Shelf Beehive Gothic

with the exception of the dial. The mahogany veneer and ripple molding are perfect. The door glasses and ivory knob are original. The dial has significant paint loss and the edges are distorted, and is probably not original to the case. It would probably be easier to find a dial from another Forestville beehive and substitute it. Height 19 inches

Except for the finish being renewed some time ago (and with nice patina), this clock is in original condition. The dial is a bit weak from fingers going round the chapter, and there are losses at the attaching holes. There is a little hand painted gold horse above the 6, with wear. The dark blue-green Welch label is missing some corner parts, but is still fully legible. The glasses are original, the lower grape tablet with much wear, but you can still see the design. Height 18.5 inches

The rosewood veneered case is nice and retains its original finish. The original signed dial is wonderful; minor crazing and loss commensurate with age. Both glasses are original and the label is outstanding (except for small loss on the letter "K" of clock). Original embossed pendulum bob. The only thing that keeps this from being outstanding is a re-glued strip of rosewood along the left side of the case. Height 20 inches

The mahogany veneered case is very good condition with a small chip on the base and some damage on the back edge of the top. There has been a veneer repair on the left side of the front molding and the veneer is missing from the door that surrounds the dial. The dial was repainted long ago and is chipping; name added, should be removed. This detached fusee clock is one of the earliest form of a coiled spring commercially available. Joseph S. Ives should not be confused with the more famous Joseph Ives who was his uncle. Joseph S.

The refinished rosewood veneered case is excellent, with just a little roughness on the back edges of the top and the tips of the two front finials a little shorter than the rear. The top is perfect, as you usually come across these areas with some damage. The original painted dial is a little faded and movement is signed by the maker. The lower area of the label is missing some paper, but is still in fair condition, and enough remains to see the Forestville and J.C. Brown name. Top glass is original with orig putty; bottom etched & cut glass is antique, but may be from another clock.

The mahogany veneered case is in extremely nice condition with original finish and just a tiny spilt in the veneer at the top of the case (barely noticeable). The silvered dial is excellent with a couple of minor scratches around 6 o'clock. The beveled door glass is perfect. The robust solid plate movement is signed Waterbury and chimes on 5 tuned rods, all original and with good tone. Height 17.5 inches

This clock has had a large amount of veneer restoration that was not well done. The veneer on the base, the half-round molding on the front and on lower sections of the door has been replaced. The other half-round moldings have damage and loss. The original painted dial has loss around the mounting screws. The lower tablet is original, but has had restoration. The minute hand has been repaired. The label is very dark, but can be read. Height 18.75 inches

The painted metal dial is in exceptional condition. The hands are original. A great clock for the beginning collector. Height 10 inches

introduced a second line in the middle of the depression on which the same basic design was used on movements, but they were not polished to a high standard and simply nickel plated to make them shiny. The movements are marked as above and with a second serial number series that started at 1000 and ends in a B. For instance, this one is serial 3136B. The case is the same basic dimension as the miniature "Babro" model, but made of a block of mahogany rather than with veneer & inlay.

The refinished highly figured mahogany case is nice with only minor veneer loss on the base. The upper part of the door has split at the seams from shrinkage. Both glasses are original. The bottom tablet is a little faded and worn. The dial is in very nice condition with some minor paint loss around the mounting screws. The case houses a Terry & Andrews lyre front movement with brass springs. The spade hands are modern. Best part is the excellent pond & Barnes label. Height 19 inches