American clock

The term American clock was used in the Victorian era and afterward to refer to a particular style of clock design followed by the American clockmakers of the day.Fact|date=February 2007 In the 19th century, many clocks and watches were produced in the United States, especially in Connecticut, where many companies were formed to mass-produce quality timepieces.

Makers of American clocks included
*Ansonia Clock Company, 1851–1930
*Waterbury Clock Co., 1857–1944
*Seth Thomas Clock Company, 1853–1930
*W.L. Gilbert & Co., 1845–48 and 1851–66, later Gilbert Mfg. Co., William L. Gilbert Clock Company
*Elias Ingraham & Co., 1857–60, 1861–1958
*E.N. Welch Mfg. Co., 1864–1903
*Sessions Clock Co., 1903–56
*New Haven Clock Co., 1853–c. 1965
*F. Kroeber Clock Co., 1863–1904
*Boston Clock Company, 1884–1894, founded by Joseph Eastman

External links and references

* [http://www.clockmuseum.org/ The American Clock & Watch Museum] in Bristol, Connecticut
* [http://www.chelseaclockmuseum.com/ "Chelsea" Clock Museum]
* [http://www.prestigeclockrepair.com/museum/faq.htm FAQ] at "Dave's American Clocks"