Atkins Clock Company, their common ca 1863 "London" model. Rosewood veneered case is 16.5" high, has plain half columns, and gold foil tablets.

Atkins Clock Company, their common ca 1863 "London" model. Rosewood veneered case is 16.5" high, has plain half columns, and gold foil tablets. The very nice case will have a couple of minute dings, the kind you will find on any old clock. Original painted dial, old hands?, and a period brass bob. Complete paper label inside. This "common" London is unusual in that it has an alarm in the lower case that rings on an iron bell. The 8 day movement strikes a coil gong, typical of most clocks made in that era. Nothing to apologize for, it is a clean and very good looking rosewood case. Personally I think it is a little dull and needing polish but that is a matter of taste. "The Clocks of Irenus Atkins", by Gregory and King, page 83.