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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, CT, ca. 1860-1870).  The movement and alarm mechanism are original to the case.  The clock can be dated by characteristics of the movement and label.




(Item #AC-9)

(18-1/2" H x 11-1/2" W x 4" D)
(ca. 1860-1870)
(Price:  $350.00)

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(bell, gong, and pendulum)

 

The rosewood-veneered case houses an early unmarked Jerome movement with a pre-1870 "head and shoulders" escape wheel bridge.  The clock label was produced by "Benham Steam Printing, New Haven" (J.H. Benham, New Haven, CT (1850s-1870).  This company predates the firm of "Benham and Son" (1870).

There is also a small over-pasted jeweler’s label
(C. Harding/Watchmaker, Manchester, VT).  We could not discover any information on Harding.

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(movement, alarm,
and dial)

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(detail of the dial)

The clock case has a few small veneer losses. Mirror in the door is original. Painted dial is original with some strengthening to the numerals and surround, but it retains a pleasing crazed surface. Hands are original.

The movement and alarm mechanism have been completely serviced.