Antique American Clocks                      July 2020

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208.    $100

New Haven Clock Co. “Elbe” shelf clock, ca. 1883.  This clock is featured on page 315 of Ly’s book on New Haven clocks.  A parlor-quality clock with a multicolor glass and a patented adjustable pendulum ball.  The 24-inch walnut case has an old dark finish with some wear; the four urn finials are correct.  The painted metal dial is a replacement. The signed 8-day time-and-strike movement is running and striking brightly on a nickel bell; the alarm is not hooked up.  A partial label on the back.  $100-$150.

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