The New Haven Clock Company was organized in 1853 by Hiram Camp. Initially it produced clock parts for Camp’s uncle, the clockmaker, Chauncey Jerome. Later, the company went on to produce their own line of clocks, becoming one of the largest clock companies in the United States. Unlike many clock making companies, the New Haven Clock Company weathered the Great Depression.
During World War II, the company made fuses for bombs. After the War, it resumed clock making, but eventually succumbed to competition and closed it’s doors in 1960.
Based on the number “328” stamped into the front plate, this clock was probably made in the early 1930s which probably accounts for its rather plain appearing dial.
This clock was fairly clean, but had a large amount of old oil residue on the arbors and gears. The primary problem which caused the movement to stop was a badly worn pivot hole on the escapement bridge. This resulted in the escape wheel jumping erratically and consequently irregularly impulsing the pendulum. I re-bushed the worn pivot hole on the escapement bridge which solved the problem.
Two of the wood joints on the door (see photos below) had loosened and had to be re-glued.
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