Rare And Collectible Clocks : Clocks Durfee Grandfather Value Guide - Price List

Sold on eBay Aug, 16th 2020

????C.1890 GORGEOUS 9 TUBES 2 CHIMES GRANDFATHER ANTIQUE CLOCK WALTER DURFEE 8 FT.

Sold on eBay January 31st, 2024

Tiffany & Co New York 9 Tubulars Grandfather Clock - Walter H.Durfee Movement

Sold on eBay Feb 05, 2023

Elegant Antique Tiffany & Co. Grandfather (Durfee) Clock, Horner Case, 9 Tubes

Sold on eBay February 20th, 2024

19th Century Tiffany and Co Grandfather 9 tube clock Walter Durfee

This exquisite Tiffany & Co (Walter Durfee?) Grandfather 9 tube clock from the 19th century is a timeless piece of art that will add a touch of elegance to any room. Crafted with the finest mahogany or perhaps oak not entirely certain, this antique clock boasts a stunning brown color that exudes sophistication and class. Its tube shape and longcase design make it a unique and impressive addition to any clock collection. This clock has been meticulously crafted, showcasing the expertise of its maker and the quality of the materials used. With its classic design and timeless appeal, it is sure to be a conversation starter and a treasured addition to any home.There are Walter Durfee stamps on the tubes but I have found no other markings. But the photos of the mechanism are consistent with other Walter Durfee cloocks on the internet.Walter Durfee was an American clockmaker who is known for his contribution to the development of the modern grandfather clock. He was born on March 23, 1857, in Providence, Rhode Island 1. Durfee started his business by selling antiques and later began to purchase tall case clocks, which we now call grandfather clocks 1. He claimed to have bought and sold over 400 tall case clocks in his first 8 years in business 1. By mid-1880, Durfee decided to purchase new English bracket clocks and resell them in his antique shop in Providence, Rhode Island 1. It was from this venture that Walter Durfee met the fine quality clock manufacturer in London of Jennens and Sons 1. Jennens and Sons sold their clocks directly to the public but also through leading jewelry stores in London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, New York, and Boston 1. Durfee made an arrangement with JJ Elliott Ltd. to build a 3 weight clock with quarter-hour chime and hour strike on the “new” tubular chimes. In 1887, Walter Durfee received his first 9 tube grandfather clock. He sold it for $500 1. By 1890, Walter Durfee had created a true ‘fad’ for the high-end ‘hall clocks’. Everyone who had the money wanted one of his 9 tube chiming clocks This clock belonged to my wife's grandmother and I have included a handwritten note from her. She was Ruth Baker and she the sister of James A Baker, former secretary of state of the US. She inherited the clock from her father James Addison Baker Senior son of James Addison. Regardless it is a very impressive clock and I have enjoyed having it in our house as a center piece in our formal entry. It is beautifully hand carved in Mahogany and from my research appears to be one of a kind. The clock is nearly 100 inches tall or approximately 8 feet tall. THE CLOCK IS NOT WORKING. But is very similar to this other EBAY listing at $14,000:EBAY item # 296099406072 I had it looked at for repair of the cable but they were not able to complete the repair at our house so we are on a waiting list and have decided to sell as is. One of the photos attached shows an estimate for complete overhaul of the clock for $2,645 plus tax. The clock's case is in excellent condition but missing the finials. I added some more pictures of the movement. They indicated the clock is from the late 1800s. May be a Walter Durfee clock as noted in notes from my mother in law. If anyone has suggestions for confirming please let me know. The clock company representative it could sell for approximately $25K if fully refurbished. Clock is being SOLD AS IS. NO RETURNS. Will send more pictures to anyone seriously interested.Due to scams we have heard about where buyers claim they never received the correct item even when tracking is provided the buyer will need to arrange for the clock to be picked up at our house after we have ensured payment. Payment may be made at the time of pick up or by wire. We are willing to provide whatever reassurances the buyer requires as we are not scammers. Open to discussion in order to ensure both parties are protected. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay Mar, 22nd 2020

Tiffany Grandfather Clock 5 DurfeeTubes 8 Day Time Strike Chime

Sold on eBay Jan 22, 2022

Rare Antique Walter Durfee Tiffany & Co 9 Tube Triple Chime Grandfather Clock

Sold on eBay August 11th, 2024

Herschede Cherry Sheffield Sun & Moon Grandfather Tall Case 9 Tube Hall Clock

WHAT YOU ARE BUYING/BIDDING ON#41299Vintage 1976 Herschede Hall Clock Company tall case grandfather clock, model 230 aka The Sheffield. Made of cherry featuring serpentine crown with ash burl panels and reticulated 14k gold plated sun and moon face. Plays / Chimes Whittington, Westminster and Canterbury. With all the elegance of the 18th Century England, interpreted in George I design. Exquisitely proportioned cabinet of solid and veneers Cherry, paneled in glass on all three sides. The ever popular Sheffield is in a class of its own with its versatile attractive appearance, harmonizing with almost any décor. 9 tubular bells, full lyre pendulum, triple chimes and hand painted functioning moon dial. Hand carved corner spandrels and center ornaments richly 14 K Gold plating. The Sheffield, available in both light and dark Cherry Wood and nickel plated or golden washed chime tubes. It is a beloved companion that radiates warmth and charm throughout your home.Herschede, Gold Medal Winning Clocks Since 1885, Sheffield Model No 230, Starkvile Mississippi. Purely American Made.Franklin "Frank" Herschede was born on July 30, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio.In 1873, at the age of 16, he began working as an apprentice watch and clock repairman for Charles Cook.In 1877, he went into business for himself and moved to Vine and 5th Street in Cincinnati. He diversified into jewelry, watches, diamonds, etc., and in 1885, the store moved to larger quarters at the corner of Arcade and Vine.In 1885, noting the success of Walter H. Durfee, Herschede began importing movements and having cases made in a nearby cabinet shop on Front Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Frank’s clock business expanded to the point that he purchased the cabinet shop in 1900.In 1901, Frank exhibited in the South Carolina and West Indian Exposition at Charleston, South Carolina, where he received a gold medal for his hall clocks. This was the first of several medals earned by the firm.Frank's son, Walter, graduated from high school in 1902, and began work in the cabinet shop. On December 29, 1902 the Herschede Hall Clock Company was incorporated. In that same year, Herschede began to produce his own tubes and install them in his clocks.In 1903 the Herschede Hall Clock Company factory moved from Front Street to 1011-1015 Plum Street.In 1904 the Herschede Hall Clock Company won several medals in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904: a gold medal for the best hall clock, a gold medal for the best hall clock cases, and a silver medal for tubular chimes.In 1909, the Herschede Hall Clock Company leased the building next door at 1007-1009 Plum Street to manufacture clock movements. The first movement passed final inspection on January 10, 1911. In 1913, a third melody, “Canterbury Chimes” was added to the Whittington and Westminster chimes. The tune was composed by Charles Eisen, "a gifted American pianist," especially for Herschede. (If you have a Herschede clock with this tune and are a musician, we'd appreciate having the tune so we can add it to our clock chime tunes page in this reference library... contact us and let's talk about how to make this happen... thanks in advance. We'd also like to have a digital recording of this tune.)At the Panama-Pacific International Exposition the firm won two additional major awards: grand prize was presented to the Herschede Hall Clock Company for chime hall clocks and mantel clocks, and a gold medal was awarded for the hall clock cabinets manufactured by the company.By the early 1920's the Herschede Hall Clock Company had opened branch sales offices in New York City, then in Chicago and San Francisco. Frank Herschede died on September 15, 1922, and Walter was named president in January of 1923.In 1925, Walter began to work with Mr. Warren to develop electric movement chime clocks. By April of 1926, the Revere Clock Company came into being.By 1927 the Herschede Hall Clock Company had added a pair of smaller lines of clocks, including a clock (about 6’ in height) and a “petite” clock (generally under 7’ in height). These were produced in the same styles as the larger hall clocks.By 1929 the Herschede Hall Clock Company had some 300 employees, but the Great Depression caused a significant reduction in demand for hall clocks (and just about everything else except jobs)!By 1933 the Herschede Hall Clock Company changed its primary focus on the lower end, introducing an inexpensive line of electric clocks called “Crown Clocks”.On February 4, 1934, Walter's son, Richard Herschede, began working fulltime with his father.The Herschede Hall Clock Company ceased clockmaking during WWII, focusing its manufacturing expertise on observational instruments and optical components for the military. Subsequent to the war, clockmaking resumed, but never regained its pre-war momentum. Eventually, the firm branched out into, of all things, the manufacture of parking meters!In 1952 the Herschede Hall Clock Company began using imported Junghans movements in its non-tubular bell clocks.Then, in 1959, in the midst of extreme economic difficulties, the North Mississippi Industrial Development Association lured the Herschede Hall Clock Company to move its plant to Starkville, Mississippi, with the new factory opening in May of 1960.In 1973, the Herschede Hall Clock Company merged with Howard Furniture and Briarwood Lamps to become Arnold Industries, Inc.On September 23, 1983, Herschede announced a plan to restructure the Herschede Hall Clock division from a manufacturer of the finished clocks to a supplier of quality tubular bell movements to the industry.The firm briefly resumed production of clocks in 1989, making approximately 20 clocks between that year and 1992 under the ownership of Howard W. Klein and Robert Eggering of St. Louis, MO. The firm was then sold to R&M Imports of Waynesville, OH, which manufacturers replacement parts for existing Herschede clocks CONDITIONGood antique condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, light scuffing / marking, working DIMENSIONS24 x 18.5" d x 86" hPAYMENTThe sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item.The Designers Consignment insists on receiving payment within 3 days of your winning bid or Purchase, otherwise we reserve the right to make a second chance offer to the second place bidder or re-list the item.Please let us know if you have any additional questions SHIPPING & HANDLINGWe are currently unable to ship to international US locations. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.We are sorry for the inconvenience We will ship any item anywhere. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. Most of our items ship out same day, excluding items with odd/abnormal dimensions and freight items. 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Sold on eBay Apr 18, 2023

Antique JJ Eliot 9 Tube Grandfather Hall Clock Movement Tiffany & Co Durfee Era

Sold on eBay Apr 18, 2023

Set of 9 Signed Walter Durfee Patent Clock Tubes Tubular Bells Hall Grandfather

Sold on eBay October 19th, 2023

UPDATE #2.. NEW HERSCHEDE 9 TUBE GRANDFATHER CLOCK MOVEMENT NEVER INSTALLED !

eBay ***UPDATE**The other day, I had a brainstorm... I was curious if the typical, standard long forked pendulum crutch would attach to the verge arbor on this movement, instead of the German style crutch it had on it originally.If you looked at this listing a couple days ago, it had a crutch with a pin that would fit into a slot on the special pendulums for this movement.So I took a typical crutch off of a parts movement I have, and low and behold, it fit right on!!... took me all of 10 minuted to switch it out!!Now this movement has the typical forked crutch, so a typical pendulum for a 9 tube can be used.I know this might sound confusing, so if you have ANY questions, email me, or get up with me via the info in the last photo UPDATE # 2**A knowledgable ebayer has provided some info...The "SA" stands for "Self Adjusting These movements are VERY rare... only a handful were made, and are the VERY LAST movements made by Hershede before closing the doors. Made like the German movements with self adjusting beat, as homeowners were having trouble setting the beat of their clocks. Condition Appears unused....... I do not see any indication this movement was ever run, or installed in a case 1)There is no build up of black gunk around the pivot holes, or on the gears or leaves that is typical of a movement that has run for any length of time.2)There are no "flat spots" on the leather hammer tips, that would be there from striking tubes. (see photo of hammer tip)3)There are no screw holes in the saddle board where it would have been mounted in a case.4)Retains the original wood shipping support 5)Retains the red tag stating not to adjust the hammer spring tension. 6)Retains the original shipping blocks on the pulleys. 7)The dial is pristine 8)Blueing on the hands is pristine.9)Moon disc is pristine Everything is in pristine unused condition ... with the exception of surface corrosion on the hammer springs. Examine photos closely.ETC, ETC, ETC....If you have a movement that needs an overhaul, dont spend $2000,-$3000 getting it overhauled.Swap out the entire assembly with this assembly.... cheaper and much quicker!!... and the entire thing is brand new!The serial number is SA 642939.This movement is different than any Herschede 9 tube movement I have ever seen. Some things are different from a typical Hershede 9 tube movement.It is set up in the way of a German style movement....the way Germans do things....The escapement verge has adjustable pallets.There are levers that lock on to the dial mounting pins, instead of the typical post that snaps into a dial mounting post I "serviced" this movement.... oiled the pivots.This will be well packed, double boxed.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL ME, OR GETUP WITH ME VIA THE INFO IN THE LAST PHOTO. I am a full time horologist, not a hobbyist or part timer, specializing in Durfee, Elliott, Hershede, and similar chime tube musical tall case clocks. If you have read thru the latest Walter Durfee book, the restoration article in it is my work. If you have a similar caliber clock that you want to get restored, getup with me via the infoin the last photo of this listing. Also, In that last photo is the addy to my whebbysight that you can visit, and view the restoration that is in the Durfee book. Typos are deliberate. MOST ITEMS I SELL ARE VINTAGE OR ANTIQUE, AND WILL HAVE MINOR NICKS, DINGS, SCUFFS, SCRATCHES AND WEAR, AS WOULD BE EXPECTED. ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY WILL BE DESCRIBED. PLEASE READ THE TEXT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND EXAMINE THE PHOTOS CLOSELY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THEREAFTER, FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME. BID WHEN YOU ARE 100% CONFIDENT. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING…. PERIOD!! ATTENTION!!!... ANYONE WHO'S REGISTERED LOCATION WITH EBAY IS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, ...REGARDLESS OF THE SHIPPING ADDRESS YOU HAVE ON FILE, WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL 1 65 “”“INTERNATIONAL FEE” “” THAT EBAY IS NOW CHARGING SELLERS. IT IS JUST ANOTHER WAY EBAY IS SCREWING SELLERS FOLKS,…. AND I AM MERELY PASSING ALONG THE FEE.COMPLAIN TO EBAY IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, AS I DID! TELL THEM IT IS RACIST… AS I DID. (Condition: Brand New)

Sold on eBay October 4th, 2023

Rare And Collectible Clocks : Clocks Durfee Grandfather Price List

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????C.1890 GORGEOUS 9 TUBES 2 CHIMES GRANDFATHER ANTIQUE CLOCK WALTER DURFEE 8 FT.

Tiffany & Co New York 9 Tubulars Grandfather Clock - Walter H.Durfee Movement

Elegant Antique Tiffany & Co. Grandfather (Durfee) Clock, Horner Case, 9 Tubes

19th Century Tiffany and Co Grandfather 9 tube clock Walter Durfee

Tiffany Grandfather Clock 5 DurfeeTubes 8 Day Time Strike Chime

Rare Antique Walter Durfee Tiffany & Co 9 Tube Triple Chime Grandfather Clock

Herschede Cherry Sheffield Sun & Moon Grandfather Tall Case 9 Tube Hall Clock

Antique JJ Eliot 9 Tube Grandfather Hall Clock Movement Tiffany & Co Durfee Era

Set of 9 Signed Walter Durfee Patent Clock Tubes Tubular Bells Hall Grandfather

UPDATE #2.. NEW HERSCHEDE 9 TUBE GRANDFATHER CLOCK MOVEMENT NEVER INSTALLED !

5 Tube Grandfather Clock Chimes

Antique Grandfather Tall Hall Clock Mercury Pendulum- ELLIOTT HERSCHEDE DURFEE?

Tubular bell bracket for 9 tube grandfather clock, Durfee style

NAWCC MASSIVE RESEARCH ON WALTER DURFEE & HIS GRANDFATHER CLOCKS 225 PHOTOS