Birge and Peck 8-day mantle clock.
Among his several clockmaking partners, John Birge was associated with Ambrose Peck around 1850 in Bristol, Connecticut. They produced this handsome and impressive mantle clock that is sometimes called a "sleigh-front" because of the curved bottom of the case resembling an old horse-drawn sleigh. The eight-day strap brass movement has been professionally cleaned and adjusted for perfect running condition. The label inside the case features an old 'Puffer Billie' railroad steam engine of the period as well as the name of the makers- Birge and Peck(see photograph). There are two reverse painted scenes on the lower door glasses. The bottom door glass is captioned 'PART OF SARATOGA SPRINGS' (NY). The middle glass has an area of flaking across the top of the scene (see photograph). The next owner can easily replace this glass with a mirror (typical of this type clock)...or it can be left as it is...to preserve the originality and authenticity of the painting which is 95% intact. With a lower than to be expected price due to a good purchase on our part, we offer this magnificent clock for your mantle or shelf. Height: 33 in. (83.82 cm) Depth: 6 in. (15.24 cm) Width: 20 in. (50.80 cm) Weight: 12
Clock types
