Posted 8 months ago
toolate2
(120 items)
I bought this little guy...He's only 10" tall...at a local antique store for $22... After a little cleaning and a whole lot of leveling it's running like a charm. I hope you like it!
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ClocksThink of antique clocks and a stately grandfather, German cuckoo, or Art De…
Thanks Tony!!
Thanks Bruce!! You're the man!!!
LOL, well Nathan, I am "a" man. That's a nice clock that you've brought back to life. Nice job! Heavy brass gears and cut leaf pinions. Beautiful dial. You got a great deal! Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks Phil, PW, WinterWolf, and walksoftly!!
Bell, you're the man as well!! Thanks for the love!!
Hi,
I think that your lovely is made by Kern, of germany. They are indeed very nice clocks! Good buy!
Thanks for the info ticktock! I'll check it out. Thanks for the love as well!!
Thanks for the love AR8Jason!!
Nathan, here is a good website that you may find helpful in identifying clocks of this type: http://www.anniversaryclockidentification.com/cgi-bin/acipage.cgi
My grandparents had one of these on the mantle. These clocks have always fascinated me. Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you chinablue! And Bruce too!!
Nathan, Great clock, love it. Sorry missed it, until now.
Thanks kerry!!
Your welcome Nathan, sorry it took so long to notice it.
Phil, as always, it's a pleasure! Thank you!!
Thanks birdie!! Cheep Cheep!!
I thought so....