018-C-1191

UNKNOWN MANUFACTURE TRANSITION CLOCK
INDEX # : 018-C-1191

circa: 1820-1835

CLOCK STYLE Shelf Clock

CLOCK NAME N/A

MANUFACTURE Unknown (Possibly Jerome and Darrow)

CASE MODEL # N/A

MOVEMENT TYPE

Type 5.111, Wood movement, weight driven, 30-hour, T&S, hour strike on bell. Movement maker believed to be Jerome and Darrow. Back plate of movement serves as part of the back of case.

CASE SIZE & CONSTRUCTION

Base = 16 ½", Height = 28 ¾", Depth = 4"

LABEL INFORMATION No label - Original paper label missing, part of backboard is covered with an old newspaper, but unable to determine the date.

DIAL INFORMATION

Original 11 1/2" x 12"" wood dial, white painted background with floral spandrels and center, gilt borders around spandrels. Black Arabic numerals. Dial glass appears to be original and is 11" x 11" and secured in place with putty. Dial has a 10" chapter ring.

MISC. FEATURES

Reverse glass painting is an early reproduction, and is 11" x 7 1/4" . Tablet is secured in place with two wood strips. Case has claw front feet. Quarter columns on both sides of case are 20 3/4" in length.

ACQUIRED FROM Antique auction at "Klienfelter's Auction House" in Lebanon, PA..

CONDITION WHEN ACQUIRED Not running, case in good condition.

RESTORATION December 1991 - Cleaned movement, set clock to running.

HISTORICAL DATA Movement made by Jerome and Darrow. Case may also be made by them, or by maker that purchased their movements.

REFERENCES 1. "NAWCC Bulletin #208 - Wood Movement Identification", figure 53.

NOTES N/A

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CLOCK STYLE	Shelf Clock
CLOCK NAME	N/A
MANUFACTURE	Unknown (Possibly Jerome and Darrow)
CASE MODEL #	N/A
MOVEMENT TYPE	Type 5.111, Wood movement, weight driven, 30-hour, T&S, hour strike on bell. Movement maker believed to be Jerome and Darrow. Back plate of movement serves as part of the back of case.
CASE SIZE & CONSTRUCTION	Base = 16 ½", Height = 28 ¾", Depth = 4"
LABEL INFORMATION	No label - Original paper label missing, part of backboard is covered with an old newspaper, but unable to determine the date.
DIAL INFORMATION	Original 11 1/2" x 12"" wood dial, white painted background with floral spandrels and center, gilt borders around spandrels. Black Arabic numerals. Dial glass appears to be original and is 11" x 11" and secured in place with putty. Dial has a 10" chapter ring.
MISC. FEATURES	Reverse glass painting is an early reproduction, and is 11" x 7 1/4" . Tablet is secured in place with two wood strips. Case has claw front feet. Quarter columns on both sides of case are 20 3/4" in length.
ACQUIRED FROM	Antique auction at "Klienfelter's Auction House" in Lebanon, PA..
CONDITION WHEN ACQUIRED	Not running, case in good condition.
RESTORATION	December 1991 - Cleaned movement, set clock to running.
HISTORICAL DATA	Movement made by Jerome and Darrow. Case may also be made by them, or by maker that purchased their movements.
REFERENCES	1. "NAWCC Bulletin #208 - Wood Movement Identification", figure 53.
NOTES	N/A