519.     $100

Wm. Gilbert art deco metal case clock, ca. 1925?  This clock is not in Ly’s book on Gilbert clocks and not in the later supplement.  The heavy nickel-plated case is 18.5 inches tall in an art deco, 1920’s style. But I’m not even convinced it started out as a clock.  The case seems to have been designed for something else; the door handle screws into the case.  The door glass is new, and the design on the glass looks more appropriate for a round dial.  The painted metal dial is new as well, and is labeled Gilbert Clocks.  The back of the case is old wood, but no label, inside or out.  The movement is a Gilbert-labeled movement with nickel front plates, 8-day time-and-strike.  It is running and striking with a nice nickel pendulum.  Somebody decorated the gong mount.  If someone knows the story here please let me know. $100-$200.