Marshall and Adams, and/or, "E. W. Adams / Seneca Falls, N.Y .", ca 1837.

Marshall and Adams, and/or, "E. W. Adams / Seneca Falls, N.Y .", ca 1837. There is an overpasted label, "E. W. Adams", over the original label of "Marshall and Adams". Marshall was wiped out during the 1837 financial recession and committed suicide. Adams continued selling the large inventory of the firm's clocks using overpasted labels, for the next 10 years, some in Chillicothe, Ohio. This mahogany veneered case is near 34" tall, has carved half columns, two doors with ivory escutcheons and knobs, and original glasses. The bottom painting is called, "Gothic Beauties". There is a very large bubble in the top glass. The unusual 8 day strap brass movement was their own design. Included is a pair of period iron weights, a brass bob, winding crank, hands, and wood dial. The dial is excellent as is most all parts of this clock. You will note a few small pieces of veneer missing, mostly along the back edges of the bottom board, and surely an edge nick here and there. Overall, this is an excellent example of this company's work. Read page 158-159 in the book, "The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology, 1810-1862", by Kenneth D. Roberts, to view this case, movement, label, and history of their clockmaking.