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Title: Atkins Clock c. 1860
Post by: Athenry on December 07, 2011, 10:30:28 pm

This clock was my great grandfather's. It's made by Atkins Clock Co. and after a bit of research this is what I've found out.

Judging from the paper on the inside (it changed every five years or so) I'm guessing it's from 1867-1874. Another guess is that it's either the 'Venetian' or 'Victor no. 3' style of clock. The wooden embellishments around the edge are unbroken in all the other styles. It's missing the face and it looks like the glass windows were replaced at one stage (I think around 1904, because the stamp of a jeweler from that period is on the back).

I'm definitely no expert, but doing a bit of research on wood grain I think it may be mahogany or rosewood.

(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1255/clockl.jpg)

(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1818/clock2.jpg)

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4936/clock3.jpg)

Title: Re: Atkins Clock c. 1860
Post by: cogar on December 08, 2011, 08:40:27 am

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It's missing the face and it looks like the glass windows were replaced at one stage (I think around 1904, because the stamp of a jeweler from that period is on the back).

That Jeweler's "stamp" would indicate that the mechanism was cleaned, oiled, repaired and/or adjusted.

The top portal is for the clock “face”  (hour-minutes) ….. but what is the bottom portal for? A “day” number indicator?    ??? ??? ???

Anyway, you can probably find an hour/minute “face”, hands, etc. that will work on your clock via a web search. 

Title: Re: Atkins Clock c. 1860
Post by: Rauville on December 08, 2011, 09:10:41 am

Your clock is generally referred to as a "Figure 8" shelf clock, with a 30 hour movement.

Here is a similar model that sold on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ROSEWOOD-MANTEL-SHELF-FIGURE-8-CLOCK-/350495914368?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b2f3980 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ROSEWOOD-MANTEL-SHELF-FIGURE-8-CLOCK-/350495914368?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b2f3980)
(I see this one is equipped with an alarm. I can't see if yours has one or not?)

Title: Re: Atkins Clock c. 1860
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on December 08, 2011, 12:26:16 pm

Neat clock! Are you thinking of replacing the face and getting it running again?

Title: Re: Atkins Clock c. 1860
Post by: JoshandLila on December 09, 2011, 06:30:45 pm

love the patina on the wood, and the carvings are really nice.. hope you decide to get it running again