Herschede grandfather clock manual

Herschede luxury grandfather clocks will forever elevate the expectations of the worlds most discerning time piece. Quartz harmonic movement instructions found on many miller, hermle, bulova, and rhythm clocks bulova harmonic ii owners manual. The 600 series were made in the late 1950s to the 1960s. Attach your sales receipt to this manual for future reference, and record the information from the product information label, as indicated on page 7. Free herschede grandfather clock owners manual download ebay. Building an american clock movement, which illustrates how to make a complete timepiece movement. The following information will apply to almost all grandfather clocks made after 1960 by brands such as baldwin, bulova, colonial, comitti of london, daneker, emperor, ethan allen, fancher, hermle, howard miller, keininger, king arthur, mason and sullivan, pearl, piper, ridgeway, sligh and trend among. Movement marked herschede, 73, starkville, and west germany, all of which equates with customers statement of the clocks age.

Grandfather clock does not chime at proper time if the grandfather clock chimes more than one minute before or after the proper time, the minute hand should be removed and adjusted. Mikes revere clock clinics revere clock motor and revere. Find the winding barrels behind the face of the clock that hold the weight cables. On september 23, 1983, herschede implemented 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. It is superior to all grandfather clocks and are incomparable. Known as the highest quality american clock ever made, herschede hall clock company, based in cincinnati, ohio produced tubular bell grandfather clocks from 1877 to 1983. Thank you so very much for taking the time to inquire about herschede. Clock owners manuals user manuals for different clocks. Mahogany 9 tube 3 weight grandfather clock estimate.

Weights, pendulum, and tubes all polished to factory look. The clock on the left has had the weights, pendulum and dial restored. It is hidden so be aware of this and check it out if there is an unexplained regulation problem. Herschede 9 tube or 5 tubes grandfather clock owner manual. Although there were other smaller clocks available the tubular bell clock was the flagship of their line. This expanded second edition also includes a company history, plans for the herschede factorys tubular bell movement test stand, an illustrated spare parts list, an authorized reproduction of the owners manual, and a section with catalog photos and descriptions from the 1940s, 1950s, 1970s and 1980s.

Lift the level that engages the teeth on the barrel while holding the weight. Herschede serial numbers grandfather wall and mantel. If the clock is chiming prematurely only about 5 minutes or so before it is supposed to chime, on most clocks you can just take off the minute hand and turn the bushing that is in the center of the hand one way or another so it is exactly on the hour when it bongs its melodies. His eleven titles include clock repair basics, a beginning book. Quartz chiming clock owners manuals battery operated wall clocks and mantel clocks hermle quartz 2115 or 2114 movement manual. Herschede and revere chiming clock and tall case electric clocks. This item is a reprint of four herschede clock catalogs, spanning from 1904, 1905, 1910, and 1927. The chart is unfortunately incomplete and has some inaccuracies, but it should be useful to clock. Since 1976, we have specialized in rebuilding and repairing herschede tubular clocks. Herschede is in fact the worlds finest grandfather clock and is highly desired and collectable. Each herschede movement is tested for a minimum of 12 weeks prior to delivery. The edinburgh model 247 the edinburgh, the most dignified herschede grandfather hall clock. The revere clock was obviously based on this clock.

Although this doesnt sound too terrible, a clock is meant to run at full throttle. Several revere models were produced, including model 120 with five tubular bells for grandfather clocks. The herschede clock company was founded in cincinnati ohio and had its own movement shop but sales dropped and costs were high so they searched for a less expensive area and starkville mississippi was selected as the new site in 1960. Refer to this label when contacting us or your dealer. Herschede was the largest and oldest maker of chiming hall clocks, and the only manufacturer of complete clock movements and cases. Please check my frequently asked questions page or contact me. This releases the weight and allows you to lower the weight inside the clock. Herschede sheffield model 230 9 tube grandfather clock. Herschede was one of the last american companies to manufacture their own clock movements. It takes a special kind of discernment and a special kind of person to know, appreciate and own a herschede. In the later years of the companys existence, they were located in starkville.

Clock repair archive herschede timekeeping and adjustment. The mechanisms within the clock are the same, for they have a pendulum, chimes, face, hands and inner mechanisms that work in. Clock repair archive herschede timekeeping and adjustment timekeeping the herschede with the imitation mercury pendulum has a weight inside the center of the imitation vial. Quality control on herschede repairs is essential to a proper repair. These clocks were large, heavy, and obviously expensive. Conover writes books on clock repair and clockmaking. Herschede repair rebuild service for the herschede 9 tube grandfather movement. Frank herschede was born on july 30, 1857 in cincinnati, ohio. Mass produced face just like that on most low end tall clocks, but with the herschede name on it.

Learn the market value of your herschede hall clock company. How to fix a tempus fugit grandfather clock our pastimes. Herschede technical manual 600, 1100, 1200 series triple chime, 5 and 9 tube dates found on pages are from 1979 to 198 ring binder format cover has a small split on the bottom of the spinepages are not numbered about 1 12 thick lots of illustrations including foldout pages tabs have schematics, parts list, price list, technical bulletins, general information 04. Chime clock repair, a text covering the most common chime clocks seen by repairers. If the moon dial will not rotate, wait 6 hours and try again. H styles victorian item type vintage, antique or preowned materials wood condition notes.

This section is for weight driven clocks westminster or other 15 minute melodies not chiming the hour, on the hour. After the grandfather clock has run for at least twentyfour 24 hours, remove the styrofoam blocks by. Antique herschede grandmother hall clock maple handcarved wood marked and with serial numbers 8 day newton germany scroll design top, hand carved centerfinial and pilasters on each side of face, bottom panel also has scroll design westminster chime is exquisite on the hour and half, german movement marked with original wind key serial nos dates clock in the 60s h71 x 15. This was the last model herschede made before closing its doors. Below is one more example, a herschede with a telechron motor and a pendulum. Herschede sales literature described the limited edition model 250 as the worlds finest grandfather clock. If your grandfather clock has a moving moon dial feature, follow these instructions. After the grandfather clock has run for at least twentyfour 24 hours, remove the styrofoam blocks by lifting the blocks straight up until they clear the cable pulley. This is the basis for this clock myth that continues to cause concern in amateur horologists. This rebuild service is for the herschede 9 tube grandfather clock movement. A brief history of the herschede hall clock company.

I have inherited a herschede grandfathers clock lady rebecca mode 7601fw. At the age of 16, he started to work as an apprentice watch and clock repairman. Go to herschede grandfather clock clock repair main page. With this tremendous pride, your inquiry identifies you as such a person. We will post new clock owners manuals as they become available to us. What is the approximate value and year manufactured of a. I have inherited a herschede grandfathers clock lady. A video manual on how to prepare your floor clock to be moved. See todays herschede clocks for sale, best offer and auction. Vintage anniversary 400 day mantle clock spinning torsion pendulum bob march 11, 2014 october 24, 2014 spareclockparts vinatge herschede grandmother clock parts movement dial chimes chains. Herschede, cablewound tubular bell movements have been the finest clock movements since the turn of the century and remain so to this day. Today this clock belongs in the wealthiest of homes to the elite of people. Grandfather clock owners manuals and troubleshooting grandfather clock owners manual and operations guide.

I have to move it 800 miles and need to know what not to do, ie can i lay it down or does it have to be upright. Herschede tubular bell clock instruction owners manual download 17. Herschede hall clock company was most famous for their large tubular bell clocks. We do not sell parts click on the grandfather clock service area nearest to you, for more information. Herschede clock history national clock repair new hope. This is a clock repair service for you to send me your clock movement to be rebuilt and then returned to you. When performing this operation be careful not to scratch the hand nut, hand or dial. This catalog features herschedes renowned line of hall, mantel, and boudoir clocks. I just pulled a movement out of a customers herschede grandmother clock yesterday. Price guide mahogany 9 tube 3 weight grandfather clock. Hi cindy, my name is xxxxx xxxxx it is my pleasure to assist you. Herschede repair rebuild service for herschede 9 tube. How to let the weights all the way down on a grandfather. Cincinnati clock repair cincinnati, oh 45201 58983007 cleveland clock repair beachwood, oh 44122 2163190878 northern kentucky clock repair florence, ky 41042 8599127415 akron canton clock repair canton, oh 44701 3304792635.

Clock owners manuals the manuals below are all of the clock owners manuals we have. Rebuilding other clock motors, other electric clocks, and general information. To set moon dial, apply slight pressure with your fingers to the front of the moon dial. Free herschede grandfather clock owners manual download. If your grandfather clock gains or looses time after twentyfour 24 hours, see general information section to regulate the timekeeping of your grandfather clock.

Herschede 1979 edinburgh 9tube grandfather clock whittington chime duration. In 1877, he went into business for himself and moved to vine and. Herschede hall clock company prices 341 auction price. Below is a serial numbers chart for clocks made by herschede, including mechanical and electric clocks sold under the herschede, revere, and general electric brands. Unfollow herschede grandfather clock parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.