Herschede Haverford No. 294 Hall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
This Herschede Clock Co. Haverford No. 294 hall clock features a weight-driven, eight-day movement. The clock is housed in a mahogany case decorated with fluted columns, carved acanthus leaf capitals, and carved feet.
The base includes a panel of figured wood and bracket feet. The clock incorporates a triple weight-driven movement that plays three melodies—Westminster, Whittington, and Canterbury—using nine tubular chimes. The dial is equipped with silvered hour rings, cast and engraved brass spandrels, a subsidiary seconds hand, and a moon-phase indicator. Melody and chime-silent selectors are present. The upper section features a broken arch top with carved petals and a central finial.
Measuring 86 by 25 by 14.5 inches, this clock includes a key stamped with the Herschede mark. The auction description reports that the clock is in original condition, noting only a minor indentation in the pendulum bob.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hall clock
- Maker
- Herschede Clock Co.
- Model
- Haverford No. 294
- Chimes
- Westminster, Whittington, Canterbury on 9 tubes
- Movement
- 8-day weight-driven
- Condition
- Excellent original condition with minor bob indentation
- Dimensions
- 86 x 25 x 14.5 inches
- Serial number
- 628255
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Herschede Clock Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Three brass weights visible within the case • Moon-phase dial with landscape painting • Carved acanthus leaf detail on columns • Cast brass spandrels surrounding the dial
- Condition and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to the Herschede Clock Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is identified by the model name "Haverford No. 294" and serial number 628255. The dating is associated with the year 1960 according to the provided documentation. Regarding the condition, the information provided in the 2016 auction report indicates that the clock is in an excellent state of original preservation. The report documents a specific, minor issue consisting of an indentation on the pendulum bob. No other mechanical or cosmetic faults are recorded by the source.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The hall clock is constructed from mahogany and features architectural details including fluted columns accented with carved acanthus leaf capitals and feet. The case incorporates a base with bracket feet and a panel of figured wood. The upper portion of the case is finished with a broken arch pediment, which includes carved petal ornamentation and a central finial. Glass panels are present on the sides and the main door of the case. The dial is designed with silvered hour rings and features cast and engraved brass spandrels. It includes a subsidiary seconds dial and a moon-phase display at the top of the dial plate. Melody and chime-silent selection controls are mounted on the dial face to allow the user to select between Westminster, Whittington, and Canterbury melodies.
- Movement and Mechanical Features
- The timepiece is powered by an eight-day movement utilizing a triple-weight system. This mechanism facilitates the display of the time, the hourly strike, and the playing of melodies. The sound production is achieved through nine tubular chimes housed within the case. The weight system is brass-cased, and the original winding key provided with the clock bears the maker's mark. Operationally, the clock allows for the selection of different musical sequences. The triple-train movement is mounted behind the dial and is visible through the glazed door of the clock case. The pendulum, featuring a polished metallic disc, is suspended within the lower portion of the cabinet.
Identification
- Serial number
- 628255
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition status based solely on auction house report from 2016
- Research required: Exact wood species for the figured panel is unspecified