Benedict Castle Cast Front Shelf Clock

Description:

Castle cast front clock with a 4 inch fitup movement. I'm not sure if M.S. Benedict is the case maker or marketer, or if my example just happens to have a movement with Benedict on the dial.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Castle

Informal Name:

Cast Front

Approximate Date:

1896

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Movement maker:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time

Specifications:

Case Color:

Copper

Case Material:

Cast iron

Dial Color:

White

Dial Material:

Paper

Height:

12 3/4 inches

Width:

10 1/8 inches

Depth:

2 1/4 inches

Weight:

3 pounds 8 ounces

Variations:

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

Examples of the Benedict Castle Cast Front Shelf Clock:

Benedict Castle Cast Front. Type [2.2.1b.2]. — **Movement Date:** ca. 1896. Type [2.2.1b.2]. **Plate Shape:** 2: Cut corners; **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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