Rare Lewis No. 3 Regulator Perpetual Calendar Clock (c. 1867–1868)

This is an example of an early American perpetual calendar clock, circa 1867–1868. It features an eight-day weight-driven movement in the “upside down” configuration with a deadbeat escapement created by Solomon C. Spring of Bristol, Connecticut, with patented Joseph Ives “rolling pinions.”

• Item: WD-1
• Approximate date: ca. 1867–1868
• Dimensions: 42″ H × 18″ W × 5″ D
• Dial sizes: 12″ diameter time dial; 8″ diameter calendar dial
• Price: $2,200.00
• Movement: Eight-day weight-driven movement with deadbeat escapement and Joseph Ives “rolling pinions”
• Calendar mechanism: Produced by Benjamin B. Lewis for L.F. and W.W. Carter, all of Bristol, CT
• Case: Rosewood veneer with original grain-painted rosewood finish applied to the upper door and calendar door
• Originality: Case, movements, dials, hands, weights, pendulum, and clock papers are original
• Condition notes: Finish on remainder of case is old but was refreshed; black flocked paper on backboard was restored; lower door was rebuilt from original and has an appropriate replacement lock; calendar door lock is original
• Service notes: Excellent running order

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