Other Clocks

(Updated March 2025)

A California Rodgers

Fred Bausch of California was kind enough to provide information on a Rodgers clock he found out in the west. The clock was installed in a mansion as part of a mirror mounted to the wall. Obviously the clock must have either been purchased and brought out to California or built and shipped by the Rodgers firm from New York City.

The movement is signed signed “J. Rodgers – New York – 55.” The movement was originally housed in a box located behind the wall. The clock was electrified some time ago and the old, original Rodgers movement was placed aside.

An Early New York Rodgers

From Chris, another early tall case clock by Rodgers, probably made not long after he arrived in America. The dial marking that reads “Jas Rodgers – New York” is similar to the Scottish clock submitted by Larry Mast.

Scottish Clock

From Larry Mast, a very interesting tall case clock made in Aberdeen, Scotland, which could be a pre-emigration work by Rodgers. Vert much in the style of the 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Dial signed “Jas Rodger Aberdeenshire.

A Rodgers Receipt

Doug Saturno was kind enough to send this scan along for the sale of a mahogany clock and its setup in 1830.

An example of a handwritten receipt from Rodgers NY firm.

A Rodgers (?) Astro Clock

Collector Wayne Voumallis contacted me in 2004 about a rare “Astro Clock” that had similar features to my Rodgers clock, including the unusual original pulley. I neglected to save the pictures, but it may be another Rodgers that still exists.

Banjo Clock

From NAWCC member Ray Snouffer, a very interesting James Rodgers banjo clock, which is not something I have come across before. Fully signed on the dial “James Rodgers, New York,” feels fairly early considering banjos become pretty uncommon the later we go into the 19th century.

Wall Regulator

From J. C. Hoffman of Ohio, a really superbly preserved wall regulator by Rodgers. Housed in a finely crafted Eastlake Style case with carvings in a two-tone finish. Dial with subsidiary seconds dial, is signed quite boldly in script “James Rodgers, New York.” Interestingly the hands and pendulum form are nearly identical to the 1870 regulator, which probably makes this one from a similar if not slightly earlier time period.

Ships Clock

A very nice wall mounted ship’s clock in Brass by Rodgers, though not signed on the dial, the movement was signed. A really sleek example of his work. Perhaps similar in age to the desk model in brass?

Desk Clock

From Jim Yerkes, a very nice desk clock in brass by Rodgers. Signed in fancy script on the dial “James Rodgers, New York.” Very much a ship’s clock but mounted as a desk model. A lovely example of an earlier work, perhaps 1840s?

James Rodgers Clock movement

From David Howard, a large unhoused Rodgers movement found at a meet in Texas some years ago. It features maintaining power, a beat regulator and possibly a Graham dead beat escapement.