8-day steeple clock with etched pattern on lower door glass.
Merritt W. Atkins was born in 1824 and with his son Thomas manufactured carpenter's levels. He affiliated with several partners during his clock making career-notably in 1840 with Henry H. Porter. The firm dissolved in 1856. The steeple clocks that they produced were known for their solid construction and good running qualities. This nice example includes an original painted dial (with touch-ups) and original hands. The case veneer is tight and has bold grain pattern and highlights. The etched lower door glass (often found on steeple and beehive clocks) is in the lyre (music symbol) pattern and is a later replacement. The eight-day brass movement has been professionally cleaned and runs well, striking the hours on a coil gong. On most steeple clocks with pointed finial tips, the ends have been snapped off. This one retains its finials as original with just one tiny chip off the tip on the left side. The top door glass is also old and original to the case. Atkins steeple clocks are not easy to find and this one will look good on anyone's shelf or mantle. Compare our prices with comparable quality clocks on the internet and we feel sure you'll buy from OLD TIMERS. Height: 20 in. (50.80 cm) Depth: 4 in. (10.16 cm) Width: 10 in. (25.40 cm) Weight: 6
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