August 02, 2005, 13:46
Tom Seymour400 Day Disc Pendulum
I got this at the same auction last Sunday (I did have fun!!) The only marking on the back plate is "Made in Germany" and a serial number. The dial also has "Made in Germany".
The best I can figure by looking in the Horolovar Guide, is that it was made by Keinzle. It matches plate 1435(pg. 135) and is dated cir. 1908.
The pendulum seems to match #13 (pg. 195)
It has an inscription with the date 1914.
I have not cleaned it up yet (except for a spot around the inscription to make it more visible in the picture).
The silver dial is in excellent shape. The rest of the clock looks like it needs a good cleaning, but nothing further.
Any additional info on this would be appreciated. Also, any thoughts to value would be welcomed.
August 02, 2005, 13:51
Tom SeymourThe inscription: the first word is "Comp" I am guessing it is "Comp(liments) of the Bay Ridge Fishing Club, 6.7.14."
I don't know where Bay Ridge is, there are probably several. Do you think it was a give-a-way for some event, or a prize?
August 02, 2005, 14:38
J. Bruce WeeksTom,
Another nice find!
Where is that inscription on the clock? To me it looks a little less than totally professional. I suspect it was an award of some type, biggest fish, etc.
See you in September at Dearborn?
Regards,
August 02, 2005, 18:10
Tom SeymourBruce,
The inscription is on the top of the base between the two pillars. It can just be seen in the first picture. I thought the engraving looked less than professional also.
Yes I will be at the Great Lakes Regional. Hope to see you there.
August 03, 2005, 01:42
Kevin PestorNice clock Tom.I like those old ones and the disc pendulum is nice to have.
I think i have seen similar clocks on Ebay like this go for around 200 to 300.
