Antique American Clocks January 2021
56. $450
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co. “Pillared Farmer”, 1869-1877. This model is also called “Old
Farmer’s No. 10” to distinguish it from the original No. 10 Farmer’s, and the slightly later “New No. 10 Farmer’s”. Although
they share the same basic structure, they do not look alike. This one is the rarest of the group and was never listed in a catalog
(Joel Warren, Ithaca’s Clock Makers, 2019). It stands 21.5 inches tall in a walnut case with a new finish. Both glasses
are new old glass, the black paper dials are also a recent replacement, and the gold hands are painted, not brass. This clock
likely came with white paper dials and black hands. The backboard is hinged. The 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed
EN Welch and is running and striking on a wire gong. The nickel pendulum bob and linkage are correct. The calendar movement
is not working and will need more than a jiggle to get it working properly; the calendar date will advance when it is in the mood. Nonetheless, an uncommon clock. Only one example in the Antique Clocks Price Guide, selling for $350 in 2014 at RO Schmitt’s. $450-$600.