This is a stunning clock with some interesting twists along the way as documented in correspondence dating back to 1972 between our consignor and renowned English longcase clocks expert, Brian Loomes. We'll let you read the letters and draw your own conclusions. But suffice it to say this is a beautiful clock that will draw the attention of anyone who comes into a room where it is standing. From the gorgeous engraved signature over the dial to the beautiful paintings in each quadrant of the moon dial to the beautiful case to the stunning dial with subsidiary calendar dial, this clock will invite you to enjoy its simple beauty.

(Be sure to view all four quarters of the moon dial in the photos below.)

Physical: The beautiful mahogany and quartered oak case with inlay, measures 24"w x 92"h x 12"d. It is now in excellent, stable condition. The right side of the base was pulling away from the back of the case and the front panel on the base was wavy and wanting to pull away as well. Our restoration shop added some hardwood ply panels and a piece of oak inside the base to pull it all back together and stabilize/strengthen the base (1, 2, 3). None of this is visible from the outside of the clock. In a couple of places (top of the trunk door and top of the front base) the banding was starting to lift. This has been correctly glued and clamped so it will not recur. The hood door also had a mitre joint open that has been glued and clamped, so it is solid once again.

As is typical with a 200 year-old clock, the door glass is not original. We're not convinced the finials are original, though their design is appropriate to the case and they are quite old. It is also likely, given the correspondence, that the movement may have begun life in a different case than this one.

The exquisite 12" brass engraved dial with cast brass spandrels is in excellent original condition and features a working calendar subsidiary dial. This is perhaps the most beautiful English longcase dial that we've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

Mechanical: The eight-day bell-strike with calendar movement has been serviced and is in good running order. It features a hand-painted moon dial and working subsidiary calendar dial.

Comments: There are lots and lots of photos below. We suggest that you start with the correspondence then move to the photos. The design of the dial is stunning and sets this clock apart from the common English longcase clock, making this one a beautiful decorator statement. We're sure you'll just want to pick up the phone and make it your own.

Shipping: The clock is here with us and will be picked up by one of our blanket-wrap movers and delivered in a cushion-ride van directly to your home or office. We will be happy to discuss details of the shipping process with you by phone... feel free to call.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Library Letter - 1 Loomes Inquiry- 2 Loomes Reply - 3 Bronte Society Letter - 4 Front View Upper Left Upper Right Head Crown Close Trunk Trunk Detail Escutcheon Column Capitol Lower Left Lower Right Base Dial Moon Dial - 1 Moon Dial - 2 Moon Dial - 3 Moon Dial - 4 Hood Top - 1 Hood Top - 2 Hood Inside Movement - Back Lft Movement - Back Rt Movement - Back Movement - Right Weights/Pendulum Weights Closeup		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click

Shipping: We will work with you to arrange for one of our blanket-wrap movers to pick up the clock (movement removed and packed separately) and bring it to your home or office. We have you pay them directly so there is no mark-up on any shipping-related costs. Our shippers have a long reputation of moving high-end clocks without incident and with praise from the recipients.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front Right Front Left Crown Crown Left Upper Left Lower Right Lower Left Trunk Open Front Left Lower Corner Base - Front Base - Left Dial Weights/Pendulum Pendulum Bob Movement-Left Side Date Stamp		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click

This is perhaps the most rare of all clocks made by the Gazo Family Clock Factory. We called Ed Gazo to check and he said there were less than one hundred of these solid walnut clocks made; and he could not recall if perhaps the number was less than fifty. Ed said the clock was extremely difficult to build, which also limited the number that they were actually able to produce.

This one-owner clock was serial number forty-four in the sequence. It was a gift in December 1987, so we're guessing Ed's memory of fifty is probably pretty accurate.

The clock was featured on the front of the May 1984 Watch and Clock Review magazine, Vol 51, No. 5.

This is an interesting clock. If you look at the catalogue pictures of the San Gabriel model in the Gazo article in our extensive clock Reference Library, you will quickly note that the top gothic-designed part of this clock is the same basic design as that shelf or "bracket" clock. Looking further at the La Valencia model (which, like this one we've never seen with our own eyes except in photos), you fill find the same gothic design repeated in a 67" wall clock.

The same limited production case was previously sold with traditional Gazo etched brass weights as the "San Juan Capistrano" model (though the anniversary editions also had the SJC moniker in the serial number). It, too, is rare enough that we've never seen one face-to-face. The Anniversary Edition had a special commemorative plate, unique and distinctive six-piece weights, and a beautiful etched brass lyre pendulum. Our consignor is getting us additional photos of the weights and pendulum that we will add to this listing when they arrive.

The original dealer catalogue described this clock as,"A graceful stately clock elegantly styled in the Gothic architecture from solid walnut wood, features an etched solid brass dial with porcelain Roman numerals, a solid brass etched pendulum bob, and a triple chime cable-wound german movement. Its classic beauty is enhanced by the beveled glass found throughout the clock."

Physical: The solid walnut case, which measures 26"w x 91"h x 15"d is in excellent physical condition and has the original finish. There is a very small scratch on the back and another on the inside side of the upper left door to the movement, neither of which shows from the front or side of the clock; and some small superficial scratches near the inside floor of the base. There is beautiful beveled glass throughout the clock as well. We think you will be thrilled with the condition of this clock!

It should also be noted that even the etched pendulum bob has the Gazo signature on it on this rare model, matching the signature on the dial.

Mechanical: The German eight-day, three-weight, cable-wound movement is in running order, though we suggest that you have it professionally lubricated when it arrives at your location. The movement plays one of three selectable chimes (Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael's) on the quarter hours and also strikes the hour.

Comments: We could go on and on about this clock, but there are a zillion photos below that will do the talking for us. We've never had one of these available to us to sell in the past, so don't miss this one thinking another will just pop up. These are heirloom clocks and most likely will stay in families as just that. Shouldn't you be thinking about an heirloom for all your little heirs? (!)

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Crown Crown – Closeup Case Top Right Side Right Doors Open Upper Right Upper Left Door Detail Lower Left Base – Front Base – Left Base – Left Front Back - Lower Back – Upper Pendulum Bob Ltd Edition Plate Bezel Dial – 1 Dial – 2 Dial Signature Movement – Left Movement – Right Serial Number Pulleys Crank Weights Weights – Left Weights - Right Weights/Pendulum Pendulum Bob		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click

Ship From FL

This clock has just come into our inventory. The initial photos were not quite what we expected so we asked for some more. The initial ones were better! As with all items like this that have been in a home where there are real people, there are little scuffs near the bottom of the base (usually caused by vacuum cleaners). We asked the consignor to dust and clean (wipe with Old English) and provide us with substitute photos. You can definitely see the improvement between the original (before) and less-focused (after) photos of the right side of the base. We're very comfortable with both the consignor and the clock.

Original Catalogue Photo

We have so much information on this Herschede Hall Clock Co. model that it has its own page in our reference library some of which is reproduced below. If this clock is of interest to you, then definitely read the linked page(s) above. This much-touted model was apparently Herschede's last American-made production clock. There are some real nut-cases out there trying to convince prospective buyers these clocks are worth silly amounts. Don't believe them - they're making Illinois' ex-governor look honest! One online clock site has this clock listed for $60k, while another, that certifiably has the last physical clock of this model (and the firm), wants $100k. Ours is a little more reasonably priced (give me a break, guys... let's get real about values)! We generally have several of these clocks available to us most of the time, so please inquire for specifics.

Physical: The serial number for this clock, 623893, puts its year of manufacture in 1968. It measures 25"w x 87.625 "h x 14.5"d features rare burled veneers of Spanish Olive Ash, 108 feet of solid strip brass trim, piano-hinged door with both snap lock and key lock, beveled glass, gold-plated engraved dial, hand-painted moon dial and more is in excellent overall condition.

Mechanical: The eight-day chiming movement features traditional (selectable) Westminster and Whittington chimes along with Herschede's own unique Canterbury Chimes. The nine Nickel Cadmium "Crown Symphony" chime tubes are larger and longer than other Herschede clocks (standard Herschede tubes are 1.375” in diameter, while this clock’s chime tubes are 1.5” in diameter.) The tubes weigh approximately 82 pounds. The chimes can be turned off if you please; separately, so can the hour strike. Herschede had a unique and apparently patented "beat adjustment" knob on their pendulum. HERSCHEDE OWNER'S MANUAL (note: photos in this paragraph are stock photos).

The clock is in running order. However, the right-hand weight cable, which controls the hour strike, has jumped the pulley so it is not descending properly. That will be easily remedied when you have the clock set up in your home.

Comments: These clocks aren't available often. The people who own them tend to retain them as family heirlooms. A dealer in OR claims to have sold one last year for for $30k. The same clockshop, we're told, has another at $30k and one at $45k. Ours are, to say the least, a little (hello, how about "way") less expensive, but the same exact clock in the same exact wonderful condition! Here is your opportunity to own both a fine clock and a piece of American clock history. Give us a call to make arrangements. Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail. Shipping: Shipping-related charges are paid directly by you to the provider. We will arrange to have our blanket-wrap mover deliver it right to your front room. They have a great track-record with us and the cost is surprisingly low, especially when compared to crating/trucking. We will be happy to get a quote for you if that is a consideration in your decision-making process. PHOTO NOTE: There are some typical vacuum-cleaner marks on the base of the clock. One pair of photos shows how that changes/cleans up with a little Olde English Furniture Polish. This should not be a worry for you as we know you will clean and wipe down the clock when it arrives at your home after shipping. Howard's Restore-A-Finish will do the same beautiful cleanup. We recommend its use and use it ourselves frequently.

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Front - Left Front View Front Open Front - Upper Right Crown Upper View - 1 Upper View - 2 Upper Left Base - Front Base - Left Base - Right (before) Base - Right (after) Dial Area Dial Dial - Closeup Moon Dial Pendulum Weights/Tubes		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click