Brewster & Ingrahams 8-day steeple clock.

Brewster & Ingrahams 8-day steeple clock. Elisha Brewster and Elias and Andrew Ingraham formed a partnership in Bristol, Connecticut in 1843. Around 1844 they produced the first run of the design originated by Ingraham and called the 'sharp gothic' or 'steeple' clock. In 1848, they also established a New York City office. It was Elias Ingraham who originated the design now referred to as a "steeple clock" (or more correctly a sharp gothic). They maintained a large export business to England--shipping as many as 30,000 clocks annually. This sturdy example of their work includes the original brass springs and an etched glass on the lower door (see photograph). The gold color that appears in our picture is actually the brass gong base inside the clock that is showing through the etching. The eight-day movement has been thoroughly cleaned and adjusted for good operation. The tips of the cone finials have been reduced in length somewhat- although not distractingly. On the painted dial is the faint outlines of the original inscription for the Brewster and Ingrahams firm (see photograph). Other than the pendulum 'bob', this is a completely original clock that should appeal to purist collectors and anyone who likes the sharp gothic design. Height: 20 in. (50.80 cm) Depth: 4 in. (10.16 cm) Width: 10 in. (25.40 cm) Weight: 7