Welch, Spring and Co., "Gerster V.P.", Circa 1880, 8-day time/strike/alarm rosewood case mantel clock, in this model the alarm spring is inside and wound from the center of the bell. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Welch, Spring and Co., "Gerster V.P.", Circa 1880, 8-day time/strike/alarm rosewood case mantel clock, in this model the alarm spring is inside and wound from the center of the bell.
Brand: Welch, EN
Price: 805 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Model: Gerster VP

Shelf or Mantel Welch, EN United States auction

Price Record

Sale date 5/15/2010

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Maker Welch, EN
Model Gerster VP
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country United States
Price type auction
Date 5/15/2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

rosewood case in old finish, is missing a strip of rosewood veneer along the very base, and top center ball is missing. Original painted dial with in-painting [mostly below 6/7] and repairs to some of the numbers. Hands are original. Original backboard paper with wear and some cracking. Tablet w/ gold trim is original. Good label has lost much of its gold lettering, but still fully legible. Good original pendulum with glass insert. Ht 18.5"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts