92.      $150

Unknown calendar shelf clock, ca. 1885.  The movement is marked Gilbert but the style is clearly that of several Southern clock retailers who purchased movements from the Wm. Gilbert Clock Co. in the late 1800’s; this would include the Davis Clock Co. in Columbus MS (1880-1906).  Miller and Miller have a picture of this model made by Davis on page 139 of their book, Survey of American Clocks: Calendar Clocks.  The label, normally inside on the back wall, is lost, so we can’t know for sure who made/marketed this example.  The rosewood veneer on the 25-inch case is practically perfect and has a clean glossy finish.  The columns may have been painted at one time, the gilding on the capitals and plinths looks original. Both glasses are old, the tablet is typical of these clocks.  The dial is glossy paper, the hands correct, although likely replacements. The 8-day, time-and-strike spring-driven movement is running enthusiastically and striking on a wire gong; there is a nice pendulum bob.  $150-$225.