Internet Horology Club 185
New Haven Grandfather Clock
June 16, 2016, 07:09
Andrew PramerNew Haven Grandfather Clock
I have a New Haven Grandfather Clock, time only no strike/chime estimating early 1900's. Is there anyone out there who would be able to identify a time period by the dial face logo markings??
I can not find any reference material on New Haven dial face markings over time?
Thanks so much!!
Andrew
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 07:17
Andrew PramerAlso how do I reduce the image file size on my iphone so it can upload onto the post??

cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 08:08
Steve MiddlesworthI use an app on my iPad called "Image Size" and reduce photos to 600 X 480 pixels.
June 16, 2016, 08:42
Andrew PramerThanks will figure that out asap!!
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 09:21
Andrew PramerDial Face
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 09:23
Andrew Pramer
at least got photo up thats a start
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 12:15
Dave TurnerSure would like to see the case. That looks more like a wall clock... Regulator?
Here's an upright photo for you.
Dave Turner
June 16, 2016, 12:33
Andrew PramerDave will photo the case asap
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 12:43
Andrew PramerDial is approximately 12.5" diameter
Grandfather shallow profile case has a base that accounts for the floor molding so it sits flush against the wall. Case about 7' height.
Family put it in the house in 1939 and it was second hand "used" at that time.
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 12:52
Dave TurnerOkay! I'd say you have a fairly rare clock, or else someone has made a case for it? Looks like it might be a 31 day movement? Wish I could give you more information, but I don't know.
Show us the movement too, and the pendulum. Does it run?
Dave Turner
June 16, 2016, 13:15
Andrew Pramerokay...okay...what a slave driver!!!!!!!
I had to take it apart to get it out of their house and transport it safely. Will get some of the photos you requested. Pendulum I think is original as are other parts (I have a New Haven Wilmington grandfather full cased from 1910-1920 approx that I
carefully restored/resurrected) so I'm familiar in general but never saw one quite like this one?
Movement is driven by a single heavy weight that hangs from a cable via a brass pulley.
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 13:34
Andrew Prameradditional photos
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 13:34
Andrew Pramerpendulum
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 13:35
Andrew Pramerpendulum-
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 13:40
Andrew Pramerweight is approximately 12 pounds
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 13:43
Andrew PramerCase appears to be factory made and factory finished
and not a "home special"
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 14:48
Dave TurnerGood job! Now we're getting there, but where's the movement?

Dave Turner
June 16, 2016, 14:57
Andrew Pramerhigh quality heavy polished steel palate arms
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 14:57
Andrew Pramerfront
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 14:59
Andrew Pramerright side
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 14:59
Andrew Pramerleft side
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 15:05
Andrew PramerMovement plates have no imprint of company logo or markings of any kind but neither do some of my others and they are positively NH movement's. this one I don't know for sure since it's kind of unusual for a NH Grandfather (at least that I have seen)
So............What's the model name and what year is it??????????????????
Just kidding around but any help or info would be appreciated because I can't reference it anywhere?
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 15:08
Dave TurnerWell, I do appreciate the pictures. And I'm sorry I can't find out any info for you. But, it is a very nice clock. Anyone with the Trans Du Luy references could provide the information you're looking for.
I can't find any other examples of this clock. It had to be top of the line. I'd guess it dates to around late 1800s, early 1900s.
Not much information, I know.
We need someone here on this forum to pipe up!
Dave Turner
June 16, 2016, 15:17
Andrew PramerDave Thanks for all and hopefully someone will pipe up!
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 15:25
Dave TurnerHere's a "Staunton". And the movement looks a lot like it.
New Haven Staunton
Dave Turner
June 16, 2016, 15:37
Andrew PramerIts identical? Now the question is did they make a Grandfather with a shallow wall case or did someone
steal a Staunton movement & dial face and put it in someone else s grandfather case??
cheyenne56
June 16, 2016, 16:07
Dave TurnerHow about some closeups of the case? I think you're clock is probably original. And I'd guess it dates to 1910 or thereabouts. Looks a lot like a Seth #2 and was most likely New Haven's answer to the competition.
Dave Turner
June 16, 2016, 16:24
Andrew PramerDave only case photo I have right now is the one in the post, I will try to get some better ones soon for this!!
cheyenne56