DESCRIPTION:
Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Lucca V.P." shelf clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneered case.
CONDITION:
The case is in good condition and appears to have had a fairly recent application of satin clear coat. The five finials are well-crafted replacements of the proper design. The dial is a well-installed paper replacement. The dial pan has been remounted so there is an extra set of holes on its edge. The hands are old replacements. Nearly complete rear label and partial inner label. The door glass is the proper type and has been reglazed recently. Original black flocked paper on the backboard. Nice original gilt pendulum with pressed glass insert. The clock comes with a black and white photo trading card featuring Pauline Lucca (1841 – 1908) who was a famous operatic soprano after whom this clock was named.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 13.5in x 6in
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