Manning-Bowman's products were made for a much longer time than those of the Chase, Revere, or Alcoa companies, but whose products present a buying opportunity for the lover of Art Deco kitchenware, barware or electrical appliances.

Located in Middletown, Connecticut, the Manning-Bowman company had its start in 1832. Unlike the Chase or Revere companies, which at first produced copper or brass in its mills, the Manning-Bowman company from the beginning was geared toward the creation, manufacture and sale of consumer products for the American home.

The company named for Edward Manning and Robert Bowman, two prominent Meriden, Connecticut citizens (who were part of a group of Meriden citizens who purchased and re-organized the company in 1872), now focuses on the production of mounted enamel ware, Britannia, planished tin, and copper goods. This Manning-Bowman Mantle Clock has Marbled bakelite. This piece is in fantastic condition, with little to no wear and tear. There is no fading in the bakelite and the chrome is as shinny as it was when it rolled off the product line.