42.                   $100

Welch, Spring & Co. “Round Top Drop”, ca. 1874.  This is an early model, made during the partnership of Elisha Welch and Solomon Spring. They merged in 1884.  The rosewood case is 24 inches long with two original glasses and an 11-inch painted dial.  The hands are proper replacements.   There is an unusual 8-day, time-only, unsigned ladder movement; it is running without problem. There is an early white (now yellowed) label inside.  Very much like the Atkins Round Top Drop (#41).  $100-$200.