30.                   $750

E.C. Brewster & Co. patented round top with J. Ives tin plate movement, 1861.  Most of the examples of this clock, with the “tin plate movement” designed by Joseph Ives in about 1859, were marketed by Elias Ingraham, with a smattering by Noah L. Brewster, Elias C. Brewster’s son, who was in business from 1861–1862.  This is the only example I can find where the marketer is E.C. Brewster & Co., Brewster’s last business, from 1860–1861.   The movement was designed and patented by Ives (when he was 78 years old) as a way to use tin for movements, which was less expensive than brass (see Ly, American Clocks, Vol. 3, page 108).  Because Ives incorporated his rolling pinions and an unusual escape wheel, it was costly and difficult to manufacture and did not gain much use.  Brewster patented the case (see the bottom of the label inside); it is 18 inches tall with mahogany veneer and an old and patinated finish.  Both glasses are original, the dial glass in a brass bezel and the lower tablet in a wood bezel.  The tablet of an eagle with an American shield is faded with lifting and losses.  The dial holds the original paint with lots of touch-up; note the open center section to see the unusual movement.  The hands are period and may be original.  The movement is not signed that I can see, but I did not remove it from the case; there is no question who made it.  It is running and striking, a bit sluggish on the strike.  A good label inside with some losses.  The most recent sale of a clock with this movement was in 2018 at Cottone’s for $850; it was marketed by Ingraham.  $750–$1500.