This American made Timepiece manufactured in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

This example is unsigned but does have a number of design characteristics that suggest George Hatch as being the maker. The brass movement is weight driven and is designed to run eight days on a full wind. It is interesting to note that the two screws that secure the bridge to the front plate are brass. This is a detail we find on many timepieces of Attleboro origin. The movement is mounted directly to the back of the case with two screws through the back plate. The overall quality of this movement is quite good which is the standard of the period. The weight is cast iron and original to this clock. The pendulum rod is wood and retains it’s original black paint. This is a two part pendulum in that the Brass bob is detachable. It hangs from a hook and can be easily removed for transportation purposes. Below the bob is a brass acorn shape indicator that is secured to the weight board. Both the detachable bob, an the brass acorn are details we associate with Hatch clocks. We have owned and sold numerous examples that have been signed with these features. The dial is painted on zinc and is also original to this clock. It features Roman style numerals and a closed minute ring. Both hands are original and are in good condition. The case retains an older finish. If one looks closely, one can see the original grainning which appears to be in excellent condition. This case was constructed by David L. Williams. We know this due to the fact that the original bottom board is die stamped “DLW.” Williams was a cabinetmaker that made a large number of cases for area clockmakers. In fact, Williams is occasional listed in the census records as a clockmaker. He also was involved in a partnership with George Hatch as Williams & Hatch in 1867-71. Please read Paul Foley’s book. Willard’s Patent Time Pieces for additional information. The frames feature rounded moldings. These support the gilt decorated glasses which are original to this clock. The throat decoration is quite nice. Both of the doors, the dial bezel and the lower square door are secured with hook latches.

This clock measures approximately 29 inches long and was made circa 1860.

George Hatch was born in Attleboro in 1816 and died in North Attleboro in 1879. He was a prominent citizen. He represented the town Attleboro in the Massachusetts State Legislature for three years, served on the School Committee, and was town Treasurer. He had business dealings with many prominent Clockmakers. Some of which include Horace Tifft and David Williams of Newport, RI. Wall regulators and banjo clocks have been found.