C.1850, Forestville Mfg. Co., (J. C. Brown label), 8-day time/strike column and cornice shelf clock.
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23 October 2024
Condition: Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in original finish with some veneer loss on the base and a couple of small pieces missing on the flat area of the cornice. Original wood dial was repainted by the Dial House, and with new signature applied. Both tablets are original. Clean label inside case. Fancy "lyre" brass plate 2-weight movement; note someone long ago soldered a shoulder onto the barrel to keep the cord in line; can be left or removed at your option. Ht. 31.5"
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Forestville Mfg Co
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1850, Forestville Mfg. Co., (J. C. Brown label), 8-day time/strike column and cornice shelf clock. Condition: Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in original finish with some veneer loss on the base and a couple of small pieces missing on the flat area of the cornice. Original wood dial was repainted by the Dial House, and with new signature applied. Both tablets are original. Clean label inside case. Fancy "lyre" brass plate 2-weight movement; note someone long ago soldered a shoulder onto the barrel to keep the cord in line; can be left or removed at your option. Ht. 31.5"
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