Antique Waterbury Mantel Clock – Working – Original 1883 Pendulum – Exterior Ins For Sale

Antique Waterbury Mantel Clock – Working – Original 1883 Pendulum – Exterior Instruction Label – Original Key

Authentic Waterbury Clock Co. mantel clock from the early 1880s, complete with its original exterior instruction label on the back panel, original key, and a pendulum stamped Dec. 11, 1883. The clock is fully operational, keeping time with a smooth pendulum swing and functioning mechanical movement.

The wooden case features an arched top and a Roman numeral dial. The lower glass window reveals the brass pendulum and movement. The clock face shows light, honest wear consistent with its 140‑year age.

Details

• Maker: Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Connecticut

• Pendulum stamped: Dec. 11, 1883

• Original exterior instruction label on back

• Original key included

• Fully working mechanical movement

• Roman numeral dial with expected antique wear

• Wood mantel case

• Lower glass window showing pendulum

• All original components present

• Condition: Very good for age; label and face show honest wear - should be serviced for longer running time. I wound it up but it only lasted an hour, needs to get a cleaning probably. I would have done it but I would have never known how to put it back complete, functioning, and well‑preserved example of Waterbury’s 19th‑century craftsmanship — rare to find with the back label still intact.