Who was Erhard Junghans?
Who was Erhard Junghans?
Erhard Junghans (1823-70) originally followed in his father’s footsteps working as a designer in an Schramberg porcelain factory in the Black Forest. By 1861, Erhard Junghans had set aside capital to start his own business producing accessories for clocks and subsequently complete clocks.
Why buy from Gebr Junghans Uhrenfabrik?
We bring collectors and buyers together. Always the highest quality antique clocks available; fabulous antique automatic musical instruments. Gebr Junghans Uhrenfabrik was established by Erhard Junghans with Franz Xaver in 1861 in the Black Forest, making parts for clocks.
What is the history of the Junghans brand?
Following the registration as early as 1877 of the first factory trademark, “eagle with flag”, the JUNGHANS trademark, a clock cogwheel fashioned into a eight-pointed star, became the brand symbol in 1890. Three years later, the millionth timepiece was produced.
When did Junghans start making clocks?
After Erhard’s death in 1870, the company was run by his sons Arthur and Erhard Jr.In 1866 the Junghans brand was established and by 1870 they were producing 100 clocks per day. In 1870 Arthur Junghans, son of the founder took over and the company went ahead rapidly.
