Posted 12 years ago
dewsart
(2 items)
This clock seems to be made of stone?/marble?
It has S. Hyman & Co. on the face at the top, and Chicago at the bottom.
These are the only markings I can find.
Anyone have any info on this clock? Age, Value? I cannot find anything on this company.
Thanks . . .
Need a value for this clock and some history would be great!
A very beautiful clock.
Hard to say but I might suggest Belgian slate.
The "look" is Aesthetic movement (1870 - 1900)
The painting of the birds and flowers looks to be good quality.
The movement might be French. Have you seen inside the clock?
S.Hyman and Co are mentioned in in Albert Nelson Marquis' HAND-BOOK OF CHICAGO. It seems they were diamond merchants and jewellers located at the corner of State and Madison Streets.
"Founded in 1859 by one of those pioneers whom instinct led to this spot, the house has passed through wondrous mutations to be known in 1877 by its
present name, when, on moving into its spacious and elegant quarters,
Mr. M. H. Berg was added to the partnership. The firm ranks high in
the character and quality of goods handled. The long lines of show
cases, under a perfect system of lighting, dazzle the spectator with
brilliant gems of exquisite cut and polish. The specialties of this house
are pure water brilliants, their choice white stones being unsurpassed in
loveliness. A visit to their rooms can scarcely fail to give one a consid-
erable addition to their diamond lore. Thirteen salesmen are employed
and the house does an extensive trade throughout the West. Mr.
Hyman goes to Europe annually purchasing goods, making a personal
selection and procuring the finest stock of diamonds and precious
stones. Messrs. Hj'man and Berg are both well and honorably known,
and are thoroughly identified with the attributes of good citizenship."
http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/albert-nelson-marquis/marquis-hand-book-of-chicago-a-complete-history-reference-book-and-guide-to--qra/page-26-marquis-hand-book-of-chicago-a-complete-history-reference-book-and-guide-to--qra.shtml
To Vetraio50 . . . I have seen inside and will post that photo . . .
This is beautiful!!