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Jan 2022 - #21
Antique American Clocks
Eli Terry pillar & scroll,
Between 1822 and 1823 Henry Terry manufactured
approximately 3100 five-wheel wooden movements for his father, who received a patent on this soon-to-be standard wooden movement in
1823 (Roberts & Taylor,
Eli Terry and the Connecticut Shelf Clock
These movements were used in pillar &
scroll clocks, as found here.
Clocks with an Eli Terry manufacturer label are among the most difficult Eli Terry clocks to find.
This example has a refinished look with no losses to the mahogany veneer, blond wood accents at the top, and two original glasses.
The tablet was repainted by Tom Moberg.
I think the scroll top has been professionally repaired and re-veneered; the brass finials
are replacements.
The feet and skirt look original.
The wooden dial shows some flaking but is clean and sharp; note the
cast lead hands used with these early models.
The 30-hour wooden movement is running and striking reliably.
good label inside.
$500-$1000.