94.      $600

Spencer, Hotchkiss & Co. triple decker, 1829-1833.  This group manufactured clocks in Salem Bridge (now Naugatuck) CT with distinctive brass movements; this one is an 8-day time-and-strike repeater.  The case style is one of several used by this group, and I can find several similar examples in the Antique Clocks Price Guide.  This 33.5-inch case has undergone significant restoration including painting/gilding the gesso crest, column capitols and feet; repainting the columns, three new glasses with new period images.  The wooden dial is clean, the hands correct (except the seconds hand). The brass movement is running and striking; the time cord is frayed and needs to be replaced to prevent trouble.  There are square 8-day iron weights and a varnished label inside.  As this is an early clock (pre-1835), restoration is hard to avoid.  At least it looks good!  Horton’s sold this clock two years ago for $1600.  $600-$1200.