Welch, Spring and Co. "Italian No. 3" calendar clock, ca 1868.
The label inside the case is over 95 percent in place and designates Welch, Spring as the manufacturer and seller, however it was actually made by the B.B.Lewis Clock Co. between 1868 and 1870. When B. B. Lewis went to work for Welch, Spring, his clocks were added to the Welch line. The complete black and gold label over the calendar movement (back side of the door) indicates the calendar was patented by B.B.Lewis but manufactured by Welch, Spring. The 20" high mahogany veneered case is near perfect, but as usual has some tiny chips along the base. Door latches, glasses, gong, brass bob, hands, and both dials are original to the case. There are some small insignificant paint chips on the upper dial. The movement is 8 day, running, and striking the coil gong on the hours. Ly-Welch, page 78.
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