122.     $1000

Atkins Clock Co. “London” ca. 1859-1879.  While most examples of this model contain a standard 8-day spring-driven time-and-strike movement, a few were made with wagon spring or fusee movements; this one contains a fusee movement that runs for 30 days.  The rosewood veneer case is in great shape but a bit grungy and would benefit from a thorough cleaning. The dial glass retains most of the dial surround, the center mirror is old, but I don’t know if it is original; the zinc dial has been repainted.  The fusee movement has two thick brass plates and attached fusee/springs below it, and matches one sold by R.O. Schmitt’s.  The pendulum stick is wood.  The clock is running and striking on the hours on the brass bell.  There is a good green label inside.  I found two sales of a London fusee, both in 2016: Cottone’s for $1500, R.O. Schmitt’s for $1200. $1000-$1500.