Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Office Drop Calendar", wall clock, 8 days, time and calendar, spring driven movement in a walnut case with burled highlights with a painted zinc dial and silk screened lower tablet, c1885

Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Office Drop Calendar", wall clock, 8 days, time and calendar, spring driven movement in a walnut case with burled highlights with a painted zinc dial and silk screened lower tablet, c1885 the case retains its original finish with a horizontal split repair to the top crest. The dials have been repainted. The tablet is original. Although this is similar to Maranville's patent calendar, Gilbert deleted Maranville's patented feature (key advance of the date ring) and manufactured this model without paying Maranville a royalty. Ht 33 1/2"