Request for Ingraham Identification

[Green19]

I am trying to find any information on this clock which I purchased yesterday.
The movement is stamped E. INGRAHAM CO. along with some patent information and also "6" and "00" which I am guessing dates it to 1900.
I've found references to many similar Ingrahams but none with this particular scrolling and carving pattern. I'm hoping someone can identify it for me.

I will be disassembling the clock in the near future for a good cleaning which it definitely needs. Some bushings will be needed as well as a new suspension spring. The alarm mechanism is not workable - I may or may not try fixing it.



I've been following the message boards here for a few years now but this is my first post. I'm hoping my attached pictures actually get attached and that they can be viewed in their larger resolutions.

Any info on this clock would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[demoman3955]

I am trying to find any information on this clock which I purchased yesterday.
The movement is stamped E. INGRAHAM CO. along with some patent information and also "6" and "00" which I am guessing dates it to 1900.
I've found references to many similar Ingrahams but none with this particular scrolling and carving pattern. I'm hoping someone can identify it for me.

I will be disassembling the clock in the near future for a good cleaning which it definitely needs. Some bushings will be needed as well as a new suspension spring. The alarm mechanism is not workable - I may or may not try fixing it.

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I've been following the message boards here for a few years now but this is my first post. I'm hoping my attached pictures actually get attached and that they can be viewed in their larger resolutions.

Any info on this clock would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.

here is one thats close but no info on it. Antique Clock Details

 

[Green19]

Thanks for the link, demoman. I'm finding lots of close but no cigar examples in my search. The closest I have come is a model called "Lily" but it doesen't have the intricate carving (or pressing/stamping) at the bottom.

A better look at the plate stamp.



I also realized that the plates are steel, not brass. Bummer.

 

[Jim Hartog]

Hello Green19,

Not only are the plates steel, there are likely no brass bushings. That means the pivots are going to be in terrible shape.

Jim

 

[Molson3003]

Would the steel plates date the movement to 1914-1918 (WW1), or perhaps 1939-1945 (WW2) ?

 

[Steven Thornberry]

Would the steel plates date the movement to 1914-1918 (WW1), or perhaps 1939-1945 (WW2) ?

The movement is dated June 1900, per the "6 00" stamped on the front plate. Movement plates held over from the SAW period.

 

[Green19]

The movement is dated June 1900, per the "6 00" stamped on the front plate. Movement plates held over from the SAW period.

Could you please clarify - what does SAW period refer to?

 

[Steven Thornberry]

Could you please clarify - what does SAW period refer to?

Spanish-American War.

 

[Green19]

Makes sense. Thanks

 

[Steven Thornberry]

Of course, with the SAW (April to August 1898), I would also include the Philippine Insurrection (aka Philippine-American War) from 1899 to 1902. Brass for the war efforts.

 

[Green19]

Hello Green19,

Not only are the plates steel, there are likely no brass bushings. That means the pivots are going to be in terrible shape.

Jim

Unfortunately, you are correct - three of the wheels have severely scored pivots. I'm going to forge ahead and try to make the repairs. This was a Craigslist clock which cost me next to nothing so it's not too upsetting.