238. $50
JC Brown round gothic, 1845-1856. The label
has suffered serious losses and the movement is not signed in this 19-inch beehive, but I believe the maker is JC Brown, based on
the partial label. The mahogany veneer has an old finish and is a bit dull; the glasses are original with a nicely preserved
tablet. The dial is glossy paper with some staining around the mainstem, the hands are new old stock and improper for this clock. The brass 8-day time-and-strike movement is unsigned, as noted; it is running and striking on a wire gong. Despite the paper
dial, improper hands, and partial label, this clock is collectable for the colorful and nearly complete tablet. A coat of wax
would help the finish. $50–$150.
Antique American Clocks JANUARY 2025