ANTIQUE WM. GILBERT BEEHIVE TIME STRIKE PARLOR MANTEL KITCHEN SHELF ALARM CLOCK

NICE WM. L. GILBERT BEEHIVE 8 DAY PARLOR MANTEL OR KITCHEN SHELF ALARM CLOCK!

Antique Wm. L. Gilbert kitchen or parlor alarm clock...Beehive design and style with a wonderful beehive tablet. Tablet may be a replacement as it is in very good condition with a clear image and not wear noted. Great look and a wonderful Victorian era example. Door opens and closes on good hinges. Inside, we have an original dial with some yellowing and usage wear...hands appear as original to the clock, and are in fine condition. The brass time and strike movement is correct, but unmarked as far as we can determine. The clock does carry a small paper label at the bottom interior of the case, reading Wm. L. Gilbert Clock & Co., Winchester, Conn. Back side of the case does show some evidence that screws for movement attachment may have been replaced, and perhaps the 8 day works were also at some point. After many years in storage with the estate holders collection, when wound, the clock started right up and continued to run. Gong strike and the hour is functioning although it is a bit noisy. Alarm system is in place as well as the metal bell strike. Measures in at about 20" tall. As with all of our estate timepieces and clocks, we highly recommend a professional cleaning with final adjustments after shipment to you, for proper working accuracy. Ask questions if you have them...will be carefully packed and shipped promptly upon confirmation of your payment.

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