John Birge, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, detached fusee steeple on frame or double steeple shelf clock, c1848. John Birge was on his on his own in 1848 after the death of Fuller and continued to make clocks with movements from the old firm.

John Birge, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, detached fusee steeple on frame or double steeple shelf clock, c1848. John Birge was on his on his own in 1848 after the death of Fuller and continued to make clocks with movements from the old firm. Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with loss on the base, small piece missing the lower right side and a small piece on center strip between the top and bottom of the case. Dial has been repainted and is not original to the case as there are plugged holes. Hands are replacements. Bottom tablet is original with loss. Top finials have some damage. Mirror in the upper door is most likely a replacement. Dark, but readable label inside the case. Ht 26.5"