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Larson's Antique Clock Shop -
Lindy Larson

1079 Superb Sligh Clock Co, Thomas Harland tallcase clock
from the Henry Ford Museum collection.

The Sligh Clock Company of Holland, Michigan manufactured what was arguably the finest line of contemporary fctory made clocks made in this country. This was not your ordinary reproduction clock company, but rather they put an emphasis on quality and workmanship that was second to none. Approximately 30 years ago they produced a line of clocks called the “Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, American Life Collection.” The Simon Willard and Thomas Harland tallcase clocks were part of that collection. They were produced in very limited numbers and were very expensive at that time. This company still produces high quality furniture today but the clockmaking portion of the business was discontinued in 2005. A fair amount of information about these clocks can be found online so check them out.

I purchased this clock from a collection where it had remained for many years. It is in absolutely pristine condition and from the way the chimes and pendulum were protected and the weight cables secured, it is quite probable that this clock was very seldom, if ever, run. I put the weights on and ran it for an hour or so just to be sure all of the chimes and tunes were working properly.

The photos do not do the clock justice. When viewed in place in a home it is a very impressive example. Thomas Harland produced exceptional clocks in Norwich, Connecticut in the 1770s. Many clockmakers who went on to distinguished careers completed their apprenticeships in Thomas Harland’s shop and he is regarded as one of the significant founders of the American clock trade.

This is an eight day triple weight driven clock which has tune selections for Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael’s chimes. There is also another selection lever for chimes, silent and silent at night. The tunes are played on eight resonant rods while the hours are struck on four additional rods.

They really got the proportions right and at 7 feet ½ inch tall, it is a perfect size for any home. If you are the buyer, I will try to work out a delivery system that assures this clock arrives at your home in the same great condition as it is now. SOLD

1079

8066 Musical tall case clock possibly by Elite.

Fresh from an estate where it had been well taken care of for many years, this is a beautiful clock in fine condition. The case is solid mahogany with crossbanded inlay on the waist and base plus a multi-colored inlay panel in the base. It does have a small veneer nick here and there but overall the condition is quite good.

The dial is very nice with a heavy brass base, pierced brass spandrels, a mat brass center and silvered chapter rings with applied brass numerals. The upper silvered dials are for “strike-silent”, “chime-silent” and “Westminster-Whittington”.

It retains the original glasses, hands, pendulum, pulleys, key and brass weights. The three brass finials are replacements.

This is an eight day clock which plays a selection of two tunes on the quarter hours on a nest of eight graduated bells or four graduated cathedral gongs plus it strikes the hours on a fifth much larger gong. It is currently running and chiming properly.

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7' 11" tall. SOLD

8066

8065 Fine Pennsylvania tall case clock.

This clock was purchased from an estate in the Allentown-Bethlehem area where it had remained in the family for many, many years. The dial is unsigned and I have not spent a great deal of time researching the clock but it does have characteristics that match other clocks made in that area. If you look at pages 182 and 183 of James W. Gibbs’ “Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches” you will see a tall clock made by Josiah O. Beitel of Nazareth. That clock has a very similar carved fan on the waist door and a very similar dial treatment.

The case is solid cherry, beautifully refinished and in virtually perfect condition. It has a raised tombstone panel in the base and carvings on the scrolls which are distinctive characteristics and would probably help identify the maker. I believe the turned wood finials are the originals.

The painted dial is simply wonderful and virtually flawless. It has colorful cornucopia spandrels done in gold, bold numerals and a delightful moon phase. It retains the original hands, pendulum, pulleys, weights and crank key.

This is an 8 day clock with hourly strike on a bell. It was recently professionally serviced and is in good running order.

7’ 9” tall. SOLD

8065

1080 Thomas Fenton, Bristol, England tallcase clock.

This is a handsome looking clock in honest, original condition. So many of these English clocks came over here with movements, dials and cases mismatched to each other but I guarantee that this one is correct and all the parts are original to each other. Thomas Fenton is listed as having worked in Bristol from about 1794 to 1801.

The mahogany veneer case was nicely refinished years ago and it really does have a good look. The veneer is in very good condition with only minor flaws. The red mahogany is contrasted by light colored satinwood inlay panels on the crest, hood, waist and base. Note the delightful moth inlay above the dial. The hood has satinwood and mahogany reeded columns with ornate cast brass capitals. The waist has reeded quarter columns with large, ornate cast brass capitals. The waist door has a flame mahogany panel enclosed by crossbanded inlay. The base also has a flame mahogany panel and it is enclosed by satinwood and ebony inlay.

The signed silvered dial looks great and it has subsidiary dials for seconds and calendar. Note that this style dial used both Arabic and Roman numerals. The clock has the original hands, pendulum and pulleys. The weights are old and of the correct period but mismatched.

This is an eight day clock with hourly strike on a large iron bell. The movement was recently serviced, it has new weight cords and is in good running order. It has been keeping excellent time for me for several months.

This clock has very good proportions and at 7’8” tall is the perfect size for a home with standard ceiling height. SOLD

1080

8069 Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, CT tallcase clock
in the original paint.

This clock has the original grain painting that was meant to resemble rosewood. Often this paint is quite worn or scuffed up but this example is in much better than average condition. I do not see any broken or chipped pieces and it does not look like it has lost any height by having the scrolls or feet trimmed.

The dial is also much better than average. It is signed, the corners are done in raised gold and the arch has many Masonic symbols. The numerals are all crisp and clear and there is no paint lifting or flaking. The dial is the standard size of 12” by 16”.

The clock comes with the original pendulum and weights while the hands are proper style replacements.

This is a 30 hour clock with an ivory bushed wood movement that has an hourly strike on a bell. As a bonus, this clock was recently serviced, has new weight cords and is in good running order.

At only 7 feet tall it is a nice size to fit into any room. SOLD