Kieninger Musical Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1980
This Kieninger wall clock, dating to approximately 1980, is a mechanical timepiece featuring a Westminster chime system. The clock face is white, featuring Roman numerals, dark metallic hands, and a subsidiary dial located in the upper section.
The maker's name is inscribed near the lower center of the dial. Three winding holes are present on the face, indicating the multiple functions of the movement. The frame incorporates wood veneer panels with geometric patterns at the top and base, finished in dark tones. The clock performs a Westminster chime sequence at quarter-hour intervals, as well as on the hour. The auction description notes that the clock is in appropriate condition for its age, though it exhibits minor signs of wear and superficial aging to the case exterior.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1980
- Type
- Wall clock
- Maker
- Kieninger
- Chime type
- Westminster
- Dial features
- Roman numerals and subsidiary dial
- Pendulum type
- Gridiron style
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Kieninger
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a vertical, glass-fronted case, designed to display the pendulum and weight mechanism. The top and bottom sections of the case are decorated with wood veneers arranged in geometric patterns, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the clock. The white clock face displays Roman numerals and includes a subsidiary dial at the top. The maker's signature, Kieninger, appears at the base of the dial center, which is surrounded by a brass bezel. Dark metallic hands indicate the time.
- Visible features
- • Gridiron style five-rod pendulum visible behind glass • Three winding apertures on the dial • Dark metallic hands with distinct design • Geometric wood veneer trim on case top and base
- Movement and Chime
- The clock operates on a mechanical movement equipped with a Westminster quarter-striking system. This mechanism is designed to strike at every quarter-hour, half-hour, and on the full hour. Power is supplied through three winding holes on the dial, which facilitate the different functions of the clock and its musical chime. A five-rod gridiron-style pendulum and a heavy circular brass weight are suspended within the glass enclosure. The oscillation of the pendulum is visible through the front glass panel of the clock.
- Condition and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to the manufacturer Kieninger and is dated to approximately 1980. The dial and hands are described as original. In terms of condition, the auction description reports that the clock is in a suitable state for its age. It shows minor indications of the passage of time and faint superficial wear on the exterior body. No service or maintenance records are available for the object.
Identification
- 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: Functional status of the winding springs and striking mechanism unverified
- Research required: Exact accuracy of pendulum regulation unverified
- Research required: No documentation provided regarding service or repair history