C.1864, L. E. Whiting, Saratoga Springs, NY, "Timby Solar Time-Piece". The patent for this hard to find clock was held by Theodore R. Timby, who designed the clock and developed the movement.

C.1864, L. E. Whiting, Saratoga Springs, NY, "Timby Solar Time-Piece". The patent for this hard to find clock was held by Theodore R. Timby, who designed the clock and developed the movement. Condition: Overall excellent, the only thing that keeps this from being outstanding is the replaced lower minute dial (paper). The 6" terrestrial globe (by Gilman Joslin, Boston, engraved by W.B.Annin), is superb on the front half, the rear of the globe does have some surface dirt, and a couple lines of plaster showing at the seams. Also about 50% of the original interior label shows this to be serial No. 233, of approximately 600. Amazingly this clock still carries its original label on the bottom of the base, and a copy of that label has been stapled inside the door. Labels read: "Illustrating the diurnal Revolution of the Earth and serving as a Geographical Educator for the School Room and the Family, Ornamental in the Parlor, and useful everywhere. The old and unmeaning clock face may now be banished from use and no longer desirable. The movement in these Time-Pieces is the best ever made in America, unsurpassed in Europe; the balance wheel is set in jewels, making it as a time-keeper equal to the best lever watch regulated in the same way. Wind once a week regularly; Warranted accurate and of perfect workmanship throughout" The original finish, hour dial, arrow pointer, final and movement are all intact. It is hard to find such a nice example of this clock. Height 27"