Antique American Clocks                      January 2020

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7.         $275

Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “No. 11 Octagon”, 1875-1910.  A 21-inch model with a full glass door over a one-piece double-dial, printed paper over zinc.  This clock was designed as an “economy model” as we would say today, “not as handsome as the parlor clock, but answers every purpose of a good time piece.” (The Ithaca Journal, 1875, quoted in Joel Warren’s new book Ithaca’s Clock Makers, page 70).  The case is walnut, stained darkly, with an old finish. The glass is old, possibly original, the hands correct to style.  The 8-day time-and-strike movement is stamped E.N. Welch, made for Ithaca Calendar Clock Co.  The clock is running and striking but the calendar is misbehaving and will need some attention. Note the winding port for the separate alarm at the bottom left of the dial; an alarm was the only upgrade available on this model. These clocks have been selling in the $350-$400 range on eBay when the paper dial is in good condition, as found here. 

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