This early 20th-century cast iron mantel clock captures the height of Maritime Revival design, pairing a stylized three-masted Spanish galleon with an inset mechanical clock movement produced by the Waterbury Clock Company. Cast in solid sand-cast iron by the Connecticut Foundry Company of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the piece features a rich multi-color palette—slate blue sails, fiery orange pennants, and a verdigris-toned hull—that provides an elevated sculptural presence for a desk, library shelf, or mantel. Combining functional heavy casting with horological utility, this piece reflects the 1920s–1930s American decorative trend of integrating precision clockworks into high-relief iron artware.

• Type: Antique Cast Iron Galleon Ship Mantel Clock Frame with Clock Insert

• Iron Foundry: Connecticut Foundry Co. (Rocky Hill, CT) – verified by the circular trademark logo stamp on upper reverse

• Clock Movement: Marked The Waterbury Clock Co., Made in U.S.A.

• Motif: Three-masted Spanish Galleon / Sailing Ship with openwork rigging and anchor accents

• Dimensions: Approximately 11.5" Height x 10.75" Width

• Weight: 5 lbs 7.7 oz

• Construction: Heavy sand-cast iron frame with dual integral rear support feet

• Finish: Original multi-color cold-painted enamel (blue, orange, green, bronze accents) over cast iron

Physical Description

• Form & Rigging: High-relief cast iron relief panel portraying a full-rigged galleon with openwork cutouts between sails and rigging.

• Clock Insert: Flush-mounted brass-cased mechanical clock movement housed in the central main sail, held securely via dual rear mounting studs and nuts. Face features Arabic numerals with a lower small seconds sub-dial.

• Reverse & Markings: Unfinished rough cast iron reverse showing authentic sand-casting texture and the distinctive circular "C in a Triangle" logo hallmark of Connecticut Foundry Co. stamped at the upper center. Rear brass clock housing marked with cursive script: "The Waterbury Clock Co. Made in U.S.A." alongside regulator adjustment lever (F/S).

• Base Structure: Dual rear-projecting wedge feet cast integrally with the lower hull frame to maintain an upright stance on mantles or desks.

Condition Report

• Structural Integrity: Solid and intact cast iron frame with no cracks, breaks, or repairs noticed.

• Surface & Finish Wear: Retains substantial original paint coverage across sails and hull, with expected edge wear, minor chipping, and surface patina consistent with age. Light oxidation present on raw cast iron on the reverse side.

• Clock Movement: Brass case and back plate present with winding key and setting knob intact. Dial shows light age toning/tarnishing. Movement is offered untested for function or timekeeping accuracy and sold as-is for display.

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