English, John Bull Clock Co., JOHN BULL AUTOMATIC ALARM, clock, 8-day. This is a rare item, and a detailed article by Peter Gosnell appeared in the Oct 2009 Bulletin [pages 522--533]. A copy of the article is included inside the clock. We have not had
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the quality of the construction is superior to any contemporary item produced in Connecticut, has a well painted dial that is not worn nor flaking. The mov't is stamped with the John Bull trademark, and the dial is also marked with the mfg and patent dates, plus there is a full label inside the rear door. There is egg and dart molding around the door glass and along the base as trim, exactly the case shown in the Bulleting article. Minor nicks and scrapes commensurate with the age of the item. Ht 13.5"
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Automatic Alarm
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Bull,_John_Clock_Co
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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English, John Bull Clock Co., JOHN BULL AUTOMATIC ALARM, clock, 8-day. This is a rare item, and a detailed article by Peter Gosnell appeared in the Oct 2009 Bulletin [pages 522--533]. A copy of the article is included inside the clock. We have not had this model before. C.1910 the quality of the construction is superior to any contemporary item produced in Connecticut, has a well painted dial that is not worn nor flaking. The mov't is stamped with the John Bull trademark, and the dial is also marked with the mfg and patent dates, plus there is a full label inside the rear door. There is egg and dart molding around the door glass and along the base as trim, exactly the case shown in the Bulleting article. Minor nicks and scrapes commensurate with the age of the item. Ht 13.5"
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