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30-hour OG clock
30-hour OG clock
30-hour OG clock
30-hour OG clock
30-hour OG clock
30-hour OG clock
30-hour OG clock

New Haven 30-Hour OG Shelf Clock, circa 1870's.

Typical American OG style clock by New Haven Ckock Co., probably from the 1870s. It has a 30-hour weight powered time and strike brass movement. It strikes the hour only. I acquired this clock at a local estate auction on May 11, 2009. The original label is present but has some damage. The dial appears to be original but has some paint loss. The hands are old and could be original, I'm just not sure. I believe that the reverse painted tablet is original but almost all of the background color has been removed. The pendulum and weights are old and could also be original. I believe the movement is probably original to this clock. The backboard retains its old cut nails, but there is a "knot hole" in the backboard (see picture).

The case appears to have been previously refinished and although it looks "decent", close examination will reveal a less than perfect job. The veneer is missing from the sides of the case and the previous owner did a somewhat mediocre job of grain painting the base wood.

The movement has been cleaned and bushings in stalled as needed. An incorrect strike governor fan was replaced with a proper one fabricated in my shop. New stainless steel axles were fitted to both weight pulleys. The lantern pinion trundles have some wear but the clock seems to be a strong runner. (I replaced the worn trundles in the strike fan lantern pinion.) I have an almost identical New Haven, and several other OGs, so this one is for sale.

FOR SALE AFTER JUNE 01, 2009 $185.00 plus shipping





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