radek that was nicely done. Veronica, another beautiful explanation. You are a great team.

[@nickbarrett981]

I have one of these, it was left in the barn of our house in France when we bought it. Its in better condition than yours was at the beginning, definitely going to have a look at restoring it so that I can use it. Thanks for the video!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

It's great to find something so beautiful. It's a really amazing machine, I wish you a nice barbecue with this machine. Radek

[@hollybest1385]

Beautiful as usual

[@ramiruhig5558]

As always , your restorations are fascinating, your ability to overcome problems that arise while performing the restoration is stunning, a wonderful restoration

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much for watching, I am very happy.

[@jamesniess2485]

You did a amazing job 👍👏👏👏👏 🇺🇲

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad James, thank you very much :)

[@jamesniess2485]

You are truly talented and very skilled 👍👏👏👏🇺🇲

[@VeradonaRestoration]

@@jamesniess2485 🤗🤗😉😉

[@bodiejay2859]

It is so great to see another one of your videos. I look forward to them every time. You did a great restoration. It came out beautiful. I hope you and Verônika are doing well? ~Kevin

[@andycurran9352]

Fantastic restoration again my friend. I love how you can fix or replace broken parts. They always look like they were always a part of it. Until next time.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad Andy, thanks for watching. Hugs from the Czech Republic.

[@valentinadiaz8272]

Admiro tu trabajo, te felicito. Restaurar y armar es un arte. Yo desarmo algo así y termino armando cualquier cosa😂. Es un puzzle. Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Muchas gracias por el comentario divertido Valentina :)

[@CL-we8tn]

Thank you very much Mr and Mrs veradona, most excellent video, lovely craftsmanship in the restored spit.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you both for watching our video of hugs from the Czech Republic :)

[@carrestore]

Awesome Restoration

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@raymondburris5108]

Love these videos!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad, thank you Raymond :)

[@gainsbarre59264]

OMG ! beautifull restauration ! this awesome ! cogratulation !

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@gainsbarre59264]

@@VeradonaRestoration with pleasure ! It’s deserved!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

@@gainsbarre59264 🤗🤗

[@Richie8a8y]

What a beautiful meticulous restoration! ~ Bon Appetité ~ Dumas Fréres Quai St Antone 40 Lyon

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@paulredfern2252]

Another Beauty!!!! Mrs Veradona looking good and healthy!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Lol, Thank you Paul :)

[@user-dm6ts5lz4p]

Есть ли что-нибудь, чего вы не умеете и не знаете? Восхищаюсь!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Да, конечно, я многого не могу сделать, к сожалению.

[@pauldockins9635]

Enjoyed your work and presentation ❤

[@VeradonaRestoration]

We are very happy about that. Thanks for watching Paul :)

[@georgebrown8312]

Wonderful restoration job you did restoring the spit jack. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work as usual. Thank you for sharing.

[@razorboyXVII]

Beautiful restoration!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@OwlingDogDesign]

Mesmerizing content. I am in awe of your skill and quite envious of all your tools. Thanks SO much for the video. It always makes me anxious to take something apart which is so technical and with so many tiny parts. I suppose the video helps, in case you forget. But, still... Amazing and thanks again.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Yes, exactly as you say, the video will help. Without it, a person would probably take longer to put together an unknown thing. Thanks for watching.

[@had2galsinthebooth]

My son loves to barbeque on the grill. I would like to say he would love a mechanism like this but you never really know with him. LOL. Great work and video as always.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm glad, thank you. Greetings for my son :)

[@cfaithp]

That's really cool. I'd like to see the device in action after it is restored.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for watching the video and if you watched to the very end, you also saw the refurbished item in action 😉

[@cfaithp]

​@VeradonaRestoration oh I thought I did watch to the end. I see it now!

[@stephenbridges2791]

Nice job. I always like the history you give. Well done.

[@josejorgedepsulsjose4158]

Muito top,amo vídeos de restaurações chou de bola,e eu achando que era um relógio antigo,obrigado postem mais ,chou de bola parabéns e até o próximo fuiiii valeu,?

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Estou feliz, obrigado por assistir :)

[@roberts1938]

I never would have thought it was a rotisserie mechanism. I thought it was a timer, only bigger. Such a spit, properly adapted, could remove the blanket from the sleeping person early in the morning.

[@jb_makesgames2264]

Another excellent restoration - your attention to detail is amazing.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@ldjtje]

Ještě jednou jsem s obdivem pohlédl na Tvou krásnou práci, Radku. Na výsledek se můžete opět pochlubit. Děkuji ti příteli. Pozdravy z Holandska. 👍👍👍

[@user-zx4ll2ku5o]

Вперше бачу такий цікавий прилад. До кінця відео, я не міг зрозуміти його призначення. Дякую панове😊

[@fernandorosado6153]

Nice work as usual, congrats

[@pfcparis]

Beautiful restoration. It's amazing how much of a difference the gold makes.

[@robertbeer2584]

You always have the coolest stuff to restore thanks guys

[@VeradonaRestoration]

It's getting harder and harder to find things I haven't done before 😕😉 Thanks Robert :)

[@user-xh5kx4mi1h]

Нужная в хозяйстве вещь. Каждую неделю.😊

[@VeradonaRestoration]

👉👍😉🍗

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Как всегда очень интересная, кропотливая реставрация. Интересная техника. Спасибо за ваше видео, лайк однозначно🙏💕.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо за просмотр, я в восторге.

[@designabeej]

Wow, that’s awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@osmanantonio6060]

Relógio de cozimento, eu nunca imaginaria o que era, sempre aprendendo com vocês.