DESCRIPTION:
E. & A. Ingraham & Co., Ansonia, Conn. "STEEPLE CLOCK" model 8 day time, strike and alarm spring driven mvt in mahogany veneered case with painted zinc dial, (Had fire Dec1855 and were at Ansonia less than a year and went bankrupt. Scarce label)
CONDITION:
the mahogany veneer retains its original finish and has a couple of small sections that have bubbled slightly on the left front side of the case, the spires on the finials have been shortened and turned to flat, the original dial shows some minor losses mostly concealed by door but is 95% intact, the original tablet is in good condition and possibly a Fenn stencil with only minor loss, original hands, replacement pendulum bob needs new suspension wire installed (which is included inside the case). Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$125
-
$175
PRICE SOLD:
$175
"
"