‘Leaf’ Clock

Hildebrand Clock no. 306, 1870 (MC0211)

This clock originally belonged to Erdman Penner of the Niverville, Manitoba, Canada, area, who was probably a descendant of 1870s Mennonite immigrants to Manitoba. It was passed down to his son-in-law, and then to Penner's granddaughter, who put it up for auction in Steinbach, Manitoba, in autumn 2016. The purchaser subsequently resold it in winter 2017. The new owner confirmed that this clock was made by Kornelius Hildebrand (1833-1920).

 

  • Description Thirty-hour wall clock with pendulum and weight-driven movement, made by Kornelius Hildebrand (1833–1920) in Chortiza, Russian Empire (now Ukraine), in 1870, serial number 306. Arched dial with a raised chapter ring is white with no border. Arch has two hand-painted red flowers on a green stem with leaves. Spandrels are individual hand-painted green leaves. Chapter ring is white with black Roman numerals. One hand, broken; alarm function; rope drive; four weights.

  • Mennonite Clock Number MC0211

  • Object Name Hildebrand Clock

  • Serial Number 306

  • Date Created 1870

  • Maker Kornelius Hildebrand (1833–1920)

  • Location Made Chortitza, Chortitza Colony, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)

  • Other Markings 1870 KHDB N 306 (stamped on hour wheel)

  • Movement Type Iron plate

  • Functions Alarm

  • Owner Private Owner

 

Kornelius Hildebrand’s mark is stamped on the hour wheel, underneath the black metal piece.

 
At some point in its history, the ‘Leaf’ clock’s hour hand broke.

At some point in its history, the ‘Leaf’ clock’s hour hand broke.

 

The dial on this clock is not original. It was repainted at some unknown date.