Waterbury Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock (circa 1898)
Maker: Waterbury Clock CompanyDate of Manufacture: Marked 13.9.1898 (September 13, 1898)Material: Brass case with beveled glass panels on all sides (also called a crystal regulator clock)Design: Two-door design (front and back access)Features: • Visible swinging pendulum (typical of crystal regulator clocks) • Ornate dial with Arabic numerals, decorative accents, and exposed escapement • Brass or gold-tone finish (with signs of aging and patina) • Mechanical movement (likely an 8-day time and strike mechanism)⸻Historical ContextThe Waterbury Clock Company was founded in 1857 in Waterbury, Connecticut, and became one of the incredibly prolific American clockmakers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. By the 1890s, Waterbury was producing clocks for both domestic and international markets. The crystal regulator style—glass panel clocks with brass or gilded frames—was bestselling from the late 1800s through the early 20th century.The inscription date 13.9.1898 may indicate the manu