Wm. Gilbert Clock Co. “General”,ca. 1891.  The refinished oak case is 29 inches tall with lots of incising, carvings, and appliques.  The door glass is a modern replacement with the correct stencil, but the word ‘National’ applies to a National Calendar Clock Co. clock that was made by Gilbert and used this glass.  I suppose you could scrape off the lettering with a razor blade.  The dial is old, unsigned paper, the hands are correct.  The 8-day, time and half-hour strike movement is signed and running, striking on the Gilbert cathedral gong; there is an alarm hooked up but not tested.  Use your cell phone or Alexa if you need an alarm.  There is a high-end Gilbert pendulum included and a label on the back.  Ly, Gilbert Clocks page 329.  One sold at Conestoga Auction Co. in January for $160.  $250-$500.

Antique American Clocks                           July 2022