Golden Novelty Columbus Cast Front Shelf Clock

Description:

Cast front clock with Columbus, a sailing ship and a globe with "America" on it. Fitup movement with 3 inch dial and 4 inch movement. Golden Novelty Company patent Des. 26670 issued in 1897.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Columbus

Model Listing Name:

Cast Front

Introduced:

ca. 1897

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Companies:

Movement maker:

Westclox

Case maker:

Golden Novelty Mfg. Co.

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time

Specifications:

Case Color:

Copper

Case Material:

Cast iron

Dial Color:

White

Height:

12 3/4 inches

Width:

10 1/4 inches

Dial Nominal Diameter:

3 inches

Weight:

About 3 pounds

Variations:

Four Inch Movement → Balance
Four Inch Movement → Patent Form
Four Inch Movement → Plate Shape
Windup Clock → Time Click

Examples of the Golden Novelty Columbus Cast Front Shelf Clock:

Golden Novelty Columbus Cast Front. Has later movement (1-20-8), should be late 1890s. — **Movement Date:** ca. 1897 (case). Has later movement (1-20-8), should be late 1890s. **Plate Shape:** 3: Cut and Stepped Corner; **Patent Form:** 2: 1885 Curved.

Golden Novelty Columbus Cast Front. Type [3.2.1b.2]. — **Estimated Date:** 1897. Type [3.2.1b.2]. **Plate Shape:** 3: Cut and Stepped Corner; **Balance:** 1b: Lead rim with notched balance staff; **Patent Form:** 2: 1885 Curved; **Time Click:** 2: Spring click Integral to BP.

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