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DRGM translates to German Reich Registered Design and I'm guessing 417991 is the serial number, just like other clocks have. I am unsure of the date this was made but it is likely 1860s to 1880s. This is a great antique clock that many collectors would love to have, because of its precise movement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The product information label lists the Grandfather Clock model number and serial number. The Grandfather Clock model number and serial number are essential for obtaining parts or service. The product information label may be located in several locations: outside the shipping carton, back of door, back of the Grandfather Clock, top of the Grandfather Clock, inside the top back corner of the Grandfather Clock, or inside the Grandfather Clock above the back of the dial. For easy reference in the future, take a moment to record these numbers. BASIC OPERATION OF A GRANDFATHER CLOCK At the heart of every Grandfather Clock is the movement. The movement controls the hour strike, time keeping, and chime. The pendulum and weights are critical components to operation of the Grandfather Clock movement. The pendulum provides the ability to regulate and adjust the time keeping. As described within these instructions, adjustments to the pendulum to achieve accurate time keeping is easily accomplished. The three weights provide power to the hour strike (left weight), time (center weight), and chime melody (right weight). Without these weights, the Grandfather Clock would not operate. Each weight is different and must be properly hung from the movement (left, center, right) to ensure proper operation. Weights are hung from the movement by a cable or chain. The weights must be raised at least every 7 days or the Grandfather Clock will stop. Raising cable driven weights is accomplished through use of a crank. Raising chain driven weights is accomplished by pulling down on the loose end of the chain. The strike and chime sounds are made by a series of hammers hitting various length rods. Each rod makes a different sound when hit by a hammer. Specific chime melodies are achieved by controlling the sequence that each hammer hits a corresponding rod. TABLE OF CONTENTS Grandfather CLOCKS WITH CABLE MOVEMENTS Setting Up Your Grandfather Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Leveling Your Grandfather Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hanging Pendulum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Hanging Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting Moon Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Setting Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Starting Grandfather Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 GENERAL INFORMATION Product Information Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Moving Your Grandfather Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing / Removing Top Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Raising Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Regulating Timekeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Automatic Night-Time Silencing Option . . . . . . . . . . .13 Chime Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 TROUBLE SHOOTING Difficulty Turning The Moon Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Grandfather Clock Does Not Chime At Proper Time . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Grandfather Clock Does Not Strike The Correct Hour . . . . . . . . . . 17 Grandfather Clock Will Not Chime or Strike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chimes Have The Incorrect Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Weights Do Not Drop At The Same Level. . . . . . . . . . .20
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The lunar cycle is 29 1/2 days as indicated on your clock dial. These are not the days of the month, but of the lunar cycle. _________________________________
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The serial number record data shows the sale date of a given serial number. Prior to 1910 inventory control was not optimized and finished clocks remained in company inventory for years. The dates above show the average sale date for a given serial number. Specific clock sale dates may vary significantly. The serial number record data shows the sale date of a given serial number. Prior to 1910 inventory control was not optimized and finished clocks remained in company inventory for years. The dates above show the average sale date for a given serial number. Specific clock sale dates may vary significantly.
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