Confirming identification of this 400-day clock

[Spaceman Spiff]

Hi, all.

I've had this clock for many years but just got around to photographing it today. It's one of my favorites among my 400-day clocks. It has no identifying marks or logos other than the "Made in Germany" found underneath the base. (Also looks like a repairman scrawled "Rogers" and ["E58" or "C58" or "&58"] under the base as well--probably in reference to the customer/owner).

In looking in my Horolovar book, the back plate seems to match Plate 1667, identified as manufactured by Kern & Link, ca. 1932. Does this seem correct?

Thanks very much in advance for any comments or thoughts!

 

[John Hubby]

John, I agree this clock is most likely a Kern & Link, made between 1930 and 1936. It fits all the characteristics of known K&L clocks such as:

• Movement and pendulum identical to the Kienzle design that was purchased when K&L was formed in 1929.
• Dial and support pillars of the same design as clocks having the K&L name stamped on the back plate (plates 1341 and 1342). It's also of note that this identical design was carried through the transition to Kern & Söhne in 1937 (next point).
• No identification of any kind as appears to have been their practice from 1930 until the company was restructured to become Kern & Söhne in 1937. K&S used their name and/or logo on all production from that time. Thus it is possible this exact design can be found with Kern & Link ID (c. 1929), no ID (Kern & Link 1930-1936)) or with the Kern & Söhne logo (1937 onward).

This is a quite nice and complete example, thanks for posting!

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

John, I agree this clock is most likely a Kern & Link, made between 1930 and 1936. It fits all the characteristics of known K&L clocks such as....

Thanks for the info, John!
I appreciate it.