199. $2000
William E. Hadlock wall time piece, ca. 1880. Although
this clock can be readily identified as a Hadlock product, the absence of a die-stamp on the movement or a label leaves us guessing
as to when it was made by Hadlock or his associates in a business primarily focused on chronometers from 1874 until his death in 1915. Indeed, the company continued until at least 1924. It is likely this clock was made early in his career, judging by the 1870’s
style tablet. The 38-inch black walnut case has an old, clean and polished finish; note the presence of the crest and base finial. The inside back wall and the back of the crest are stamped “103”. Both glasses are likely original, with the tablet rebacked. I believe the metal dial has been repainted; the hands are modern and proper replacements. The brass plate movement is die-stamped
‘patent applied for’; the spring is enclosed in a brass barrel. It will run for a while but stops easily and will need attention. The pendulum stick and bob look original. As noted, no label. There are three sales that I can find over the last 24 years
on the Antique Clocks Identification and Price Guide and LiveAuctioneers; one had a substituted New Haven movement, so we can discount
that. The most recent sale was at Schmitt Horan in 2020 for $2200, and it was missing its crest. $2000–$2500.
Antique American Clocks JANUARY 2024
