#Elisha Manross

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Prolonging the Life of your antique or vintage clock

New owners of an antique or vintage clock might find it surprising that their recent purchase requires periodic maintenance. This realization often dawns upon them only when the clock stops, and they struggle to get it running again. This Junghans wall clock, C.1899 is a daily runner In this discussion, we explore regular clock maintenance, underscoring the importance of continuous inspection…

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Friedrich Von Flotow, German composer of the opera Martha, almost certainly the man for whom the clock was named, lived from 1812 until 1883. 

From the web we get these other interesting pieces of information:

“Elisha Niles Welch was on February 7, 1809. He Had many ventures in clock related businesses over his life time. 

He was the first President of the Bristol Brass and Clock Co. in 1850. He absorbed many clock businesses over a relatively short period of time. In 1864 He formed them into the E. N. Welch Mfg. Co, Some of those acquisitions included the Manross clock business in Forestville, J.C. Brown, John Birge, Frederick Otis, and Irenus Atkins. 

Welch was also a world traveler and a lover of the arts and music. He often invited guests to his house and provided them with entertainment. Several clock models were named after his talented entertainment. 

One popular clock model, the “Patti” was named after the prodigy vocalist, Adelina Patti. Adelina was a soprano prima donna, described as a beautiful woman who was wealthy, liberated and a nonconformist. She was very popular with men.”

On 2/18/19 I saw an auction site which identified the “Flotow” as from 1892, for what that is worth. 

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The Value of Saving Old Clock Parts: You never know when you may need that difficult to source part

Repurposing old antique clock parts can offer numerous benefits. For clock repair persons, these parts can serve as a convenient source for replacement components. All clock repair persons consider this to be a best practice because it is sustainable, reduces waste, and conserves valuable resources. Repurposing also provides an affordable means of obtaining rare and elusive parts for clock…

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How Common Are Brass Mainsprings in Clocks?

Elisha Manross, though less commonly known compared to American clockmakers such as Seth Thomas, New Haven, or Waterbury, played a significant role in the development of Connecticut clocks. In his book American Shelf and Wall Clocks Robert Ball listed Elisha Manross as being in business from 1827 -1849.  He was a prolific clockmaker and produced a variety of clocks but one of his more desirable…

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All the 30-hour clocks in my collection

All the 30-hour clocks in my collection

While I have over 85 clocks in my collection twelve are 30-hour or one-day clocks. One of the twelve is a relatively modern clock. The history of mass-produced clocks in America began in the 1820s and 1830s with 30-hour clocks that had woodworks movements. While the clock business was booming with many companies selling clocks to the masses, an economic recession in the late 1830s brought clock…

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Don't throw those old clock parts away

Don’t throw those old clock parts away

Don’t throw that old clock case or movement away. In this article, I will describe how I repurpose/reuse an old ogee clock case and how saving those old clock parts will come in handy someday.

Some time ago I responded to an ad on our local online for-sale site from an individual who had four clocks for sale, all for $20. I had no idea of the condition of the clocks but for the price I couldn’t…

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A 1847 Elisha Manross steeple clock with rare brass mainsprings

A 1847 Elisha Manross steeple clock with rare brass mainsprings

Among American clocks, the name Elisha Manross does not immediately come to mind unlike well-known clockmakers such as Seth Thomas, New Haven or Waterbury. However, Elisha Manross (1792-1856) was an important pioneer of the Connecticut clock.

Brass mainsprings are very rare. It is possible for a clockmaker to go through their entire career without seeing brass mainsprings. Why? Because brass was…

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Dating an antique Gothic Steeple Manross clock

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Dating a clock can be a challenge and often an estimate within a range of dates is the best that can be accomplished. Dating some clocks can be relatively easy as in the case of this Sessions Beveled Number 2 tambour style time and strike.…

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Elisha Manross Steeple Clock - addressing case issues

Elisha Manross Steeple Clock – addressing case issues

Elisha Manross 30 hour steeple clock, as found

I am not a huge collector of steeple clocks but I was intrigued by one I found in an old barn. I bought 4 clocks as part of a barn find this past winter (2018). Two including this one are salvageable. The two others are for case and works parts only.

$5 for a clock is a real bargain. This antique American Elisha Manross 30 hour time and strike…

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The challenges of restoring an Ansonia Drop Extra wall clock when the clock is rare and parts are hard to come by

The challenges of restoring an Ansonia Drop Extra wall clock when the clock is rare and parts are hard to come by

I acquired four old clocks in a barn find. Two, a 30 hour Ogee and a mantel clock were totally unsalvageable although I managed to take off some veneer, case parts, a movement, boards, case hardware and a few other items.

Elisha Manross 30 hour steeple clock

Two others were worth a second look. One is an Elisha Manross 30 hour Gothic steeple clock that is worth restoring and the other, an Ansonia…

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Elisha Manross Steeple Clock - the early days of the American clock

Elisha Manross Steeple Clock – the early days of the American clock

I acquired four old clocks in a barn find. Two, a 30 hour ogee and a mantel clock were salvageable only that I was able to take veneer, case parts, one movement and a few pieces.

The two other clocks are worth preserving. Though it is missing some case parts one of them is an Ansonia Drop Extra wall clock. It is the subject of a future article.

Steeple clocks of the 1840s signaled the design of…