How do I identify my clock maker?
The name may be:
- Engraved or printed near the center face of the dial.
- Engraved or printed around the edge of the dial’s face and may be covered by the bezel.
- Stamped or engraved on the clock movement’s backplate.
- A paper label pasted on the back of the clock.
- A paper label pasted to the inside of the clock case.
How old is an antique clock?
100 years old
An antique clock is at least 100 years old. If your clock is younger, it’s considered vintage.
When did Seth Thomas stop making clocks?
Hermle, in the Black forest of Germany, has made many movements for Seth Thomas clocks. In 1968, General Time was bought by Talley Industries, and in 1979 the headquarters was moved to Norcross, GA. In June 2001 General Time announced that it was closing its entire operation.
What is considered an antique clock?
The old definition of antique meant something that was at least 100 years old, so by that definition an antique clock is one that was made prior to 1907.
Is there a way to identify the maker of a clock?
Finding a name or trademark image on a clock may simplify the task of identifying the maker and the approximate date the clock was made. Then again, it may provide you with misleading information.
How to identify trademarks on an antique clock?
We’ll be adding more as time goes on. Click the trademark to see the maker’s name and country. If you are trying to identify a trademark that you don’t see here, you can submit it to the Member Forum and we’ll try to ID it for you.
When did clockmakers start making watches in PA?
Using mainly original sources (US Census, tax lists, advertisements, family records, etc.) this volume details the clock- and watchmakers in the Province of and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania between 1660 and 1900. Your clock has a name, trademark or signature on it. Great!
Can a movement be signed by one clock maker?
However, a movement signed by one maker may have been placed in a case made by another – a practice usually termed a “marriage.” A clock case made in one century might even have a movement made fifty or a hundred years later. Below is a sampling of some of the most common clock makers marks you may come across.
We’ll be adding more as time goes on. Click the trademark to see the maker’s name and country. If you are trying to identify a trademark that you don’t see here, you can submit it to the Member Forum and we’ll try to ID it for you.
Finding a name or trademark image on a clock may simplify the task of identifying the maker and the approximate date the clock was made. Then again, it may provide you with misleading information.
Using mainly original sources (US Census, tax lists, advertisements, family records, etc.) this volume details the clock- and watchmakers in the Province of and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania between 1660 and 1900. Your clock has a name, trademark or signature on it. Great!
Where can I find a list of antique clocks?
Database of Antique Clock Clockmakers’ Names and Dates, Antique Clocks Identification and Price Guide German Makers’ Trademarksby Hans-Heinrich Schmid at Uhrenh@nse, more than 1,000 marks Historical Clock and Watch Research Horological Trademarks, by The Horological Foundation, search horological trademarks, stamps & signatures
