(1) Dial with craquelure and some lost paint around the winding arbors and mounting screws. A complete, but stained inner label. The case veneer has some minor losses and a repair on the upper left side. Unusual blue door glass with patriotic design. Movement ticks and strikes. (2) Paint on dial is flaking in several places. Veneered case is in very good condition Blue paper label on the inside of case. Reverse painting on glass looks to have been touched up. Movement ticks, but will need mechanical attention. (3) Minute hand is replaced as it is too long. Paper dial with some staining. The case finish has become rough and dark. Pendulum does not match those seen in reference books. The movement requires mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the Waterbury.
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Clocks- 3 (Three) Mantel: (1) New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., sharp gothic or steeple clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneer case with a painted metal dial and silk screened door glass, blued steel hands, c1860. (2) E.N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., sharp gothic or steeple clock, 8 day, time and bell strike, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneer case with a painted metal dial and silk screened door glass, maltese style hands, c1865. (3) Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Iroquois" mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike on cathedral gong, spring driven movement in a pressed oak case with a papered metal dial, silk screened door glass, and maltese hands, c1910. (1) Dial with craquelure and some lost paint around the winding arbors and mounting screws. A complete, but stained inner label. The case veneer has some minor losses and a repair on the upper left side. Unusual blue door glass with patriotic design. Movement ticks and strikes. (2) Paint on dial is flaking in several places. Veneered case is in very good condition Blue paper label on the inside of case. Reverse painting on glass looks to have been touched up. Movement ticks, but will need mechanical attention. (3) Minute hand is replaced as it is too long. Paper dial with some staining. The case finish has become rough and dark. Pendulum does not match those seen in reference books. The movement requires mechanical attention. Dimensions are for the Waterbury.