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Posted 10 years ago
Schonett
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I've read that Herman Miller owned the company from 1927-1937. The company was turned over to Howard Miller in 1937 when he changed the name to the Howard Miller Clock Company. Much can be found about Howard Miller clocks, but I'm not finding much about Herman clocks. I'd like to know more about this clock that I inherited from my great aunt. Thanks.
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This has got STYLE !!!
Its a beautiful clock ;-)
Very nice piece, any information on the inner workings, such as numbers or a maker, does it say anything on the front dial?
On the face of the clock it says Herman Miller, Hammond. On the bottom, carved into the wood, is 4005, it also has a removable sticker," Hagen's House of Clocks, Benicia California 2-27-87." I guess my aunt bought the clock in Benicia in 1987. This makes sense as she lived in El Cerrito, CA.
The serial number etched into the back tag is hard to read. I think it is 655682761. Directly under the silver serial number 0600 is etched into the tag.
I know I can't ask for appraisals here, but can someone guide me to such a source?
The clock was made by Herman Miller of Mid Century Modern Design fame. Herman son Howard specialized in tall case clocks (or grandfather clocks). Herman Miller remained as CEO until 1961, when he was forced by illness to step down. He was succeeded by his brother in law, Hugh De Pree who,was CEO until the mid-1980s.
Your clock has a face that is more commonly associated with Leon Hatot's ATO clocks. Hatot produced movements for some of Miller's early clocks. (https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/284193-1929-green-and-black-onyx-ato-mantle-or)
The movement in the clock was made by Laurens Hammond. Hammond Clock Co. continued to produce clock movements for Miller until the Hammond closed it's clock business in 1941 and started to produce Hammond Organs.
There should be a four digit number stamped on the underside of the base of the clock. That will help you find the value of the clock more than the serial number.