Based on the combination of label and movement, this column & cornice clock was probably made in 1844-45 when Jerome was making movements in Bristol and casing them in New Haven. To the best of my knowledge, Jerome did not make this style case for his inexpensive brass movement prior to his starting case-making operations in New Haven in January 1844.
Unfortunately, the two tablets have not survived. However, the dial has a wonderful example of one of the maker’s mark variations Jerome used on early New Haven-period clocks.
This is a label I’ve been trying to acquire for some time because of the 68 Orange St. address. Benham is listed at that address in the 1844 New Haven city directory. In 1845, he is listed at 55 Orange St. The directories were printed in June and the information contained in them presumably was collected in the months preceding the publication date. Given that Benham printed the directory, it is possible that his address could have been updated right up to the date of publication. Therefore, clocks with these labels probably date from mid-1844 to mid-1845.
View of the lower half of the label showing the printer’s line.
30-hr weight-driven type 1.311 movement made by Chauncey Jerome. Based on the cutouts on the front plate, I believe this movement was made in Bristol.
Rear view of movement.