Brewster & Ingrahams of Bristol, Connecticut. A gilt gallery wall timepiece with a wooden dial that is 17 inches in diameter. 223089.

The Brewster & Ingrahams firm in Bristol, Connecticut, manufactured this large diameter 8-day gallery wall timepiece. 

The wooden case retains its’ original gilding. This colorful and warm treatment is in remarkably fine original condition. The case is nicely formed and features an attractive profile. A convex piece of clear glass protects the wooden dial. 

This wooden dial is also a slightly convex form. The painted surface is in fine original condition. It has experienced some minor areas of loss. The Brewster & Ingrahams name is signed on the dial. In script, it reads, “Brewster & Ingrahams / Bristol, Ct. U S.” The time ring is formatted with large Roman-style hour numerals located just inside the segmented minute ring. Steel open spade hands display the time. 

The movement is constructed in brass and is of good quality. The brass plates are ribbed. This process provides a higher level of rigidity. This front plate is die-stamped by the Maker to the right of the center arbor. Also, note that the gearing is laid out in an “East-West” design. This movement is powered by a large brass coil spring. Many clocks like this have had their brass springs replaced with steel versions. The brass versions were originally powerful enough to drive the clock-works for eight days. These have a tendency to weaken over time and may not have enough tension to run that long. Modern steel springs are available, but we are hesitant to change this spring out unless instructed by the next owner. A clock with its’ original brass spring is unusual and a wonderful find for a collector. The pendulum is mounted to and hangs from the case behind the movement. 

The Clockmaker’s label is pasted inside the case onto the backboard. It is in excellent original condition. 

This is a wonderful example. The case is 22 inches across the back, 3.5 inches deep, and the dial is 17 inches in diameter. The Brewster & Ingrahams firm made this example circa 1850.

Inventory number 223089.