Clock · Longcase clock

Herschede Hall Clock Company 9-Tube Sheffield Grandfather Clock

Partially verified

Catalogued as the Sheffield model by the Herschede Hall Clock Company, this American-made grandfather clock originated in Starkville, Mississippi. The tall wooden case features an arched bonnet and burlwood veneer accents on the frame, pediment, and base. Its arched dial includes ornate corner spandrels and a lunar arch above the chapter ring. Visible through the glazed trunk door are three brass cylinder weights, vertical chime tubes, and a lyre-form pendulum. The source reports stamped numbers 5923, 213, and 230 on the reverse, along with three chime motifs.

Herschede Hall Clock Company Sheffield grandfather clock in wooden case with burlwood accents — Hughes Auctions / Bidsquare. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.bidsquare.com
Category: Clock · Longcase clock
Form: Grandfather clock
Maker / attribution: Herschede Hall Clock Company
Reference: Sheffield
Catalogue / lot identifier: 180
Source-reported date: Not established
Source-reported place: United States

Maker profile: Herschede Hall Clock Company — history, key models and current watchmaking.

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Architecture and Visible Presentation

The grandfather clock is housed in a tall standing wooden case reported to measure approximately 85.5 inches in height, 23 inches in width, and 13.5 inches in depth. It features an arched pediment and burlwood veneer insets on the hood and base, with burlwood details cataloged across the frame.

A glazed waist door reveals three brass drive weights, multiple vertical chime tubes, and a lyre-style pendulum bob. Above, the arched dial displays decorative gilt spandrels, a chapter ring with Arabic numerals, and an upper lunar arch featuring a moon phase indicator.

Evidence for this section

“Tall standing wooden case with an arched pediment and burlwood veneer insets on the hood and base.”
“Burlwood details on frame.”
“approx. 85.5 in H x 23 in W x 13.5 in D”
“Glazed front waist door showing three brass drive weights, multiple vertical chime tubes, and a lyre-style pendulum bob.”
“Arched dial featuring an upper moon phase arch, chapter ring with Arabic numerals, and decorative gilt spandrels.”

Reported Mechanism and Stamped Markings

Cataloged under the title 'Herschede Hall Clock Company 9 Tube Sheffield Grandfather Clock', the lot description identifies the piece as an American-made grandfather clock from Starkville, Mississippi. The mechanism is stated to play three different musical motifs.

The catalog notes that numbers 5923, 213, and 230 are stamped on the back of the case. In addition, the listing states that the lot includes a key, manual, and documentation. Neither the stamped markings nor the documentation are visible in the provided photograph.

Evidence for this section

“Herschede Hall Clock Company 9 Tube Sheffield Grandfather Clock”
“Starkville, Mississippi. American made grandfather clock.”
“Plays 3 different musical motifs.”
“Numbers 5923, 213 and 230 are stamped on back.”
“Includes key, manual and documentation.”

Catalog Condition and Provenance

The auction catalog reports 'Some very minor surface wear, scuffs and throughout. May need service' and notes that all items are sold as is. Mechanical completeness and operational functionality were not certified.

The clock is listed with provenance from a private estate in Los Angeles, California. Specific production dates or movement caliber details are not documented in the auction record.

Evidence for this section

“Some very minor surface wear, scuffs and throughout. May need service.”
“All items are sold As Is.”
“Private Estate, Los Angeles, California”

Open research questions

What specific Herschede movement model or caliber corresponds to the rear stamped numbers 5923, 213, and 230?
Which three musical melodies are incorporated into the chime sequence?
Does the included documentation record the original date or retail point of sale?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Herschede Hall Clock Company 9-Tube Sheffield Grandfather Clock
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Herschede Hall Clock Company	“Herschede Hall Clock Company”
Model	Sheffield	“Sheffield Grandfather Clock”
Origin	Starkville, Mississippi	“Starkville, Mississippi. American made grandfather clock.”
Dimensions	Approx. 85.5 in H x 23 in W x 13.5 in D	“approx. 85.5 in H x 23 in W x 13.5 in D”
Musical Motifs	Plays 3 different musical motifs	“Plays 3 different musical motifs.”
Stamped Numbers	5923, 213, and 230	“Numbers 5923, 213 and 230 are stamped on back.”
Accompaniments	Key, manual, and documentation	“Includes key, manual and documentation.”
Reported Provenance	Private Estate, Los Angeles, California	“Private Estate, Los Angeles, California”

Visible details

Tall standing wooden case with an arched pediment and burlwood veneer insets on the hood and base.
Arched dial featuring an upper moon phase arch, chapter ring with Arabic numerals, and decorative gilt spandrels.
Glazed front waist door showing three brass drive weights, multiple vertical chime tubes, and a lyre-style pendulum bob.

Research qualifications

Rear case markings (5923, 213, 230) and movement components are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on auction house description.
Auction catalog states the clock may require servicing and exhibits minor surface wear and scuffs.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.