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Antique American Clocks
Wm. Gilbert "Octagon Drop Calendar", 1861-1866.  A second version of the Maranville calendar;
a similar example is shown on page 72 of Ly's book
Gilbert Clocks
.  This one is 22.5 inches long with a rosewood veneer
around the bezel, with some wear, and an interesting pattern on the lower door.  That door has an original Gilbert porthole
glass; the dial glass is modern and the metal dial nicely repainted.  All three hands are also new.  As with #22,
you advance the month and weekday calendar dials by using the winding key on the studs at the top and
he bottom of the calendar.  The
8-day time-and-strike movement is signed and running, striking on a wire gong on the hour, the calendar hand is advancing.  There
is a good label inside.  This model is less common than #22, but typically sells for $400 or so; Cottone's sold one last
year for $450.  $250-$400.