Grandfather clock - what's it worth?

ronnie3585 · 18-02-2021 5:21pm #1

My mother in law has this grandfather clock in her house that she's looking to sell. Me being into watches, she's asked me could I put a rough value on it.

She bought it sometime in the 80's in Patrick Ford Clocks in Rathgar. It doesn't have any manufacturer name on it anywhere, the only marking being "Western Germany" on the dial.

It's in good cosmetic condition, always been kept in a warm house. I don't know if it's ever been serviced, it runs but it hasn't been used in the last 10 years to my knowledge, so would definitely need one.

Here it is;

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It appears to be the model 401.
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I don't know the first thing about grandfather clocks. Has anyone a rough idea what it might be worth?

Cheers!

Cyclingtourist · 18-02-2021 6:25pm

It's decorative and would probably appeal to someone like the owner of a provincial hotel who wanted to give his/her premises 'the Victorian look'. As such it would be best to ask an auctioneer who deals with general household furniture and house clearances as to the likely amount it would make at auction in the current market.

It's what I'd describe as repro. If you pushed me to estimate its value I'd say €200-300. Looks in good Nick so who knows, in an auction it would only need two bidders to really want it and it could fly.

Wibbs · 18-02-2021 7:08pm

Yeah the Western Germany bit would suggest a date between the mid 50's to the 80's, so it's old, but not old old as it were. I'd reckon a little higher of a figure retail for a decorative dealer type. 5-800 kinda thing.

ronnie3585 · 18-02-2021 7:51pm

Very helpful lads, thanks.

Grandfather clock - what's it worth?

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