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    Posted 4 years ago

    lilaura
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    I cant find this clock anywhere. I would love a lil history about it and would it be worth fixing..

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    1. lilaura, 4 years ago
      The back says E N welch nordica(?) eight day half hour strick gong turn back E N Welch manufacturing company Torrence Connecticut
    2. Bruce99 Bruce99, 4 years ago
      "...would it be worth fixing.."
      That would depend upon what your plans are for the clock. Please give us a lil Show & Tell history. How did it come into your possession? What do you intend to do with it?

    3. lilaura, 4 years ago
      I bought the clock at a garage sale, the owner told me he found it in a barn .. I'm definitely keeping it and would love to have it working..
    4. Bruce99 Bruce99, 4 years ago
      You clock looks like it may be a version of the Welch "Stradella" modelfrom from circa 1889. The catalog illustration reprint found on page 310 of Tran Duy Ly's book on Welch Clocks, 2nd Edition doesn't appear to have the half-columns on the side but sometimes you can not really tell with illustrations. I'm not finding any other image examples of the Welch Stradella online. The catalog description is as follows: Highly polished Black Enameled wood. Mouldings and Colums Marbelized. Dia, 5 inches. Height 10 inches, Lenth 16 inches. White or Black Dials with Regular Sash and Glass. (other dial options given). 8 Day Half-hour Strike Cathedral Bell.
      I would guesstimate that your clock would have a current market value of perhaps $150 plus or minus $50. You would probably spend that much (or more) having it professionally overhauled. So, when you ask is it worth fixing, it depends. If you want to enjoy its beauty and presence in your home, I would say yes. If you just intend to sell it, you'd probably do best to sell it as is and let the new owner decide what he or she is going to do with it. Selling a non-working clock like this one "As Is", you're probably looking at $65 plus or minus $25. That's my guess with the eBay Market. Hope that helps. It's a nice, uncommon clock. If you like the ticking, and hour/half-hour striking sounds of an antique mantel clock, this would be a good example for you home. They do have a presence all their own. Like any machine, they require periodic maintenance if you're going to operate them.
      Thanks for sharing your Welch clock with us. The Welch Clock Co. has an interesting history which you can look up online if you're interested.
      Regards,
      Bruce
    5. lilaura, 4 years ago
      Bruce,
      Thank you for responding. I plan on keeping the clock and fixing it. I love the different sounds each of my clocks make and set them a few minutes apart. I purchased the clock for 30.00 at a garage sale I consider it a lucky find on my part.
      Laura
    6. Bruce99 Bruce99, 4 years ago
      You're very welcome lilaura. I'm glad that we were able to help you identify your find. I think you got a very nice deal and your clock found the next generation in its family of owners. So it was very lucky as well. If that has solved your mystery, please indicate "Mystery Solved" in your posting. If you have more questions, please let us know.
      Regards,
      Bruce

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