William L Gilbert No. 417. Porcelain Mantel Clock. 223170.

This porcelain case clock, Model 417, was made by the William L. Gilbert Clock Company of Winsted, Connecticut.

It is a very colorful example in good original condition. The porcelain case features a number on the back. This number corresponds to Gilbert's sales catalogs and was originally offered in 1900. 

This attractive example features cobalt blue edges, light blue fields, and colorful floral themes. The edges of the case are decorated with gilt highlights. These highlights are in excellent condition and show very little wear. This case has one small minor chip in the porcelain on the lower left side. It has been colored.

Gilbert clocks were offered in three dial configurations. This version is the most expensive of the three and was a $.50 upcharge over the other two offerings. This 5-inch diameter dial features an ivory porcelain time ring. The Arabic hours are positioned on a segmented minute ring of dashes. The dial's center features a brass center that is finished in gilt. The dial is held in place by a cast brass sash. The detailing is quite good. Glass is fitted into the dial bezel to protect the dial and the decorative hands.

The eight-day movement features steel plates that are die-stamped by the manufacturer. The Patent date of November 1st, 1881, is also listed here. The gearing is brass and powered by coil springs. Once fully wound, it runs eight days and strikes the hour and the half-hour on a coil wire gong. It is a reliable runner.

This porcelain case measures 11.5 inches tall by 8.25 inches wide. It is a very colorful example. 

This clock is $525 and sold fully serviced.

Inventory number 223170.