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Chauncey Jerome / New Haven Steeple Clock, c. 1860's

This clock was acquired in an eBay auction from a seller in Maine. The clock was damaged in shipment and, as purchased, had many incorrect replacement parts, including a modern German 8-day movement. The upper glass is new, the lower glass is old, but probably not original. The transfer stencil on the lower glass (intended for a kitchen clock) and the pendulum are new replacements. The face is a digital reconstruction of the face that was with the clock when received, which was not the original face. The gong looks old, but may not be original to this case. The label and wooden case are original Chauncey Jerome.

The case was repaired and refinished. Lacking the original movement, the case was married to a just rebuilt 30-hour New Haven movement that is believed to be from the same period and very similar to the original except for bearing the New Haven logo stamp. New Haven was making movements for Chauncey Jerome about this time and after his bankruptcy, [circa 1856]. Jerome's assets were purchased by New Haven Clock Co. which continued to make clocks under the Jerome trade name. I believe this is therefore an appropriate marriage.

This old clock has obviously had a very hard life. Even though it has relatively little monetary value because of all the substituted parts, it runs well and displays nicely, and I run it every day.

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