Description

Boston Clock Co. wall regulator, 1884-1894. This clock is often confused with the Pendulum No. 1, but it has a carved bottom bracket. The 38-inch case is cherry with a beautiful patina; both glasses are likely original, with the original tablet discolored from age. The 12-inch painted dial is signed, and the hands are likely original. The dial may have been repainted. The 8-day, time-only movement is signed (behind the pendulum stick) and is driven by a large cast iron weight with BCCo imprinted on the front, but I can’t keep it running. The pendulum bob is damascened and there is a wooden weight shield and pendulum tie-down. There are half-a-dozen sales of this model over the past few decades, with the most recent in 2018 at RO Schmitt’s for $700. That seems like a steal to me for such a fine clock – this one was once owned by John Delaney. $750-$1000.

Record courtesy of AntiqueAmericanClocks.com