Posted 3 years ago
Gage_rober…
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I recently picked up this mantle clock at an antique store in Collinsville, Connecticut known as Antiques on the Farmington. I saw a similar clock to this one on this site, and I thought that it may possibly be quite rare. The clock was on a shelf for probaby multiple years judging by the amount of dust on it, but suprisingly, it runs fine and keeps time great. I would like to restore the case on this clock, or at least the top, as for some reason it looks like the finish has cracked up there, and someone went along over the years and just repainted it black. There is also other spots all over the case where the original finish seems to have chipped away, and over the years someone has come along and touched it up. As of right now, I am not even sure that the case is an actual welch case besides a little paper label on the back. I would like to know if this is a real Welch mantle clock, what the model is, and what year it was made. Another reason why I am a little suspicous about it possibly not being a real Welch case is because the hood of the clock has a S F hole for speed adjustment in the middle circle of the hood where the hands are, but if you look carefully the actual speed adjustment is on the twelve, not in the middle. Perhaps Welch used this center part from another model just to finish it off? Im not really sure. Please help me figure out the story of this clock. I will be posting more on this, and I will be sure to provide more photos for reference. Thank you!
I just want to compliment you on your exceptionally neat, clean and organized shop! Not even sawdust or greasy fingerprints or rusty tools...awesome!
And I love the old clock also.
Hello Gage. What are you referring to when you write "Hood"?
"...because the hood of the clock has a S F hole for speed adjustment in the middle circle of the hood where the hands are..."
Just a matter or terminology but I want to make certain that I understand your question.
Thanks,
Bruce
Also, please provide case measurements from the widest, and tallest points A photo taken directly in front of the clock which shows all of the detail of the Entablatures might be helpful too.
I see a couple of similar models in my catalog reference materials but no exact match so far.
Thanks
Judging from comparable models, the circa is probably 1900 give or take a few years.
Hey bruce, when i say hood i mean the face of the clock where the numbers are. The entire section that includes the glass door that opens and the brass trim around the outer edge.
I will make another post and I will include more detail there as to the dimensions, e.t.c. Of the clock.
Okay. I'll see you over there. Just FYI, the "Hood" is more commonly known as the "Bezel".
Thank you very much @watchsearcher! The workshop and the tools you see belong to my dad, but we both work hard to make sure everything is clean and organized!