Clock model unknown, is it an antique tall case clock?
In the small town of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, the Arthur Pequegnat Clock Co. once churned out timepieces that have since become sought-after collectibles. One such clock, purchased at an antique store in Bloomfield, Ontario, has left its owner puzzled.
The user, who recently spotted an ad for an old clock on a local online for-sale site, is unsure if the clock is an Arthur Pequegnat, given its style and workmanship. The ad describes the clock as being in the style of a Pequegnat clock made in the early 1900s, but the user is concerned about the clock hands and their uncertainty about the brand.
The user's guess is that the clock might be a New Haven, a brand known for producing a variety of clocks, some of which can resemble Pequegnat models. However, New Haven clocks are American-made, and their movements and markings often differ from those of Pequegnat clocks.
To differentiate between the two, it's crucial to examine the clock's movement and markings, construction quality and style, and consult detailed antique clock guides or specialists. Experienced collectors or professionals can usually tell the difference with close inspection.
Arthur Pequegnat clocks, known for their solid craftsmanship and unique Canadian style, often have explicit branding on their movements or dials. On the other hand, New Haven clocks may lack this or have their own New Haven mark. Comparing the construction quality and style can also help, as Pequegnat clocks are known for their distinctive Canadian origin, specific dial markings, and unique design features.
The user plans to check back in a few days to reveal the mystery of the clock's identity. Meanwhile, an auction for 200 Arthur Pequegnat clocks is happening on June 8, 2019, in New Hamburg, Ontario. Canadian clock collectors, familiar with the Arthur Pequegnat Clock Co. and its clocks, are eagerly awaiting the event.
Collectors like Skip Kerr, who boasts an extensive collection of Pequegnat clocks, will be in attendance. Pequegnat hall clocks, sought after by collectors, are not common auction items, making this event a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire these vintage timepieces.
As for the user's clock, the seller mentioned that it is non-working but comes with weights and a pendulum. The ad states the clock is priced at $100, and the user has offered $90. The user hopes to uncover the truth about their clock's identity before the auction, but for now, the mystery remains unsolved.
[1] "Arthur Pequegnat Clock Co." Antique Clock Resource, www.antiqueclockresource.com/arthur-pequegnat-clock-co.html
[2] "New Haven Clocks." Antique Clock Resource, www.antiqueclockresource.com/new-haven-clocks.html
[1] Intrigued clock enthusiasts might find the user's clock, with its vintage style reminiscent of a Pequegnat clock made in the early 1900s, worth adding to their home-and-garden collection if they can resolve the confusion about the brand.
[2] If the user manages to discern that their clock is indeed a New Haven model, they will own a piece of American-made clock history, adding to their unique lifestyle as a collector.
