Original "DOLD EXQUISIT" Grandfather Clock purchased used. What can you tell me about this original Heirloom timepiece from the BLACK FOREST? Period of manufacture (suspect 90's, but unsure), and average resell value (price range) for insurance purpose. A beautiful clock in operational condition and only minor cosmetic damage due to age.
Was a gift long ago. We have no idea what it originally cost. We have no room for it any longer.
Tempus Fugit is just a Latin term which roughly translated means Time passes quickly, or "Time Flies". This clock was made in the US by a company that started to make these clocks around the 1920s.. From you image you have shown the clock I believe was made by Ridgeway. The clock should bring in around between 250 to 350 dollars.
This clock was a wedding gift to my parents 71 years ago. It still chimes but not at the correct time and the floor in the base needs repair as the chimes have been resting on it.
The brand is - Sir John Bennett LTD London, Made in England. I would love to know its worth. I am in Australia.
This piece should not be taken lightly! This is a great piece of history founded By John Bennett a clock and watch maker. Working well into his 60's he became a Sheriff in London and was knighted in 1872 to become Sir John Bennett.
I am finding a lot of different clocks made by SirJohn Bennett of London for sale but I have not found a grandfather clock yet. The smaller clocks in good working order are starting at $280 and going up from there. I would actually recommend that you seek help from an antique dealer in your area. Not a lot of people have these clocks they are wanting to sell and this person can help you price this clock.
I have a Pearl grandfather clock and I'm trying to figure out its value. The bell says United States Military Academy. Thanks for any help!
These clocks are selling for a large amount of money. I have seen people asking up to $6500 for one they were selling. I would contact a dealer to find out more information about the clock but you have a nice clock there and can sell it for a good price.
I can't find anything on this clock; the face says Royalty. I am doing an estate sale so I am just trying to get a value.
I want to say my mom said she paid a clock repair shop 800 to fix it one time.
Your clock is gorgeous and immaculate!
Valuing these neat pieces is a challenge for a number of reasons.
First they need to work--everything from keeping time to the chimes.
Then it needs to be determined the brand (I have not heard of Royalty as a brand, although I am not an expert in clocks). Are there markings on the workings?
Then it needs to be a style that is highly sought after in your town, with a high demand and a low supply. So where I am in PA the (bonnet style--which describes the top rounded piece)--is one of the the least sought after types of clock so it would get a lower value here, where people prefer the more decorative, Victorian tops or even more so, the flat craftsman style. Value is really a regional thing so where you are, you may see more value in a bonnet top.
That it was repaired for $800 (to me) only speaks to the cost of the repair--fixing these clocks--whether they are delicate antiques or new pieces--is expensive. There are few clock makers/fixers around, so they can charge huge amounts because they are usually the only game in town.
One of the other challenges in clocks is what is called "marriages" where someone takes old clock parts and puts them into a newer case trying to increase the value. An expert will have to determine that this did not happen with your piece--which could totally devalue it as it becomes a "fake".
So all of that said, the best way to put a value on your clock is to have a local clock person (antique/vintage dealer) look at it and give you an idea of what they sell for in your area.
If you are doing an estate sale (like a family run one) you most likely will not get the piece's true worth or value since people don't like paying big bucks for expensive items at estate sales. Most are looking for bargains to either decorate their home, or flip for a huge profit.
If you learn that this piece is quite valuable (which I hope it is), you may want to pull it from the estate sale and have it sold in an auction or antique/vintage store to realize a higher profit.
Post back what you decide!! It is a lovely piece--very well cared for which is half the battle!!
I have a 1978 Urgos grandfather clock I am trying to get a estimate of worth
Any info would be much appreciated. Clock is only 6 ft tall (approximately)
I don't have many details on this, apart from the pictures. I am just interested to see how much it's worth.
Any help would be great, fingers crossed some one can!
Contact this company, one sold and it will not give the settled price. This clock is highly sought after, and could bring in a fair/good price in the $1000's for this John May Southhampton longcase www.antiqueclock.co.uk/
