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Information Index A Brief History of the Herschede Hall Clock Company DATE your Herschede NOW! FREE! The LETTER September 23, 1983 (Informing dealers, The End of Finished Clock Production) The Last Herschede Hall Clock FAQ (Frequently Ask Questions) Herschede Clocks For SALE Historic Photos Below Dick Herschede & Service Award Clock, circa 1984. Starting Full time employment with the company Feb. 4, 1934 with his Father Walter, Dick was awarded this clock at the closing of the plant for his 50 years of service. It is now an Heirloom of the Herschede Family. Larger Image Rich Herschede Signs Clocks at Champ's, July 28,1984. The only hand signed Herschede clocks were signed at Champ's on July 28, 1984 by Richard Herschede Jr. (only about 15 pieces in all).  Larger Image Rich Herschede & Champ during Market, circa 1984.  Richard Herschede was the first person in the clock business to trust and encourage us to take a large order and promote it, unlocking Champ's potential to move a large amount of clocks in a short time. Larger Image Herschede Video: How they were made. Factory made promotional 9 min. video. Includes video of Richard Herschede signing Herschede clocks at Champ's (Not available on download). Available for purchase on Vhs format for $29.50 Order via E-mail or Download Free-> 9.96mb 8min. 54sec. WMV format See A Chime filled Walk threw Champ's Clock Shop PLAY VIDEO

A Brief History of the Herschede Hall Clock Company  Frank Herschede was born on July 30, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 16, he started to work as an apprentice watch and clock repairman.  In 1877, he went into business for himself and moved to Vine and 5th Street. He branched out to jewelry, watches, diamonds, ect., and in 1885, the store moved to larger quarters at the corner of Arcade and Vine. In this same year, he started to import movements and have his cases made in a cabinet shop on Front Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The clock business expanded to the point that Frank bought out the cabinet shop in 1900.  In 1901, he exhibited in the South Carolina and West Indian Exposition at Charleston, South Carolina, where he received a gold medal for his hall clocks. This was the first of several.  Frank's son, Walter, graduated from high school in 1902, and went into the cabinet shop to work. On December 29 of this same year, steps were taken to incorporate the Herschede Hall Clock Company.  The factory moved from Front Street to 1011-1015 Plum Street in 1903. Several medals were won by Herschede in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904; a gold medal for the best hall clock, a gold medal for the best hall clock cases, and a silver medal for tubular chimes.   In 1909, the company leased the building next door at 1007-1009 Plum Street to make clock movements. The first movement was assembled and passed final inspection on January 10, 1911. In 1913, the third melody was added to the Whittington and Westminster chimes. "Cantebury Chimes" was composed by Charles Eisen, "a gifted American pianist," especially for Herschede.   At the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the quality of the line again resulted in two major awards: grand prize was presented to the Herschede Hall Clock Company for chime hall clocks and mantel clocks, and a gold medal was awarded for the hall clock cabinets manufactured by the company.   By the early 1920's branch sales offices were opened, first in New York City, then in Chicago and San Francisco. Frank Herschede died on September 15, 1922, and Walter was named president in January of 1923.   In 1925, Walter started to work with Mr. Warren with the electric movement chime clocks. By April of 1926, the Revere Clock Company came into being.   On February 4, 1934, Walter's son, Dick Herschede, started full time employment with his father. Many years later, in 1959, contact was made with the North Mississippi Industrial Development Association, and the plant moved to Starkville, Mississippi in May of 1960.   In 1973, Herschede merged with Howard Furniture and Briarwood Lamps into Arnold Industries, Inc.   On September 23, 1983, Herschede implemented a plan to restructure the Herschede Hall Clock division from a manufacturer of the finished clocks to a supplier of quality tubular bell movements to the industry.   On August 21, 1984, a letter was written by: Richard L. Herschede. Jr. (President) to certify that the three clocks listed below were the last three clocks shipped form the Herschede factory in Starkville, Mississippi, and that "The Clock" Model #250 Serial # A642698-35 being the very last of the three shipped from the factory.   These clocks were shipped to Champ's Clock Shop - 3834 King Drive, Douglasville, Georgia on July 23, 1984.   Richard L. Herschede. Jr. visited Champ's Clock Shop on July 28, 1984 and personally signed these three clocks. * DUKE OF MALBOROUGH - MODEL # 8861 - SERIAL # A642483-16 * THE CLOCK - MODEL # 250 - SERIAL # A642647-34 * THE CLOCK - MODEL # 250 - SERIAL # A642698-35

Date your Herschede Clock by Movement Serial Number Look on the back plate of your clock's brass movement. The serial number is usually in the center near the bottom of the works just above the seat board. Look in the Side or Back Look at the Back of the Movement Serial no. is Centered See Table Below Note: If your clock was made before 1911 the movement was was imported or supplied by other U.S. clock makers such as Seth Thomas. No information is currently available on clocks made after 1968.

Date	Serial Number	Date	Serial Number	Date	Serial Number
1911	1-66	1923	7,665-7,700	1928	32,030-32,050
	101-141		10,351-10,354		32,504-32,505
	151-200		10,501-10,534		79,101-99,900
	214-134		11,951-12,076	1929	32,101-32,105
	243-246		12,101-12,155		32,506-32,512
1912	67-100		12,268-12,350		99,901-123,500
	142-150		13,733-14,016	1932	250,001-255,700
	201-150		14,151-15,000	1933	255,701-261,000
	235-242		15,351-15,800	1934	113,001-215,600
	247-400		16,670-17,600		261,001-269,381
1913	401-536		18,001-18,450	1935	271,382-285,268
	551-602		18,501-19,000	1936	285,269-298,323
	1,001-1,491		19,101-20,500	1937	298,725-313,243
1914	537-550		21,701-22,500	1938	313,244-315,745
	603-816		24,701-24,850	1939	316,247-325,376
	1,492-1,802	1924	10,355-10,362	1941	347,103-361,368
	1,853-2,302		12,951-13,000	1942	362,135-394,133
1915	817-1,000		17,601-18,000	1945	386,000-407,326
	1,803-1,852		18,451-18,500	1946	401,077-424,068
	2,303-2,600		19,001-19,100	1947	424,069-489,768
	2,666-2,607		20,501-21,780	1948	105,552-130,576
	2,901-3,218		22,501-23,400		391,000-506,000
1916	2,601-2,604		23,501-24,700	1949	130,577-151,226
	2,769-2,792		24,851-30,000		512,001-521,535
	2,806-2,847		36,001-36,350	1950	151,227-163,478
	3,219-4,233	1925	7,560-7,664		521,536-539535
1917	2,605-2,664		10,535-10,555	1951	163,479-175658
	2,671-2,750		10,814-10,850		539,536-558,535
	2793-2,801		23,401-23,500	1952	175,659-187,908
	2,848-2,900		30,001-32,000		558,536-564,535
	4,234-5,122		32,051-32,100	1953	187,909-194,158
	5,232-5,556		32,122-32,200		564,536-582,535
	7,361-7,445		32,299-32,415	1955	589,036-595,035
1918	2,751-2,768		32,422-32,486	1956	595,036-603,965
	2,802-2,805		32,513-32,750	1958	603,966-604,174
	5,123-5,231		33,001-34,000	1959	604,501-605,000
	6,555-7,056		35,501-36,000	1961	605,001-605,843
	7,338-7,360		36,351-38,400	1963	605,895-611,902
1919	7,057-7,337	1926	10,451-10,457	1964	612,446-616,882
	7,455-7,466		32,001-32,009	1965	616,904-617,405
	7,476-7,535		32,106-32,121	1966	617,403-620,403
	7,801-8,800		32,201-32,298	1967	620,404-623,403
1920	6,057-6,554		32,490-32,503	1968	623,404-625,903
	7,467-7,475		32,751-33,000
	7,701-7,800		34,002-34,004
	8,801-10,350		34,008
	10,459-10,477		34,021
	10,651-10,760		34,029
	10,851-11,900		34,034-34,035
	12,401-12,600		34,101-34,121
	12,651-12,800		34,257-34,258
1921	7,446-7,454		34,268-34,272
	7,536-7,559		34,282-34,283
	10,401-10,425		34,286-34,290
	10,901-11,950		34,294-34,297
	12,351-12,400		34,302-34,304
	12,601-12,650		34,313-34,316
	12,801-12,850		34,323-34,324
	13,001-13,500		34,327-34,329
	15,001-15,117		34,363-34,366
	15,801-16,204		34,477-34,480
1922	10,363-10,400		35,101-35,300
	10,426-10,450	1927	10,566-10,575
	10,478-10,500		32,010-32,029
	10,761-10,813		32,417-32,441
	12,077-12,100		34,013-34,014
	12,156-12,266		34,025-34,027
	12,851-12,950		34,039-34,040
	13,501-13,732		34,045-34,049
	14,017-14,150		34,370-34,372
	15,118-15,350		34,395-34,398
	16,205-16,669		35,001-35,100
			35,201-35,500

The Letter: September 23,1983 September 23,1983 Dear Herschede Dealer:   It is with deep regret that we inform you that Arnold Industries will immediately implement a plan to restructure the Herschede Hall Clock division from a manufacturer of the finished clocks to a supplier of quality tubular bell movements to the industry.   We have tried extremely hard to avoid such a substantial change in our company, but the changes in the economy and the market led us to this decision. Consumer compromise to less expensive, mass produced clocks along with deep discounting by manufacturers has created unsettled market factors. Additionally, you are aware that our national economy has weakened for a number of years, adding to the declining demand for high quality luxury goods.   We plan to be at the October market to take orders for cases already in production, and we will assemble and finish clocks until current inventories are depleted. We expect to be able to accept clock orders for the next six to nine months.   John Robert Arnold, the Board of Directors and the Herschede staff Join me in thanking you for faithful service and support of Herschede. We hope you will continue to sell our movement in clocks manufactured in the future by other clock manufacturers. Any support that you might give us in our new direction will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,                                              Richard (Rich) Herschede, Jr.          General Manager

Frequently Asked Questions: What is my Clock Worth? To Begin, You need any and all numbers stamped on the case, numbers or writing found on the back of the clock works (most important for dating the clock). Have a picture available for visual reference. Herschede Catalog reprints from the early 1/3 of the 1900s are available from some vendors and sometimes on Ebay. For Sure The Large Hall Clocks with Herschede Made 9 Tubular bell movements are the most valuable of the line. Just about any of them in good complete and well maintained condition should be insured for a minimum of $20,000.00. Mantel and wall clocks while rare are not as recognized for value. The lack of reference material does not help. There is almost no reference for later clocks made with German movements. Your best bet for an Appraisal is to find a dealer with a history with Herschede. First hand knowledge will get you your most accurate answer. I can not help with mantel or wall clocks. Herschede is just now really coming into its own era of a true collectors item although they have always been a symbol of Wealth. How much can I expect to actually get for a Herschede? That is another story. Just depends on how bad someone wants your clock at the time plus any other variable imaginable. Did my clock win Grand Prize @ Panama-Pacific International Exposition?  Most likely NO. Herschede was proud of winning the many gold metals that they won over the years so they put a reminder in the form of a Placard on nearly every clock they made after that time. The awards that were presented to Herschede were for the over all product line and not a particular clock. Note: Your clock was made after the date that the award lists on this Placard. Every Herschede wore this badge after they won the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915. Doesn't mean your clock particularly was the winner of the prize. Return to Herschede Main Menu

Herschede Clocks For Sale

Herschede Model 120  The Alexander Hamilton Herschede's first effort toward an American national style.This clock has been pampered by its original owner since bought new in 1981. In grade A condition. 863/4"H x 253/4"W x 161/4"D  $14,800.00 Sold!

Herschede Model 294 Haverford In production for over 50yrs. Only the last year of production had the addition of side access doors. Originally Sold by us in 1984. This Beautiful Mahogany Legend of a clock is in A+ condition . 87"H x 241/4"W x 143/4"D $19,800.00

Sligh Clock manufacturing Ends Forever! (read more) Its NOW or NEVER! Shop early for best selection! Video Download: sligh5-11newsclip.wmv 3.49mb 320x240 2:53min. Req. Windows media player 10 or higher "Sligh Furniture is phasing out Holland manufacturing and clock business" Reporting: Brad Edwards (Holland, May 11, 2005, 6:00 pm) A big name in furniture in West Michigan is making massive changes. Courtesy of: WorldNow and WOODTV8 / www.woodtv.com Grand Rapids, MI

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