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American Empire Period Mahogany Ogee Shelf Clock, 30-Hour, by Jerome & Co.

By: Jerome & Co., New Haven, Conn.

Style: American Empire / Early Victorian ogee shelf clock

Origin: United States (New Haven, Connecticut)

Materials: Mahogany veneer over pine case; painted iron dial; brass weight-driven movement; reverse-painted glass tablet; iron bell; (likely) cast iron weights; glass door panes

Age: circa 1845–1860

Condition: Good (dial paint heavily flaked; veneer wear and small losses; label toned; movement complete but untested)

Value: $100–$250 (auction, as-is condition)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Printed interior paper label: “Thirty Hour Clocks with Extra Bushed Movements Manufactured by Jerome & Co., New Haven, Conn.”

Date: 2025-10-19 04:18:30.069550

Description:

Mid-19th-century American ogee-case shelf clock with mahogany veneer over pine, painted iron dial with Roman numerals and floral spandrels, reverse-painted (eglomise) lower tablet depicting a riverside castle, and a weight-driven brass time-and-strike movement sounding on an iron bell. Interior retains the original paper label reading “Thirty Hour Clocks … Manufactured by Jerome & Co., New Haven, Conn.”

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

A classic Jerome & Co. 30-hour ogee shelf clock with strong period features: original printed interior label, scalloped center opening to the painted dial, reverse-painted tablet, and a brass weight-driven movement. The dial shows heavy paint loss and the case has veneer wear, but the label and tablet present well and the movement appears complete; servicing will be required. A word about fakes.. 19th‑century American shelf clocks are often seen with reproduction cases, new labels, and modern dials—this example’s age-consistent label, movement, and wear support it being a period piece.

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Provenance:

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Condition:

Good (dial paint heavily flaked; veneer wear and small losses; label toned; movement complete but untested)

Identification Score: 96%

The interior paper label clearly states Jerome & Co., New Haven; the ogee case, 30‑hour weight-driven brass movement, and reverse-painted tablet match known Jerome & Co. production of the 1840s–1850s.

Authenticity Score: 88%

Construction, label typography and oxidation, brass weight movement, and period wear (dial paint flaking, aged tablet paint, shrinkage to veneer/backboards) indicate a mid‑19th‑century original. No signs of modern reproduction parts beyond expected maintenance. A word about fakes.. this category often has replaced tablets, new paper labels, or quartz conversions; none are evident here.

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Keywords

Jerome & Co.; New Haven; American Empire; ogee shelf clock; 30-hour; weight-driven; reverse-painted tablet; mahogany veneer; 19th century; United States

Report ID:  : fn8ewg

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