DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) Seth Thomas, Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 30 hours, time and strike, OG, c1860. (2) Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., 8 days, time, strike & alarm OG, c1870. (3) No label [probably Pratt & Frost or Daniel Frost, Mass,] 30 hours, time and strike, "groaner" weight driven wood movement half column & splat, c1840.
CONDITION:
(1) Refinished mahogany veneered in nice condition. Original painted dial with some repair to the painted corner decoration. Tablet is a replacement. Minute hand has been repaired. Feet to stabilize the case have been added. (2) Refinished walnut veneered case with some small veneer chips on the sides. Original painted dial with repair to the corner decoration. Minute hand probably a replacement. Frosted tablet is a replacement. (3) Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with minor chips. Original painted dial with minor wear. Original hands. Bottom glass is old, but a replacement. Case lacks a label.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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