Herschede 1915 Gothic Tall Case Grandfather Clock, 7 Tube Westminster Chime

Signed by premier maker, "Herschede of Cincinnati, Ohio," this 7 tube chiming clock in the Gothic manner is all original when they won a Gold Medal at the Pan American Exhibition or World's Fair in 1915.

The famous brass movement has been cleaned and oiled, it keeps accurate time and plays either the familiar Westminster or the Canterbury chime tunes on the quarter hour, also counting the hour on sonorous nickel tubular chimes.

The dial has gold plated numerals plus filigree in the center, the chapter or numeral ring has spots in the silver finish, see photos. Controls for silent or strike are on the sides of the underlying brass plate.

Solid mahogany, the case finish is very well preserved with warm antique patina and delicate crazing or crackling from age as shown. Dial glass and side panes are beveled, the lower door has wavy glass. The winding crank is original, the door key is a handle only as the lock does not work.

Measurements are 16" wide, 26 1/2" wide and 79" tall.

See 27 photos on Harp Gallery website that enlarge to full screen size.

This clock needs to be "set up" when delivered - weights and pendulum attached and the case leveled. Most of our customers can do this as we walk them through the fairly simple steps by phone. The process is not very difficult, and it is also nice to know how to do this again whenever the clock needs to be moved for cleaning, painting or whatever. A few customers prefer to hire a local clockmaker at their own expense to make a house-call and set up the clock, which is usually not very expensive, depending on your location.

Item # V-18874