S.B. Terry’s Patent Torsion Balance Wheel Clock

S.B. Terry’s Patent Torsion Balance Wheel Clock

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S.B. Terry’s Patent Torsion Balance Wheel Clock. 6 in. painted metal dial has black Roman hour numerals, fancy blued hands and hinged brass door bezel; brass spring driven movement has a large balance wheel at the bottom and engaging the torsion pendulum connected to the escapement, S.B. Terry’s patent stamped “Patented Oct. 5, 1852”, in good running condition. In a rosewood octagonal case having an overcoated finish, some minor veneer loss to one corner. 8.75 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 3 in. deep.