DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham and Co., Bristol, Conn., "Ionic Calendar" rosewood 8 days, time only, double dial perpetual calendar wall clock, c1886
CONDITION:
the boldly grained rosewood has an old glossy finish, with a few nicks and bumps, and there is some cracking around the lower door hinge. Both paper dials are old; the top is yellowed but as usual the bottom is whiter, and this one has a company logo. The minute hand is an old non-matching replacement. The calendar unit advances correctly. There is no label, and the lower backboard wood is light in color but appears to be original. Ht 29.5"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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