93.              $100

Chauncey Boardman with J.A. Wells steeple fusee, 1848-1850.  The patent date of 1847 on the fusee movement indicates this was made between then and 1850, when Boardman was forced into bankruptcy by the Connecticut Protective Clock Co., an organization created to prevent him from selling movements at a discount to retailers in New York City.  His formal association with his son-in-law Wells was from 1832-1843; interestingly, this label still notes his association with Wells (who is also on the fusee patent).   The 20-inch case is veneered in mahogany with a clean, polished finish; there are two period/original glasses with a well-preserved frosted Fenn tablet and image.  The metal dial has the original paint with flaking at the mounts, the hands are period and proper.  The brass time-and-strike 30-hour double fusee movement is signed ‘C. Boardman’ and is running and striking.  There is a good label inside.  $100–$200.