Antique clock experts... or enthusiasts

[GopherDaGold]

I know there is a forum dedicated to antique clocks but there's as much action over there as a covid-era Hobby Lobby.
I bought this clock on Sunday, 11/29/20 at a rural antique store.
It is a 3-hole New Haven mahogany wall clock and measures 38" tall. It was manufactured between 1880-1890, keeps perfect time and chimes beautifully. New Haven label on the back is slightly faded but intact. Nary a scratch or chip to be found. Movement and hardware, (other than the winding key) appear to be original.
I paid $165.00 for this clock and I think I got a bargain.
What say you? (sorry for sideways photos)

 

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[bradyboy]

looks like its been refinished, or modern copy?
not seeing patina i would expect -just saying
would like to see the construction of the back and guts
of course IMO
Brady

 

[Mudflap]

Neat looking clock. Made in Traverse City, MI so probably a reproduction.

 

[GibH]

5 digit zip codes went into effect in 1963, so later than that.

 

[tamrock]

I'm not sure what it's high end price would be, but its very presentable and running as it should, I think you did good. Period clocks I find cheap are in need of extensive and expensive repairs, like all the old projects I've picked up. Doubt I'll ever put the money into any of them. I just bought them because they were priced cheap and I've always been a sucker for wanting things that are called old fashion.

 

[claypile]

I've always been a sucker for wanting things that are called old fashion.

I also want old fashion items. I wish I have.

 

[ecmo]

Beautiful clock you have there, I would love to have it myself as I love those old clocks. Have 7 now. Many things folks collect that have dropped in value since 2008, coke trays, Vaseline glass, carnival glass, more common ordinary wristwatches, and yes sadly antique clocks.

I have 3 different books of clocks price guides from the 90s and done a quick thumb through search for yours, positive I had seen 1 or 2 in them many times in the past, notta. That case looks so much like a Vienna or Austrian regulator, was shocked when you said New Haven. No it has not been refinished, I have stared at literally 100s of old clocks in shops. Nice piece, hope you enjoy.

 

[pepperj]

" It was manufactured between 1880-1890,"

Was this the antique store description or your initial thought on the age.
If it was the store's write up/claim I would be asking for a discount on the that the clock isn't any where that age.
If you just bought it for it's look/cool factor it doesn't matter.
But if you were to resell-it would.
Never cared for the claims of something being something and it wasn't.

 

[GibH]

It should be fairly easy to date. Check and see if it has a Hermle movement, then look up the date code. I'd guess it is from the 70's.

An original antique would have a New Haven movement.