The Terry Clock Company, Waterbury, Connecticut. An iron front-cased wall clock. DDD-24.

This unusual wall clock was made in very limited quantities. The painted black case or front facade is cast iron and exhibits a distinctive shape. The pointed corners are noticeable from across the room. The forward-facing surfaces are decorated with painted decoration. Most of this detailed work is present but has faded considerably. These decorative accents are in the form of pin-striping and also feature radiants in each corner. The drop bracket is decorated with a stylized design. A hinged door is located at the bottom of the case. This door frames a painted tablet. This glass is painted from the back. This partially restored decoration features a red and gilt design within a green field of color. A brass bezel is fitted with glass and frames the dial.

The 12-inch diameter tin dial is painted and is in excellent original condition. The closed minute ring and Roman-style hour numerals are easy to read. Open moon hands will display the time.

The brass-made movement is die-stamped by the Maker on the front plate. It reads, “The Terry Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn. Pat’d Dec 1, 1868.” This time-and-strike example is powered by coil springs and designed to run for eight days once fully wound. This clock will strike each hour by hitting a wire gong mounted inside the case.

The Clockmakers’ paper label is located inside the case and is positioned behind the brass pendulum bob. This label is in good original condition. It reads, “THE / TERRY CLOCK COMPANY / WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT / MANUFACTUERS OF / Plain and ORNAMENTAL / PNE AND EIGHT DAY CLOCKS.” This label also lists the instructions to operate the clock and has an interesting beat scale printed on the paper.

This fine example was made circa 1870. It is approximately 21 inches long, 15 inches wide and 3.5 inches deep.

Inventory number DDD-24.