Forestville Hardware Clock Co., Forestville (Bristol), Conn., miniature steeple or "Sharp Gothic" mantel clock, 30 hours, time only, spring driven movement in a mahogany veneered case with frosted glass and painted metal dial, c1853

Forestville Hardware Clock Co., Forestville (Bristol), Conn., miniature steeple or "Sharp Gothic" mantel clock, 30 hours, time only, spring driven movement in a mahogany veneered case with frosted glass and painted metal dial, c1853 there are veneer repairs on cross piece separating glasses and minor roughness on veneer on base. The dial and hands are original. According to Spittler and Bailey's Clockmakers and Watchmakers of America" the Forestville Hardware Clock Co., was only in business between the years 1853 to 1855 and few examples are known. Ht 12 3/4"