Antique American Clocks                      January 2021

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205.    $100

Chauncey Goodrich iron case MOP, 1852-?  Goodrich trained with Joseph Ives and worked with Birge and later Samuel Smith in Smith & Goodrich; he worked on his own after 1852.  There is excellent retention of the gilt decorations and mother-of-pearl flowers on this 15-inch iron case; note the small pieces of MOP along the top edge and borders on the base section. The painted dial has been touched up but may otherwise be original, with Goodrich’s signature and location (Forestville CT). There is no glass in the bezel and the minute hand is mismatched.  The 30-hour brass movement is unsigned and dirty, and the strike side spring has knocked a gear pinion out of place and will not wind tight – it will need work.  The time side is working, with coaxing.  Unfortunately, no label.  A nice example, nonetheless.  $100-$200.

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