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167.              $200

Wm. L. Gilbert hollow column, ca. 1850. Gilbert worked with more people than you can shake a stick at, constantly forming and reforming partnerships and businesses. Here he is on his own, probably until about 1857.  Note the similarity between this clock and the hollow column from his preceding company (#166).  The case is 28 inches tall with good mahogany veneer all around, including the columns.  There are a few chips on edges.  The two glasses are original as is the mirror; all have the original putty in place.  The bottom tablet has been repainted in the door, not quite up to par, however; it could be repainted for a big improvement.  The contoured metal dial is an old repaint and is now faded and yellowed.  The hands are period.  The 30-hour time-and-strike brass movement is running and striking a wire gong, driven by two proper and possibly original 2.5-lb cylindrical weights.  The movement is die-stamped “Wm L Gilbert, Winchester CT, U.S.A.”  The upper interior is painted green and there is a very darkened and tattered paper label in the lower section.   This clock sold in 2018 for $475.  $200–$400.

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Antique American Clocks                     JANUARY 2025

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