Antique 1851 Chauncey Jerome Patent Brass Clock

Chauncey Jerome (1793–1868) was an American clockmaker in the early 19th century. He made a fortune selling his clocks, and his business grew quickly. However, his company failed in 1856, and he died in poverty. Nevertheless, Jerome had made a historic contribution to his industry when he substituted brass works for wooden works, said to be "the greatest and most far-reaching contribution to the clock industry." He made, and lost, a fortune selling his clocks and was perhaps the most influential and creative person associated with the American clock business during the mid-19th century. In addition he served as a legislator in 1834, a Presidential elector in 1852 and mayor of New Haven from 1854 to 1855. Always humble, of his own life he wrote: "The ticking of a clock is music to me, and although many of my experiences as a business man have been trying and bitter, I have satisfaction of knowing that I have lived the life of an honest man, and have been of some use to my fellow men."

This incredible antique was manufactured Circa 1851, according to the following label dating data (unverified): https://jeromeclockcollector.com/new-haven-labels/. It’s door features “Capitol At Washington”, with an image of the White House.

15" x 4" x 26"

18%

Kat Liu and Kevin Condardo | (917) 409-8412 | Katandkev@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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Stamford, CT 06902

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Saturday, 9/12, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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