C.1864, L. E. Whiting, Saratoga Springs, NY, "Timby Solar Time-Piece", in generally good condition, some restoration.
The patent for this hard to find clock was held by Theodore R. Timby, who designed the clock and developed the movement. The globe is good with only minor losses and signed by Gilman Joslin, Boston; one of the studs that attaches the hour ring to the globe has come loose and needs attention. The mahogany case was refinished long ago, and they never stripped the top of the broken arch, so that is a smooth dirty brown. Typical of most Timbys, the front has a center vertical split; the little arrow that points to the hour was replaced long ago. The bottom door has been replaced. On the plus side, this is the first Timby I've had in 30 years that has the original minute dial (shows through lower door) Movement dirty and has not run in a long while, but appears complete and sound. No label. Estimate considers restorations. Height 27 inches
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