DESCRIPTION:
Orton, Preston & Co., Farmington, Conn., carved column & splat 8-day wooden works weight-driven shelf clock with alarm. C.1836.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in original old crazed-bubbly finish, with a few veneer losses and small chips on top carvings. Old mirror tablet cracked across bottom left, both glasses retained by newer-looking wood strips. Unusual 3-train wood alarm movement looks clean and complete. Large brass bell. Wood dial in very nice condition with fancy gilt-gesso corner spandrels. Ht.39".
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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