Ingraham Figure 8 Wall Clock
By trea reesey canfield oh all i know is that it has an elias ingraham tattered and torn label inside that clearly shows the pattent date 1861.
Ingraham figure 8 wall clock. Up for sale is this antique ingraham figure 8 ionic calendar wall clock. In 1828 he came to bristol ct to design and make clock cases for george mitchell a successful merchant of wooden movement clocks. 1861 ingraham figure 8 wall clock. It has more or less a bob for a pendulum that i don t believe is correct as it seems like it has been a little rigged up in order to be adustable.
This is a newly restored antique elias ingraham figure eight ionic wall clock that was made circa 1890 1900. Mitchell s business was suffering because his major product the pillar scroll clock was loosing popularity. Antique ingraham figure 8 ionic calendar wall clock. All items sell as is where is no guarantees of any kind.
The case is walnut. In the case of elias ingraham founder of the 19th century connecticut company that bore his name the patents he applied for concerned the design of his cases. Ingraham patented the elegant and graceful figure 8 door design that was a hallmark of ingraham clocks. The remains of the original label are still visible on the lower door back.
Mainspring is good and it ran for the few minutes i had it on the wall to photograph it but otherwise untested. Ingraham ionic wall clock. Whether a hanging wall mantel or parlor clock in 1857 ingraham patented a figure eight door design used on many of these clocks. 8 day time with gong strike and a new 10 dial.
The clock has the original 8 day pinned movement that chimes on the hour and is in good running condition. Ingraham wall regulator clock fancy case no 1. Antique 1870s ingraham 30 hour chime alarm mantel clock frank murphy balti 500 00. Make offer antique parlor clock e.
Patents in clockmaking usually cover innovations to clockworks the wheels and springs and escapements that together contribute to a clock s ability to keep accurate time. In a rosewood and veneered case with excellent interior label. 8 day time strike. We accept mastercard visa no paypal no personal checks no money orders no wire transfers.
21 1 2 not hung or tested at this time. He received a total of 17 patents between 1857 and 1873 pertaining to clock cases. Antique ingraham 8 day banjo clock spring in holland 25 75 x 8 x 2 5 good con. This design entailed two round circles one above the other with the lower one sometimes slightly smaller than the top one each with a hinged door.
Elias ingraham 1805 1885 was born in marlborough ct and became a famous clock case maker and designer. Elias ingraham remained as the head of his company until his death in 1885 when his son edward ingraham took his place.