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Picture of Ralph Rehner
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Was recently handed this clock to see why it didn't run. Answer was obvious.....no suspension.
The movement is marked E. Ingraham & Co. Bristol, Conn. Plates are pinned together with nails. Hands,dial, pendulum bob, and glass look original Back and case are put together with the old fashioned forged nails. Some of the lower facias appear burl veneered. Clock is rather large measuring 14" at the base by 23" high. No papers or makers marks on the cabinet. Haven't found it any Trans books or references on Canadian clocks manufactures. Any info on this clock would be appreciate.


Ralph Rehner, "The Clock Pup" and Longines Watch Guy


 
Posts: 89 | Location: Brunswick, Ohio USA | Registered: January 17, 2003
Picture of Tom Seymour
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Ralph,
I have looked through several books and have not found that clock. Several companies used very similar cases.

It is a great looking clock. Maybe someone will come up with something.


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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Ralph i do not know about this clock, i have seen similar cases too, but not sure what this clock is.If plates are pinned together then it is old.Perhaps someone will find the the answer. Smile
 
Posts: 2133 | Registered: June 01, 2003
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Picture of Jim Cope
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Ralph ~ I've completed a search of every pertinent clock reference I have in my library w/o success...nevertheless, the challenge is to continue to search for the origins of your 'mystery' clock...


Jim
IHC#234
 
Posts: 872 | Location: Kingsville, Ontario, Canada | Registered: April 16, 2003
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At one time there was some confusion about where F. Krober got the movements he used in his clocks. Could this be one of those? It's slim evidence I know, but the pendulum and bell look like those on a Krober I have. I realize that the pendulum is very slight evidence since they can be changed at any time.
 
Posts: 676 | Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA | Registered: December 08, 2002
Picture of Tom Seymour
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John,
Kroeber is a good call. I have a reprint of the 1898 -1899 Kroeber catalogue. It does show clocks with the pendulum in the picture, and, as you mentioned, on your clock.

The history added to the catalogue also indicates that Kroeber used movements from a variety of makers, including Ingraham.

While there is no picture of that particular clock, there are many similar, as there are in other catalogues by other makers.


Tom
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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