172.          $1000

Atkins Clock Co. “30-Day Extra”, ca. 1875.  A 55-inch case veneered in rosewood; the dial bezel is grain-painted and has faded to a grey color also seen on the sides, and may have occurred after the case was refinished.  The case style closely resembles that described in Gregory & King, The Clocks of Irenus Atkins, pages 58-61 #226.  Both glasses are old/period but likely replacements.  The 18-inch dial was probably repainted long ago and has greyed and faded, with scattered chipping; some of the numbering has been strengthened.  The hands are as shown in the cited reference, although the seconds bit is a replacement.  It holds a 30-day time-only movement (Type D, see Gregory & King, The Clocks of Irenus Atkins, pages 58-61) driven by two painted 8.5-lb lead weights and is running nicely; the weights are not original.  The pendulum stick has been broken above the bob and repaired, there also is a repair at the crutch insertion point.  The bob is original.  The doors do not latch shut although the latches work.  AAC sold a similar example in 2023 for $1400.  $1000-$1500.