Richard Ward, Salem Bridge, Conn., for Wightman & Sperry, New York, "Salem Bridge" OG mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, compound weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with painted wooden dial, c1838

Richard Ward, Salem Bridge, Conn., for Wightman & Sperry, New York, "Salem Bridge" OG mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, compound weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with painted wooden dial, c1838 the case is extra deep (5 1/2") for an OG case to accommodate the Salem Bridge movement. The case retains an old finish with some veneer flakes and there is loss to the backboard on lower right hand side. The gong and gong base are replacements. The second's bit has been repainted on the original dial. The hands are period replacements and the hour hand will need broaching to properly fit. For reference please see NAWCC Bulletin Supplement #13, published 1980, pages 60-65 & 102-103. Ht 26 1/2"