MANTLE CLOCK

MArch 18, 2012

ANTIQUE SESSIONS MANTLE CLOCK*

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I have a 1903 or 1907 sessions mantle clock. It chimes on the hour and half hour.

This Sessions clock runs perfectly and strikes the hours and half hours on a nice sounding gong.

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Sessions Fancy Mantel Clock. Dated between 1910 and 1915. 8 day time and strike on a Rich sounding gong. Dial is original paper and signed Sessions. Has a brass center on dial with a fancy brass bezel. Has two Mahogany front panels with brass etch design and four brass buttons on each panel. Case is wood with black gloss finish.

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Antique wooden mantle clock made by THE SESSIONS CLOCK COMPANY,Forestville Conn. Needs tuning and key.

Sessions wall clock, made sometime between 1903 and the 1920's.

At the turn-of-the 20th century, the E. N. Welch clockmaking firm was struggling. They used a local foundry to produce their castings. The foundry owner's son, William E. Sessions, took an interest in horology and, along with other Sessions family members, bought controlling interest in the E. N. Welch Company.

In 1903 the firm’s name was changed and the Sessions Clock Company was organized. Under William's management the firm produced all components of their line of clocks, including movements, cases, dials, artwork and castings.

Sessions realized that the future of clockmaking was moving to electricity so, in 1930, the company expanded to produce electric clocks, timers for radios, televisions and other devices. They also continued to manufacture traditional brass mechanical movements.

In 1956, Sessions was absorbed by a company interested primarily in their timing devices. Kept as the Sessions Company, the new owners ran the firm until 1969, when a decline in business forced its liquidation.

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Question

I have a mantel clock, "THE SESSIONS CLOCK COMPANY" made in Forestville, Conn. USA. It's an EIGHT-DAY Turn Back. INLAY No.2.Striking the Hours on Two-Tone Chime; Half-Hours in Harmony. Front of clock opens to wind, "SESSIONS" is on clock face.Back opens w/paper that has all information above plus a stamped number sideways 29 3. At the bottom of the piece of paper is a number (looks handwritten) 41141H. It works great! I would like to know any information you can give me on the history, age, value.

Thank you for your time.

About Antique Sessions Clocks

One of numerous Connecticut-based clock companies, Sessions made mechanical, wall, and mantle clocks from 1903 to 1930, also producing inexpensive mantle clocks under the Attleboro brand. They later expanded into electrical clocks and timer mechanisms, until liquidation in 1969.

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Sessions:

Sessions was one of the numerous Connecticut-based clock companies. Sessions made mechanical, wall, and mantle clocks from 1903 to 1930. They also produced inexpensive mantle clocks under the Attleboro brand. Sessions later expanded into electrical clocks and timer mechanisms, until liquidation in 1969. In 1958, W.K. Sessions formed The New England Clock Company. They produced quality clocks with beautiful cases until approximately the year 2000, when they closed their plant. Unlike Sessions, The New England Clock Company purchased a majority of their movements abroad, mostly from Germany.

The Sessions company was started in 1900 and lasted until the end of the 1950's.

The value can only be ascertained by a hands look at the clock.

I would stop by a local clock shop and have them take a look at it inside and out perhaps they can give you an idea of what it may be worth

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