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125.           $200

Jeromes’ & Darrow bronze looking glass, 1828-1834. Chauncey Jerome was an apprentice with Seth Thomas to Eli Terry, but once out on his own he set his own course and invented the “looking glass clock” in 1825, using 30-hour wooden movements from Terry, Boardman (“groaner” movements), and a “thin” movement developed by his brother Noble.  This clock contains the distinctive groaner movement, with the appropriate square weights.  The case is 37 inches tall with the carved pineapple finials and just over 16 inches wide.  The stenciling on the columns and splat appears to be original and is very bright.  The dial glass is original with the original putty; there is a signature on the back of the door from 1875.  The looking glass is a modern replacement.  The door opens from the right and has a latch and key with an ivory escutcheon.  The wooden dial is clean, the hands appropriate, the movement has some replaced gears and is running and striking.  A good label inside.  This model sold well and contributed to the demise of the pillar and scroll.  $200-$300.

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Antique American Clocks                     January 2023

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