Dusty old clock needs ID

[mojjax]

I got it at a yard sale last summer for 5 dollars . I removed the works last month and found no makers mark , not even a number . The wood has no marks or labels either . It is weight driven with wooden pulleys at the top . Any info is greatly appreciated , thanks .

 

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[DaChief]

The style is Mission and I would believe you would refer to that one as an Arts and Crafts type. Very probably homemade. I am just guessing on the time frame but my guess would be late 1800's. This is based on my observation of hundreds of these types of clocks over the years. There are definetly collectors for these types of clocks. Yours is very unique. A value would be in the eyes of a particular collector especially when competing in an auction for the purchase. That is my two cents worth!

Good luck.

Jim

 

[Tony in SC]

The style is Mission and I would believe you would refer to that one as an Arts and Crafts type. Very probably homemade. I am just guessing on the time frame but my guess would be late 1800's. This is based on my observation of hundreds of these types of clocks over the years. There are definetly collectors for these types of clocks. Yours is very unique. A value would be in the eyes of a particular collector especially when competing in an auction for the purchase. That is my two cents worth!

Good luck.

Jim

I agree with the time period. Clock movements could be bought Mail Order. Some would build their own and some would build them to sell. I like the old clocks that have character and that one has a bunch of it. Tony

 

[AU24K]

For sure home-made. Check the flat wood that the works are attached to--appears to be a plywood of sorts. I agree with the 2 previous posters.
Scott

 

[lonesomebob]

I also agree, there must be a million movements like that out there. They were in the cataloues in the 18/ early 1900's Bob

 

[lostcauses]

Strange case, It is art and crafts mission oak style. Weight driven usually had to be reset once a day. Needs a good cleaning. Looks like the galss may have been replaced. Looks to be worth fixing it up. Try roycroft or other mission oak folks.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I also agree, there must be a million movements like that out there. They were in the cataloues in the 18/ early 1900's Bob

Yes there were, because I have dug at least a dozen of those plates that the gears attached to this year alone! VERY COOL to see one still in working order.


Regards,



Buckles