[fhs-65] Re: E. Ingraham Clocks

  • From: Steve <sfgrob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: fhs-65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:57:54 -0500

Yes, no doubt mine is a E. Ingraham manufactured mantel clock.  There are several examples that are practically identical to mine.  Close, but no cigar, as they say.  You could take a few of the closest examples and combine the right pieces to make mine, with the exception of the top of the clock.  Mine has a faux stone top that I did not see in any of the others.

Thanks for finding this and sending it along,

Steve

On 03/12/2022 16:37, Donna Ferraro (donnakasch) wrote:

I think yours may be made by E. Ingraham. Check these out these photos: generally wood and with paper dials. https://picclick.com/Antique-E-INGRAHAM-BELMONT-MANTEL-CLOCK-400645414448.html

Here’s the history of the company: https://collections.ctdigitalarchive.org/islandora/object/20002:860134545

 

Donna

From: Steve


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Above mantel is probability the oldest, and most difficult clock to date, but most likely was made in the 1850s to 1880s.  There is no brand or serial number on the clockworks, but there is a label on the back of the clock identifying the clock as a "Belmont".  This clock was mass produced and inexpensive.  Tons of these were made and sold as "house" brands for large department stores.  The clock is still running today and keeps reasonably good time.  I just have to adjust it a minute or two when I wind it each week.  Story is this clock was a wedding present to the parents of my grandmother's oldest sister's husband.

 

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