The Saxon wall clock in a Mosaic case. The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. 224053.

 

The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut, made this wall clock in an 'Ionic-style' design, a significant architectural and artistic movement. This particular clock, offered in their 1900 catalog, was available in several movement configurations. The version we have here, with a Time and Strike movement, was sold for $7.40. 

The case is an attractive form for which Elias Ingraham received a patent in 1861. The patent refers to the case's distinctive shape, having two circular moldings used as doors separated by two circular buttons. 

New Haven's Saxon models are based on the Ingraham design. This version is the Saxon Mosiac. The front doors and buttons are constructed in mixed woods comprising maple and walnut. The two woods are positioned alternately, contrasting their natural coloring. It is an exciting presentation. All four circles are detailed with shaped moldings. The two access doors are fitted with glass and hinged on the right. They are secured in a closed position with a hook-and-eye. The upper glass protects the dial. The lower glass is painted-decorated from the back in a geometric pattern. Through this, one can see the brass-faced pendulum bob. The decoration is in excellent original condition. 

This 10-inch diameter dial is paper and is applied to a tin pan trimmed with a brass sash. Roman-style hour numerals are positioned along a closed minute ring. The Clockmaker's name is printed in the center of the dial. Spade-shaped hands display the time.

The eight-day time and strike movement is brass and powered by coil springs. It is die-stamped by the Maker on the front plate. This clock strikes each hour on a coiled wire gong mounted inside the case. A countwheel actuates the strike train. The pendulum, a beautifully crafted brass-faced bob, is quite fancy. It is positioned in the lower door's center and is visible through the lower glass. 

The Clockmaker's setup label is pasted on the back of the case. It lists the model name, manufacturer, and operating instructions.

This clock is approximately 22 inches long, 13.5 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. 

This clock was made in New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1900.

Inventory number 224053.

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  • The Saxon wall clock in a Mosaic case. The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. 224053.
  • The Saxon wall clock in a Mosaic case. The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. 224053.
  • The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut.
  • The Saxon wall clock in a Mosaic case. The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut.
  • New Haven, Connecticut.
  • The Saxon wall clock in a Mosaic case. The New Haven Clock Company of New Haven, Connecticut. 224053.