Atkins Clock Company, Bristol, Connecticut. This is the 30-day Extra Wall Regulator. 222141.

This large wall clock was one of their most popular models. The case is constructed in rosewood. The distinctive grain features prominent dark streaks that run through a rich brown background. It is lively and nicely developed. The solid wooden bezel supports a glass panel that protects the painted zinc dial. This dial measured 18 inches in diameter. Large Roman-style numerals indicate the hours and are positioned on a closed minute ring. Because of the large size of this dial, the minute hand has to be counterbalanced. The seconds dial display is located in an unusual position. It is located below the center arbor. The lower door is fitted with its original hand-done paint-decorated tablet. This example is in excellent original condition. The title "CITY TIME" is boldly displayed. The pendulum bob and two drive weights are clearly on display behind the glass. Both are finished in nickel. The movement is brass construction having large brass rectangular-shaped plates and roller pinions. It is powered by two weights. These weights are original to this clock. They drive the clock to run for 30 days before it needs to be wound again. Both weights power the time train. This movement is of good quality. 

This clock case measured approximately 42 inches in length, 22 inches wide, and 5 inches deep. The clock was made circa 1870.

Inventory number 222141.

Atkins Clock Company of Bristol and later Forestville, Connecticut.

This firm was established in 1859 to succeed the Atkins Clock Manufacturing Company, which went bankrupt in June of 1858. In 1859, 12 employees made approximately 4000 clocks.

Merritt W. Atkins was born in 1804 and died in 1873 at the age of 69. He worked in both Bristol and later Forestville, Connecticut. He was a manufacturer of brass movement clocks and was involved in several firms. Most notable would be the firm of Atkins and Porter. His firm M. W. Atkins spanned the years 1840-1857. 

For additional information regarding the Atkins firms, please see The Clocks of Irenus Atkins written by Phil Gregory & Robert King.

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