C.1848, Marine Clock Mfg Co., New Haven, Conn, USA, large octagon time and strike wall clock, mahogany veneer with original dial, hands, movement and super label.

C.1848, Marine Clock Mfg Co., New Haven, Conn, USA, large octagon time and strike wall clock, mahogany veneer with original dial, hands, movement and super label. Condition: there is a piece of veneer missing on the outer side at 4 o'clock. The dial has been re-blacked over original surface by the Dial House [signature is original]. This clock originally had an auxiliary alarm, ringing on the strike bell, all that remains now is the center set wheel. Note this is a single wind, 2-train movement (wind at 9), with large balance and double escape wheel, patented by Charles Kirk. And the small pointer for F/S is absent, easily made. Small hole at 10:30 contains tab for strike synchronization. Ht 12.6" [32cm]