Elegant antique Victorian era American Newhaven Clock Co. 16 3/4" tall shelf or mantel clock, tole painted wood case with ornate papier mache style mother of pearl & hand painted decoration! One of three similar American clocks that we're adding this week, all in the jet black papier mache style with mother of pearl inlays, gilt or gold enamel accenting and hand painted designs but this one with what appears to be a wooden case rather than actual papier mache. The inner clock mechanism is marked "C. Jerome, Newhaven Conn. USA". Not running consistently at the moment but has a key and pendulum. An elegant decorative piece whether running or not!
Very good condition. As noted, it's not currently running consistently. Possibly just in need of an oiling and adjustment or maybe the pendulum is not right, too heavy(?). The case is in fine shape, large clear images show all. The clock face has some wear, age cracking to the cream colored enamel and some of the metal below showing near the center. Some missing mother of pearl inlays, notably around the outer edge. See pictures for measurements.
