DESCRIPTION:
Birge, Peck & Co., Bristol, Conn., mahogany, 8 days, time and strike, weight driven triple decker shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
the case is in very nice condition, with most of the original gilding and faux painting on the columns and crest. There are some losses to the center glass painting, but otherwise the glasses are old and wavy. The inside paper label also is very good, with an illustration of "The Breeze" locomotive at the top. The strap brass movement appears clean and complete, and it ticks and strikes, but it was not tested long term. Ht 35"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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