C.1905, Waltham Clock Co., "Regulator No. 14", in dark oak with special detached gravity escapement and 3 jar mercury pendulum.
The case is missing the top crest, a simple curved molding with carved insert; the top molding has a shadow and 2 empty holes where the crest was. This particular clock hung at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington D.C; the observatory is one of the oldest scientific agencies in the States, established in 1830. The Observatory info painted on the glass has been restored, and for the person who buys the clock we will obtain a letter from the consignor certifying that he had the painting restored because it was coming off, and that his artist matched the colors and pattern as close as possible. Waltham copied a German concept on this movement, in that the verge is a normal Graham style deadbeat, with the addition of an adjustable saddle and weight, and the crutch rides against one side of the pendulum rod, held there by gravity. Door latch, beat scale, pulleys, dial and pendulum original. An outstanding time-keeper, in good running order. Height 69 inches
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