C.1904, William L. Gilbert Clock Co., "Bellwood", 8-day time & strike mantel clock on 6 bells.

C.1904, William L. Gilbert Clock Co., "Bellwood", 8-day time & strike mantel clock on 6 bells. The Gilbert literature calls this a "Chime" clock, but let me assure you it simply strikes on chords, it does NOT chime every 15 minutes as the you would expect. Their catalog states: "This clock is fitted with our new Chime Strike, hour and half hour, entirely different from anything ... on this order. Chimes are sounded on five separate cup gongs, each having a rich, distinct tone and harmonizing together eight different ways, never twice alike, commanding instant attention each time it rings." The black painted case is in pretty good condition with an old replaced left foot; you will need to find a matching foot. The applied metal ornaments look to have their original finish. Above information comes from Tran Duy Ly's book titled Gilbert Clocks , page 106. Height 15 inches