Jeromes & Darrow of Bristol, Connecticut. "Transitional Shelf Clock." 27099.

This transitional shelf clock was made by Jeromes & Darrow of Bristol, Connecticut, circa 1828 - 1833. 

The firm of Jeromes' & Darrow was comprised of Chauncey Jerome, Elijah Darrow, and Noble Jerome. The business was located on Main Street in Bristol near the Requabuck River. This firm occupied buildings on both sides of the street. Chauncey Jerome provided the cases. Noble Jerome was to provide the movements. Elijah Darrow provided the painted tablets. 

Inside this mahogany case is the Clockmaker's label, which reads "IMPROVED CLOCKS / MANUFACTURED / BY / Jeromes & Darrow, / BRISTOL, CONN. Bristol, Conn." This label is pasted onto the backboard and has experienced some areas of loss. This transitional case stands on four feet. The front two are carved in the stylized form of animal paws. The two rear feet are turned and feature various ring patterns as decoration. Positioned on either side of the front door are half columns. These are painted black and then decorated with floral stencils. This decoration is original to this clock and remains in good original condition. The top of the case also displays stencil work. This location is called the splat. Two capped mahogany blocks support the splat. The design located on the splat depicts a basket full of fruit and vegetables. This original decoration is a common theme for a clock of this period. The door is veneered in mahogany and divided into two sections. The door frame does have some minor veneer repairs. The upper section is fitted with an older piece of glass now held with wooden strips tacked in place. The lower section features a colorfully painted tablet. This tablet is original to this clock and has had some small areas of restoration, which are mostly limited to the sky. It also has a small crack in the upper right corner. This original glass is puttied in place. The painted wooden dial is decorated with gilt designs. The time ring is formatted with Arabic numerals. The wooden geared movement is weight-driven and is designed to run for thirty hours on a full wind. It will also strike each hour on a cast iron bell mounted to the backboard of this clock.

This shelf clock stands approximately 28.5 inches tall, 17 inches wide, and 4.75 inches deep.

This clock was made circa 1830. 

Inventory number 27099.