Timby Solar Globe Shelf Clock: The clock has Jostin’s Terrestrial Globe with an hour dial above it. The lower case has a windowed door with the minute dial behind it.
(The clock is not running at this time. The lower movement is new. Some of the wood parts are replaced.)
T.R. Timby Globe Shelf Clock, Baldwinsville, NY. Walnut case; old finish, possibly original. Globe is original; signed “Joslin’s Six Inch Terrestrial Globe, Boston, Gilman Joslin, 1860.” Original paper dials, some foxing and toning. Original label: LE Whiting, Saratoga Springs NY. 8 day balance wheel movement. A nice example. Original key.
Early French Time and Calendar Globe Clock: There is a 12 hour and 24 hour dial. The 24 hour dial is marked AM on one side and PM on the other. The silk string movement is not marked. The metal globe on top is geared and numbered 1-31 along with initials L.B. and date 1776. Case is in a bronze and glass sided cover. The base is wood and painted black.
Early French Time and Calendar Globe Clock: There is a 12 hour and 24 hour dial. The 24 hour dial is marked AM on one side and PM on the other. The silk string movement is not marked. The metal globe on top is geared and numbered 1-31 along with initials L.B. and date 1776. Case is in a bronze and glass sided cover. The base is wood and painted black.
Elgin Solar Brass Shelf Clock: believed to be the 1st solar clock; hinged back door; beveled glass; solar panel on top. Owner’s research says it was over $800.00 when first sold.