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The term American clock was used in the Victorian era and afterward to refer to a particular style of clock design followed by the American clockmakers of the day.^{[citation needed]} In the 19th century, many clocks and watches were produced in the United States, especially in Connecticut, where many companies were formed to mass-produce quality timepieces.

Makers of American clocks included

Ansonia Clock Company, 1851–1930
Waterbury Clock Co., 1857–1944
Seth Thomas Clock Company, 1853–1930
W.L. Gilbert & Co., 1845–48 and 1851–66, later Gilbert Mfg. Co., William L. Gilbert Clock Company
Elias Ingraham & Co., 1857–60, 1861–1958
E.N. Welch Mfg. Co., 1864–1903
Sessions Clock Co., 1903–56
New Haven Clock Co., 1853–c. 1965
F. Kroeber Clock Co., 1863–1904
Boston Clock Company, 1884–1894, founded by Joseph Eastman

External links and references

The American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol, Connecticut
"Chelsea" Clock Museum
FAQ at "Dave's American Clocks"

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 The term '''American clock''' was used in the [[Victorian era]] and afterward to refer to a particular style of [[clock]] design followed by the American [[clockmaker]]s of the day.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}    In the 19th century, many clocks and watches were produced in the [[United States]], especially in [[Connecticut]], where many companies were formed to [[mass production|mass-produce]] quality timepieces.