173.         $750

Welch, Spring & Co. “Regulator No. 5”, ca. 1874.  A 52-inch walnut case with an old finish and two original glasses.  This is a very early model that lacks the side glasses found on later versions. The finials are correct, complete, and original; the painted metal dial may be an old repaint and the hands are later Welch (Sessions) hands.  The 8-day double-wind, time-only, weight-driven movement is marked “Welch, Spring & Co., Bristol Conn” and is one of several movements found in this model.  It lacks a seconds bit.  The clock is not running and the movement will need cleaning at a minimum, perhaps more.  The brass weights are proper, as is the pendulum stick and large brass bob.  There is a Welch, Spring & Co beat scale at the bottom and the interior is covered in worn black flock.  No label.  A rare early model in very original condition.  $750–$1500.