Antique American Clocks                      January 2021

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155.     $800

Chauncey Jerome miniature keyhole wall clock, ca. 1841-1845.  Chauncey Jerome made these clocks under his own name, likely when he had clock factories in Bristol and New Haven; most have a New Haven label.  Unfortunately, this one has no label at all.  The case is 16 inches tall, grain-painted to resemble rosewood.  Both glasses are old, the tablet original and this is the only example (of the four others that I can find) that has a floral image rather than a gilt decoration. The painted dial is also likely original, with period hands.  The 8-day, time-only brass movement is not signed.  It is running without problem.  Three of the sales that I could find were in 2016 for $1400, $800, and $2300.  $800-$1600.

 Thanks to Mike Bailey for pointing out that this clock holds an 8-day movement, not a one day (which was also used in this model).

A collector has kindly provided me with picture of the label from his clock, which can be printed and pasted into this clock if you like.  While I do not like copied labels (they can fool me), I understand the reasons for wanting to add a label to this clock.  The winning bidder is welcome to contact me for the image.