Antique American Clocks January 2020
310. $60
New Haven Clock Co. “Round Gothic”, ca. 1855. This beehive stands 18.5 inches tall with
what looks like rosewood veneer under an alligatored finish. The veneer is remarkably good all around, including the bezels,
but the gunk detracts considerably. The decalcomania tablet has suffered significant losses but shows a man standing by a lake
and large rock. There is a painted dial with some in-painting, two old hands, the minute hand being a too-long replacement;
the dial glass is also a replacement. The movement is unsigned, 8-day duration I believe, striking the hours on a wire gong. There is also an alarm, not tested. A dark green label indicating the maker. $60-$120.