Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., GERSTER, V.P. model from the famous Patti series. Collectors are aware that Welch named the Patti model for Adelina Patti, the world renowned opera singer, but few know this model was named after Etelka Gerster (1855-1920), one of the most famous opera singers of her time. Like the similar Patti and Cary models, it is rosewood with finely turned corner columns and decorative buttons, and a pendulum with decorative glass button in the center, c1880. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., GERSTER, V.P. model from the famous Patti series. Collectors are aware that Welch named the Patti model for Adelina Patti, the world renowned opera singer, but few know this model was named after Etelka Gerster (1855-1920), one of the most famous opera singers of her time. Like the similar Patti and Cary models, it is rosewood with finely turned corner columns and decorative buttons, and a pendulum with decorative glass button in the center, c1880.
Brand: Welch, Spring and Co
Price: 650 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Model: Gerster Vp

Shelf or Mantel Welch, Spring and Co United States auction

Price Record

Sale date May 16, 2015

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Maker Welch, Spring and Co
Model Gerster Vp
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country United States
Price type auction
Date May 16, 2015
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

there are some flakes to the painted dial which will require attention. The clock is otherwise in excellent original condition, including hands and gilt decorated glass and with superb black & gold label on back. Ht

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts