Antique American Clocks                      July 2020

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96.      $400

E.N. Welch “Arditi”, 1884-1893.  This calendar clock used Daniel Gale’s last calendar patent (1885, as stamped on the calendar movement) and was manufactured almost entirely by Welch.  Just over 27 inches tall in walnut with an old clean finish and old if not the original paper dials.  The time hands may be substitutes, but the calendar hands appear to be original.  The door glass is also original, held in with putty.  There are instructions inside and labels on the back; the movement is signed Welch and is running and striking on the hours and half-hours.  The calendar is advancing. A very nice example, particularly if you like originality.  Horton’s sold a couple of these in the last few years for around $450.  $400-$500.

 

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