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This is a Triple Decker clock by Birge + Mallory; Bristol, Ct. Circa 1838-1843. The clock as purchased was missing the splat, gilded top, a chimney, returns and feet. Also needed new gold leaf on the columns. The gilded fruit basket was made from a mold that was borrowed from a friend. (It's nice to have friends)
Birge + Mallory Triple Decker as purchased
Birge + Mallory with restoration complete
This is a Column + Cornice Clock by Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Conn. Circa 1855-1865. The only reason I bought this clock was because the tablets were original and perfect. Everything else was shot. Looks pretty good all dressed up, doesn't it?
Seth Thomas Column + Cornice Clock as purchased
Seth Thomas Column + Cornice Clock with restoration complete
Here is another Triple Decker by C. + L.C. Ives, Bristol, Ct. Circa 1830-1832. My first triple decker. Missing the top, columns and feet. Yes, it originally had columns as evidensed by the 'shadows'. Since I had to make them, I decided columns would be carved. Center mirror is now an old replacement. The lower glass has a print inside a painted border for now.
C+LC Ives Triple Decker as purchased
In progress showing how carved half columns were made.
C+LC Ives with restoration complete
Here is an Empire Clock made by the Forestville Mfg Co. Circa 1835-1839. As found the clock was missing the lower door, base and feet. It was the dirtiest clock I ever saw, but not any more. The Tablets were clear decals that I reverse painted. I know it's cheating, but I did put a gold leaf border and heart openning on them and they do look good
Forestville Empire Clock as purchased.
Forestville Empire Clock with restoration complete
Here is a smaller Empire clock made by Atkins + Porter, Bristol Conn. Circa 1840-1846. This clock stands 24 inches tall and has an interesting movement that avoids infringing on the Jerome patent. The Count wheel is mounted in the center on the back of the movement and strikes hours and half hours. The weights are square.
Atkins + Porter Clock as purchased.
Atkins + Porter Clock with restoration complete.
To the left is a Double Decker Clock by the Forestville Mfg Co. Circa 1835-1839. When purchased, the label was mostly covered with wall paper. This I was able to steam off and save 95% of the original. Case was then refinished, Graining behind the eagle was redone (really should have made it a little darker) Grain and gilding on columns was left in original condition. The Eagle was painted gold by someone in the past, this I left as is.
This is a Four Column Clock made by W.S. Connant NY, NY. Circa 1840-1845. A long time ago I just had to have this clock and probably paid too much for it. I since have stripped and refinished the case and repaired the movement. Dial and Tablet are original.
Here a another FOur Column Clock. If I had only waited.... The WS Conant I paid way too much for and this ony I got for an equivilant of $17.00. It had a Kitchen Clock Movement when I got it, Not it's got an appropriate Jerome type 30 hr weight movement. A nice original tablet as well.
Here is another Seth Thomas Column and Cornice clock with a Plymouth Hollow label. I had to make the upper door and the cornice top. The tablets were my 3rd and 4th ones that I've done. The dial is a repro. This is a restoration I did in the early 1990's. It's ok but not great.
Here is a Column clock by Jerome + Co. New Haven Conn. Circa 1850. The case was restored and refinished as it had numerous veneer chips. The capitals were regilded. I left the columns white because I thought they looked nice. These probably should be tortoise shell painted. Maybe someday.
Here is a Jeromes Gilbert + Grant Ogee from 1839. It's got a type 1.111 movement which is the one they made directly after going away from the solid wheels. I was blessed to find the correct dial for this clock as it was missing when purchased. I know the veneer is going the wrong way around the edge (as purchased) I've just never been motivated to correct it; maybe some day...
This is just a nice, decent Ogee made by Waterbury (the town where I grew up) Bought this on My Honeymoon in 1986. Case is refinished. The tablet is my very first attempt at a reverse painting.
