I am a sucker for the Brewster et al (& Ingraham, E & A, and so on) gallery clocks.
Here's the latest.
12 inch flat wood dial. According to Ultsch and Cowan, these gallery clocks with flat dials and glass, as opposed to convex, are uncommon.
What particularly attracted me to this example was the "tiger" birch case. Very strong figure. The case was refinished and is a bit to shiny for my taste. A similar example is shown in Tran's Ingraham book on page 70. However, that one is said to have a 10 inch dial.
The flat wood dial is unsigned. I could see no evidence of there having once been a signature. Except for the missing winding grommet, it is in nice condition.
I especially like the original open spade hands that are found with many these clocks.
Here is the signed 8 day time only movement:
These are often called "east-west" movements. Though not inaccurate, to me such nomenclature is confusing as the same term is used to refer to Torrington ww movements. I call them "horizontal". Call me what you wish, just don't call me late for dinner.
Both plates are brass. The front plate is not ribbed. It retains its original brass spring.
Note how the pendulum is suspended from a post at the top of the backboard and is behind the movement.
Here is the underside of the movement
Note how the brass back plate is "stepped" to accommodate the pendulum. Also note the escapement is at the bottom of the movement, so I guess one can consider this a form of "upside down" movement, too??
I have seen a # of variations of the horizontal movements in these clocks. Some have cutouts in the brass front plate which are the shape of the handles of the keys used as well as other configurations. Sometimes the front plates are ribbed like other Brewster and Ingraham movements. Cast iron back plates were also used. See Ultsch and Cowan and Tran for more about this and these clocks in general.
It has a good, very intact albeit somewhat darkened label with a close-up of the printer's credit:
Just for fun, here are some of the others who will keep it company:
All of these have been previously discussed on the Forums, so look around for more info.
2 quickie superfluous objects. Hopefully I haven't exceeded the photo limit.
I have discussed the work of John Haley Bellamy before. I recent handled a very fine example of one of his Masonic frames with an eagle which he made in partnership with Titcomb in Charlestown, MA:
At the same time, I handled a scarce Masonic hand mirror frame and a wall shelf also by Titcomb and Bellamy. I suspect few of the hand mirror frames survived as they were quite fragile. Unfortunately, dimwit here did not photograph either of those before parting with them.
I have also talked about folk marquetry before. Recently handled this, IMCO, wonderful example:
Base is rather simple, showing a mission influence. But oh that top.
RM
Here's the latest.
12 inch flat wood dial. According to Ultsch and Cowan, these gallery clocks with flat dials and glass, as opposed to convex, are uncommon.
What particularly attracted me to this example was the "tiger" birch case. Very strong figure. The case was refinished and is a bit to shiny for my taste. A similar example is shown in Tran's Ingraham book on page 70. However, that one is said to have a 10 inch dial.
The flat wood dial is unsigned. I could see no evidence of there having once been a signature. Except for the missing winding grommet, it is in nice condition.
I especially like the original open spade hands that are found with many these clocks.
Here is the signed 8 day time only movement:
These are often called "east-west" movements. Though not inaccurate, to me such nomenclature is confusing as the same term is used to refer to Torrington ww movements. I call them "horizontal". Call me what you wish, just don't call me late for dinner.
Both plates are brass. The front plate is not ribbed. It retains its original brass spring.
Note how the pendulum is suspended from a post at the top of the backboard and is behind the movement.
Here is the underside of the movement
Note how the brass back plate is "stepped" to accommodate the pendulum. Also note the escapement is at the bottom of the movement, so I guess one can consider this a form of "upside down" movement, too??
I have seen a # of variations of the horizontal movements in these clocks. Some have cutouts in the brass front plate which are the shape of the handles of the keys used as well as other configurations. Sometimes the front plates are ribbed like other Brewster and Ingraham movements. Cast iron back plates were also used. See Ultsch and Cowan and Tran for more about this and these clocks in general.
It has a good, very intact albeit somewhat darkened label with a close-up of the printer's credit:
Just for fun, here are some of the others who will keep it company:
All of these have been previously discussed on the Forums, so look around for more info.
2 quickie superfluous objects. Hopefully I haven't exceeded the photo limit.
I have discussed the work of John Haley Bellamy before. I recent handled a very fine example of one of his Masonic frames with an eagle which he made in partnership with Titcomb in Charlestown, MA:
At the same time, I handled a scarce Masonic hand mirror frame and a wall shelf also by Titcomb and Bellamy. I suspect few of the hand mirror frames survived as they were quite fragile. Unfortunately, dimwit here did not photograph either of those before parting with them.
I have also talked about folk marquetry before. Recently handled this, IMCO, wonderful example:
Base is rather simple, showing a mission influence. But oh that top.
RM
