An unusual variant of the half-column and splat clock, with a mirrored splat substituting for the typical scrolled splat. Nice pineapple capitals on the columns. Veneer restoration on base of clock, but otherwise in excellent condition.
Jerome was an early adopter of brass bushings in wood movements. The label proclaims, “IMPROVED/BRASS BUSH’D/CLOCKS.” Label printed by P. Canfield, Hartford, CT.
Type 5.112 30-hr movement with brass bushings (original)