Description
Jul 2020 - 213
Antique American Clocks
Gilbert Clock Co. "Bishop" ca. 1897.
An unusual carved and pressed wood clock, 20.5 inches
tall and 19 inches across.
All ornaments and details appear to be present; the oak case has been refinished.
dial has yellowed and there is no bezel; I don't believe there is supposed to be one, based on the catalog illustration (page 185
Gilbert Clocks
); I can't find any sales examples either.
The movement is signed, running 8-days, time-and-strike on
a standing cathedral gong on the hours and half-hours.
There is an alarm ring on the dial but no alarm arm on the movement and
no alarm mechanism in the case, and it doesn't appear there ever was.
I suspect the dial has been changed, as have the hands.
Part of a label on the back.
With no sales records, I think $150 is a good place to start on price.
Record courtesy of AntiqueAmericanClocks.com