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Kieninger Musical Wall Clock

Partially verified

This Kieninger wall clock, dating to approximately 1980, is a mechanical timepiece featuring a Westminster chime system. The clock face is white, featuring Roman numerals, dark metallic hands, and a subsidiary dial located in the upper section. The maker's name is inscribed near the lower center of the dial. Three winding holes are present on the face, indicating the multiple functions of the movement. The frame incorporates wood veneer panels with geometric patterns at the top and base, finished in dark tones. The clock performs a Westminster chime sequence at quarter-hour intervals, as well as on the hour. The auction description notes that the clock is in appropriate condition for its age, though it exhibits minor signs of wear and superficial aging to the case exterior.

A front-facing view of the Kieninger musical wall clock, showing the Roman numeral dial, hands, five-rod pendulum, and glass-paneled case.
A front-facing view of the Kieninger musical wall clock, showing the Roman numeral dial, hands, five-rod pendulum, and glass-paneled case. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Kieninger
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1980
Source-reported place
Germany

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 vertical, glass-fronted case, designed to display the pendulum and weight mechanism. The top and bottom sections of the case are decorated with wood veneers arranged in geometric patterns, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the clock.

The white clock face displays Roman numerals and includes a subsidiary dial at the top. The maker's signature, Kieninger, appears at the base of the dial center, which is surrounded by a brass bezel. Dark metallic hands indicate the time.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب شیشه‌ای و پاندول بلند”
  • “روکش چوب با نقوش هندسی”
  • “صفحه ساعت سفیدرنگ بوده و با اعداد رومی برای نمایش ساعت‌ها و یک صفحه فرعی در بخش بالایی مشخص شده است”
  • “نشان Kieninger در بخش پایینی مرکز صفحه نقش بسته است”

Movement and Chime

The clock operates on a mechanical movement equipped with a Westminster quarter-striking system. This mechanism is designed to strike at every quarter-hour, half-hour, and on the full hour. Power is supplied through three winding holes on the dial, which facilitate the different functions of the clock and its musical chime.

A five-rod gridiron-style pendulum and a heavy circular brass weight are suspended within the glass enclosure. The oscillation of the pendulum is visible through the front glass panel of the clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت دارای سیستم زنگ موزیکال ربع‌زن وست‌مینستر (Westminster quarter striking) است”
  • “در هر یک ربع، نیم‌ساعت و سر ساعت کامل ضربه می‌زند و ملودی می‌نوازد”
  • “پاندول پنج‌میله‌ای از نوع شبکه‌ای (gridiron style) به همراه وزنه سنگین مدور برنجی در محفظه شیشه‌ای ساعت قرار دارد”

Condition and Attribution

The clock is attributed to the manufacturer Kieninger and is dated to approximately 1980. The dial and hands are described as original.

In terms of condition, the auction description reports that the clock is in a suitable state for its age. It shows minor indications of the passage of time and faint superficial wear on the exterior body. No service or maintenance records are available for the object.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساخت سازنده شناخته‌شده Kieninger و متعلق به حدود سال ۱۹۸۰ است”
  • “صفحه ساعت و عقربه‌های آن کاملاً اصلی هستند”
  • “ساعت برای سن خود در وضعیت مناسبی قرار دارد، اگرچه نشانه‌های جزئی ناشی از گذر زمان و فرسودگی‌های ظاهری خفیف روی بدنه آن مشاهده می‌شود”

Open research questions

  • Are there specific model markings on the movement plate to confirm the manufacture date?
  • Does the case structure contain internal labeling or model numbers identifying the specific Kieninger line?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Kieninger Musical Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerKieninger“سازنده شناخته‌شده Kieninger”
Datecirca 1980“حدود سال ۱۹۸۰”
Chime typeWestminster“زنگ موزیکال ربع‌زن وست‌مینستر (Westminster quarter striking)”
Dial featuresRoman numerals and subsidiary dial“اعداد رومی برای نمایش ساعت‌ها و یک صفحه فرعی در بخش بالایی”
Pendulum typeGridiron style“پاندول پنج‌میله‌ای از نوع شبکه‌ای (gridiron style)”

Visible details

  • Gridiron style five-rod pendulum visible behind glass
  • Three winding apertures on the dial
  • Dark metallic hands with distinct design
  • Geometric wood veneer trim on case top and base

Research qualifications

  • Functional status of the winding springs and striking mechanism unverified
  • Exact accuracy of pendulum regulation unverified
  • No documentation provided regarding service or repair history

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

Consulted source

Wonderful Kieninger Musical Wall Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 4f26fb07cb

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