#49 • New Haven Clock Company Oak Gingerbread Shelf Clock

Part of Clocks, Instruments and Antiques Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $30.00

Status: Sold

New Haven Clock Company oak gingerbread-style shelf clock, identified by the partial maker's label remaining inside the case reading "8 Day Movement, Striking, The New Haven [Clock Co.]," set in a case with a scroll-carved crest, shell and foliate motifs, and shaped side pilasters above a molded, carved base. The clock features its original glass door tablet, gilt-decorated with an architectural cottage scene and foliate scrollwork, and the round brass bezel holds a white paper dial with black Roman numerals, a decorative pierced center rosette, and black spade hands. Inside, the eight-day time-and-strike movement is visible with its brass bell, pierced brass pendulum bob, and wire gong coil, and the clock is accompanied by a winding key stamped "3.25." Condition shows typical wear for its age, including a worn and partially missing maker's label, light spotting to the dial, tarnishing to the brass bezel and bell, and surface wear to the oak case consistent with long use. This clock as been finely restored with repaired frame around the glass panel. The movement is in very good condition, key turns accordingly, chimes on the hour and half hour with an additional working alarm bell. Please note that the key does not fit the alarm knob but does fit both on the dial. Dimensions: 14"W X 23"H