Clock · Wall pendulum clock

Kieninger 7-Day Wall Pendulum Clock

Partially verified

This Kieninger 7-day wall pendulum clock, identified as number 265, was produced in Germany circa 1990. The timepiece is housed within a wooden case featuring facet semi-circular glazing. It is equipped with a silvered dial that includes a central date indicator, along with three auxiliary dials displaying the day, month, and seconds. The clock movement operates via a weight-driven system, while the strike mechanisms are powered by barrels. The chime assembly includes a Westminster chime that plays every quarter hour, supplemented by an hour-strike, both utilizing sets of four tone bars. The clock is accompanied by its original pendulum and crank. Measurements for the unit are approximately 93 cm in height, 31.5 cm in width, and 20.5 cm in depth. The object is recorded as part of a collector's property.

Full view of the Kieninger wall clock, showing the silvered dial, moon phase display, pendulum, and weight-driven movement behind a semi-circular glass door. — Henry's Auktionshaus (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.invaluable.com
Category: Clock · Wall pendulum clock
Maker / attribution: Kieninger
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 3728
Source-reported date: circa 1990
Source-reported place: Germany
Source-reported serial: 265

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

The clock is housed in a wooden case characterized by its semi-circular, faceted glass glazing which provides a view of the internal pendulum and weights. The dial is silvered and presents a complex layout for time and calendar functions.

The main dial uses Roman numerals for the hours and features a peripheral date track. Three auxiliary dials are present for the seconds, day of the week, and month, alongside an integrated moon phase display. The construction includes a central date indicator hand.

Evidence for this section

“wooden case with facet semi-circular glazing”
“silvered dial, central date, 3 auxiliary dials for day/month/seconds”

Movement and Chime

The timekeeping movement is powered by a weight-driven system. The striking mechanisms for the Westminster quarters and the hour count are powered by separate barrels within the movement.

The acoustic output is produced by two separate sets of four tone bars, with the Westminster melody playing every quarter hour and the hour strike functioning independently on the second set of bars.

Evidence for this section

“movement powered by roll and weights, both strike works powered by barrels”
“Westminster chime to each 1/4 hour on 4 tone bars, hour-strike on 4 more tone bars”

Provenance and Condition

The clock is identified as serial number 265 and is described as being from a collection. The auction house has provided a condition rating of 2 for this item.

Included with the clock are the original crank and the pendulum required for operation. Large polished wall-spacing screws are located at the base of the clock for installation stability.

Evidence for this section

“number 265”
“condition 2”
“original crank and pendulum”
“grosse polierte Wandabstandsschrauben”

Open research questions

What is the specific definition of the auction house's 'condition 2' rating?
Is there an official model name associated with the serial number 265 in Kieninger archives?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Kieninger 7-Day Wall Pendulum Clock
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Kieninger	“KIENINGER”
Country	Germany	“Germany”
Date	circa 1990	“around 1990”
Serial Number	265	“number 265”
Dimensions	93 x 31,5 x 20,5 cm	“measures approx. 93 x 31,5 x 20,5 cm”
Chime Type	Westminster	“Westminster chime to each 1/4 hour on 4 tone bars”
Condition	Condition 2	“condition 2”

Visible details

Silvered dial features a moon phase aperture and three subsidiary registers.
Case features a rounded glass front and wood veneer construction.
Interior arrangement includes two brass weights and a circular pendulum bob.
The clock base contains a small plaque centered between two adjustable wall-spacing screws.

Research qualifications

The exact date of manufacture is stated only as 'around 1990'.
The term 'condition 2' is assigned by the auction house without further definition of their grading scale.

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

Consulted source

KIENINGER 7-days wall pendulum clock

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record c5d5943b7b

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