C.1866, Gilbert Mfg. Co., Calendar Steeple, G. B. Owen Patent, in excellent original condition.
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23 October 2024
This is a very uncommon calendar clock, and at the same time, this one is in exceptional condition. Owen printed the 1-31 numbers on a large ring, 7.25" in diameter, which mounts behind the dial plate and is advanced once each day by a mechanism on the hour pipe of the main movement. This clock has 2 excellent labels, Gilbert brand label, plus the calendar label behind the door. For details, see Tran Duy Ly's book, Calendar Clocks, pages 101-2, showing both this model and the calendar, plus a copy of the original patent drawing. Gilbert Mfg was only in business from 1866-71 when the factory burned, after which they reorganized as the William L. Gilbert Clock Co. Sure to attract attention. Height 17.5 inches
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C.1866, Gilbert Mfg. Co., Calendar Steeple, G. B. Owen Patent, in excellent original condition. This is a very uncommon calendar clock, and at the same time, this one is in exceptional condition. Owen printed the 1-31 numbers on a large ring, 7.25" in diameter, which mounts behind the dial plate and is advanced once each day by a mechanism on the hour pipe of the main movement. This clock has 2 excellent labels, Gilbert brand label, plus the calendar label behind the door. For details, see Tran Duy Ly's book, Calendar Clocks, pages 101-2, showing both this model and the calendar, plus a copy of the original patent drawing. Gilbert Mfg was only in business from 1866-71 when the factory burned, after which they reorganized as the William L. Gilbert Clock Co. Sure to attract attention. Height 17.5 inches
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