$ Molyneux GrandFather Clock

[damdns]

I recently purchased a Molyneux Grandfather Clock and want to know the history. I have the serial number and also a few pics. Im getting the clock dilivered in a few weeks. Can anyone on the forum let me know about the clock. I purchased this from my friends mother who is no longer with us. I heard this site are the experts.

Thanks Dan

 

[JTD]

Welcome to the board.

Molyneux company wasn't in business very long, they were bought up by Colonial in the mid 1970s. I think Colonial kept using the Molyneux name but what you have is basically a Colonial clock.

I recently purchased a Molyneux Grandfather Clock and want to know the history.

This is a modern clock so there will not be a whole lot of 'history' besides it being in your friend's family. is there anything in particular that you wanted to know?

Others may know more.

JTD

 

[damdns]

Thanks for the reply, I guess the approx value in prestine condition and where it was made, just excited to get it to my home. I search the web and cant really find anyhting on the company. Also how much it cost when purchased
Thanks Dan

 

[damdns]

Thanks for any help

 

[J. A. Olson]

The cable wound movement was most likely made by Kieninger. A straightforward triple chime movement with moon dial and chime/strike shutoff. Used by many companies during the 1980s.

Andy Dervan might know more about Molyneux.

 

[JTD]

I search the web and cant really find anyhting on the company.

If you search this site (use the little magnifying glass icon at the top of the page) you will find quite a lot of information about Molyneux and how they were taken over by Colonial.

These clocks do not sell for much these days.

JTD

 

[damdns]

Thanks alot, its really not about the money. its the memories for me.
Thanks so much for all your time

 

[JTD]

Thanks alot, its really not about the money. its the memories for me.
Thanks so much for all your time

Yes, memories are priceless. Enjoy your clock and the memories.

JTD

 

[Andy Dervan]

In 1976, Chris DenHerder, President Colonial Mfg. in Zeeland, MI purchased the very small Molyneaux Clock Co. in California and it had a unique dial. He sold off all the company's inventory.

Colonial Mfg. Co. developed a line of clocks (high cost) using their dial and introduced them in late 1977. I don't much beyond that as I don't have any Molyneaux catalogs.

Your clock was produced in 1981. On the outside backboard there should be a stenciled 4 digit model number. If you can provide me that number I can possibly provide more information.

Andy Dervan

 

[damdns]

Thanks Andy, will do.