Over 100 years old, lots of added extras in workings has been repaired, front pillars are not original hands can be turned backwards without damaging clock.The Sessions Clock. eight day half-hour strike, cathedral gong, turn back. Black lacquered wooden mantel clock with. Clock face has embossed gold rim around glass, hours in roman numerals with black dials. Clock face has small golden back plate with embossed decoration. Front of clock has two columns on either side of clock face. Columns are light brown with golden shafts, handles and feet. Standard wear and tear."SESSIONS" and "MADE IN U. S. A" on the clock face. Worn label on the back of the object states - "EIGHT DAY HALF-HOUR STRIKE, CATHEDRAL GONG, TURN BACK. THE SESSIONS CLOCK CO., SUCCESSORS TO THE E. N. WELCH MFG. CO. FORESTVILLE, CONN., U. S. A. NOTICE The Pendulum Ball and Key are fastened to bottom of Clock. DIRECTIONS FOR STRIKING. In order to make the Clock strike the hour desired, turn the long hand up to twelve and allow the Clock to strike. Then turn back to nine and forward again to twelve. Continue in this way until the Clock strikes correctly. TO REGULATE Should it be desired to have the Clock run faster place the small end of the key on the arbor at twelve and turn the TOP of key to the left toward the F. To run slower turn TOP of key to the right toward S."domestic life, horology, the sessions clock co., mrs fred kendall, emerald & district collection