Hanson Grandfather Clock

By Elesa, 23 October, 2011

Description

Had envelope of papers inside, letter from Hanson Clock MFG. Co., no dates but letter has phone# on it for Hanson Mfg & it is only a 5 digit phone #, Letter says, manufactured by Swedish cabinet makers who mostly learned in Sweden & migrated to America, letter says it is made of Honduras Mahogany Wood & the movement that is in the clock was imported movement made by clock makers of Europe, letter says dial is made of etched bronze. The side panel windows have decorative wood covering screens that are worn & torn with age. It wasnt working when we discovered it in the attic of this old home so we took it to a clock repairman, he believed it was a Brittish clock with a value of app $3800. I would like to know how old it is, or where to look on it for a sign of how old it is, if it is a Brittish clock, should the screens that are torn be replaced, & its value. And after cleaning & replacing 7 bushings the clock works beautifully.

Re: Hanson Grandfather Clock

Stamped date on back but difficult to read, may be 1932 or 1952

Re: Hanson Grandfather Clock

Hanson is an American company, was located in Rockford, Illinois. The movements were generally imported from Germany . Most like this one date from the second quarter of the 20th century. At auction they sell for under $1000.

Re: Hanson Grandfather Clock

I have the exact same clock, handed down from my grandparents. I also have had some of the mechanicals replaced and the screens on the sides replaces with glass to keep dust out. It runs excellent with a few nicks here and there still having the original finish. Like above I have paperwork but no dates. Just a number stamp of 315 on the clocks inside door. I am looking to sell but not for under $1000.00. It must certainly be worth more then that.

Re: Hanson Grandfather Clock

I have the same clock--but it has no weights.

Please could you tell me the weights on your clock?

Thank you!

Re: Hanson Grandfather Clock

I have the same clock. The people that have you comments don’t know what they are talking about. O have the paperwork that came with the clock. The clock was made in 1949, I have the paper that’s was inside the clock, and I know that the clock cost way more than $1000.00 in 1950 when mine was Purchased !!! I also know from paperwork that the insid was not British made. The clock time piece was made in Germany or England . I have many pictures of the clock and the documentation, I can send you.
The Hanson Company made 1000’s of clocks, but that say that made a lot of the clocks you and I have. They were very expensive back in the late 40’s and 50’s.
If you want to see my pictures, send me an email.
Thank you, and good idea to keep the clock. It is a nice one worth alt of money.