Ingraham & Company of Bristol, Connecticut. Grecian Mosaic mantel clock. 213153
The Ingrahams and their many firms were in business from 1828 to 1978, some 150 years. This model has become increasingly collectible within the last twenty years. This is due to the compact size of the case, the attractive form, and the colorful formatting of the wood used in its construction.
This unusual "Grecian" model is constructed in mixed woods comprising maple and walnut. This example retains an older finish that has lightened over its history. The paper dial is original to the clock and pasted on a tin or zinc pan trimmed with a brass ring. The spring-driven movement is brass construction designed to run for 30 hours on a full wind and strike each hour on a cast iron bell mounted to the backboard inside the case. An alarm mechanism is also fitted inside the case. It is powered by a coil spring and is set independently of the main movement. This would have been fitted to this clock at the time of Manufacture at an additional charge.
The manufacturer's green paper label is in excellent original condition and pasted on the backboard's inside. The label for the case patent is pasted to the door. Elias Ingraham was a case maker and must have designed this case style. He was granted a patent on May 30, 1871.
This very collectible clock was made circa 1875. It stands approximately 15 inches tall, 10.25 inches wide, and just under 4.5 inches deep.
Inventory number 213153.