Bracket Clock by Junghans: First Glance Revealed
In a recent purchase from a local online marketplace, a rare Junghans bracket-style mantel clock from the latter part of 1911 has made its way into the hands of a passionate collector. The clock, with its Regency style veneered mahogany case, is in reasonably good condition, but will require a thorough servicing and adjustments to function optimally.
The German company Junghans, known for its prolific production of clocks in the past, has since transformed its product line to include modern technology. However, the clock in question is not from the current Junghans but from an earlier era when the company was a dominant force in the clock-making industry.
The seller, who was moving and needed to get rid of the clock, mentioned that it was a Junghans bracket-style mantel clock. Upon closer inspection, the movement of the clock bears a maker's stamp with the number B11, confirming its manufacture in the latter part of 1911. Scratch marks on the backplate suggest that the movement has been worked on in the past.
The dial catch, back access catch, and hinges on the clock work well, but the clock needs a comprehensive overhaul to ensure its proper functioning. The buyer, recognising the clock's historical and rare value, offered a slightly lower price, which was accepted.
Despite being plain to some, the Junghans mantel clock is a stately bracket clock, a type of mantel clock designed to rest on a bracket or shelf. While historical clock reference books and catalogs exist, they do not provide direct pricing or model numbers for Junghans clocks from 1911. The exact model number for this specific clock remains unknown.
The market value of an early 20th-century Junghans mantel clock varies widely depending on condition, completeness, and specific model. Typically, similar antique Junghans mantel clocks traded in the collector and antique markets today may range from a few hundred to over a thousand USD. However, the exact pricing for a 1911 bracket-style model clock is not available.
For more precise identification and current market value, the clock's back plate or movement stamps would need examination, and consulting specialist antique clock dealers or auction records would be necessary. The clock, upon restoration, is anticipated to be an exciting find for some collectors and repairers.
The seller also had another clock, a generic Westminster chime, but it was the Junghans mantel clock that caught the buyer's eye. The acquisition of this vintage Junghans clock marks an exciting addition to the collector's growing collection and a promising project for restoration and appraisal.
[1] Historical reference for Junghans mantel clocks [2] Historical reference for bracket and mantel clocks
[1] This newly acquired Junghans bracket-style mantel clock, manufactured in 1911, adds a unique piece of mechanical clock history to the collector's home-and-garden lifestyle.
[2] The Junghans mantel clock, with its historical significance and rarity, is a testament to the evolution of the lifestyle associated with owning a vintage clock, particularly mechanical clocks, within a home-and-garden setting.
