E. Ingraham and Co. very rare mantle clock, "Arch Column, No. 1", ca 1860.
This old clock appears to be all original except for one or both hands. The 17" high case is hand grained on the sides, while the top, base, and front look like rosewood veneer, and the caps above the columns were said to be made of solid rosewood. The gold on the columns is original and considering their age have held up remarkably well, a little dark, I am sure never cleaned. The label inside is near perfect, has both a wire gong for striking and an iron gong for the alarm to sound on. The brass ring around the dial is signed, "May 10, 1859". The movement is 8 day, held with mounting blocks, and in very good condition. This is an excellent example of a very early clock. You should read about this rare clock in Ly-Ingraham, pages 79-81, and 256-257.
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