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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Jennings Brothers 10" x 5.5 clock - Last patent May 29th 1894 Fish Pond?

« on: August 12, 2015, 03:30:53 pm »

Your clock is called a novelty clock !!  They made most out of spelter, pot metal, with a ormolu finish or others !!  They did not make the clocks,, just the case it is in !!  Many of the clockworks were made by Waterbury !!  Prices on clocks like yours usually run around $75. to $125. depending on condition !!

Thank you so much. I listed it on Ebay after I cleaned it up. Apparently this particular "Style" was a rare one. So I'm hoping to make my money back on this one

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Jennings Brothers 10" x 5.5 clock - Last patent May 29th 1894 Fish Pond?

« on: August 06, 2015, 01:17:57 pm »

Ok, I tried that and it didn't work. It seems like green tarnish in some places? In any case, I'd like to clean it up and resell it, but I'm not sure where to post it or get an accurate value either.

Any ideas? I can't seem to find this specific one anywhere and have no idea what to price it at. The values online on similar pieces is anywhere from $100 to 10K.

Does anyone know of a clock collectors site/forum or similar? An appraiser perhaps?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Jennings Brothers 10" x 5.5 clock - Last patent May 29th 1894 Fish Pond?

« on: August 05, 2015, 07:20:00 am »

What is the case made of ??  

The case is definitely metal. I could guess bronze, however in reading further perhaps a gold "Ormalu" finish as well? What is the best to clean this up with?

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Antique Questions Forum / Jennings Brothers 10" x 5.5 clock - Last patent May 29th 1894 Fish Pond?

« on: August 04, 2015, 03:11:18 pm »

I found this clock today and am wondering what the design is called, how much it's worth and what would be the best venue for resale?

It measures approx 10" high by 5.5 wide.

I'm curious as to it's history, it has some engraving on the back "5169A" ?

JB 232 is raised on the bottom.

Any help is much appreciated!
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