Ashcroft Clock

 Q:  I have an old nautical clock made by the Ashcroft Manufacturing Co. of New York. According to information from the company, the style of the logo on the face was used between 1907 and 1929. The clock mechanism was made by Seth Thomas of Thomaston, Connecticut. The only numbers are “3081” at the base […]

United Metal Goods Clock

Q: I bought this clock for my parents about 55 or 60 years ago. It is 16 inches long, 10 inches high, and 4 inches wide. There is a switch in the back that turns on the light and makes the driver’s arm move and crack the whip. The clock is in perfect condition, except […]

This Rabbit’s in a Hurry

This running rabbit trademark (hare is hase in German) was registered in 1883 by Haas & Söhne (Haas & Sons), one of the Black Forest clockmakers. The company, founded in St. Georgen, Germany, in 1867, was in business until 1920. Haas & Söhne made cuckoo clocks, spring clocks, novelty clocks, wall clocks, and more.

Walking Clock Man

This walking clock mark was used by Schneider & Wesenfeldt GmbH of Langenfeld, Germany. The company made electric clocks. The mark was registered in 1906. Any clock that is attractive or unusual and in working order is collectible. Clocks that are at least 100 years old and novelty clocks at least 50 years old are […]