In the 19th century many non american grandfather clock manufacturers did not include their names on the piece.
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First look for the obvious signed dial and or movement.
Look for a trademark or copyright symbol on the clock dial.
How to identify which time period a mantel clock was made.
Engraved or printed near the center face of the dial.
Using the maker s name or company name to identify an antique clock.
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This is crucial because there are literally thousands of trade names trade marks and symbols.
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A paper label pasted on the back.
Longcase dials tend to be more reliable.
How do i find out about the maker of my antique clock.
Even the most basic facts such as the maker s dates go some way towards identification.
For some owners a little knowledge of the clock s maker is also a comfort blanket he can wrap himself in as some known dates might appear to confirm his clock s genuineness and his wisdom at buying it.
Many clock makers and companies put their names directly on the dial and on the movement.
Sometimes however the dial may have the name of a retailer or other special name that was requested by the customer.
Engraved or printed around the edge of the dial s face and may be covered by the bezel.
How to identify antique clocks.
Antique clocks identification and price guide offers pictures of the more common of these marks.
Whether painted or brass these dials will very often show the maker s name and place of manufacture such as james edwards of godalming in surrey 1828 1851 as the third illustration depicts.
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Stamped or engraved on the clock movement s backplate.
Names and logos on the face might be useful if they match one of the names in the list below but often they are names of retail jewellers importers etc.
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Obtain books about antique clock collecting.
One of the most popular clocks in the 18th and 19th century was the mantel clock according to collectors weekly invented in france.
Look for any markings or signings on the clock s dial or movement.