DESCRIPTION:
E.C. Brewster, Bristol, Ct., round gothic with detached fusees, mahogany veneered case with brass ball feet, frosted and cut tablet, Roman numeral white painted metal dial, blued steel hollow spade hands, 8 days, movement with rack striking, the front plate stamped "No. 2929", with fusees and spring barrels mounted at case bottom, backboard lined with blue green paper, coil gong with stepped square cast iron base, c1838
CONDITION:
case refinished, top left with a few dents, tablet may be a replacement, door lock detached but present, needs repair, feet appear to be old, but may be added, dial replaced and repainted, hands with bends and oxidation, hour hand broken, broken end is with the clock, movement good, winding drum on time side soldered to ratchet, mounting block screws loose, screw holes need attention, fusees are the earlier style with screws through the front, correct pendulum rod, back paper dirty, Ht 19 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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