ANTIQUE Jerome And CO. 1870S PENDULUM MANTLE CLOCK

This is an unusual clock with perhaps more questions than answers. As far as what it is, it’s a quarter-striking, 8-day clock, apparently by S.B. Jerome and dating to around 1870. It is the only quarter-striking clock I’ve ever seen by S.B. Jerome, which is what leads to the questions, the first of which has to do with the originality of the quarter-striking mechanism. At this point, all I can conclude is that there are no obvious signs that the clock has been altered. Another question is with respect to the originality of the triangular wood elements on the sash below the octagonal-shaped surround for the dial. These spaces were typically occupied by round medallions made of a composite material, sometimes (incorrectly) referred to as gutta percha. There is also a question about the seconds bit (hole visible just below the Roman numeral I on the dial). The position is odd, and there are no markings for the seconds bit. Clearly, markings would not fit well, considering the position of the seconds bit relative to the chapter ring. The tricky thing about the unusual features associated with this clock is that they could easily have been added at a later date.

16.5hx11.lx5.5w

18%

Justin Carriello | (203) 561-6406 | fairfieldcountyconsigns@gmail.com

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Seymour, CT 06483

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Saturday, 7/9, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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