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Posted 3 months, 18 days ago

Bruce99
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We estimate this clock to be from circa 1850 and if so, it would be one of the oldest clocks currently in our collection.

We lucked out and acquired it at an estate auction for a very reasonable price. In the auction, it immediately followed a highly sought after antique clock which went for an astronomical amount of money in a serious bidding war.

This lowly little clock didn't appear to work and fortunately none of the high-rollers seemed interested in the little guy.

Chauncey Jerome was a very significant figure in the history of American Clock Manufacturing. To come across one of his clocks in such excellent, original condition was a great find.

As-Found, the clock is complete and it does work well. Once we got it home and removed the dial we discovered that at some point-in-time, a previous owner or clock smith had simply secured the movement properly for safe shipping and handling.

Handling of antique pendulum clocks at auctions can be very bad for their health. Thanks to a little TLC from all of its previous owners, this beauty has made it through the years in great shape.

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1. kerry10456, 3 months, 18 days ago
   Just one word for this one Bruce....... AWESOME !!
2. kerry10456, 3 months, 18 days ago
   well mabe two...... I'm jealious, lol
   
3. Bruce99, 3 months, 18 days ago
   Thanks olegaclockman and kerry10456 for the love and comments. We literally stumbled across this one and got very lucky! :) Thanks again!
4. Bruce99, 3 months, 18 days ago
   Thank you Officialfuel!
5. BELLIN68, 3 months, 14 days ago
   LOVE THE CLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT FIND BRUCE99 :)
6. Bruce99, 3 months, 14 days ago
   Sean, thanks for the love and comments. Happy hunting. You're always coming up with great finds!
7. BELLIN68, 3 months, 14 days ago
   Thankyou Bruce99!!!!:)
8. Bruce99, 3 months, 14 days ago
   Thanks for the love Scandinavian_pieces and hedgewalker!
9. Bruce99, 3 months, 13 days ago
   Thanks for the love AR8Jason and Stepback_Antiques!
10. havenrain, 3 months, 13 days ago
    Have to agree with kerry 10456. AWESOME!!!
11. Bruce99, 3 months, 13 days ago
    Thanks for the love and the kind comment havenrain!
12. Bruce99, 3 months, 13 days ago
    Hey Scottscuff. Yes, we took a chance and got lucky. The case was in beautiful shape. All of the veneer was intact and you hardly ever see that on these old-timers.
13. Bruce99, 3 months, 10 days ago
    Thanks for the love pickingupbones!
14. fawnlowe, 3 months, 5 days ago
    this clock is so cute. My brother gave me one that looks VERY much like it but i think the glass might be broke not sure. it still has the key that goes with it too but i dont know anything about it
    
15. Bruce99, 3 months, 5 days ago
    thanks fawnlowe! you should consider posting it. perhaps someone could give you more info.
16. fawnlowe, 3 months, 5 days ago
    i will post as soon as i figure out what im doing here lol. im new
    

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