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: My mother has quite an odd Omega desk/table clock which she
: purchased at an estate sale some time back for around $1 to $2.
: We recently got to talking about it and I searched and found
: this identical one:

:
: http://www.jackmond.com/_e/Table_Clocks/product/323/Omega_SKU_323.htm

: I called the shop, and the price is $14,500!! Both my mother and my
: hearts skipped several beats... is there ANY way this clock is
: really this valuable? And where might I go to get a reputable
: appraisal?

: Thanks in advance for your help!

: Will

Well, did you ask the shop how long they had the clock? It will be there a long time at that price. The short answer is, no, it is not worth that price -- or it wouldn't be there!

Before getting the clock appraised, what do you intend to do with the clock?
If you intend to sell it, an appraisal won't help you. Ask a watch or jewelry appraiser to buy something at the price they just came up with . . . they will laugh at you.

If you intend to keep it, unless you wish to have it insured, and the insurer requires an appraisal, you don't need an appraisal.

If you want to know what similar clocks sell for, search the internet and watch Ebay. Given excellent condition and if the clock is running, my casual observations of similar Omega clocks would expect this clock to sell for $1,000 - $5,000, but I only dabble in table clocks. Remember, what people offer things for are what they think it is worth, not what it is actually worth! It's actually worth what was paid for it last.

If the clock is not running, and running well, you need to have it serviced and perhaps repaired, which may be upwards of $1,000 (but more likely $100-$200).

Post some photos . . . and let us know what you find out.

Sam