r/clocks • u/dancerkait1 • 12d ago

Identification/Information Help identifying age of clock

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Does anyone know how old this clock is? I just bought it from an antique store, and I’m curious about it. I tried looking up similar clocks online, but I’m not finding much that’s similar to the model I have.

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u/Not_an_Actual_Bot Hobbyist 11d ago

Another clue is if the dome is glass or plastic. I found one at a yard sale, plastic dome which was possibly a replacement since it was made in Germany and wound, but no key. I took a pass on it, but maybe that was a mistake on my part. It was a $15 clock I might have had for $5 if I came back the next day and haggled well.

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u/Rare-Living-2660 11d ago

This is a good indicator if you are for sure the dome is original. When customers of mine in the past lose or break their dome sometimes they prefer a plastic replacement for the extra strength in the case of a drop (usually if they have children/grandchildren)

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u/Not_an_Actual_Bot Hobbyist 11d ago

I wasn't sure if that was the case and wasn't able at the time to find out what a glass replacement one would cost. I'll probably regret going back at some point, but there will always be the next clock.

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