Ever see a German "Heanrina" movement?

[bchaps]

This is a beautiful old German Westminster unit with manufacturing quality much like a Herschede. I'm trying to find information about the movement manufacturer...or even how to pronounce the name. Colors on the second photo have been reversed to accentuate the the name and logo. If you have any idea who this maker is, I will appreciate your comments. Thanks, Bill


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[bchaps]

This is a beautiful old German Westminster unit with manufacturing quality much like a Herschede. I'm trying to find information about the movement manufacturer...or even how to pronounce the name. Colors on the second photo have been reversed to accentuate the the name and logo. If you have any idea who this maker is, I will appreciate your comments. Thanks, Bill


http://www.clockguru.com/Photos/DSC05046.JPG

http://www.clockguru.com/Photos/DSC05045A.JPG

[shutterbug]

It looks like it could be "Heanring" as well.(?)

[Eckmill]

The HAWINA tradename is one registered by Hans Winterhalder, a member of the Winterhalder & Hofmaier family in Neustadt. The date is uncertain. Kochmann lists 1908 in one paragraph and 1925 in another paragraph.

The finely crafted Hawina clock movements are often found in tall clocks cases made by Colonial of Michigan.

[shutterbug]

Boy, I can't make that work as a "W" Les, but maybe you're right :0)

[Eckmill]

I think if you study the Hawina logo with the letters H, W and N you will see it represents the firm of Hans Winterhalder in Neustadt.

Neustadt was included to denote the difference between the old Winterhalder & Hofmaier company that was located in Schenningen. Those movements are usually simply marked W&H above Sch.

[Richard T.]

Shutterbug,

Les is correct the trademark is "Hawina". I have a 2 wt German GF and have seen quite a few others.

http://static.flickr.com/102/288400657_a5e802eb1e_o.jpg

Regards,

Richard T.

[shutterbug]

I have to accept what you guys are saying is true, but I still can't make that become a "w" :smile:

[bchaps]

This is the beauty of the Message Board! I coudn't even spell the name correctly, but yet several posters were familiar with the logo and provided the information for me to begin a thorough search. Thank You!!!

Bill

[JTD]

Dear Friends,
If you are old enough, and German enough, that was how you were taught to write a 'w'. Some youngsters in Germany are still taught to write it like that. I know it may not look like a 'w' to you, but it is, it is! It is a kind of transitional form from the old style German handwriting (which had a completely different alphabet) and 'normal' latin script.
Hope this may help.
JTD