705.           $75

“Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn.”, eight-day brass movement in a two-door ogee case, ca 1843. Mahogany veneered case is 30” tall, and the veneer is good all over. I see one small chip no doubt from hauling the clock to us. Both glasses are original, bottom had some flaking that was touched up. Tablet has painting of Westminster Abbey.  Both doors have brass catches. Old painted zinc dial has held the paint well and has had paint chips painted over. It has the used look but should after 170 years. It has a pair of old hands, and old pendulum bob, a large pair of iron weights, 7 ½ lb. each, and a coil gong. The 8-day movement is running strong and striking the coil gong on the hours. The large label is mostly intact, a few gaps no doubt from the huge weights rolling around. “The Story of Chauncey Jerome”, by Chris Bailey has pictures of the movement and case styles. Similar clocks can be seen on page 83 of “American Shelf and Wall Clocks”, by Robert W. D. Ball. This is a very collectable clock. $100-$200.