C.1853, Atkins, Whiting and Co., Bristol, uncommon gilt gesso over wood case, 30 day wagon spring, time only.

C.1853, Atkins, Whiting and Co., Bristol, uncommon gilt gesso over wood case, 30 day wagon spring, time only. This clock is pictured in Horology Americana, page 164. The gilt case has had some restoration and re-gilding, but is still remarkably complete and bright; note original insert or pendulum cover is intact, but take care not to lose it as it is only loosely latched into the case. This clock employs Ives patent Accelerating Equalizing patent leaf spring in the base of the clock, as pictured in Roberts' book on Ives, page 288; note that this bezel and pan for this clock are from an 8-day iron front of the same period, the dial drilled to fit this movement. This is the same dial in place in the 1972 photo mentioned above. Height 23 inches