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Wm. L. Gilbert 2207 Black Mantel Clock, circa 1900?.

This is a 6 column black mantel clock in a wooden case. 8-day time and strike movement strikes the hours and the half on a coiled gong. As received, the clock was missing the face, bezel, hands, and movement. One "sidearm" decoration and one foot were broken. The finish was in poor condition but I was able to preserve the original red faux marble, which looks quite nice. The damaged decorative parts were repaired, and the black parts of the case refinished. A replacement Gilbert movement was obtained on eBay, as was a replacement Gilbert face. I uncovered evidence that some of the columns had been green but others had not. I decided to finish them all green simply because I liked that color the best. I have been unable to locate an all original 2207, so I have no way to know for sure exactly what style face and movement this clock should have. Some Gilbert black mantel clocks sounded the half hour on a small bell. The replacement parts are Gilbert and date from about the same period and look appropriate on this clock. The backboard and base board are original. This is a large clock and it has a really lovely sounding gone, even though the gong is relatively small.




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