Antique American Clocks                      January 2021

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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.

 

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