New England Clock Company of Bristol, Connecticut. \"Cigar Box.\"

The New England Clock Company of Bristol, Connecticut was in business in 1851. Recently, we have owned several examples made by this company. All of which, have looked very similar to this fine example.

This case is constructed in pine and the forward facing surfaces have been veneered. All of which is in excellent condition and retains an older finish. This example is constructed in a manner which the top and bottom overhangs the door. This door is fitted with a single piece of glass. The glass is decorated from the back with an intricate transfer design that is then colored in a blue green shade of paint. This is original to this clock. This color is one of several that are popular for this form. We have also seen this transfer pattern backed in red, blue and ivory. The paint coloring enhances the intricate black design. This is in very good original condition. One of the themes represented in the decoration is introduced by the depiction of two Native American women and their posing with tobacco leaves. They are each standing on large basket of leaves. Each is depicted holding a vine of leaves in their outstretched hands and also transporting more product on top of their heads. The door opens to allow one access to the clock. It swings to the right on a pair of brass hinges. The dial is painted on tin. It features a Roman numeral time ring were the hour numerals are delicately formed. Note the unusual location for the winding arbor. The brass movement is a spring powered, key wound and designed to run 30 hours on a full wind. It is a time only design. The movement is called a ladder movement due to the fact that the gears are positioned above one another. This clock measures approximately 11.25 inches tall, 7.35 inches wide and is 3.25 inches deep.