Thread: Sessions clock

Surely there is some one in your area such as an antique dealer, or horologist, who would be able to help.

G'Day Idubia,
This might help.

Antique Sessions Dulciana mantle Clock from 1928 made in Forestville, Connecticut Mantel

Ravlord

I have a mantle Sessions from about 1915 and the paper instructions look in about the same condition. I think it is almost impossible to date a Sessions exactly, because clock makers purchased the movements in quantity, and then made the cabinets. This means the movement could have been years old before being sold as a clock. They are a great clock, and mine runs as good as the day it was made, but has been to the repair shop twice the last forty six years.

We know its age roughly as it was a wedding present in that year as a new clock.

Just a thought Idubia. The link that Ravlord put up states that it's a Feb.1928 vintage clock, and on the inside of the rear door is a label with what looks like "28 2" stamped on it. From the picture of yours, I thought I could make out "27 12" done with similar font, so maybe yours is Dec.1927.??

Found this too;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessions_Clock

This is not a bad read either;
http://www.discoverclocks.com/sessions_clock.html

I went searching through my old files and found the instructions for my Sessions clock. I had typed this out faithfully many years back, and thought I'd put it up here in case anyone reading up about Sessions might be looking for same.

SESSIONS CLOCK No. 288
TEMPUS FUGIT

An eight day – half hour strike – Cathedral gong – turn back

Directions for striking

In order to make the clock strike the hour desired, turn the long hand up to the twelve and allow the clock to strike. Then turn back to nine and forward again, to twelve. Continue in this way, until the clock strikes correctly.

The pendulum, ball & key are fastened to the bottom of the clock.

To Regulate

Should it be desired to have the clock run faster, place the small end of the key on the abor at the twelve, and turn the top of the key to the left toward “F”. To run the clock slower, turn the top of the key toward “S”.

Garantee

The Sessions Clock Co. garantees this clock to be free from defects of material or workmanship. Should any appear, the clock will be put into first class shape or replaced.

Session Clocks

Dependable as time itself