value History Origin of Antique Grandfather Clock from Germany

[MamaB]

Does anyone know the background of this grandfather clock? It works by the brass weights and pendulum. My parents bought it when we lived in Germany in 1969. It has a symbol on the face. I'd like to know it's history and possibly it's value. And anything else if someone knows about it. Thank you!

 

[new2clocks]

Welcome to the forum.

The trademark on your dial is that of Alpina Union Horlogéres SA of Switzerland.

According to mikrolisk, the trademark was registered in 1934, so your clock was made no earlier than 1934.

Regards.

 

[MamaB]

Welcome to the forum.

The trademark on your dial is that of Alpina Union Horlogéres SA of Switzerland.

According to mikrolisk, the trademark was registered in 1934, so your clock was made no earlier than 1934.

Regards.

Thank you!

 

[JTD]

Welcome to the forum.

The trademark on your dial is that of Alpina Union Horlogéres SA of Switzerland.

According to mikrolisk, the trademark was registered in 1934, so your clock was made no earlier than 1934.

Regards.

It does appear that you clock bears a logo similar to Alpina Union Horlogères in Switzerland. However, this was a co-operative made up of a number of Swiss watch manufacturers and dealt only in watches.

The exact logo on your clock was used by Dugena (Alpina-Deutsche Uhrmachergenossenschaft), which was the German branch of the union. This company was also a co-operative but, unlike the Swiss union, did deal with clocks.

I don't think your clock was made in Switzerland, but in Germany. In order to be sure who made it, we would need to see the movement, particularly the back plate, which may bear the maker's name or logo.

JTD

 

[MamaB]

JTD,
Thank you for this information. When I looked up the Alpina Union info, they did have a triangle with a circle in it in 1927. Also, the Swiss company had moved to Germany. I will get a photo of the movement and the back plate and post it so you can see it. Thank you! Do you have any idea of what the value of this clock might be?
MamaB

It does appear that you clock bears a logo similar to Alpina Union Horlogères in Switzerland. However, this was a co-operative made up of a number of Swiss watch manufacturers and dealt only in watches.

The exact logo on your clock was used by Dugena (Alpina-Deutsche Uhrmachergenossenschaft), which was the German branch of the union. This company was also a co-operative but, unlike the Swiss union, did deal with clocks.

I don't think your clock was made in Switzerland, but in Germany. In order to be sure who made it, we would need to see the movement, particularly the back plate, which may bear the maker's name or logo.

JTD

 

[JTD]

When I looked up the Alpina Union info, they did have a triangle with a circle in it in 1927

Yes, the German company had this mark, not the Swiss one.

Also, the Swiss company had moved to Germany

No, the German company was separate entirely.

Do you have any idea of what the value of this clock might be?

This is a typical German hall clock from the 1920/30s and not very valuable. You could look on Ebay for similar German clock using the 'completed sales' function.

Others will know better the value in USA.
JTD

JTD

 

[MamaB]

Yes, the German company had this mark, not the Swiss one.

No, the German company was separate entirely.



This is a typical German hall clock from the 1920/30s and not very valuable. You could look on Ebay for similar German clock using the 'completed sales' function.

Others will know better the value in USA.
JTD

JTD

The closest value to my clock that I saw was $2500. We bought it in Germany.

 

[JTD]

The closest value to my clock that I saw was $2500. We bought it in Germany.

I very much doubt you could get anything like that amount now.
Clock prices have fallen a lot in the last few years.

JTD

 

[MamaB]

I very much doubt you could get anything like that amount now.
Clock prices have fallen a lot in the last few years.

JTD

Maybe not, but that was what I found within the last week.

 

[JTD]

Maybe not, but that was what I found within the last week.

Well, if you can get $2500 for it, grab the money with both hands and run.

JTD

 

[MamaB]

Well, if you can get $2500 for it, grab the money with both hands and run.

JTD

LOL I never said I thought someone would pay that. And, I would do that if it happened. haha! Most likely, not. People always want to pay as little as possible to get something they like. I understand. I shop for sales all the time. It's just how things are and, I think, how they always will be. Thanks for all your help JTD!
MamaB

 

[MamaB]

Update: Today I found a signature behind the face of the clock. It says: Reginia Gong and below it, the initials, GB. Do you know anything about that type of grandfather clock?
Thank you,
MamaB

 

[new2clocks]

Reginia Gong

the initials, GB

'GB' stands for Gustav Becker, a German movement maker.

The Regina Gong is also a trademark of Becker.

Regards.

 

[MamaB]

 

[MamaB]

'GB' stands for Gustav Becker, a German movement maker.

The Regina Gong is also a trademark of Becker.

Regards.

Thank you!