Gilbert Octagon Lever Clock

Type of clock: Marine Lever clock

Maker: WM. L. Gilbert & Co. Bristol, Conn.

Circa: Approximately 1880-1900

Date aquired: November 20th 2004

Price paid: 52.28 USD (plus shipping)

Dimensions (case): 10 1/2 x 2 1/2

Dial Size: 8

Movement: 30 hour jewelled balace wheel movement. Pinned plates. Stamped MANROSS.

Key size: 5

Special features: All 3 original hands.

Additional Information: Original (fragile) label on back. One of the mounting tabs is missing (on bottom). This was the most extreme restoration I've done. Almost 40% of the veneer was peeling, or chipped. More info on previous page.