E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co. 'Titiens' Rosewood Shelf Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1878
According to the auction catalogue, this American shelf clock represents the 'Titiens' model associated with E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co. of Bristol, Connecticut, dating to circa 1878.
The clock is housed in an architectural rosewood case measuring 23 1/2 inches in height, featuring an arched pediment, flanking turned finials, and stepped side columns. Behind an arched glazed door sits a white porcelain dial ring with Roman numerals and two winding holes. An open escapement center reveals internal wheelwork and carries cursive lettering inscribed 'Welch, Spring & Co. / Forestville, Conn.'. The source notes a 30-day time and strike movement, driving a circular brass pendulum bob.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1878
- Type
- Shelf clock
- Maker
- E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co.
- Height
- 23 1/2 in.
- Origin
- Bristol, Connecticut
- Movement
- 30-day time and strike
- Provenance
- Collection of Dr. Stephen Wallace, Cheshire, CT
- Case Material
- Rosewood
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Rosewood architectural case with arched top pediment flanked by two turned urn finials. • Stepped side mouldings with turned baluster columns and finial drop accents. • Glazed front door revealing an upper dial and lower pendulum chamber. • White porcelain ring dial featuring black Roman numerals and two winding arbors. • Open dial center revealing escapement gearing and script reading 'Welch, Spring & Co. / Forestville, Conn.'. • Brass disc pendulum bob suspended on a brass-colored rod.
- Dial and Inscribed Markings
- The timepiece is fitted with a white porcelain ring dial featuring black Roman numerals and two winding arbors. The open dial center exposes internal escapement gearing directly beneath the center arbor. Across the center of the movement area, cursive script reads 'Welch, Spring & Co. / Forestville, Conn.'. This visible dial marking contrasts with the auction title, which attributes the piece to 'E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co.' of Bristol, Connecticut.
- Case Architecture and Construction
- The clock features an architectural rosewood case catalogued at a height of 23 1/2 inches. Visually, the upper structure comprises an arched top pediment flanked by two turned urn finials, bordered by stepped mouldings and side baluster columns with finial drop accents. A glazed front door encloses the dial and the lower pendulum chamber. Through the lower glass panel, a brass disc pendulum bob is visible suspended on a brass-colored rod.
- Movement Description and Provenance
- The auction catalogue describes the movement as a '30-day time and strike movement' and dates the clock to circa 1878. Because the internal movement plates and mechanical train are not documented in the listing text, the running duration and striking configuration remain source-reported. The clock is listed as having originated from the Collection of Dr. Stephen Wallace of Cheshire, Connecticut. Any internal labels or casework stamps confirming the catalogued model name 'Titiens' are not documented in the source entry.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: While the auction title attributes the clock to E.N. Welch Manufacturing Co., the dial inscription reads 'Welch, Spring & Co. / Forestville, Conn.'.
- Research required: Movement specifications (30-day time and strike) are source-reported and not directly verifiable from the exterior image.