Ingraham Appraisal

19th Century E. Ingraham Mantel Clock with Glass Dome

This is a significant 19th-century mantel clock, likely manufactured by the E. Ingraham Company of Bristol, Connecticut. The timepiece features an ornate, circular dial with Roman numerals and an inner minute track, housed within an elaborate gilded metal bezel featuring neoclassical acanthus leaf patterns. Below the dial are two prominent gilded spelter or bronze-finished figures depicting a hunter with a rifle and a reaper or harvester, representing a Victorian fascination with pastoral and allegorical themes. The clock is encased in a large, original hand-blown glass cloche or dome, which sits on a wooden base. The mechanical movement includes a visible pendulum with dual faux-mercury vials, characteristic of high-quality American clocks of the late 1800s. The dial face shows a faint circular logo, consistent with Ingraham trademarks. The condition appears well-preserved with a rich aged patina on the metalwork and no immediate visible cracks in the glass. The presence of the original glass dome adds significant value as these are often broken or lost. The craftsmanship reflects the industrial artistry of the late Victorian era, combining mass-produced mechanical efficiency with ornamental flair.