Best Grandfather Clock Ever Made? Herschede Model 228. In 1916 It Cost $790 More Than a Ford Model T

[@teddymenhem4416]

Amazing hall clock. During a pogram in Russia prior to WWII, my grandmother’s father hid her inside a similar clock and she was the only one to survive. Seeing your clock made it real for me.

[@tparbs]

Wow, that's amazing!

[@Thepsychicstars]

Blessed

[@TheClockwise770]

Love your cat singing along to the clock chimes at 12. An outstanding clock. Thank you for sharing with us here.

[@rakamas]

Beautiful piece of workmanship, no one's does that kind of work any longer. 👍😄❤️

[@the_clock_guy]

Yes it is. This clock will never be duplicated.

[@marqy007]

Oh My Guacamole!!!! Where's my checkbook? This timepiece gave me the shivers...

[@the_clock_guy]

Me too! You don't see them often because families pass them down. It is stunning!

[@winstonchurchill3597]

Awesome Long Case Clock. I'm a clock collector as well. I tell my kids not to get into the hobby, because it's too hard to find good clock repairmen these days.

[@the_clock_guy]

You should try and find a good Herschede repairman...Almost impossible, unless you don't mind shipping a 2 or 300 pound antiques glass clock through the mail. I now have 7 Herschedes. That is a big part of what inspired me to learn how to repair them!

[@londonliz43]

Duane that is the most beautiful clock I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for Amy's continuing recovery.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you so much! It is amazing.

[@lcoates8867]

I always have moments of clock envy when watching your hobby!!

[@the_clock_guy]

I have always wanted a Herschede and when I saw this one on the auctioneer's website I knew it would be mine. As the bidding increased I just held my paddle up to let people know I wasn't stopping until it was mine. Eventually they gave up.

[@filip_jackson]

@@the_clock_guy lucky

[@marqy007]

@@the_clock_guy Stunning!!! Of course you won't give us the final bid...or would you?...just curious...4 figures maybe/hopefully?

[@alexfleming266]

You should feed the kitties 🐈‍⬛ and the dogs 🐶 I’m sure they are very hungry 🤤 keep them safe and give them lots of love ❤ you are so lucky 🍀 to have a beautiful 😍 clock 🕰 like this

[@Brooks_Adams]

Absolutely beautiful, and the case is honestly breathtaking. My dad has a 9 Tub herschede from around the same time, the case is not as nice as yours though. His was in a fire and my granddad, my dad and I all did our parts to restore it back to just about mint condition. I was able to buffer the chimes enough for it to be super soft and elegant so we don’t have to worry about it waking anyone up, lol.

[@Brooks_Adams]

9 Tube*

[@the_clock_guy]

That is awesome!

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Beautiful Clock and I heard in the background your tomcat meowing at the same time you were ringing the clock.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you. You are almost correct. That was Princess Jane calling to her Prince Tom....cat.

[@Garbeaux.]

I just inherited an Herschede grandfather clock. Literally arrived today. I had done research on the clock along with the owner’s manual that was reprinted. On it, my grandparents noted it’s a 50th Anniversary Fourth of July grandfather clock along with the model number that my great grand bought in 1942. My issue is the fact the people who worked on the clock swore up & down it’s a 1915 clock bc of the fact on the inside door there’s a plaque that mentions it won the best at the 1915 World’s Fair. I’ve seen online that this was standard & doesn’t mean it’s from 1915. I honestly don’t know what to think but I think it’s important to know. On a side note, this particular clock business has worked on my grandfather’s clock since the 80’s!

[@clockdude1500]

1915 was the year Herschede won medals for the sound of their tube chimes and style of cases. I believe they used that plaque on all their clocks until 1950 when they switched to a brown plastic one. I have 5 Herschede grandfather clocks, the oldest being from about 1912.

[@the_clock_guy]

That is interesting.

[@the_clock_guy]

Love the name! Email me for more info: [e-mail]

[@sopcopotoptop]

Beautiful Clock! I have a 1913 9-Tube but not as fancy a case. I did notice your chime is off. They don't self regulate so you have to fiddle with turning it on and off at certain times during an hour to get it back in sync. Thanks for sharing!

[@the_clock_guy]

9-tube Herschedes are amazing clocks. I pieced together a few videos to make this one. Sometimes the chimes are on and sometimes off. Good eye.

[@Yeentenology]

well, apparently, they (Herschede) retooled the movement to self-correct the chimes every quarter sometime before their Starkville days

[@myxklptk]

I had a service call to repair a clock like that one. I had to take the movement apart to replace a bushing. It was tough, but I got it together, and it ran well.

[@shariqtheperfectionist5770]

I want to hear the canterbury chime of this antique beautiful clock

[@the_clock_guy]

I want to make a good video of this clock. I will try to finish the assembly. I moved the clock to my carriage house workshop and had to remove the movement and tubes. Thanks for asking. It has reminded me to finish the clock.

[@Clock1010]

Nice clock, the chimes are out of sync btw, but its still nice

[@the_clock_guy]

I know. Don't tell anyone. The movement is on my workbench as we speak.

[@bprife]

I’ve noticed that too about the chimes. Instead of the usual for notes that the quarter after plays in the last four notes that I would play on the quarter till hour he would play the second for notes of the formality originally meaning you would play the fifth sixth seventh and eighth notes on the full Melody with if it’s the full tune or on the half hour that is. But I don’t bother me as long as the chimes work that’s all that matters

[@janetburke2739]

What a beautiful clock! By the way, do your cats usually "sing along" (meow/howl) when the clock chimes? The caterwauling heard in the background reminds me of my now-departed Miss Cat Black, who would make loud, very important "announcements" regularly around 3 am, usually in conjunction with her best friend Mr. Ratso 🐀. (Mr. Ratso was a small stuffed rodent toy which I enhanced by adding catnip to his polyester stuffing, of course with Miss Cat Black's approval.)

[@the_clock_guy]

That was Princess Jane. She was calling out to her subjects. Coincidently we had 2 kittens not long after this video was shot.

[@tilmanluther1887]

I like seeing your videos. I have a deep appreciation for them older clocks. Your cat was entertaining me with her howling lol.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks for watching! That was Princess Jane calling to her Prince.

[@MsDawnnee]

That is one beautiful clock! Can imagine it in a grand house xx

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is!

[@homeboundmama9968]

That's the most beautiful clock I've ever seen

[@the_clock_guy]

I agree with you 100%

[@tilmanluther1887]

I like the floors of the house. The carvings on the clock are very very gorgeous

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you so much!

[@gregoryoliveri3478]

Hello from Philly, fellow clock lover here! Beautiful clock!

[@the_clock_guy]

Hello neighbor. Thanks for commenting. This is my favorite clock.

[@toothlesstoe]

How much did you pay for it? If I had to guess MSRP, I'd say it would be at least $30,000, but if it's a rare model, maybe $100,000.

[@pattiwhite9575]

It is something. Huge. Heavy. Solid It is a grand. It really needs a palace to call home.

[@the_clock_guy]

It truly is an amazing clock. Heavy is an understatement.

[@hermles]

The westminster chime has the last quarter where the first one should be. Needs adjustment.

[@postmodernrecycler]

Easy "adjustment". Rotate the minute hand backward before the most prior quarter hour, then back forward to chime the quarter again. Repeat until the chime has cycled to the correct sequence for that quarter.

[@the_clock_guy]

Good ear. You are correct. The movement was not set up yet when I took those images.

[@carolhouston8198]

The black cat really adds to the effect!

[@the_clock_guy]

Creepy, isn't it?

[@wyattnorby1035]

The chimes are out of sync. Still a very beautiful clock though. What a treasure.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you. Good ear.

[@shellbean263]

The flooring in your hall is beautiful the clock as well

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you so much.

[@chrispokorney6801]

Stunning!! Thanks for sharing.

[@beatrixfourie9792]

Music to the ears

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is! Thank you.

[@gabrielcoyle3067]

I’m used to hearing the Westminster Chime as I’m from Northamptonshire in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@the_clock_guy]

NIIIICE!

[@Troupee-Lennon]

I Subscribed to your channel looking forward to seen more videos outstanding. Troupee. 😁👍🎅

[@the_clock_guy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cindymichaud7111]

Stunning clock❤️

[@the_clock_guy]

Yes it is. This clock will never be duplicated.

[@robertadunaway7030]

Glad to see a new video.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks for watching.

[@gj6209]

OMG I LOVE THAT CLOCK!! I only have eight ft. ceilings! DARN!

[@the_clock_guy]

You could cut a hole in the ceiling.

[@gj6209]

@@the_clock_guy Don’t give me any ideas! 🤣

[@Yeentenology]

my ceilings are only 91 inches tall.

[@aaronberns8485]

What a museum piece

[@the_clock_guy]

It sure is!

[@r2010-t4n]

If a Herschede clock isn't taken good care of, it will probably only last about 500 years.

[@ernestmccollum2397]

The cat loves the clock chimes.

[@the_clock_guy]

You heard that? The cat was actually in heat and was going crazy. Funny.

[@sassycrafterfromalabama2373]

I have a clock I found, it's very pretty. Probably not very old. But I would love for it to work. Can you maybe help me?

[@the_clock_guy]

Can you attach any pictures? I will see what I can do.

[@sassycrafterfromalabama2373]

@@the_clock_guy How would I do that? I don't know how to attach pictures. I can email you some.

[@4itGrow]

Omg! It’s a beauty.

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is! Thank you.

[@V.G.F.]

Hello! I own a 1936-ish Hershcede movement similar to this one with a handful of problems; on the “strike” side, the winding cables are all tangled on the arbor that holds the drum, is there a way I can fix that without taking the mvmt apart? Also, the chimes are out of synch, and they get “tired” and stop chiming after about 6 or less hours. Is there a way that I can just save money and fix this easily at home, or Is it scary-taking-movement-apart kinda thing that an actual clockmaker can do? Thanks. I really want it to chime and I’ve always wanted a working herschede 9 tube clock to keep as a heirloom. Thanks! (Wish I could send pictures via KZbin comments so it is easier to explain)😊😊😊😊

[@the_clock_guy]

I have another Herschede from 1938. To fix your tangle, you take the weight off. You will have to release the click with a small screwdriver and manually pull the cable out to it's very end. Then you put the weight on and wind it carefully. Be careful not to kink the cable!! And NEVER remove the weight from a cable driven clock. If you do, you must hang something on the cable to keep it taught. It doesn't have to be very heavy. Just enough to keep the cable from curling up into a birds nest. Please send pictures. [e-mail]

[@V.G.F.]

@@the_clock_guy hello. I’ve gone around talking to experts and they have said to pull on the click and then unwind it, but when I do so, it comes back up. I will make sure to make you an extremely detailed video showing you.

[@benwbush]

My gosh... after work all I do is get to my skinnies and watch my clock on youtube. She sure is gorgeous. KZbin Message me i have a couple question about it...

[@the_clock_guy]

Ask away. Clock education is the reason for my channel.

[@lindamon5101]

Stunning!

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is! Thank you.

[@TheDarlowiak]

Need a light set up , my friend, hardly can see anything ,at all.

[@the_clock_guy]

I agree. I was luck to have the footage that I used to make this video. My wife made me move the clock because it took up too much room in the hallway. I have wanted to make a better quality video, but the clock has been in pieces in my carriage house. The clock is so massive that I couldn't get it upstairs to my workshop. I finally cut a hole in the second floor and made an elevator to get the clock up there. Now, I just need to get the clock ready for a good video. Stay tuned, it will be coming soon.

[@christophershoemaker6454]

It needs new leathers on the hammers. the tone is way to bright, like metal on metal.

[@the_clock_guy]

Yes, I agree. Herschede used horse hide or goat skin to get their rich tones. My hammers are all intact, they have just hardened with age. I haven't found any exact replacements yet. Most replacements are pig or cow skin.

[@christophershoemaker6454]

@@the_clock_guy Griffen's Clock and Repair parts. They bought R&M, but they also have Herschede records, so that you can get a history and certificate for your clock. They also have hammer leathers, etc. 😉

[@valyatckoske7866]

That's beautiful.

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is! Thank you.

[@Troupee-Lennon]

One of the nicest Grandfather Clock I ever seen the details unbelievable super rare well done and sounds beautiful to you have fantastic collection I have French Grandfather Clock only have it few day's has guitar like door opening beautiful looking dongs on hr and half But it Repeats the dong 2 min past the hr I never heard this before is there reason...you must be dead proud owning such a Rare Grandfather Clock yes I agree The Ferrari Of Grandfather Clocks. Merry Christmas to you your family. Troupee from Ireland. 😄👍🎅🤛

[@the_clock_guy]

Yes. It's called a repeater. The French seemed to love that feature in their clocks. I was told it was for the people in the fields or in the barn. They would hear the first chime, but were not sure of the count so they would pause their work and cup their ears to listen for the chime again two minutes later.

[@Troupee-Lennon]

@@the_clock_guy thank you for getting back to me much appreciated nice to know about da French Repeter I love your collection of grandfather clocks and others wonderful collection of Antiques cheers Troupee. 🎅🤛🍾🍸🎅

[@Dennis-jc2eg]

Beautiful a work of art

[@elizabethgarrett4007]

Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing.do you know anything about the clocks history?

[@judyseekford9656]

Beautiful!

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is! Thank you.

[@javidmirza4584]

Anyone notice the cat meowing at the clock striking?

[@the_clock_guy]

She wouldn't stop! (She was in heat!)

[@funlovingJohn]

It's only a 2 column clock. Mine are 4 column floor clocks.

[@richardbaranowski5012]

Is clock still available?

[@the_clock_guy]

I never intended to sell this clock, but my wife isn't wild about it. She thinks it looks too Victorian. She prefers the painted dial clocks from the New England clockmakers. We currently have our Danial Burnap tall case in the front hall. I had to move the Herschede from our foyer to my workshop in our carriage house. It was so big and heavy that I had to cut a hole in the ceiling, and make an elevator to get the clock upstairs. I am sad that it is not sitting proudly in our Victorian home as it rightly deserves. I would consider selling the clock if the price and details are acceptable to both parties. My email is: [e-mail]

[@ginovalle9944]

Very nice clock!

[@the_clock_guy]

It really is! Thank you.

[@kellybranson4719]

Have a question for you. Can you fix a Thomas Kinkade dome chim clock?

[@the_clock_guy]

Is it and Anniversary clock? (The clock with the 4 spinning balls as a pendulum?) If so, I am sure I can. You could mail it to me without the glass dome. I don't charge to fix clocks. You just have to pay for shipping.

[@kellybranson4719]

@@the_clock_guy that would be so awesome. It was my mommy's clock and I lost her 14 years ago. I was upset when the balls stopped turning but it would still chim. Then I changed the batteries when our time change happened and the chim stopped . I cried for 2 days over the clock.

[@kellybranson4719]

@@the_clock_guy yes it is a anniversary clock with the 4 spinning balls wish has also stopped working. I would not worry about fixing it but it was my late mother's and I have got use to hearing the chim and omg I miss is so bad.

[@marthanunez8609]

How much is this clock worth ?

[@the_clock_guy]

I saw the same model sell for $12,000 two years ago. This one is in better condition. I have seen similar Herschede clocks listing for as much as $25,000. Very few of these clocks are ever seen in public because they are passed down through generations and kept in families.

[@myunknownland9272]

@@the_clock_guy so grand. Love to you Amy and girls from Australia. God bless you all.

[@Archivedchannel21]

VERY bealtifull clock.

[@-j3w]

انا احب هاي الساعات بس كل ما أجد واحده أجدها كثير غاليه في العراق

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks for watching.

[@bernardkroeger4045]

Beautiful clock but, dreadful camera work. A beauty like this deserves much better.

[@the_clock_guy]

I agree with you. I am luck I have this footage of the clock. I wanted to make a really good video of the clock sometime in the future, but my wife (Frugal Mommy) said the clock took up too much room in the foyer so I took the movement out and packed the clock way in our carriage house. I still haven't set it back up yet, so I pieced together this video just to have something to show people. I will get to it eventually. I promise. Thanks for understanding.

[@MakoyUnggoy]

A lot of work gone into that, inside and out

[@dennisdunn8892]

I would move it away from those lights

[@lindamon5101]

Sothebys clock sale.

[@the_clock_guy]

It would qualify. I am going to do my best to keep it though.

[@lindamon5101]

@@the_clock_guy ok clock hoarder🤣😆⌚⏳⏰⏱⏲🕰🕛⌛⏳

[@lindamon5101]

@@the_clock_guy it is so nice it might be a nice gesture to the burn unit@ the hospital that cared so nicely for Amy, then others could enjoy it during their recovery& it could free up space in your home.

[@brendafleet9815]

@@lindamon5101 maybe Amy appreciates that clock as much as The Clock Guy does. Maybe he would like to pass it down to his girls.

[@hermles]

Too close to the ceiling lamp

[@pattiwhite9575]

I wish you would have taken longer on planning of this video. The volume was very low in the very beginning. First remove all animals and people for the period of time to do the video. Or just take still photos and show and tell. You should have written out a script first to give the 4 W's. Who, What, When and Where. You should answer those questions. The video camera was all over the place too fast. Makes it dizzying to watch. I still want more info after watching. Who made the clock and when was it made, where was it made. How did you get the clock? Did you have to repair the clock? How much do clocks like that cost? Will you be keeping it?

[@the_clock_guy]

I wanted to do a video on this clock for a long time. I realize that I may not get the time I need to do the quality video that this clock deserves. I was watching one of my old videos and noticed that 13 minutes of the 20 minute total was dedicated to this clock. I downloaded it, cut off the beginning, and tried to edit what I could. This video will have to do for now. The Herschede Hall Clock Company made this clock in 1916 in Cincinnati, Ohio. I bought it at a South Jersey auction. The previous owner was a Doctor who owned it for more than 50 years. He was moving to a beach area and didn't want the clock to get ruined. I put new weight cables on the clock because the original ones were different lengths. I have seen this model Herschede clock sell for $25,000. I will do my best to keep this clock as long as I can.

[@bobwagner9897]

Chimes are out of sync. If you make a hershede video you should know what you are doing.

[@chesterthawkins7510]

magnificent1

[@michellemau]

👍

[@stanleyknife3268]

To start with 1916 is no age for Grandfather clock the proper name is Long case clock. You are wrong about it being the best ever made, that is only your opinion. One person who is English comes to mind who would knock spots of what you have is a well known clock maker by the name of Thomas Tompion. Many of his clocks are priceless.

[@the_clock_guy]

I agree with everything you said. I have previously posted that most people don't know these clocks by their correct names, tall clock, longcase, etc. I use the name "Grandfather Clock" in the description so average people will be able to find these videos. Also, my "Best clock ever made" had a question mark after it.... It was actually a question, not a statement. As for Tompion, I bow to him and his amazing clocks. If you look at my playlist, I actually own a William Clement longcase clock Circa 1690. I am sure you know Clement and Tompion were horological contemporaries in the 17th century. Thanks for your comments.

[@ldnelso2]

Outclassed by the clock guy Mr. Stanley

[@georgfogel576]

Beautiful clock!

[@jadsr69]

I want that!!! 😱

[@the_clock_guy]

I know! It is amazing!