DESCRIPTION:
Clocks- 3 (Three): (1) Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Cottage XX" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement in a rosewood veneered case, c1860; (2) Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., "Round Gothic" or "Beehive" shelf clock with a spring (brass) driven, 8 day, time and strike movement in a mahogany veneered case, c1848. (3) William L. Gilbert, Winchester, Conn., "Beehive" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day time, strike and alarm movement in a rosewood veneered case, c1850.
CONDITION:
(1) The rosewood veneered case is in excellent condition, but has been refinished. The original painted dial is in very good condition and now has a finish coating. The hands are original. The door glasses are original however the lower glass in not in good condition; (2) The case is in nice condition with a newer finish applied. The original painted dial has aged and shows discoloration. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The upper door glass is original and the lower is a new replacement. (3) The case has been refinished and has veneer loss in several areas. The original painted dial is in very good condition with minimal loss. The hands are later replacement. Both door glasses are original with the lower glass now quite faded. Note: The largest dimensions are for clock number 3.
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DIMENSIONS: 18.75in x 10.5in x 4in
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