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The first two pictures, I would call parlor clocksWhat are they and what are they worth in running condition? They seem to have a Base like a mantel clock rather than a wall clock. Came from Rhode Island in an antique shop.
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Appreciate that. Probably not that valuable. Maybe $100 each or so?The first two pictures, I would call parlor clocks
The third and fourth picture I would call kitchen clocks.
The terminology sometimes gets intertwined between the two styles.
Regards.
Depends where you live, I think. In Europe they are very hard to sell.Appreciate that. Probably not that valuable. Maybe $100 each or so?
Sort of like a piece of antique furniture that has been re-finished, ruins value. Appreciate that.Depends where you live, I think. In Europe they are very hard to sell.
Your best guide to prices would be to look at the 'completed/sold sales' section of E-Bay for similar clocks.
The cases of the ones you show have been heavily 'restored', which some collectors might not like.
JTD
I'm looking at buying them locally. From what I can find on Ebay, this type clock is not that valuable. Like you said probably 100-150, some less, some more.Both clocks look in good shape and probably original, I certainly would not remove the finish, it looks pretty good. As to value, $100 to $150, the darker one the best.If you are selling them it would cost too much to be worthwhile Good luck.
I always wondered how they carved those boxes...2nd clock is steamed impressed oak case
Who made them? German. I'm surprised that these parlor and kitchen clocks don't demand a higher value, They are attractive clocks, vintage clocks, some with chime and alarm function. I offered $50 each for a total of $100 for both, we will see but I guess from what you say, not worth much.We had a collection of 75+/- of them from a shop a friend purchased. There were both oak and better grade walnut/mahogany parlor clocks in the lot. We took them to the Dallas NAWCC show 3 or 4 years ago. We sold all but 5 or 6 of them, they were rats. Our selling prices ranged from $25 to $75. I guess I did give one of them away. Just so as to not have to inventory and move it again, and also to amuse me.
They are not German - they are American.Who made them? German.
I just imagine these clocks left on your door step swaddled in a blanket placed in a little basket with a note asking you to care for their clock?RM, funny you should mention giving one away recently. I had a former customer's kitchen clock that I had done a complete overhaul of, more than 25 years ago. The customer never picked it up and did not respond to repeated calls, letters, and so forth. It was a decent oak version in nice shape. I put a pendulum on it a couple of years ago, wound it, and presto, it ran fine. I gave it to my barber's wife. She loved and he insisted on my getting a free haircut. So, the value in the market today must have been about $20? If that was the case that was one darned cheap overhaul. I won't even consider repairing them today. And to that point, I have another oak mantle clock I did under protest 3+ years ago for a friend of my wife. I did it for free, and it is still here. She hasn't bothered to pick it up.