213.     $150

Gilbert Clock Co. “Bishop” ca. 1897.  An unusual carved and pressed wood clock, 20.5 inches tall and 19 inches across.  All ornaments and details appear to be present; the oak case has been refinished.  The paper dial has yellowed and there is no bezel; I don’t believe there is supposed to be one, based on the catalog illustration (page 185 of Ly’s Gilbert Clocks); I can’t find any sales examples either.  The movement is signed, running 8-days, time-and-strike on a standing cathedral gong on the hours and half-hours.  There is an alarm ring on the dial but no alarm arm on the movement and no alarm mechanism in the case, and it doesn’t appear there ever was.  I suspect the dial has been changed, as have the hands. Part of a label on the back.  With no sales records, I think $150 is a good place to start on price.  $150-$250.