73. $100
Atkins Clock Co. “Extra Octagon Top” 1859-1879. A second Extra Octagon Top, this one unusual for the 8-day time-and-alarm movement. The case is 14 inches tall, veneered in
rosewood; the glasses are modern, as is the new dial. The hands are period and correct. The small movement looks like
a 30-hour but I am told is an 8-day, with an intermediate-size spring; the alarm winds at the upper left and strikes on the brass
bell. I think the bell is a replacement for a wire gong (note the shadow on the label). A good label inside. I think
this is a “rescue-clock” that was recognized for its rare movement. $100-$200.
Antique American Clocks July 2022