Hotchkiss & Benedict Mahogany Empire Shelf Clock, Auburn, New York, c. 1835, painted wooden dial inscribed Warranted by Hotchkiss & Benedict, Roman numerals and stenciled gilt flowers in the spandrels, lower section with tapered flat columns and carved capitals flanking the door with looking glass, printed maker’s label inside stating A. Munger’s Patent Eight Day Brass Clocks, Made, Warranted and Sold Wholesale and Retail by Hotchkiss & Benedict, Auburn, N.Y., eight-day weight powered movement stamped No. 2689, finger pointing seconds hand, compound hung weights and eagle pendulum bob, ht. 38 in.
Note: Clark B. Hotchkiss and Thaddeus Benedict succeeded A. Munger & Co.. These brass eight-day clocks were made by contract labor at the Auburn, New York State Prison.
Condition report
Condition: Looking glass and hour hand are likely replacements.
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