Dating lenzkirch clocks

dating lenzkirch clocks

Do you know the date on your Lenzkirch clock?

If you own or see a Lenzkirch clock that has an inscription, plaque, sale bill, advertisement or anything that can be tied to the date it was sold (new) or a date when the clock was made, please let us know. Lenzkirch stamped their clocks with a serial number as they were produced.

Where are Lenzkirch clocks made?

Factory-produced clocks were first credited to the Lenzkirch Uhrenfabrik, located in the small town of Lenzkirch in the German Black Forest region. The Lenzkirch factory came into full production in 1860, and continued until 1932. Its products retain a worldwide reputation for excellence to this day.

Where were the first clocks made in Germany?

Factory-produced clocks were first credited to the Lenzkirch Uhrenfabrik, located in the small town of Lenzkirch in the German Black Forest region. The Lenzkirch factory came into full production in 1860, and continued until 1932.

Is the Lenzkirch factory timeline accurate?

This book was published in conjunction with a 2001 commemorative exhibit in Lenzkirch, Germany, of the founding of the Lenzkirch Factory one hundred and fifty years prior.This may prove to be a more accurate timeline but questions remain as to which chart is more accurate.

How can you tell how old a Lenzkirch clock is?

Lenzkirch stamped their clocks with a serial number as they were produced. If we have a date that a Lenzkirch clock was purchased (new) or given as a (new) gift, then we would know that the clock was made near that date and that serial number would be linked to that date.

Is the Lenzkirch timeline accurate?

End of the story of a remarkable watchmaker time. This book was published in conjunction with a 2001 commemorative exhibit in Lenzkirch, Germany, of the founding of the Lenzkirch Factory one hundred and fifty years prior.This may prove to be a more accurate timeline but questions remain as to which chart is more accurate.

Who created the Lenzkirch clock catalog?

The clock catalog was the brainchild of Franz Josef Faller. Eduards eldest son would join his fathers business. He was a skilled architect and artistically talented. The esthetic beauty of Lenzkirch clock cases for nearly 30 years can be directly attributed to his contributions.

Is this a Lenzkirch 1064?

LENZKIRCH MOVEMENT IN A AUSTRIAN CASE. The movement looks like the one above my post. There is a serial number of 1064 on it but no name. According to the serial numbers Lenzkirch put on their movement this one seems to be one of the first unstamped movements.

Is the Lenzkirch timeline accurate?

End of the story of a remarkable watchmaker time. This book was published in conjunction with a 2001 commemorative exhibit in Lenzkirch, Germany, of the founding of the Lenzkirch Factory one hundred and fifty years prior.This may prove to be a more accurate timeline but questions remain as to which chart is more accurate.

When did Lenzkirch start making clocks?

The Lenzkirch factory come up with an idea and produced their first clock catalog in 1855. The first catalog was little more than outline drawing of the clocks they had for offer. After receiving the order, the clock was made to the customers specifications and shipped to them.

How old is the Lenzkirch factory?

This book was published in conjunction with a 2001 commemorative exhibit in Lenzkirch, Germany, celebrating founding of the Lenzkirch Factory 150 years earlier. Wed guess this to be the more accurate of the two charts though there is another one on this page that may be the best of all.

How did Schramberg become Lenzkirch?

Eventually two of Hausers sons went to work for a competitor, The Hamburg American Clock Co. in Schramberg. The competition in this clockmaking area of the Black Forest eventually caused the Lenzkirch firm of Schramberg.

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