Mantel Clock Identification Request for Help

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:54 pm     Post subject: Mantel Clock Identification Request for Help

I recently found this clock in an antique store in Livingston, TX. Normally I thoroughly research any clock BEFORE I put down any money, but as you can see from the photos it is unique. Consequently we made the deal before I could find out anything, turns out, I'm drawing a complete and total blank on this thing. So...I need some help. I would love to know if any of you have seen anything like this, possibly know who the maker is/was and possibly the circa. I have some ideas but would rather not taint anyones opinion with my own until this thread has run for a few days.

The face has what I interperate as the name "Lodeson" in script. The only letter I'm a little iffy on is the "L", could be a "T" or my wife thinks possibly a "J". Searching all spellings online comes up with the same results, nothing.

The movement has only the number "13" stamped into the lower left corner, no makers mark or hallmark visible on the outside of the movement. I'm tempted to assume the "13" might be the year of the movement, i.e. 1913. As the clock runs well and we are traveling for the winter, I have not removed the movement nor do I intend to in the near future.

The key arbors (3) are larger than a standard ST, Waterbury or Ingraham leading me to believe this is a European movement (& case?).

The case measures 28" wide x 10" high x 5.5" deep.




The stamp "13" is just to the left of the lower right hand corner of the movement.


If anybody has any ideas, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks,

Joe

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:21 pm     Post subject:

could be either german or english

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:34 pm     Post subject: Okay, why?


It's nice I finally got a response from SOMEBODY, thanks.

Now, why do you come to the conclusion that the clock is either English or German?

Joe

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:34 pm     Post subject:

ebay has this clock which has a similiar style hands and dial

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-MANTEL-CLOCK-BY-KOCH-ERHARD-JAUCH-GERMANY_W0QQitemZ180481646225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a058b5e91

The name on the dial is most likely the name of the jeweler or retailer who sold the clock.

I would say it is a german clock movement.

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:44 pm     Post subject: Finally...Thank You!!

Amrad,

Thanks so much for the link!! The one you found on eBay is definitely the same maker as the one that I have. Thankfully mine works great.

On my original thread I stated that I had some ideas, here they are:

My guess is that the case was factory made for a furniture company, probably to match other items, breakfront, chairs, etc. I purchased this in southeast Texas which has a lot of German and some French influence. You see a lot of antique furniture in this area which originated in Germany and came here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name Lodeson I'm guessing was put on to match what ever furniture company ordered it.

The movement is more than likely Jauch but until it comes out for cleaning I won't know for sure. I'm still making the assumption that the number "13" indicates that the movement was either manufactured or originally designed in 1913.

Well...that's what I've got so far. If anybody can shed any light on this, I'd appreciate it.

Joe