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hi the clock i have has no makers name,but a mark it looks like two bulls on rear legs front legs resting on clock face.i would be gratefull if you could advise maker.thank you martin.

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I think it is two dogs or two elephants- not bulls.

@1910  logo belongs to Jahresuhrenfabrik (Year Clock Factory) Triberg (Black Forest), Germany  

firm began in 1881 till WW1 in 1914
company was first succesful producer of 400 day clocks in 1882


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PS :It's two elephants. First registered in 1902 but not used on their 400-Day clocks until 1925. Found on most of those made from 1925 until 1939.

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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