The case is solid walnut with the original finish, intricate spoon carvings and a nice teardrop top with sausage turned finials. The contents are clear and intact, and is in near excellent condition with minimal signs of handling. Brass covered, cast iron, and lead bobs for all clocks. Gilbert was one of the foremost clockmakers of 19thcentury connecticut, a state. How to wind old clocks with a gilbert key home guides. Tips on repairs for people with limited workshop equipment. Save time and savor style when you shop the wide selection of mantel clocks and tabletop clocks from. It was called triumph with a time and strike movement. While the gilbert key was designed to wind the empirestyle shelf clocks and other springwound clocks made by the gilbert clock company from the mid. Among the thousands of volumes some of the most heavily used and most helpful books are tran duy lys series on american clockmaking. However, it is made of walnut, and by the 1890s, walnuts were beginning to give way to oak clocks. He built the case shop, located on the river bank, in 187071, when his business was one of the largest clock manufactories in the state. It is a mantel clock in good condition it just doesnt run.
Any gilbert clocks spanning this period are welcome, as are those from gilbert firms i may have missed. We have 38,769 antique clock prices, images and descriptions as of april 17, 2020. Based on case style and movement, i would date it to around 19ish. Antique original william lewis gilbert mantle or shelf. Gilbert was born in 1806 in northfield, ct a village of litchfield and became interested in the booming clockmaking business at bristol in 1828. Gilbert collectible wall clocks pre1930 for sale ebay. There are many pieces of trim and decorations missing. The clock is listed in two places in tran duy lys gilbert book.
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He was superintendent andor general manager of the gilbert factory from 1866 to 19 and had a couple of clock making ventures of his own during that tenure. Mail order books on antique clocks, watches, tools, music boxes, furniture, jewelry, price guides, sundials, pens, trademarks, and collectibles antique clocks books and price guides. The gilbert clock factory is a historic factory complex at wallens street in winchester. Gilbert s first company was founded in 1828 in partnership with his brother. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
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This will make it very easy for the clock owner to solve simple problems that may arise when there is an issue with the clock. Tran duy lys book on gilbert clocks shows it from the 1891 catalogue, though it may have been offered a few years either side of then. Gilbert clocks 9780930163488 by duy ly, tran and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pendulums bobs only worldwide distributor of clock parts. The pictures show how beautiful and well designed the clock really is. The gilbert clock company on occasion i will have a customer come in with a gilbert clock they feel is from 1807, 1809, 1911, etc. In this article youll get the basics on how to correctly spot clean and oil your own clock. Savage is a professional antiques appraiser with 33. From vintage and charming to modern and digital, we have the time you need. The site is called antique clocks identification and price guide. Gilbert was one of the foremost clockmakers of 19thcentury connecticut, a state that gave the world eli terry, seth thomas, chauncey and noble jerome, joseph ives, and elias ingraham. We placed the pendulum weight on its hook, gave it a little swing and she started right up. While the companys name has changed over the years, the name gilbert is always included.
Originally known as marsh, gilbert and company, it was founded by william lewis gilbert 180790 and his brotherinlaw george marsh when they purchased a clock shop servicing the. Mudder long shaft clock movement, 45 inch maximum dial thickness, 115 inch total shaft length. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The gilbert clock company started its long history of clock making in december of 1828. Gilbert clock history national clock repair new hope, pa. Covers american, european and continental clocks of all types. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It should be easy to look up the name and find out exactly when the clock was made, right. Wm l gilbert clock company abebooks shop for books. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Despite the patent, it didnt take long for other clockmakers to jump on the bandwagon and copy the willards design.
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Rare antique gilbert vigilant mantle clock ornate draped dial unusual. Reintroduced by popular demand, these travel themed clocks. Gilbert clocks is produced to the high standards of the arlington book company and contains 448 pages of information, photographs and illustrations as well as a supplementary price guide. A decade later, gilbert was in business with chauncey jerome himself, whose brass movements formed the heart of gilberts new mantel clocks with ogeestyle. I would even suggest we include clocks made by george owen. View this item and discover similar clocks for sale at a superb american art deco electric clock designed by gilbert rohde for the herman miller company in the case is in maidou burl veneer. Gilbert collectible antique clocks pre1930 for sale ebay. This site was developed by two partners, jeff savage and ryan polite.
Gilbert clocks, manufactured from 1828 to the 1960s, are easy to identify because the clocks are clearly marked with a label on the back. Gilbert began his career in bristol, connecticut, a regional center of the clock business, and moved to winchester in 1840, where he produced relatively lowcost wall and shelf clocks for the mass market. Your clock has a name, trademark or signature on it. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage gilbert clocks. The success of this e book is from the simplicity in the answers and the ease of use. My parents gave me a clock that i was wanting to find out some information on. Gilbert mantel clock 1903 vintage antique all original. This key will fit your antique gilbert mantle or wall clock.