April 25, 2008, 14:44
Mike NelsonHall 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
April 25, 2008, 16:50
Mike NelsonHere are a few more photos. Thanks, Mike Nelson
April 25, 2008, 19:48
Donald TrumbleMike,
Welcome Aboard!
That is a beautiful clock, it will be interesting to watch it come together.
Don
April 27, 2008, 21:45
Moses GingerichMr. 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 NelsonHello 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
May 04, 2008, 10:15
Sheila GilbertHi 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,