New Haven Clock Company Miniature “Ogee” Clock with Alarm

This is a desirable 30-hour time, strike, and alarm miniature “Ogee” shelf clock produced in New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1860–1870. The movement and alarm mechanism are original to the case, and the clock can be dated by characteristics of the movement and label.

• Item: AC-9
• Approximate date: ca. 1860–1870
• Dimensions: 18-1/2″ H × 11-1/2″ W × 4″ D
• Price: $350.00
• Case: Rosewood-veneered case
• Movement: Early unmarked Jerome movement with pre-1870 “head and shoulders” escape wheel bridge
• Alarm: Original alarm mechanism
• Label: Label produced by “Benham Steam Printing, New Haven” (J.H. Benham, New Haven, CT, 1850s–1870), predating Benham and Son
• Additional label: Small over-pasted jeweler’s label for C. Harding/Watchmaker, Manchester, VT
• Condition notes: Case has a few small veneer losses; mirror in the door is original; painted dial is original with some strengthening to numerals and surround, retaining a pleasing crazed surface; hands are original
• Service notes: Movement and alarm mechanism have been completely serviced

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