C.1880, "Gale Drop Calendar No. 1" 8-day time
and strike, as manufactured by Welch, with D. J. Gale patent astronomical calendar, and in excellent original condition. This clock retains its original paint-on-metal dial used on the model 1. The unique aspect of this one is that is made for sale in another part of the world so the times for sunrise and sunset have been omitted from the inside of the annual calendar at the bottom; it simply shows the day of the month at the end of every 7 days starting with January 2nd. A standard chart or almanac for the region in which the clock was used, could be quickly referred to for the actual sunrise time. Noteworthy is the original tablet, and glued on the reverse of the tablet the original directions in Mint condition, and also a good Welch label, protected under plastic. Height 30 inches
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