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Herschede Haverford No. 294 Hall Clock

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This Herschede Clock Co. Haverford No. 294 hall clock features a weight-driven, eight-day movement. The clock is housed in a mahogany case decorated with fluted columns, carved acanthus leaf capitals, and carved feet. The base includes a panel of figured wood and bracket feet. The clock incorporates a triple weight-driven movement that plays three melodies—Westminster, Whittington, and Canterbury—using nine tubular chimes. The dial is equipped with silvered hour rings, cast and engraved brass spandrels, a subsidiary seconds hand, and a moon-phase indicator. Melody and chime-silent selectors are present. The upper section features a broken arch top with carved petals and a central finial. Measuring 86 by 25 by 14.5 inches, this clock includes a key stamped with the Herschede mark. The auction description reports that the clock is in original condition, noting only a minor indentation in the pendulum bob.

Full view of the Herschede Haverford No. 294 mahogany hall clock.
Full view of the Herschede Haverford No. 294 mahogany hall clock. — Schmitt Horan & Co.. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Hall clock
Maker / attribution
Herschede Clock Co.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
839
Source-reported date
circa 1960
Source-reported place
United States
Source-reported serial
628255

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 and Dial Construction

The hall clock is constructed from mahogany and features architectural details including fluted columns accented with carved acanthus leaf capitals and feet. The case incorporates a base with bracket feet and a panel of figured wood. The upper portion of the case is finished with a broken arch pediment, which includes carved petal ornamentation and a central finial. Glass panels are present on the sides and the main door of the case.

The dial is designed with silvered hour rings and features cast and engraved brass spandrels. It includes a subsidiary seconds dial and a moon-phase display at the top of the dial plate. Melody and chime-silent selection controls are mounted on the dial face to allow the user to select between Westminster, Whittington, and Canterbury melodies.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از چوب ماهون ساخته شده و با ستون‌های شیاردار، سرستون‌ها و پایه‌های حکاکی‌شده با طرح برگ کنگر (Acanthus) تزیین شده است.”
  • “بخش فوقانی به فرم طاق شکسته با گل‌برگ‌های حکاکی‌شده و یک سرپوش مرکزی با ظرافت حکاکی شده است.”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای حلقه ساعت نقره‌کاری شده، انتخاب‌گرهای ملودی و حالت سکوت، مرکز و گوشه‌های (Spandrels) برنجی ریخته‌گری و حکاکی‌شده، و نمایشگر فاز ماه است.”

Movement and Mechanical Features

The timepiece is powered by an eight-day movement utilizing a triple-weight system. This mechanism facilitates the display of the time, the hourly strike, and the playing of melodies. The sound production is achieved through nine tubular chimes housed within the case. The weight system is brass-cased, and the original winding key provided with the clock bears the maker's mark.

Operationally, the clock allows for the selection of different musical sequences. The triple-train movement is mounted behind the dial and is visible through the glazed door of the clock case. The pendulum, featuring a polished metallic disc, is suspended within the lower portion of the cabinet.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت دارای موتور هشت‌روزه با نیروی وزنه برنجی سه‌گانه است که قابلیت نمایش زمان، ضربه ساعت و اجرای ملودی را داراست”
  • “سه ملودی وست‌مینستر، ویتینگتون و کانتربری را با استفاده از ۹ لوله صوتی اجرا می‌کند.”
  • “کلید کوک اصلی با مهر هرشد همراه ساعت است.”

Condition and Attribution

The clock is attributed to the Herschede Clock Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is identified by the model name "Haverford No. 294" and serial number 628255. The dating is associated with the year 1960 according to the provided documentation.

Regarding the condition, the information provided in the 2016 auction report indicates that the clock is in an excellent state of original preservation. The report documents a specific, minor issue consisting of an indentation on the pendulum bob. No other mechanical or cosmetic faults are recorded by the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساعت ایستاده مدل «Haverford No. 294» ساخت شرکت هرشد (Herschede) در سینسیناتی، اوهایو.”
  • “مطابق گزارش وضعیت حراج‌گذار مورخ ۲۰۱۶-۱۰-۲۳، ساعت در وضعیت اصلی عالی قرار دارد.”
  • “تنها ایراد ذکر شده، تورفتگی کوچک در دیسک پاندول (bob) است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific wood species used for the figured panel in the base?
  • Are there archival records at the Herschede factory that confirm the production date of serial number 628255?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Herschede Haverford No. 294 Hall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHerschede Clock Co.“Herschede Clock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio”
ModelHaverford No. 294“Haverford No. 294" hall clock”
Serial number628255“شماره سریال این ساعت 628255 ذکر شده است.”
Movement8-day weight-driven“موتور هشت‌روزه با نیروی وزنه برنجی سه‌گانه”
ChimesWestminster, Whittington, Canterbury on 9 tubes“سه ملودی وست‌مینستر، ویتینگتون و کانتربری را با استفاده از ۹ لوله صوتی اجرا می‌کند.”
Dimensions86 x 25 x 14.5 inches“۸۶ در ۲۵ در ۱۴.۵ اینچ”
ConditionExcellent original condition with minor bob indentation“ساعت در وضعیت اصلی عالی قرار دارد. تنها ایراد ذکر شده، تورفتگی کوچک در دیسک پاندول (bob) است.”

Visible details

  • Three brass weights visible within the case
  • Moon-phase dial with landscape painting
  • Carved acanthus leaf detail on columns
  • Cast brass spandrels surrounding the dial

Research qualifications

  • Condition status based solely on auction house report from 2016
  • Exact wood species for the figured panel is unspecified

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

Consulted source

Herschede Clock Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, "Haverford No. 294" hall clock, 8 days, time, strike & chime, three brass weight driven movement playing three tunes on 9 tubes, Westminster, Whittington, Canterbury in a mahogany case with fluted columns with

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record bb306d7b26

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