C.1845, Forestville Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 30-hour time/strike OG shelf clock.
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22 October 2024
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Condition: Refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition with some minor veneer loss and repairs. Old mirror is cracked. Original painted dial has some flaking. Hands are original, but the minute hand has been repaired. Case contains a rare movement with the winding arbors at 10 and 2, an adapted 8 day mov't with uncommon count wheel (wheel has several repairs) Note someone has incorrectly punched the bushing for the countwheel drive pinion; that is supposed to have lateral movement. Label is quite dark. Height 26.5 inches [67.31 cm]
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Forestville Mfg Co
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1845, Forestville Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 30-hour time/strike OG shelf clock. Condition: Refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition with some minor veneer loss and repairs. Old mirror is cracked. Original painted dial has some flaking. Hands are original, but the minute hand has been repaired. Case contains a rare movement with the winding arbors at 10 and 2, an adapted 8 day mov't with uncommon count wheel (wheel has several repairs) Note someone has incorrectly punched the bushing for the countwheel drive pinion; that is supposed to have lateral movement. Label is quite dark. Height 26.5 inches [67.31 cm]
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