Hardingklokker

Hardingklokker is a Norwegian term that translates to “Harding clocks.” The expression is not a standard or widely recognized category in horology, and it does not denote a specific design or mechanism in major reference works. In Norwegian usage, klokker can refer to timekeeping devices and, in some contexts, to bells, so Hardingklokker is most likely a phrase built around a proper noun—typically a surname or a place name—rather than a formal clock category.

In usage, the term may appear in historical inventories, genealogical records, or regional catalogs where clocks are linked to a person named Harding or to a locality named Harding. Because Harding is a common surname, some references may indicate a maker or owner rather than a distinct style. Alternatively, the term could reflect a local or informal designation that varies by region, which means that its precise meaning can be highly context-dependent.

Due to the ambiguity, there is no single design, mechanism, or period universally associated with hardingklokker. If you have a specific clock, maker, date, or regional context in mind, those details are essential to determine whether the term refers to a maker’s mark, a collection, or a regional naming convention.

See also: Clocks, Horology, Norwegian clockmaking, Harding (disambiguation).