Posted 3 years ago
axcent_3
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My parents bought this clock at an estate sale before I was born and have always kept it running. I've just inherited it and I know nothing at all about it other than it's old (to me). I've always been fascinated by it and will take great care of it. It seems to have lead a hard life. It has several bumps and bruises on the case and the AM/PM graphic is severely cracking, but it is running. I can't find any markings on the dial and I can't see anything in the movement. The crank says Colonial Mfg Co so I assume the clock is of that brand. Would anyone be able to identify this? I've always been interested in learning more about it.
I can't help with info on it but agree that it is quite beautiful!! Are those actual chime tubes hanging inside behind the pendulum? WAY COOL if so?!!!! :-) :-)
Hello Axcent_3! Welcome to Collectors Weekly, Clocks.
I believe that you have a Clock made by the Colonial Manufacturing Co. The case model number is No. 1310 from circa 1920. It can be found on page 92 of Tran Duy Ly's book on "Long Case Clocks and Standing Regulators". It is made of solid Honduras Mahogany and should measure 92" high, 26" wide and 17" deep.
Yours looks to be equipped with their Movement No. 83 described as a Domestic Eight-Day Three Chime Nine Tubular Bell Movement. I believe that Colonials "Domestic" supplier of this movement was the Herschede Clock Company since one of the chime melodies is "Canterbury" and that melody was proprietary to Herschede.
Your Moon dial is started to peel severely. There are companies who can restore that for you. See https://www.dialhouse.net/ for one example.
It's a beautiful clock but they can be pretty high-maintenance, and you definitely want an experienced clock-smith working on your heirloom clock.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
If that solves your mystery, please indicate "Mystery Solved" in your posting.
Regards,
Bruce
axcent_3, is this clock still a mystery to you?