160.          $400  

Welch, Spring & Co. “Round Head No. 4”, ca. 1880.  A 32-inch rosewood case with grain-painted rosewood on the bezels; the base is original.  Both glasses appear to be original, with the original putty around the dial glass.  The time dial holds old paint with touch-up; the time hands are proper/original, while the weekday indicator is probably a replacement.  The lower paper dial is toned with the proper Welch hands.  The 8-day, time-only movement is signed EN Welch and is running and striking on a wire gong and the calendar hands are advancing.  A good black and gold label inside as well as a BB Lewis Perpetual Calendar label on the back of the calendar door.  A nice example.  AAC sold a similar example in 2024 for $478.  $400–$500.