Gilbert 1807 Wall Clock
23 1 2 h x 8 1 4 w x 3 d.
Gilbert 1807 wall clock. An early rare gilbert clock co shield parlor wall clock very hard to find. Gilbert s first company was founded in 1828 in partnership with his brother. Let s look inside this old clock. During world war ii gilbert was one of the few american clock makers that continued to manufacture clocks.
Fit with key wound alarm movement. How to wind old clocks with a gilbert key. The company created such diverse clocks as the banjo clock and ornate mantel clocks as well as small alarm clocks. Clocks antique gilbert clocks.
Gilbert was one of the foremost clockmakers of 19th century connecticut a state that gave the world eli terry seth thomas chauncey and noble jerome joseph ives and elias ingraham gilbert s first company was founded in 1828 in partnership with his brother in law george marsh. Because of the metal shortage the company created clocks with cases created from molded papier maché. Antique and vintage gilbert clocks. Antique gilbert 1807 mantle shelf clock wood original finish glass.
Now that you ve found the perfect place for your antique or vintage clock don t forget to wind it as required or it won t keep time. Scarce gilbert 1807 wall clock late 1920 s vintage works no key 9 x9 x2. Antique 1910 wm gilbert admiral octagon school house wall clock. Originally known as marsh gilbert and company it was founded by william lewis gilbert 1807 90 and his brother in law george marsh when they purchased a clock shop servicing the farmington and bristol connecticut area.
Around 1834 they moved the company to dayton ohio but returned to bristol after only a year. Metal dial with raised deco style arabic numerals. Lower window with print reverse on glass of figures in a traditonal daysailer. Gilbert was one of the foremost clockmakers of 19th century connecticut a state that gave the world eli terry seth thomas chauncey and noble jerome joseph ives and elias ingraham.