C.1854, A. D. CRANE, Newark, NJ (on label), an 8-day version of Crane's patent timepiece. Several of these were made in New Jersey as a last gasp effort to sell Cranes case design at a low cost using a Connecticut spring movement (note original Mills NY
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23 October 2024
Condition: the glass over the paper dial is cracked, movement is a bit loose in case; time side click is in need of attention, blocks supporting movement are old but re-glued. Some touch up to tablet. Note outstanding green label indicates "Eight Day Clocks". An interesting and uncommon item for the Crane collector. Ht 22"
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Crane, Aaron
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300.00
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1854, A. D. CRANE, Newark, NJ (on label), an 8-day version of Crane's patent timepiece. Several of these were made in New Jersey as a last gasp effort to sell Cranes case design at a low cost using a Connecticut spring movement (note original Mills NY paper dial was also used in NJ). Condition: the glass over the paper dial is cracked, movement is a bit loose in case; time side click is in need of attention, blocks supporting movement are old but re-glued. Some touch up to tablet. Note outstanding green label indicates "Eight Day Clocks". An interesting and uncommon item for the Crane collector. Ht 22"
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