Antique Torsion Clock 400-DAY ANNIVERSARY EXCELLENT
Details: Antique Torsion Clock 400-DAY ANNIVERSARY EXCELLENT CONDITION PH HAUCK CLOCK 1904 Temperature Compensating Pendulum Matching Serial Numbers
Maker: Ph. Hauck
History of Maker: It was only recently discovered that Ph. Hauck produced several clocks often attributed to either Jahresurhenfabrik or Phillipp Haas. Trade press documents indicate that Hauck began making clocks in 1903 and produced 400-day clocks until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. During this time the company was granted several patents for innovations on the torsion clock including a temperature compensating "chronometer" design disc pendulum and a gimbaled upper suspension bracket. [Courtesy NAWCC]
Country of Origin: Germany
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Model: Standard
Serial Number: 23709
Clock Type: 400-Day
Approximate Height: 11" with glass dome
Model History & Features: Clocks of this style were first produced in 1903 though serial numbers were not attached until after a patent was received for the temperature compensating disc pendulum. The serial number on this clock matches a handwritten number on its pendulum.
Running?: No, requires beat setting
Condition: This clock is composed of 100% original parts and is in excellent condition.
Condition / Notes: The condition of this clock as stated above is accurate at the time of cataloging. The clock may require some adjustment, tuning, or minor maintenance upon receipt.
The stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $39.50
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Details: Antique Torsion Clock 400-DAY ANNIVERSARY EXCELLENT CONDITION PH HAUCK CLOCK 1904 Temperature Compensating Pendulum Matching Serial Numbers
Maker: Ph. Hauck
History of Maker: It was only recently discovered that Ph. Hauck produced several clocks often attributed to either Jahresurhenfabrik or Phillipp Haas. Trade press documents indicate that Hauck began making clocks in 1903 and produced 400-day clocks until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. During this time the company was granted several patents for innovations on the torsion clock including a temperature compensating "chronometer" design disc pendulum and a gimbaled upper suspension bracket. [Courtesy NAWCC]
Country of Origin: Germany
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Model: Standard
Serial Number: 23709
Clock Type: 400-Day
Approximate Height: 11" with glass dome
Model History & Features: Clocks of this style were first produced in 1903 though serial numbers were not attached until after a patent was received for the temperature compensating disc pendulum. The serial number on this clock matches a handwritten number on its pendulum.
Running?: No, requires beat setting
Condition: This clock is composed of 100% original parts and is in excellent condition.
Condition / Notes: The condition of this clock as stated above is accurate at the time of cataloging. The clock may require some adjustment, tuning, or minor maintenance upon receipt.
The stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $39.50