Wm. L. Gilbert "Cottage No. 2", ca 1860. Pine case is 11.5" high, mahogany veneered only on the door.
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24 October 2024
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Pine and mahogany stains are about the same. These early shelf clocks usually had a wood dial, decorated tablets, and for a few years used the Silas B. Terry ladder movement. Terry went bankrupt in 1859 and for 3 years worked for Gilbert as General Manager. This ladder movement is a one day, time only. The ones I have seen over the years did not have a label, but like this little clock, had the accessories I have mentioned. The hands, latch, and movement supports, are all correct. Ly-Gilbert, page 307.
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Cottage No. 2
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Gilbert, Wm L
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Horton's Antique Clocks
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Wm. L. Gilbert "Cottage No. 2", ca 1860. Pine case is 11.5" high, mahogany veneered only on the door. Pine and mahogany stains are about the same. These early shelf clocks usually had a wood dial, decorated tablets, and for a few years used the Silas B. Terry ladder movement. Terry went bankrupt in 1859 and for 3 years worked for Gilbert as General Manager. This ladder movement is a one day, time only. The ones I have seen over the years did not have a label, but like this little clock, had the accessories I have mentioned. The hands, latch, and movement supports, are all correct. Ly-Gilbert, page 307.
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