Dating Antique Clocks Using Serial Numbers
Not all clocks have serial numbers marked on them. As a matter of fact, most clocks don't. However, there are a handfull of well known clock manufacturers that used serial numbers to designate the sequence of their clock production. If a clock has a serial number it is usually stamped on the back plate of the movement.
Listed below are manufacturers that used serial numbers. If you can find a serial number on your clock, you may be able to find the year in which it was made by . Click on the link to see the dating charts.