Huge Antique Running New Haven Chime No. 3 Westminster 5 Gong Bracket Clock

THIS IS A LOVELY ANTIQUE 5 GONG NEW HAVEN CHIME CLOCK NO. 3 BRACKET MANTLE CLOCK WITH A WESTMINSTER STRIKE. THIS CLOCK RUNS SMOOTHLY, AND THE RICH WESTMINSTER STRIKE IS ON 5 BRASS GONGS. THIS MODEL CLOCK HAS A DATE OF 1896 STAMPED ON THE MOVEMENT AND IT IS CIRCA.

THE CLOCK FEATURES: A FANTASTIC LARGE OAK BRACKET CASE WITH SILVERED FILIGREE SIDE WINDOW PANELS, LARGE SQUARE BEVELED GLASS IN A BRASS BEZEL ON THE FRONT DOOR, A BRASS DIAL WITH A SILVER CHAPTER RING & EMBOSSED GILDED METAL DECORATIONS ACCENTING THE CHPATER RING, A "SILENT / CHIME" LEVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE, THE ENORMOUS SIGNED 8 DAY TRIPLE TRAIN MOVEMENT, A LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR, A BACK DOOR WITH A SLIDING BRASS LOCK, 5 IRON COIL GONGS, 4 STURDY BUN FEET, A PENDULUM AND A VERY LONG BRASS KEY. THE LARGE OAK BRACKET CASE IS IN GREAT SHAPE WITH LIGHT WEAR. THE TOP OF THE CASE HAS A LIGHT SEAM AND A DING OR SCRATCHES, AND THE BACK DOOR HAS A DING HERE AND THERE....... THATS ABOUT IT FOR WEAR.

THE CASE IS STURDY AND LEVEL ON 4 THICK BUN FEET. THE MOLDING IS QUITE INTRICATE ESPECIALLY ON THE CARVED CORNERS. BOTH SIDES HAVE SILVERED FILIGREE WINDOW PANELS THAT RESONATE THE SOUND OF THE GONGS. THERE IS A SILENCE/CHIME LEVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE. THE BACK DOOR HAS A NEAT SLIDING BRASS LOCK.

ON THE BOLD BOTTOM MOLDING IS AN INSET WINDING ARBOR FOR THE WESTMINSTER CHIME. THE LONG KEY THAT COMES WITH THE CLOCK FITS IT PERFECTLY. THE LARGE SQUARE BRASS BEZEL HAS THICK BEVELED GLASS IN IT. BOTH THE BEZEL AND GLASS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE!

THE BACKING IS BRASS WITH A SILVER CHAPTER RING. THERE IS LIGHT FADING TO THE BLACK PAINTED NUMERALS. FRAMING THE CHAPTER RING ARE EMBOSSED TRIANGULAR GILT METAL FACES WITH SCROLLWORK. THE STEEL SPADE HANDS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. THE CLOCK HAS A MASSIVE TRIPLE TRAIN SPRING DRIVEN MOVEMENT. THE MOVEMENT RUNS SMOOTLY AND BALANCES VERY EASILY. THE BACK PLATE IS STAMPED WITH A DATE AND PATENT INFO. THE CLOCK HAS A RICH QUARTERLY WESTMINSTER STRIKE ON 5 IRON COIL GONGS.

AGAIN EVERYTHING IS IN TIP-TOP SHAPE. THE SOUND OF THE GONGS IS NOT ONLY RICH BUT EXTREMELY DEEP, ALMOST CHURCH LIKE. THE LABEL ON THE BACK DOOR HAS THE MODEL AND REGULATING INSTRUCTION. THE CLOCK COMES WITH THE PENDULUM, AND A LONG KEY.

YOU MAY HAVE TO GENTLY LAY THE CLOCK BACK TO HANG THE PENDULUM. THE PENDULUM HANGS FROM THE FRONT PLATE, AND THERE IS A SLOT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE TO ACCESS THE SUSPENSION. CASE MEASUREMENTS: THE CLOCK MEASURES 14 1/8 " TALL X 12 3/16 " WIDE X 8 3/8!! WE MAKE SURE THAT WE MEASURE TWICE AND DO OUR BEST TO DESCRIBE EACH ITEM. NOTE: WE NOW LIST ALL OF OUR ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE CLOCKS IN THE "PARTS" CATEGORY. THIS CAME FROM A COLLECTORS / HOROLOGIST ESTATE. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR SOME FUN AND RARE ITEMS! PLEASE LOOK AT THE PHOTO'S CAREFULLY BECAUSE WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT WILL ARRIVE. WE USE PROFESSIONAL PACKING SUPPLIES AND WILL MAKE SURE THIS ANTIQUE IS WELL PACKED FOR IT'S JOURNEY. WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ANY ANTIQUE CLOCK TO YOUR LOCAL CLOCK SHOP, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH HOW TO BALANCE AN ANTIQUE CLOCK. Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. The item "HUGE ANTIQUE RUNNING NEW HAVEN CHIME NO. 3 WESTMINSTER 5 GONG BRACKET CLOCK" is in sale since Friday, December 02, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Clocks\Antique (Pre-1930)\Shelf, Mantel". The seller is "mmac1952" and is located in Austerlitz, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States