Internet Horology Club 185
Hall Clock Identification

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April 25, 2008, 14:44
Mike Nelson
Hall Clock Identification
Hello, I am new to your group. I have been a watch and clock repairman in the Prescott, AZ. area for 30 years. I have been semi retired for the last several years, but a friend needed some help, so I am back at it. Anyhow, I acquired this huge German floor clock and would like to get some more history on it and a idea of value. The case is 7'6" tall and 43" wide at the top, movement is a Kienzle 3 weight Westminster chime.It is dark oak with some nice carvings. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike Nelson




Mike N.
April 25, 2008, 16:50
Mike Nelson
Here are a few more photos. Thanks, Mike Nelson


April 25, 2008, 16:52
Mike Nelson
One more photo...


April 25, 2008, 17:19
Mike Nelson
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Mike N.
April 25, 2008, 17:23
Mike Nelson
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Mike N.
April 25, 2008, 19:48
Donald Trumble
Mike,
Welcome Aboard!
That is a beautiful clock, it will be interesting to watch it come together.
Don
April 26, 2008, 07:31
Dr. Debbie Irvine

Mike,

Welcome to IHC185.

You have a very interesting clock with beautiful workmanship.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

Debbie

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April 27, 2008, 21:45
Moses Gingerich
Mr. Mike:

Does that movement have a set of crossed arrows on the other side? If it does is is likely a Junghans -made in Germany. The front side reminds me of one I just repaired. The way the levers are mad and arranged makes it look similar.
The case is just beautiful.
April 28, 2008, 10:16
Mike Nelson
Hello Moses, Thanks for the reply. The movement is marked Kienzle on the front plate and the # 115 on the rear along with a 30741 serial number. I don't know if the 2 companies did any movements that were similiar. Mike


Mike N.
May 04, 2008, 10:15
Sheila Gilbert
Hi Mike,
WOW, whatever the value is, it's got to be huge!

At least to me. I think is fantastic, so I would hang in there until you find the complete answer to this one.

I'm a pocket watch person, so I can't really help you with this one, but I know a gorgeous case when I see one, and this one is one of them.

I have seen clocks like this, with this type of case, go for many thousands of dollars, however I have no idea what kind of movement they had in them, and as I'm sure you know, it does make a big difference.

Good luck,


Sheila
May 04, 2008, 14:02
Lindell V. Riddle

Did you get the SIZE of that clock?

Mike said 43" wide at the top, seven and a half feet tall, that would command nearly any room! Really interesting clock, like Don said it will be fun to watch it progress.

Lindell

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