Antique American Clocks                      January 2021

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236.    $50

Gilbert Clock Co. "Turret", ca. 1881.  This 19.5-inch walnut case lacks some of the details shown on page 301 of Ly’s book on Gilbert clocks; specifically, it has an incomplete crest and is missing the proper finials.  There is no label on the case but the 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed Gilbert and is running and striking on a wire gong.  The door glass is old but not original and the glossy paper dial is worn with the numbering touched up.  $50-$100.

Thanks to Dale Beske for identifying this clock.

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