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Atkins, Whiting & Co. cottage with alarm, 1850–1855. This lovely cottage clock has a complicated alarm-type mechanism inside that looks like a Rube Goldberg contraption. The rosewood case is 11.25-inches tall with a clean finish and two original glasses, with the original dial surround and a decalcomania image of the U.S. Capitol. The knob/latch is missing from the lower door. The dial is original to this clock and holds the original paint, with hands that are probably replacements. Note the winding ports at 4 and 10; the strike/alarm mechanism that should be at the ‘10’ is missing from the movement, probably because of the substitution alarm mechanism in the bottom of the case. The 30-hour unsigned movement is running, the alarm contraption untested. There is an embossed pendulum bob and a label on the inside bottom. I would guess this alarm is designed to strike the steel bell at various fixed times, somewhat like a prayer clock. If you are the lucky winning bidder you can wind the alarm and see when and how often it strikes. $100–$250.