122.           $100

E.N. Welch Mfg. Co. “Roman”, ca. 1880.  Welch’s “Roman” differs from Ingraham’s “Grecian” only in the decorative bowtie below the dial, suggesting they were both buying from the same case-making company.  Indeed, it is not uncommon to see very similar clocks marketed by competing manufacturers; mirrorside clocks are a good example of multiple companies adopting similar popular styles.  The rosewood and mahogany case has a clean, glossy finish; note the incisings on the bowtie – this is one of two styles Welch used on these clocks.  The dial glass is original, as is the painted metal dial, with some fading, a few chips, and a jeweler’s stamp above the mainstem.  The hands are proper but too small for the dial.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is signed EN Welch Manufacturing Co and is running and striking on a steel bell.  There is also an alarm hooked up (note the alarm ring on the dial) but it was not tested.  There is a dark label on the back.  A rare model – only a couple of examples on LiveAuctioneers, and none on the Antique Clocks Identification and Price Guide.  $100–$250.