Hi Christine,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

I believe you are correct about this clock being made by the Sessions Clock Company, which was one of the major American clock manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It began in 1856 when Chauncey Jerome, a pioneer of mass-produced brass clock movements, reorganized his failing company. The factory was purchased and eventually operated by the Sessions family, becoming the Sessions Clock Company in Forestville, Connecticut (later part of Bristol). The company was especially active from about 1880 to the 1930s, producing millions of clocks. Many early examples have pressed or stamped metal movements, which allowed very inexpensive production.

Sessions' clocks were less costly to make than ones by Seth Thomas or Eli Terry, and were more affordable to middle class buyers as well.

When Sessions mantel clocks come to auction these days, they usually sell for between $75-125.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Victorian 8 Day Time and Strike Mantel Clock
attributed to Sessions, mid-late 19th Century
The punched tin case with faux marble elements and parcel gilt capitals centering a cast brass dial with Arabic chapter rings and gilt metal feet. Retains a partial label.
11 inches tall, 17 inches wide, 6.6 inches deep
CONDITION: This clock is in good condition with minor wear commensurate to age and use; it has been recently serviced and is reported to be in working condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia