C.1850, Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, Bristol, CT, 8-day cottage clock in rosewood veneered case.

C.1850, Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, Bristol, CT, 8-day cottage clock in rosewood veneered case. This case is in excellent condition with original finish and stenciled decoration on case (worn in some areas, but amazingly still intact). Original decalcomania tablet of "The Crystal Palace n London" in excellent condition. Gilt reverse spandrel decorations in the upper door glass have wear, but survive. The label is very nice and the painted zinc dial with raised chapter is in nice, original condition. Dial is signed "J. C. Brown / Bristol, U. S." above hands, but is faint. Hands appear to be original. Heavy brass J. C. Brown movement marked "Forestville Mfg. Co., Bristol, CT". Height 15 inches.