Forestville,Conn

[Bruce Barnes]

I have a lever,wall mounted octagon,30 hr whose works and label are marked E.N. Welch,Forestville Conn.
Does anyone recall when Welch started to stamp their works thusly and when they switched over to the title E N Welch Manufacturing Co?
Thanks,
Bruce

 

[Jerome collector]

Bruce,
According to Forestville Clockmakers by Ken Roberts and Snowden Taylor, "After about seven years of profitable management under his own name, on July 6, 1864, Elisha Welch formed the E. N. Welch Manufacturing Co."

 

[Bruce Barnes]

Thank you very much,that helps narrow the date down somewhat along with the fact that it is 30 hr,rolled brass and lever movement.
Regards,
Bruce