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New Haven Clock Co. "Elfrida" 30-Day Regulator Wall Clock

Partially verified

This antique American regulator wall clock by the New Haven Clock Company is identified in the listing as the "Elfrida" model. Housed in a carved wooden case measuring 49 inches in height, it features turned side columns and an ornate carved pediment. The circular dial displays Roman numerals along with a subsidiary seconds track below the XII position, marked with thirty-day duration text. Below the dial, the glazed lower door reveals a long pendulum with a circular brass bob. According to the seller, the clock houses a double wind 30-day movement and was serviced in 2018.

Front view of the New Haven Clock Co. Elfrida regulator wall clock in carved wooden case
Front view of the New Haven Clock Co. Elfrida regulator wall clock in carved wooden case — Chairish. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.chairish.com
Category
Clock · Regulator wall clock
Maker / attribution
New Haven Clock Company
Reference
Elfrida
Catalogue / lot identifier
19828329
Source-reported date
Late 19th Century
Country
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Provenance

This regulator wall clock is identified by the seller as the "Elfrida" model, manufactured by the New Haven Clock Company.

The item is attributed to the late 19th century and is of United States origin. No further provenance or documentation regarding the history of this specific clock is provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “This one is by the New Haven Clock Company”
  • “This clock is the “Elfrida” model.”
  • “Period Late 19th Century”
  • “Country of Origin United States”

Case and Dial Construction

The clock is housed in a carved wooden case measuring 49 inches in height, 19 inches in width, and 7.5 inches in depth. The design includes a carved pediment and turned side columns.

The dial is white, featuring Roman numeral hour markers and two winding arbors. A subsidiary dial is positioned beneath the 12 o'clock marker. A glazed lower door provides a view of the pendulum, which consists of a long rod and a circular metal bob.

Evidence for this section
  • “19ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 49ʺH”
  • “large carved wood case with nice upper detailing”
  • “White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, two winding arbors, and a subsidiary dial below 12 o'clock.”
  • “Glazed pendulum drop showing a long pendulum rod with a round metal bob.”

Mechanism and Operational Status

The seller reports that the clock contains a double-wind 30-day movement and was serviced in 2018. The seller states the clock functioned during recent testing.

The platform specifies that for items sold for decorative display, timekeeping accuracy and operational functionality are not guaranteed, particularly regarding potential adjustments required following transit.

Evidence for this section
  • “It has a double wind 30 day movement.”
  • “This clock was last serviced in 2018.”
  • “It ran when recently tested.”
  • “Thus time accuracy and running are not guaranteed.”

Open research questions

  • Are there New Haven Clock Company catalog records that verify the specific physical design of the 'Elfrida' model?
  • Can the 2018 service records be corroborated or the internal components verified by documentation?
  • What specific material constitutes the 'metal' pendulum bob?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for New Haven Clock Co. "Elfrida" 30-Day Regulator Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerNew Haven Clock Company“This one is by the New Haven Clock Company”
ModelElfrida“This clock is the “Elfrida” model.”
Movement Duration30 day“It has a double wind 30 day movement.”
Dimensions19ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 49ʺH“19ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 49ʺH”
PeriodLate 19th Century“Period Late 19th Century”
Country of OriginUnited States“Country of Origin United States”
ConditionGood, with some imperfections“Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections”

Visible details

  • Carved pediment with scrolling crest and turned column flanks framing the case.
  • White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, two winding arbors, and a subsidiary dial below 12 o'clock.
  • Glazed pendulum drop showing a long pendulum rod with a round metal bob.

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not shown directly uncased.
  • Chairish notes that running and timekeeping accuracy are not guaranteed and items are sold primarily for decorative display.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Large 19th Century 30 Day Regulator Wall Clock- New Haven Clock Co. | Chairish

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 2aed3b8064

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