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Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« on: December 23, 2012, 12:59:43 pm »
I recently acquired this as a gift from a dear friend. Try as I may (and boy have I tried) to find one like it, I'm coming up short. I've been able to find info on the manufacturer but not this particular clock. Anyone out there that can help me I'd really appreciate it.
Small only about 5"-6" tall
Solid, heavy, Brass or Gold?
Cherub atop it and ornate carvings detail the exterior
The face is of white and shows hours And seconds
Scribed on clock face is JoB with a "c" surrounding
The back lists- Patented May 6, 1890 Dec 23, 1890 and Jan 13, 1891along with The Jennings Bros Manufacturing Company
The bottom lists - J.B. 701 Patn'd June 13, 1899

I'm not sure how to fi d anything specific to worth, information on 3-4 different dates, or details on The Jennings Bros catalogue details. Anyone that can help out there?
Thanks! MelD
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2012, 01:13:03 pm »
Hard to give you much information with the photo that you supplied.  The last date is the starting point, so it would date from around the turn of the 20th century.  Clocks aren't worth much when they have no hands, so you would want to have those replaced, but replacement hands can lower the value.
Please supply some more photos so we can help you with some more information.  GG
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2012, 01:23:07 pm »
Thanks for the prompt reply and yes the clock is in rough shape. I do still love it though. My files were too large but I've got a link below. Can you see them via that? Thanks again! MelD
http://campl.us/dqmExX4mNBA
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 02:13:54 pm »
Now that,s what I call nice pics...now we can try and pin it down....
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 02:45:52 pm »
I found some info..and this clock...ok,its not yours...but..I think yours is one of these...They were called Novelty Clocks..because of the size...and decoration...They have a  gold wash finish.over  spelter...as Jennings Bros...used this metal extensively....and looking at that crack on the foot...i see white metal showing...this particular clock sold for a smidgin over $2 ..in 1906..there is another on this link..just scroll down until...you reach...149-T- 0105...and 165-T-1205...


http://clocknuts.com/149T0105.htm
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2012, 05:29:09 pm »
Wow, a great read for sure and I've come across that site before and again it proves helpful. Wonder what $2 in 1906 would get you in 2012  :o.

Would you guys think it a value add then based on these notes to get the hands repaired or keep it as is? MelD
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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2012, 05:54:31 pm »
$2 in 1906...would buy you  around..$2356 worth of goods...today... ;D
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2012, 08:41:38 pm »
In the condition it is, it would have very little value where I am (west coast of Canada)  As a dealer I wouldn't buy it as it isn't decorative enough for the amount of repair, Jennings Bros clocks sell quite well, in good condition when they are figural Art Nouveau, while yours is kind of victorian.  But these things are very regional & I see things selling in other places for much higher prices, hopefully others will chime in with their thoughts on value. 
Spelter is very difficult to repair, it has a tendency to go "poof" when you put any amount of heat to it.  If you decide to go the repair route, make sure the person has a lot of experience with spelter.  Good luck, sorry I can't be more help, GG
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 08:54:16 pm »
Quote from: gg27 on December 23, 2012, 08:41:38 pm
In the condition it is, it would have very little value where I am (west coast of Canada)  As a dealer I wouldn't buy it as it isn't decorative enough for the amount of repair, Jennings Bros clocks sell quite well, in good condition when they are figural Art Nouveau, while yours is kind of victorian.  But these things are very regional & I see things selling in other places for much higher prices, hopefully others will chime in with their thoughts on value. 
Spelter is very difficult to repair, it has a tendency to go "poof" when you put any amount of heat to it.  If you decide to go the repair route, make sure the person has a lot of experience with spelter.  Good luck, sorry I can't be more help, GG
..in different circumstances your use of that word poof...could get you hung drawn and quartered... ;D
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2012, 08:58:29 pm »
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2012, 09:01:02 pm »
Quote from: bigwull on December 23, 2012, 08:54:16 pm
Quote from: gg27 on December 23, 2012, 08:41:38 pm
In the condition it is, it would have very little value where I am (west coast of Canada)  As a dealer I wouldn't buy it as it isn't decorative enough for the amount of repair, Jennings Bros clocks sell quite well, in good condition when they are figural Art Nouveau, while yours is kind of victorian.  But these things are very regional & I see things selling in other places for much higher prices, hopefully others will chime in with their thoughts on value. 
Spelter is very difficult to repair, it has a tendency to go "poof" when you put any amount of heat to it.  If you decide to go the repair route, make sure the person has a lot of experience with spelter.  Good luck, sorry I can't be more help, GG
..in different circumstances your use of that word poof...could get you hung drawn and quartered... ;D

It means that here too, but I figured no one would call me out on it.... but of course I was wrong!!  ;D ;D
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2012, 02:31:22 am »
Always!!..Expect the Unexpected!!.....and you won,t go wrong...Have a Merry Christmas....and ..Don,t do anything,..I would,nt do..... :D
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2012, 07:00:04 am »
Iffen ya get "called out" ....... tell them to "shove it" ..... and to play their Racist Card on someone else.

ps: Some will "call you out" for saying ...... "Merry Christmas".
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2012, 10:08:05 am »
Quote from: cogar on December 24, 2012, 07:00:04 am
Iffen ya get "called out" ....... tell them to "shove it" ..... and to play their Racist Card on someone else.

ps: Some will "call you out" for saying ...... "Merry Christmas".
..ehm, beginning tae wonder aboot you cogar....."Racist Card"....what racist card....we,were talking about..poufe,s....you know them things that ya stick yer sair tootsies on..when you,re relaxing on your recliner...as for the Merry Christmas bit....well you,re right there...there are certain places on this planet where i would,nt stand up and shout..."Insha Allah..on Christmas day....
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Re: Jennings Brothers Clock - Patented 1869 - Any help is great!
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2012, 08:55:59 pm »
Totally lost here on all except,,,Merry Christmas !!
But to the clock,, Although it will not make a great deal of difference in value,, it should not cost much to get the hands replaced and a cleaning !! Which I would do !! Only good for parts as is !!  Case is negligible !!
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